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Stephen “Steve” Thomas Chalke was born on September 23, 1966, in Chelsea, MA. We lost him on February 4, 2024, at 57 years old, in Dunnellon, FL. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Steve was known for his fun-loving and adventurous spirit. He was always the life of the party, ensuring that everyone around him had a blast, and a lighted frisbee. He had a heart for the underdog and was always there to lend a helping hand. Steve's generosity knew no bounds, and he...

Daniel “Danny, Dan, Dan the Man” was born in St. Petersburg, FL on November 18, 1994. We lost Danny on February 1, 2024, at 29 years old in Tallahassee, FL. He was a beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, grandson, partner, boss, and friend. He will be dearly missed but forever remembered for the light he brought into our lives. His laugh and personality filled any room he walked into, and he always made it his mission to make you smile and laugh. He had a passion for music and...

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David Ernest Tenley “Dave,” 80, died on Monday, March 25, 2024, at his home in Dunnellon, FL.  He was born into this life on April 1, 1943, in Frederick, MD to the late John and Ada (Haynes) Tenley.  Dave and his wife, Patty, made their home in Dunnellon, FL seven years ago coming from Lusby, MD. As a young man, Dave enlisted in the United States Army and fought bravely with honor in the First Cavalry Division in Vietnam.  While in Vietnam, Dave was exposed to...

Terry Dale Farnsworth, 80, died on January 14, 2024 at Brookdale Paddock Hills Assisted Living Facility in Ocala, FL. He was born on January 17, 1943 in Oregon, Illinois and was the son to the late Leslie and Gertrude (Lecinski) Farnsworth. Terry served in the United States Navy from 1961 until 1965. He was a Hospital Corpsman and was stationed at the US Naval Hospital in Chelsea, MA. He later became a Police Officer with the Chelsea Police Department where he met his late wife Ann...

George William Happ passed on to his eternal rest in Dunnellon Florida on April 22, 2024 during his daily activities with his wife Joan Rae Happ nee Martin. George’s life of service started early and was shaped by his decision, following high school, to enter the fledgling US Air Force as a volunteer during war time.  After completing basic training and then training as a gunner for the Douglas B-26 Invader, he left the shores of his country with his crew for Pusan, Korea. ...

Rachel Markham Carpenter, also known as Mom, Aunt Rach, and GranC, age 94, passed away peacefully April 16, 2024. She was born on January 30, 1930 in Romeo, FL to Jiles and Beatrice Hopping Markham. She spent her formative years in Romeo and Dunnellon, graduating from Dunnellon High School in 1947. In Rachel’s later years, she lived in her beloved mountains of Balsam Grove, NC and Ocala FL. She was a bookkeeper, realtor, and in 1969 served as Dunnellon’s first female mayor....

Dorothy Anne Kinnebrew, 84, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday March 26, 2024. Ms. Kinnebrew was a resident of Dunnellon Square Mobile Home Village on Powell Road in Dunnellon. She was born March 23, 1940 in Jacksonville, FL but grew up in Dunnellon and was Valedictorian of the DHS class of 1957. After graduation, she moved to Jacksonville where she had various jobs as an Administrative Assistant, the last being with the University of Florida Healthcare System and Shands Hospital. Upon...

Doris C. Howell, 92, died on Monday, March 25, 2024 in Crystal River, FL. She was born into this life on February 25, 1932 in St. Petersburg, FL and was the daughter to the late, Guy McVey and Thelma Louise (Holmes) McVey. Doris moved with her late husband, Walter to Dunnellon in 1982 from St. Petersburg.  She was a member of the Riverland Baptist Church in Dunnellon. Doris enjoyed gardening, sewing and reading, but most importantly, spending time with her family. Doris was a lady of...