Ida M. Lowery Lowery, Ida M. 87 of Zephyrhills, FL passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2010 in Dade City under the care of Hernando-Pasco Hospice.  She was born August 14, 1922 in Randolph County, AL to Madison Taylor Sheppard and Nora Ida Landers Sheppard and moved to this area 69 years ago from Georgia.  She was a homemaker and a member of Richland Baptist Church.  She was active with the D.A.V. Auxiliary and the Richland Fire Department Auxiliary.  She was preceded in death by her husband:  Kenneth C. Lowery, and son:  Keith M. Lowery.  She is survived by her son:  Kenneth R. Lowery; her daughter:  Darlene Lowery Chauncey; her sister:  Annie Ruth; 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held 2pm Monday, March 15, 2010 at the 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends for viewing 1 hour prior to service time.  Flowers will be gratefully accepted or those that wish may make donations in her memory to a charity of your choice.   Wayne "Petey" Peterson Peterson, Wayne “Petey”, 62 of Dade City passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010.  He was born April 23, 1947 in Dade City to Frank McCoy Peterson and Vera Ellen Ward Peterson and was a lifelong area resident.  He was a retired Engineer for the telephone company, a US Army Vietnam Veteran and a member of the United States Team Roping Association.  He is survived by his wife:  Barbara Peterson; daughter:  Pam Lockliear and her husband Bryan; mother:  Vera Peterson; sister:  Linda Graham; brother:  Larry Peterson; grandchildren:  Drew Steven Lockliear, Avery Bryn Lockliear and Reid Elliot Lockliear.  He was preceded in death by his son:  Steven Wayne Peterson.  Funeral services will be held 10am Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the Chapel Hill Gardens Mausoleum.  The family will receive friends for viewing from 5-8pm Friday evening at the 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers, the family request donations in memory of Wayne and Steven Peterson to the Ronald McDonald House.   Kenneth E. Roe Roe, Kenneth E., 90 of Zephyrhills, FL passed away Saturday, March 6, 2010 in Dade City.  He was born January 25, 1920 in Pleasant Valley, NY to Archie & Anna Roe.  He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army Air Force during WW II and was a member of the Zephyrhills VFW, the AmVets, Eagles and Moose Lodges.  He is survived by his loving family and many close friends.  Graveside services will be held 10am Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at the Chapel Hill Gardens Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Zephyrhills V.F.W. Post # 8154.  In lieu of flowers, donations are requested in his memory to Hernando-Pasco Hospice.   Samyna Caroline Whitehurst Hogan HOGAN, Samyna Caroline Whitehurst, 86, of Dade City, died on February 19, 2010. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 12, 2010 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel Mausoleum at Chapel Hill Gardens in Dade City. Samyna is survived by her husband Ron Hogan.   Larry F. Dieter Dieter, Larry F., 60 of Plant City, FL passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010 in Lakeland, FL.  He was born September 30, 1949 in Plant City and was a lifelong area resident.  He is survived by his daughter:  Amy Danielle Marl and her husband Jerrod; his sister:  Brenda Geiger and her husband Morris, Zephyrhills; 6 grandchildren and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his son:  Larry Scott Dieter.  Funeral services will be held 11am Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at the 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home in Dade City.  The family will receive friends for viewing 1 hour prior to service time at the funeral home.    James Stephen Tsikuris Tsikuris, James Stephen, 56 of Dade City, passed away March 4, 2010 in Lakeland, FL from complications from cancer.  He was born March 21, 1953 in Charleston, SC to Charles T. & Dorothy Mohr Tsikuris and moved to Dade City 5 years ago from Lakeland.  He attended the Fort Dade Baptist Church and was an avid fisherman.  He is survived by his wife:  Cindy Pittman Tsikuris, Dade City; 6 children:  Tara Tsikuris, Tampa, Nicholas Tsikuris, Lakeland, Courtney Tsikuris, Lakeland, Stephanie Abney, Dade City, Jeffrey Thomas, Dade City, Daniel Pittman, Dade City; his mother:  Dorothy Bopp, Lakeland; 2 brothers:  Paul Tsikuris, Kathleen, David Tsikuris, Pensacola; and 4 grandchildren.  The family will receive friends for viewing from 11am-1pm Monday, March 8, 2010 at the 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home in Dade City.  Graveside services are tentatively set for 2pm Monday afternoon at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL.  Please check with the funeral home to confirm the service times.   Stephen Gero It is with profound sadness the family of Stephen Gero announces his passing on Tuesday March 2, 2010 in his 52nd year.  He will be deeply missed by his wife Denise, mother Charlene Robinson, father Bryon Gero, siblings, Mike (Patti), Susan (Gaylen), Chris (Tara), Mary Pat (Mike), Amanda (Bill). Steve was a cherished Uncle to Russell, Porsha, Skylar, Bailey, Marley, Isabella, William and Jack.  He is also survived by many Aunts Uncles and Cousins. Steve was preceded in death by his brother David, Steve obtained a Bachelors degree from Carlton University in Ottawa Canada, and a State of Florida Teachers Certificate.  Steve had a lifelong passion for music and became an accomplished guitar player and influenced others to discover this passion.  Steve will be remembered for his positive attitude and zest for live.  Memorial donations can be made to St. Judes Children’s Hospital or The Humane Society of Tampa Bay.   William White William White, 91 of Zephyrhills passed away February 28, 2010 at HPH Hospice in Dade City. He was born April 2, 1918 in Westport, MA to Louis and Pheobe White. He was united in marriage on April 11, 1942 to Vera Cross. He enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his family. He is predeceased by all his brothers and sisters. Survivors include beloved wife of 68 years; 1 son, Ronald (Alice) White; 1 daughter, Jane Darocha; 3 grandchildren, Sherri Ann Darocha, Cynthnia (Dean) Stevenson and Chondra Lee (Timothy) Sheldon; 2 great grandchildren, Kailey Ann and Emma Lee. A graveside service will take place at a later date.   Winfield James Dutton Winfield James Dutton, 85, of New York City passed away on March 1, 2010 in Dade City, Florida. Winn was born on December 21, 1924 in New York City. He married Marion Louise Worley on April 20, 1973 in Augusta, Georgia. He was a veteran of World War II, Korea. Winn served his country in the United States Navy and retired with the rank of Quarter Master Chief Petty Officer in 1970. He was employed as the parts department manager for St. Clair County’s bus transportation for thirteen years. Winn was an avid reader who inspired an appreciation of reading in those around him. His cherished wife, Marion Louise Dutton, preceded Winn in death.  Winn is survived by son, Winfield James-Scott Dutton; Daughter, Suzanne Simpson (Billy Beasley);Daughter, Donna Womack; Son, Joel Womack; Daughter, Susan Owens; grandsons, Jody Dutton (Phoebe) and Albert Simpson III; granddaughters, Heather Womack-Kaiser, Terri Womack, and Karen Diehm (Joe); and four great-grandchildren.  Winn Dutton’s family wishes to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Gulfside Regional Hospice.   James Earl Matthews   Matthews, James Earl, 70 of Dade City went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 3, 2010. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be dearly missed.   He was born August 24, 1939 in Miami, FL to John D. Matthews, Jr.  & Helen Machen Matthews and moved to this area 25 years ago from Tampa.  He retired from University of South Florida as an Information Technologies Manager and was an active member of Calvary Assembly of God where he served as an Elder and a Sunday School Teacher.  He also worked at Household Finance and part time at the Dade City YMCA, and was a former board member for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.   He is survived by his wife of 18 years:  Ann Matthews; his son:  Doug Matthews and wife Amy; his daughter:  Melissa Santiago and husband Julius; and 2 grandchildren:  Cheri and Jimmy Matthews.  Funeral services will be held 12 noon Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Calvary Assembly of God in Dade City.  The family will receive friends for viewing 1 hour prior to service time at the church.  Flowers will be gratefully accepted or those that wish may make donations in his memory to the Alzheimer’s Association or American Lung Association.    Mary F. Crouse Crouse, Mary F., 67 of Dade City passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2010 in Dade City under the care of Hernando-Pasco Hospice.  She was born January 30, 1943 in Tazwell, WV to Cecil & Bessie Claire Sparks Neel and was a Homemaker.  She is survived by 3 daughters:  Lesa Myers, Nellie Scroggins, Kala Crouse; 1 son:  Thomas Crouse; 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held 11am Monday, March 8, 2010 at the 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home in Dade City.  The family will receive friends for viewing 1 hour prior to service time on Monday.  Interment will follow at  Chapel Hill Gardens.   George B. "Buddy" Butler Butler, George B. Jr., 47 of Dade City, FL went to join his mom Ruby and sister Linda in heaven on February 28, 2010.  George also known as “Buddy” to his family was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend.  Buddy was preceded in death by his parents George Butler and Ruby Butler and his sister Linda Butler Smith.  Buddy was born Feb. 22, 1963 in Dade City, FL where he grew up attending and graduating from Pasco Comprehensive High School.  He enjoyed playing pool and spending time with his friends.  Buddy was also an avid collector of all memorabilia.  He leaves behind his sister Pamela Tait, niece Jennifer (Booker) Robinson, nephews, Jeremy Tait, Eric Smith and Jesse Smith, great nephews Logan Tait and Jakavus “Jay” Robinson, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.  Buddy will be remembered most for his smile that could light up a room, his courage, compassion and his huge heart and the love he had for his family and friends.  Buddy’s last act of compassion on earth was to donate his eyes so someone less fortunate than himself will be able to enjoy the simple pleasures of life.  These are just a few reasons why he’ll be missed.  In our hurry through life we sometimes do not realize how special someone is.  As we were reminded by his great nephew Jay, “Fly high and run as fast as you can through the golden streets of heaven”.  We will carry you in our hearts forever, always loving you and as your great nephew Jay says, “We’re gonna miss you”.  Family and friends will gather Thursday, March 4, 2010 from 5-7pm at the 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home in Dade City.  Funeral services will take place at 11am Friday, March 5, 2010 at the funeral home.  Flowers will be gratefully accepted. Starr Angela Varner Varner, Starr, of Dade City, formerly of Michigan, died Feb. 28, 2010.  She is survived by her loving family. Services are private. John Capehart Capehart, John, 83, of Zephyrhills, passed away on March 1, 2010 at Heartland of Zephyrhills.  He was a Master Plumber and retired from University Community Hospital in 1989.  He attended Chancey Christian Church.  Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Helen; two sons, Tim (Terri) and Larry (Rosie) Capehart both of Zephyrhills; four grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held at the 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 12 noon with visitation one hour prior to services. Rev. Randall Belcher will officiate.  Burial will follow at Florida National Cemetery.  Ed "Big E" Gallagher Gallagher, Ed, AKA Big “E” 62, Center Hill, FL , passed away Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010.  He was born April 19, 1947 in Huntington, WV to Karl and Lois Gallagher.  He is survived by his wife of 33 years:  Wanda Kraus Gallagher; 2 daughters, Eddilynn (Jim) Evans of Ashland, KY and Terri (Brett) Gaeger, Chesapeake, OH: his grandchildren, Logan &Mason Evans and Heath & Heavin Hazlett; his brother  Shawn Gallagher of Tarpon Springs: his sister Sandee Benson, Piketon OH and Jan Gallagher, Nashua, NH;  nieces:  Angie Greenslait and Vanessa Roa; nephews: Shane Gallagher and Samuel Gallagher and many other extended family and friends. Memorial services will be held at 7 pm, Wed., March 3 at 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Super Kids, c/o TCF, PO Box 2, Lacoochee, FL 33537.   Mercedes Arsena "Betty" Herrmann Herrmann, Mercedes “Betty”, 84, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2010.  She is survived by her son Paul Korchak, of Petersburg, AL; by Kandi Mueller of Mount Pleasant, SC; by a cousin, Janie Maciejewski, of Columbus, OH; and by numerous nieces and nephews.  Betty was born in Detroit, MI to Nicholas and Anna Schwartzwalder and moved with her family to San Antonio in 1939.  She was a member of Saint Rita Catholic Church in Dade City, was active in the Leading Ladies Luncheon Group (formerly affiliated with the Red Hat Society), the Humane Society, and the Right to Life movement.  For many years Betty worked for Joe Herrmann’s Inc. (Saf-T-Gas) and later served as secretary to the president of Saint Leo College.  Betty was married to Stephen C. Herrmann in 1968.  They lived in Atlanta, GA for 24 years before retiring to Blanton in 1991, where they grew citrus, owning and maintaining a tangerine grove on Parrish Grove Road.  Betty was widowed in 2001.  She was kind to animals and fed wild birds.  She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.  The family will receive friends for viewing from 5-7pm Sunday, February 28, 2010 at the 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home where a Rosary and Wake Service will be conducted at 7pm.  Mass of the Resurrection will be held 11am, Monday, March 1, 2010 at Saint Rita Catholic Church.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Stephen Herrmann Scholarship Fund at Saint Leo University.   Joseph J. Brassard Brassard, Joseph J., 77, Zephyrhills, passed away, February 26, 2010. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force.  He is survived by his loving family including, daughter, Michelle Roach, Liverpool, NY, son, Andre Brassard, NY, 2 granddaughters, 3 sisters, Eva Trombley, Zephyrhills, FL, Doris Levesque, Zephyrhills and Stella Lachapelle, Greenfield, MA,  1 brother, Alfred Brassard, Zephyrhills & several nieces & nephews.  Calling hours will be on February 28, 2010 from from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Hodges Family Funeral Home on Route 54, Zephyrhills. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice House, 37441 Clinton Ave., Dade City, Fl. 33525.  Burial will be at Florida National Cemetery.   Tommy L. Rogers Rogers, Tommy L., 50, passed away, Feb. 23, 2010.  He was born Dec. 11, 1959 in Dade City, to Joseph and Evelyn Rogers.  He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Rogers and Evelyn Gibson.  He is survived his children:  Tommy J. Rogers, GA, Terry Rogers, NJ and Michael Forehand, Dade City; the mother of his children, Gloria Rogers, Dade City; his siblings:  Morgan Rogers, Dade City; Lamar Gibson, Lacoochee and Alan Gibson, Dade City; his companion, Amy Norris, Dade City and many grandchildren and extended family and friends.  Services will be 1 pm Saturday at the 5th Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home, Dade City.  Visitation will be 11-1 pm, Saturday.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to help defray the funeral cost.   Aaron Jerome Holland Aaron Jerome Holland, 32 years old of Wesley Chapel, FL, died Sunday, February 21, 2010. Aaron was born February 14, 1978 in Agana Heights, Guam. Aaron was the most devoted and loving husband and father. He loved working in the restaurant business and was the most amazing Sushi Chef. He loved to smoke cigars and play Chess. He was voted the best Massage Therapist in Savannah, GA. Aaron has touched so many lives, he was always a good mentor and will be greatly missed.  Surviving are his wife, Jaqueline Holland, and his four children Angelica Hamm, Patrick Holland, Julia Holland, and Emma Holland; His Dad, Douglas Holland; Father, John Roach;  His Mother, Takako Yoshimoto, Step-father, Yoshi and Step-Mother, Debra Roach: Siblings, Erika Holland and Takami Yoshimoto;  Grandmother, Monica Roach; Uncle Rex Roach, Aunts; Cindy Hopkins and Elizabeth Spalding; Cousins, Sarah Davis, Katie Hopkins, Emily Hopkins, Jay Spalding, Jan Spalding, Caroline Roach, Melanie Roach and step-sister Rebecca Banks. Mother and Father in law: Vince Hamm Sr and Maria Hamm; Brothers and Sisters: Vince Hamm Jr and Jaqueline Hamm, Rhys and Jenny Lynn, Jonathan Hamm and AJ Thurston, and Joseph and Amanda Hamm; Thirteen nephews and nieces: Ashley Hamm, Kyle Hamm, Chloe Hamm, Michael Perez, Shaun Hamm, Bryanna Perez, Becca Hamm, Sylvia Lynn, Landon McDonald, Rebecca Smith, Ethan Smith, Kristen Smith and Gavin Hamm.  Services will be held at Hodges Family Funeral Home on Thursday, February 25 from 5:00pm to 7:00 pm, location: 36327 Hwy. 54 Zephyrhills, FL 33541 with Pastor Patrick James and Linda Klippenstein officiating.  Friends and family will be received at the residence of the Hollands following services.   Jack Crawford Crawford, Jack, 92 of Lacoochee, FL, changed addresses on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2010.  He was born Oct. 12, 1917 in Center Hill, FL to Gid and Emily Crawford. He owned and operated Jacks Barbershop in Lacoochee; He was a WWII Army Veteran and member of Oakridge Baptist Church, Lacoochee.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Allie Crawford in 2002. He is survived by his sons:  Charlie (Geraldine) Crawford, Lacoochee; Jerry (Linda) Crawford. Tarrytown; Ray (Lynn) Crawford, Bushnell and Neil Crawford, Jacksonville; daughter, Loretta (Bobby) Grimes, Lacooche;  his sister, Leona Sutton of Highlands Co. FL; 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren and many other family and friends. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m, Friday at the 5th St. Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home, Dade City.  Funeral services will be 11 am Friday at Oakridge Baptist Church, Lacooche with burial to follow at Floral Memory Gardens, Dade City.   Caroline J. Barthle Barthle, Caroline J., 85 of Dade City, passed away Monday, February 22, 2010 in Dade City.  She was born April 17, 1924 in Dade City and remained a lifelong area resident.  She retired from the citrus industry and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  She is survived by her brother:  Sylvester “S.J.” Barthle, and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by 2 brothers:  Robert Barthle, Frank Barthle; 2 sisters:  Eleanor Barthle, Marie Gude; mother:  Frances Bear; and father:  Mathias Barthle. The family would like to send a special thanks to the staff and friends at Royal Oak Nursing Home.  Funeral services will be held 10am Friday, February 26, 2010 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  The family will receive friends for viewing from 6-8pm Thursday evening at the 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations in her memory to the Sacred Heart Youth Group.   Jimmie Dale Illig Illig, Jimmie Dale, 67 of Zephyrhills passed away Monday, February 22, 2010 in Zephyrhills.  He was born April 21, 1942 in Pinckneyville, IL to Dale & Myrtle Morgan Illig.  He was retired from the construction industry.  He is survived by his wife:  Henrietta Illig; 5 children:  Jimmie Dale Illig, Tom Illig, Patricia Foshee, Roger Illig, Leon Illig; 2 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and several brothers and sisters.  Funeral services will be held 2pm Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at the 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends for viewing 2 hours prior to service time on Wednesday.    Raymond Joseph Petters Petters, Raymond Joseph, 75 of Dade City passed away Monday, February 22, 2010 in Dade City.  He was born February 18, 1935 in Dade City to Charles Joseph & Emma Gude Petters and was a lifelong area resident and dedicated farmer. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was active with the Cattlemen’s Association and the Watermelon Association.  He is survived by his children:  Randall Joseph Petters, Linda Gail Renicke, Karen Jeanette Petters, Kathy Allison; 3 sisters:  Ruth Stewart, Leona Bircher, Hilda Osburn; 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and his fiancé:  Donna Hatton.  He was preceded in death by 1 son:  Christopher Allan Petters.  Funeral services will be held 3pm Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  The family will receive friends for viewing from 5-7pm Wednesday evening at the church.   Dr. Hans Patrick Peterson Dr. Hans Patrick Peterson, retired Senior Foreign Service Officer and Agricultural Economist with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), died February 12, 2010 in Dade City, Florida.  Born in Tampa, Florida on January 15, 1940 to Richard Auld Peterson II and Gertrude Patricia Peterson, Pat dedicated his life to forging peace and creating prosperity for those less fortunate than he. Dr. Peterson earned a PhD and MA from the University of Wisconsin, an MS from the University of Florida, and a BA from the home of his beloved Seminoles, The Florida State University. Pat served first in the Peace Corps in Liberia and then with USAID in Jamaica, Yemen, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.  After retirement he worked as Rural Development Programs Director for the Aga Khan Foundation throughout Europe, Africa, and Central Asia.  He was the recipient of a U.S. Presidential Meritorious Service Award as well as three U.S. Presidential Meritorious Honor Awards for his service following natural disasters international in scope.  Pat is survived by his wife of 40 years, Ellen Theresa Peterson, his daughters Shannon Therese Peterson Ciotti (Damion) and Megan Julie Forbes (Jeffrey), his granddaughter Zya Therese Ciotti, his brother Richard Peterson III (Norma), his brother-in-law Peter Fallon (Margaret), many nieces and nephews, and a host of friends of every creed and nation.  Dr. Peterson served as a role model for family, friends, and colleagues for 70 years and truly left the world a better place for his presence.  A private memorial service will be held.    Donald E. Dellinger Dellinger, Donald E., 57 of Ridge Manor, passed away Feb. 16.  He is survived by his mother, June Proulx; daughter, Daniell Dellinger of Clermont and sister, Frances Miller, Hershey, PA.   Oscar N. Leverich Leverich, Oscar N., 65 years old, of Zephyrhills, Florida, formerly of Port Jervis, NY, died on February 14th, 2010 at HPH, Dade City, Florida after a long illness.  He was born in Buchanan, NY on November 14, 1944 the son of Edna (McIntyre) and Edgar W. Leverich.  Oscar moved to Florida in 2000.  He graduated from Hendrick Hudson High School, Montrose, NY.  After graduation he went to work as a Salesperson for Caldor’s and continued in that line of work his entire life, last working for Walmart in New Tampa, Fl. Oscar was a lifelong sports enthusiast and an avid NY Yankee fan. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Leverich (Todd) Michelitch, his 5-month-old grandson, Desmond, of Tucson, Arizona, his sister, Margie (Warren) Repole, of Zephyrhills, Fl and his brother, Richard (Gail Ketch) of Clermont, Florida as well as nieces and nephews and their families in New York State, Florida and Virginia, lots of cousins and an uncle, Charles Leverich, of Venice Fl.  He was predeceased by his parents and three brothers, Edgar, Jr., George and Joseph. Oscar will be laid to rest in the family plot at the Church Cemetery of the Episcopal Church of the Divine Love, Montrose, New York with graveside services being conducted by the Rev. Eric Cosentino.  The date is uncertain at this time. A service to Celebrate Oscar’s Life will be held in Florida in the near future. Local arrangements have been entrusted to Hodges Family Funeral Home, Dade City, Florida and by Clinton Funeral Home in Cold Spring, NY. Benny Barthle Barthle, Benny, 79, St. Joseph, FL, passed away Monday at James Haley Veterans Hospital., Tampa.  He was born April 16, 1930 in St. Joseph to John R. and Mary Blommel Barthle.  He served in the US Army.  He loved to hunt and fish.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly; 5 brothers and 2 sisters.  He is survived by his siblings:  Andy (Pat) Barthle, St. Joseph; Ann (Bob) Legere, Fayetteville, GA and Liz (Tom) Guertin, Franklin, NC; his special hunting buddies and adopted sons:  Jacob and  Jason “Squirrel”; 140 nieces and nephews; 71 great nieces and nephews and many great great nieces and nephews, and many other family and friends.  Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm, Thursday at Sacred Heart Church, St. Joseph with Mass 10 am Friday at the church.  Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery with military honors. Steven R. Belanger Belanger, Steven R., 51, Old  Saybrook, CT, passed away, February 13, 2010.  He was born Jan. 23, 1959 in Meriden, CT to Joseph P. and Wendy A. Clarke Belanger. He is survived by his son, Eric, Meriden, CT;  his father Joseph P. Belanger, Zephyrhills; his siblings:  Lisa Gradzewicz, Old Saybrook, CT; Renee Gentile, Wolcott, CT; and Wayne Belanger, Berlin, CT;  uncle to Wendy Bowden, Megan and Joseph Gradzewicz, Matthew and Sarah Fahey, Mary and Joshua Belanger and his stepchildren:  Bradford and Brittney Bateman. His heart was with the Lord.  He was gentle and loving father and uncle.   He served in Marine Corps.  He installed a communications tower in Beirut after the bombing destroyed all communications. He was preceded in death by his mother, Wendy Belanger, brother, Kevin Phillip Belanger and sister, Bonnie Ann Belanger. Services will be held later in Meriden, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Valley Shore Assembly of God Church, Building Fund, 36 Great Hammock Rd., Old Saybrook, CT 06475 Eunice C. Claggett CLAGGETT, Eunice C. 86 of Land O’ Lakes, FL passed away on Monday, February 15, 2010 in Dade City. She was born in Georgetown, SC and had lived in Ridge Manor, FL for many years prior to moving to Land O’ Lakes. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by husband A. L. (Roy) in 1994. Eunice is survived by her 2 sons: Allen of Land O’ Lakes, FL & David of Valdosta, GA, 2 Grandsons: Roy of Land O’ Lakes, FL and Jeffrey of Orlando, FL and her Niece: Barbara Cooper of Atlanta, GA. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010 at 10:30 am at Chapel Hill Gardens in Dade City.   Richard J. Kraus Kraus, Richard J. 52 of Zephyrhills, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at his home surrounded by friends and family.  He was born October 6, 1957 in Tampa, FL to John & Eugenia Leona Weiss Kraus and moved to this area 27 years ago from Broward County.  He worked for the Florida Highway Patrol for 28 years and was a State Trooper.  He is survived by his wife:  Debbie Kraus; 4 children:  Sonya Figueroa, Larry Kraus, Christopher Kraus, Jenifer Kraus; his father: John Kraus; brother, Mike; sister, Wanda; and 6 grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held 9am Friday, February 19, 2010 at the 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at Florida National Cemetery with full military honors.  The family will receive friends for viewing from 6-8pm Thursday evening at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, the family request donations in his memory to the ALS Association Florida Chapter, 3242 Parkside Center Circle, Tampa, FL 33619 or www.ALSAFL.org.   Helen Marie Wyatt-Sinclair Wyatt-Sinclair, Helen Marie, 86 of Zephyrhills, FL passed away Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010 at her home.  She was born May 22, 1923 in Detroit, MI and moved to this area 30 years ago.  She was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.  She is survived by her children:  Robert E. Wyatt Jr, Patricia L. Milton, Debra A. Speer, Jeffrey A. Wyatt; 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.  Mass of Christian Burial and interment services will be held in Flat Rock, Michigan.   Ralph J. Prezioso Ralph J. Prezioso Sr., 88, of Zephyrhills passed away Feb. 14, 2010 at Florida Hospital. He was born August 31, 1921 in Farrell, PA. He was a member of Zephyrhills Senior Citizens Assoc. of the deaf, Polk Golden Club for the deaf in Lakeland, FL, and Silent Neighbors Lake County Club in Mt. Dora. Survivors include his beloved wife of 62 years, Virginia; 4 sons; 1 daughter; 10 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren. Burial will take place in PA and a Memorial Service will take place at a later date.   Sr. Germaine Bevans BEVANS, Sister Germaine, Order of Saint Benedict, of St. Leo, died Friday, February 12, 2010. The daughter of Charles and Petrona Bevans, she was born in Belize, Central America, and was a member of St. Francis Xavier parish in Corozal, Belize. Sister Germaine began her journey in the religious life in 1949, when she entered the Pallottine Aspirancy in Belize, Central America. In 1953, she became a postulant and was received as a novice on May 31, 1954. She professed her first vows May 31, 1956, and made her final profession in England, where she was studying. Sister taught 1st to 12th grade in schools throughout Belize. Later, Sister came to the United States, where she completed her degree from Bellarmine-Ursuline College in Louisville, Ky. She also earned a master' s degree in Reading Education from Barry University, Miami , Florida. She transferred to the Benedictine Sisters of Florida March 19, 1973. Sister taught at St. Martha' s School in Sarasota, Fla., and Epiphany School in Venice, Fla. She also taught at St. Anthony School in San Antonio, Fla., where she was principal for 10 years. Sister was elected prioress of Holy Name Monastery from 1986-1998. In 1999, she was appointed by Most Reverend Robert N. Lynch as Vicar of Religious of the Diocese of St. Petersburg. She served in this position until her recent illness. She served on the Board of Trustees at St. Leo University from 1985 to 98 and 2000-2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Petrona Bevans, and an infant sister, Melva Conception. She is survived by two brothers, Bernard (Yvonne) Bevans of Belmopan, Belize, and Eric (Lana) Bevans of Belize City, Belize; and six sisters: Gwendolyn (Hugh) Leyton of Belmopan, Muriel Leslie-Lizama of Corozal Town Belize, Ann Leslie of Zephyrhills, Fla., Dorothy (Reginald) Chamberlain of Sacramento, Calif., Marietina Gabourel of Houston, Texas, and Dellie Bevans of Wesley Chapel, Fla.; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Visitation will take place 3-6 p.m. Monday at the 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home, Dade City. A vigil service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Monday at St. Leo Abbey Church, St. Leo. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 16, with burial at St. Leo Abbey Cemetery, St. Leo. Jack H. Morris MORRIS, Jack H., entered into rest February 12, 2010, after his battle with cancer. He was under the care of LifePath Hospice. Jack was a U.S. Navy veteran. He loved playing the guitar and singing country music. Jack retired from Continental Can Co. in 1988. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 49 years, Betty Morris; son, Kilby Morris and wife, Beverly Morris; daughter Stacy Morris Solano and husband, Damon Solano; two grandsons, Brandon Morris and Justin Morris; brother, Gene Morris and wife, Darlen Morris; sister, Virginia Cason; brother-in-law, Gerald Anderson and wife, Lee Anderson; and many loving friends. A graveside service will take place at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 18, at Oakside Cemetery.   Sandra Ann Bell Bell, Sandra Ann, 68 of Zephyrhills, Florida passed away Saturday, February 13, 2010.  She was born January 18, 1942 in Rockwood, Tennessee to Frank and Margaret John Martin.  In 1952, her family relocated to the Tampa area.  She was a 1960 graduate of Hillsborough High School.  Following graduation she married her high school sweetheart, Ralph M. Bell, who preceded her in death in 1991.  She is a long time member of Charity Baptist Church.  She is survived by her three daughters: Sean Roys of Wesley Chapel, Shannon Bell of Land O’Lakes and Scarlett Bell of Zephyrhills; two sisters: Sharon Beamon of Dandridge, Tennessee and Stacey (Brent) Miller of Land O’Lakes; four grandchildren: Jason Castro, Jessica Snyder, Alex Sampson and Jared Roys; one great grandchild: Jaicen Castro and one nephew: Scott (Cyndi) Beamon.  Funeral services will be held 11am Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at the 54 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends from 6-8pm Tuesday evening at the funeral home.   Geraldine Enman Watson Geraldine (Enman) Watson 67, of Zephyrhills passed away February 13, 2010 at HPH Hospice. She was born September 19, 1942 in Rochester, NH to Roy and Josephine Enman. She was unite in marriage to Roland Watson  on March 18, 1961. She was employed for 10 years at Keeps Carpet.  She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and crafts. Some of her memberships included THE GRANGE in Zephyrhills and Rochester, NH. She was past Secretary of Florida State Grange.  She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, David.  Survivors include, her beloved husband of 48 years, Roland F. Watson Sr; 3 sons, Roland Watson Jr and Timothy (Betty) Watson all of Rochester, NH, and William (Judy) Watson of Meredith, NH; 4 grandchildren, Theresa, Nickolas, Shelby of Rochester, NH and Jacquelyn of Meredith; 1 great grandchild, Savannah; 2 sisters, Debra Rhines, Roberta Lanz; 4 brothers, Roy Jr, Douglas, Michael and Ronald Enman. There will a gathering at Casa del Sol at a later date.   Vern David Russell  Vern David Russell, age 80 died Friday 12, 2010 in Dade City, Florida. He was born 1929 in Pontiac, Michigan. He is survived by his beloved wife, Joan L. (Schaffer) Russell, five of six children—Judy Cyg, David Russell, Janet Leko, JoAnn Russell, Philip Russell; sister Patricia Fisher, brothers Harold Russell and Robert Russell; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Steve Russell. We will miss your love and your wisdom.     Elijah Benjamin Nason  Elijah Benjamin Nason, infant, passed away February 4, 2010.  He is survived by his mother, Angelica Nason and father, Wesley Espinoza Great Gma, Floris Moores, Gpa Ben Smiley (Holly Samples), Gma Elly Jo Moores (Tirrell Davis), Gma Marie Espinoza and Gpa Roger Espinoza, Aunt DeAnn Ainsworth, and lots of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Close Friends.  Funeral services are Thursday, February 11th at 1:00 p.m. at Hodges Funeral Home, 14046 5th St. Dade City.   Walter Donald Croft Don Croft, age 82 died February 02, 2010 in London KY.   He previously lived in Peachtree City, GA.    He was born April 9, 1927 in Trilby, FL to the late William and Mary Croft.  Mr. Croft was married to his one love, Juanita Rhoden Croft for 59 years and widowed in 2006.  Survivors include his daughter, Donna Jean Grimes of London, KY, 3 grandchildren; Danny Davis of Dallas, GA, Beth Davis Crowe of Cumming, GA and Katie Grimes Ellis of Maysville, KY.  Also, are three great-grand children; Jacob Crowe, Pace Davis and Case Ellis.  Also surviving is his sister, Marie Massey of Sorrento, FL. Mr. Croft graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from Atlanta Law School in 1948.  He was in the Trucking business all of his adult life, having worked for Overnight Transportation, Brown Transport and retired as President of Transus Intermodal in 1998.  He was a Mason, Scottish Rite, a 32nd Degree Shriner and a member of Peachtree City Christian Church. Graveside services will be 2 pm Saturday, Feb. 13 at Williams Cemetery, Dade City. Our Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Brother and Friend will always be remembered for his great generosity, honesty and genuine love for his family and friends.   Margaret Ann Johnson Johnson, Margaret Ann, 61, Dade City, passed away Feb. 2, 2010.  Survived by her loving family.  Memorial services 1 pm., Monday at Hodges Family Funeral Home (5th St. Chapel).   Kerry D. Benson Benson, Kerry D., 23, of Brooksville, FL passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2010.  She is survived by her husband:  Steve Lydell Benson; 2 daughters:  Olivia and Gabrielle; mother:  Marlene Bolen; father:  Richard Doran; brothers:  Josh, Mike, Rich; sisters:Tonya, Dianne, Sandy; and many other close family and friends.  Funeral services will be held 4pm Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home in Dade City.  The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to service time at the funeral home. Madelaine T. Jenson JENSEN, Madelaine T., 82 died February 1,2010 She is survived by her husband Jack and three children and five grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Hernando Pasco Hospice, 12260 Cortez  Blvd, Brooksville, Fl. 34613-2626 or visit www.hphospice.org. Frank Hoff Jr. Hoff, Frank, Jr., 71 years young, was born January 7, 1039 and passed away January 28, 2010.  He leaves behind his wife of 42 years, Nancy; their children:  Tony, Autumn and Dustin and his granddaughter, River Mecklen Fox Hoff-Ball, who gave him great happiness and joy the first seven mothers of her life.  Frank graduated from the University of South Florida and was a marine Biologist all of his life.  He worked at the State Marine Research Lab in St. Petersburg form 1966-1974.  He then was hired into private enterprise to become the founder of Instant Ocean Hatchery.  He designed and built the largest ornamental tropical marine hatchery in the world, which was a closed recirculation system of artificial seawater.  In 1984, he founded his own company, Florida Aqua Farms, Inc, working along side with his wife, Nancy, brother, William and his children Autumn and Dustin.  He published over seventeen publications including two books in this field “The Conditioning and Spawning in Clownfish” and “The Plankton Culture Manual” He was an artist in many different areas, enjoying painting and sculptures and woodworking.  He was always pushing himself to see what more he could learn and create.  Archeology was his second passion and for forty years, he collected and studied the Native American works of the Southeast.  He recently wrote a book on Shell Artifacts of the Southeastern Native Americans.  Always thinking of the next idea he had planned to write on his life, hoping to inspire others with and without physical handicaps to overcome and live their lives to the fullest.  Frank never allowed his ailments from Polio that he contracted at the age of seven, to keep him from doing what he enjoyed in life.  He hoped in the next life that he would be able to run again like he was as a young boy.  He did not believe in the words “can’t” or disabled”.  His physical achievements amazed all that knew and loved him.  He was truly blessed by the friends he made in his interesting journey of life, which took him around the world, including Egypt, Hong Kong, Ecuador, Switzerland, Spain, Italy and many other places.  In retirement years he finally enjoyed traveling the United States with his wife.  There is a lesson in the way Frank lived his life, no matter what potholes we may come across in the road of life, there is no reason why you cannot pull yourself up and out of them and achieve the things that make you happy.  If Frank could leave you with just one last thought, He would be holding a glass up of his favorite brew and would say “cheers to everyone, don’t cry for me”.  He believed he would be in a beautiful place where he would be one with nature and see all his loved ones that had come to pass in his lifetime, including his many furry friends.  Memorial or a celebration of Frank’s life will be held under the oaks at one of his oldest friend’s home, the way he would have wanted it.  For time and directions, pleas call Nancy at 813-713-5618.  Memorial contributions may be made to Archeological Conservancy, (foundation to protect land from development), 5301 Central Ave NE, Suite 902, Albuquerque, NM 87108-1517 or FAA Scholarship Fund (Frank was going to be honored with a scholarship in his name to be used in the Aquaculture Field), PO Box 1519, Winter Park FL 33882.      Carl Cecil Pulliam PULLIAM, Carl Cecil, 86, died January 29, 2010. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War; and a retired maintenance mechanic for the University South of Florida. He is survived by his sister, Betty Burns; loved one, Jill Lones; son Dr. T. David Pulliam (Nancy); daughter, Suzanne Bahr (Randy); grand-children, David Pulliam, Andrew Pulliam (Sandy), Tracy Pulliam, Eric Bahr, and Spenser Bahr; and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Florence; and son, Rick Pulliam. Visitation will take place 4-6 p.m., with the service at 6 p.m, February 4, 2010, at Hodges Funeral Home, Zephyrhills. Donations may be made to HPH Hospice, 37439 Clinton Ave., Dade City, FL 33525.   David C. King King, David C. 68 of Dade City, FL passed away Monday, February 1, 2010 in Tampa.  He was born June 29, 1941 in Newark, OH to Oliver Harold & Thelma Mae Wilbur King.  He was retired from Multi-Line Can Co. and was a U.S. Navy Veteran.  He was active with the Masonic Lodge and the Knights Templar.  He is survived by his wife:  Janet King; 3 daughters:  Mary Cannon, Margie Griffin, Pamela Gobeli; 1 sister:  Margaret Flook; 3 brothers:  Daniel King, William King, Joseph King; and seven grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by 1 brother:  John King and 1 granddaughter.  Funeral services will be held 11am Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Gardens.  The family will receive friends for viewing from 4-6pm Friday evening at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to the American Cancer Society in memory of Judith King and Debbie Sikes. Isabelle M. Hartford  Hartford, Isabelle M., 84 of Zephyrhills, FL formerly of So Lebanon, Maine, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2010 in Zephyrhills after a long illness. She was born in Danvers, MA on July 7, 1925 to the late L. Richard and Etta (Wentworth) Russell.  She was predeceased by her husband Bert Hartford and a sister, Dorothy Olin of Alton, NH.  She was a longtime member of the New Hampshire State Grange and a member of Betmar Acres Kitchen Band and was retired from Spaulding Fiber Co. She is survived by two loving children, Sandra-Jean  Roberge (Don) of Crystal River, FL, and Larry Drew (Denise) of Zephyrhills, FL; three grandsons, and two granddaughters, five great-grandchildren; her sister, Virginia Hayes of Zephyrhills, FL; her brother, Ralph Russell of Farmington, NH and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 27 at 11:00 AM at the First Congregational Church, Ft. King Rd, in Zephyrhills. In lieu of flowers please send donations to HPH Hospice, Attn: Donations, 12107 Majestic Blvd., Hudson, FL 34667 or a charity of one's choice. The family greatly appreciates the love, care and support of all at Zephyrhills Health and Rehab and HPH Hospice.   Mary Christeen “Chris” O’Connell Mary Christeen “Chris” O’Connell (86), passed away at the Hernando-Pasco Hospice on Sunday, January 31, 2010.  She was the only child of Dena and James Norman Walker, born in Mountain View, Oklahoma in 1923.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Joseph J. O’Connell, Sr. in 1997.  She is survived by her son, Joseph J. O’Connell, Jr. (Christie), daughters Dena Sturwold (Earl) and Julie Hill (Steve), three grandsons, Matt and Nathan Holtzhower, Stephen Hill, Jr., granddaughter, Stacey Hill, and three great grandchildren, Matthan Hill,  Keilah Holtzhower and Hunter New, her beloved nieces and nephews, Judith, Frances, Denise, Sheila, Glenda, Ron, Greg, Jim, Bob and all of their wonderful families, and too numerous to name dear friends of many years.  Chris was a member of the Blanton Methodist Church and was a very active member of the Dade City community in previous years.  Graveside services will be held at the Mt. Zion Cemetery off St. Joe Road in Dade City at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2010.  Donations to Hernando Pasco Hospice or the Blanton Methodist Church would be greatly appreciated in Chris’ memory.   Christine Helen Shuler Shuler, Christine Helen, 62 of Dade City passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2010 in Dade City under the care of Gulfside Regional Hospice.  She was born August 25, 1947 in Wise, VA to Clarence & Dorothy Holbrooks Paige and moved to this area 12 years ago from Hillsborough County.  She worked in the Poultry Industry and was a member of the New Testament Church of God.  She is survived by her husband:  Billy Ray Shuler; 1 daughter:  Karen Collins; 3 sons:  Daniel Shuler, Tony Mefford, Dwayne Mefford; daughter-in-law:  Amanda Mcabee; 4 sisters:  Barbara Calhoun, Jenny Paige, Debbie Skopua, Robin Paige; 2 brothers:  Delber Paige, Randy Paige; 4 grandchildren:  Damien Shuler, Jessica Mefford, Megan Mefford and Richard Mefford.  Funeral services will be held 11am Monday, February 1, 2010 at the 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at Floral Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends for viewing from 3-6pm Sunday afternoon at the funeral home. Howard Louis Crosby Crosby, Howard Louis, 84 of Zephyrhills, Fl, was born June 3, 1925 and passed away on January 26, 2010 at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in Dade City. At the age of 17, Howard joined the Navy in the famous Sea Bees division and was stationed at the Japanese occupied Solomon Islands in the Pacific during World War II. He married Velda McLoud on March 28, 1948, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Fort Dodge, Iowa. They raised their five children in Otho and Fort Dodge, Iowa. An avid gardener, Howard was known for the award winning 2lb potatoes he grew in his backyard garden. At the National Gypsum, Howard worked as an Industrial Mechanic for 30 years, and he retired at the age of 60. After traveling around the country in an RV, he settled in Zephyrhills, Florida. Howard is survived by his wife of 61 years, Velda Crosby, two sisters; Mary Jane of northern Indiana, Grace of Boise, Idaho, five children; Sandra Long of Jefferson, Iowa, Stanley of Tampa, Fl, Kenneth of Huber Heights, Ohio, and twins James of Raleigh, North Carolina, Jeff of Quincy, Illinois; 13 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Howard is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Alma Crosby, and four siblings, Richard, Bill, Bob, and Lucille Karney.   Bradley S. Burgett Bradley S. Burgett, 52 of Zephyrhills died January 25, 2010. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Velva Burgett of Zephyrhills; sister, Carolyn (Myron) Koppelberger of Zephyrhills; brother, Randall (Lynn) Burgett of Port Huron, MI; nieces Julie Vandemheen of Zephyrhills, Katie Zechar of Savanna, GA and long time companion, Lisa Barbyar. Services will take place 3:00 PM Saturday January 30th at First Assembly of God, 36322 SR 54W by Winn Dixie’s.   Traylor Linda S. Courtney Courtney, Traylor Linda S. 60, of Zephyrhills passed away January 18, 2010 at HPH hospice in Dade City. She was born in Schulenburg, Texas on June 17, 1949. She attended the University of Texas and Baylor University where she received her nursing degree. She worked 25 years as a RN nurse. She was a member of the Eastern Star and Red Hat Ladies.  Survivors include her friend and companion, John Mazzocco;  mother, Hattie Earwood , brother, Don (Sherry) Davis; 3 children, Kimberly Ellik, Ronald Traylor, Marion Traylor; 8 grandchildren; special pet, Pee Wee 25 year old Chihuahua who preceded her in death by 1 week. Besides her family, Linda leaves behind many friends in her Crystal Lake Community. A Memorial Service will be held Feb. 6, 2010  for her family and friends in Schulenburg, Texas. Contributions can be made to HPH Hospice in Linda’s name.   Edward, Horneker Edward, Horneker, 63 of Dade City, died Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at home.  Survivors include his mother, Jane Horneker of Dade City and a special cousin, Sheryl Phillips of Massachusetts.  Services are private.   Graydon Clift Major (Retired) Graydon H. Clift, age 95, died Sunday, January 24, 2010. He entered the US Army in 1942, was commissioned as an officer in 1943, and deployed to Camp Blanding in 1944. There he met and married Mary Louise Traeger, his loving wife of 66 years. She and their four sons Gerald (Julie), Richard (Renée), Gregory, and Stephen; three grandchildren Michelle Dockman, Geoffrey Clift, and Bryan Clift; and two great grandchildren (Caitlin Lightkep and Brandon Dockman) survive him. He served during World War II from 1942 – 1945. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge with the Fifth Division, Tenth Regiment. In 1950 he returned to active duty and served in the Korean War from 1950 – 1952. Other billets included Germany, Japan, and Taiwan. His awards include the CIB Combat Infantry Badge, with 14 overseas bars, the Bronze Star with valor, and the Army Commendation Medal. He retired to San Antonio, Florida in 1966. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 27 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in San Antonio, followed by a rosary at 7 pm. The funeral mass will be at 10:30 on Thursday, January 28 at St. Anthony’s. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to HPH Hospice, 37439 Clinton Avenue, Dade City, FL 33525. Hodges Family Funeral Home.     Eva McMillan MCMILLAN, Eva, 90, of Tampa, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2010. She is survived by her  daughter, Darlene (Roman) Deda; and a grandson, Cameron, all of Winnipeg, Canada. Memorial services will take place at 2 p.m. January 31, 2010, at Tims Memorial Presbyterian Church, 601 Sunset Lane, Lutz, Fla. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either Seminole Presbyterian Church, 5107 N. Central, Tampa, FL 33603 or Tampa Chapter #11, OES, 501 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33602.    Steven Michael Smith Smith, Steven Michael, 57 of Dade City, passed away Friday, January 22, 2010 under the care of Hernando-Pasco Hospice.  He was born May 10, 1952 in Fredrick, MD to Kennard Meryle & Lucy Lewis Smith and moved to this area 11 years ago from Maryland.  He was a truck driver for Sweetbay Supermarket and was an avid golfer.  He is survived by his wife:  Linda Smith; 3 children:  Vanick “Nick” & wife Becky Smith, Katrina Smith, Brandon Smith; 5 brothers:  Kennard Jr, Paul, Gerald, Gene, Tommy; 2 sisters:  Vanessa, Annie; 3 grandchildren:  Amber, Dustin and Skyla.  He was preceded in death by his parents:  Kennard M. & Lucy Smith; and 1 brother:  Lamont Smith.  A memorial service will be held 11am Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at the First Baptist Church of Dade City.  In Lieu of flowers, please make donations to either St. Jude hospital or Hernando-Pasco Hospice.{ Earl G. Crake, Jr. Crake Jr., Earl G., 73 of Dade City, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at his home.  He was born August 30, 1936 in Pontiac, MI to Earl G. Crake Sr. & Veva Alice Campbell Crake and moved to this area 5 ½ years ago from Pompano Beach.  He was retired from the Dry Cleaning Industry and was a U.S. Air Force Veteran.  He served as a deacon for the First Baptist Church of Pompano Beach for 35 years before transferring his membership up to the First Baptist Church in Dade City and was a member of the Pompano Beach Rotary Club.  He is survived by his wife of 52 years:  Elaine Crake; 2 daughters:  Cheri & Scott Gentry, Fort Myers, FL, Cindy & Glenn Schopmeyer, Tampa, FL; 4 siblings:  Dick & Mary Crake, Brown City, MI, Sharon & Larry Turner, Lapeer, MI, Barb & Doug Graham, Mayville, MI, Bill & Juanita Crake, Dawsonville, GA; 1 sister-in-law:  Donna Marie Buchanan, Pompano Beach, FL; grandchildren:  Mindy Gentry, Amanda Gentry, Savannah Schopmeyer, Micah Schopmeyer; 1 great granddaughter:  Rileigh Gentry; and several nieces and nephews.  Memorial services will be held 1pm Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at the 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations in his memory to a fund that will be designated for his favorite charities. Norman Petley Petley, Norman A., 94, Zephyrhills, went home to be with his Lord, January 18, 2010.  He was bornFebruary 18, 1915 in Jay, ME to Andrew & Maude Petley.  He attended school in Skowhegan, ME. He began working at age 16 & retired as Director of Buildings at the Gorham, ME School Department in 1980 after 32 years of employment there. At 21 he moved to Portland where he met his bride of almost 57 years, Evelyn B. Sanborn who preceded him in 1996.  A member of the First Church of the Nazarene, he faithfully attended services in both ME & FL. He is survived by his brother, Ernest (Barbara) Petley, Lewiston, ME, son Stephen C. (Kay) Petley, Holden, ME, daughter, Joyce M. Brawner, Zephyrhills, grandchildren, Mary & Karen Brawner, Gail (Petley) Donaghy & Eric Petley; 5 great grandchildren & a very special friend, Isabel Edick, Zephyrhills.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Hodges Family Funeral Home, 36327 State Route 54, Zephyrhills. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Zephyrhills First Church of the Nazarene, 6151 12th St., Zephyrhills, Fl. 33542 or Hernando Pasco Hospice, 37439 Clinton Ave., Dade City, Florida 33525.  Bruce Haseltine Haseltine, Bruce, 65 years of Wesley Chapel, FL passed away, Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at Melech House Hospice, Temple Terrace, FL.  He was born February 25, 1944 in Chicago, IL to Oliver Mulford Haseltine and Mae Petersen.  He is survived by Sister Janis Lengyel, daughter Amanda Haseltine D'Acierno, son William Bruce Haseltine of McKinney, TX, son-in-law Vincent D'Acierno, daughter-in-law Laurie Haseltine three grandchildren Vincent D'Acierno III, Mary Haseltine and Amy Haseltine.  Visitation 4 to 6 pm Friday at Hodges Family Funeral Home, Zephyrhills, FL.  Additional service and burial will be in Bellville, Tx later.   Karl C. Keith Keith, Karl C., 52, of Dade City, passed away on Jan. 14, 2010 as a result of a ultralight airplane accident.  He was a welder and sandblaster and was an avid scuba diver and skydiver.  Survivors include 4 children, Karla Keith, Kelli Keith, Kelan Keith and Ryan Keith; his mother, Opal Petterson; 2 brothers, Kenny Keith and Glenn Petterson; and 4 grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held at the funeral home, 301 Chapel, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010.  A private burial will held at Florida National Cemetery on Monday. Fanny J. Tomkus Tomkus, Fanny J., 86 of Zephyrhills, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2010 in Dade City under the care of Hernando-Pasco Hospice.  She was born April 27, 1923 in Stuttgart, Germany and moved to this area several years ago.  She retired from Cuno Engineering in Meriden, CT and was a Catholic.  She is survived by her husband:  Albin A. Tomkus; her son & daughter-in-law:  Thomas & Karen Kraft, Wolcott, CT; 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held 3pm Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at the 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home in Dade City with Rev. George Rozycki officiating.  Interment will follow at Floral Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends for viewing 2 hours prior to service time at the funeral home. David Register Register, David, 53, passed away on January 17, 2010.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Theresa and daughter Angela.  Survivors include his sons, David, Jr. and Billy; a daughter, Dawn;  brothers Gary, Joseph and Thomas; sisters, Kitty Fisher and Sandra Grove; 5 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. Shoupe, Roy Leon Jr., Shoupe, Roy Leon Jr., 45 of Dade City passed away suddenly Friday, January 15, 2010 at his home.  Leon owned and operated Roto-Rooter Sewer Services in Dade City.  He is survived by his wife:  Kim Shoupe; children:  Kaleigh and Trent Shoupe; his mother:  Frances Shoupe; sisters:  Lisa Shoupe-Lewis, Theresa & Jim Kelly, Jeanette & Bill Perry; and several nieces and nephews:  Cody, Dalton & Lexie Lewis, Casey & Amy Karppe, Garrett Dewey, Brent & Bryce Perry.  Leon was preceded in death by his father:  Roy Leon Shoupe Sr and 1 son:  Roy Leon Shoupe III.  Funeral services will be held 2pm Monday, January 18, 2010 at the Calvary Assembly of God Church in Dade City.  The family will receive friends for viewing 2 hours prior to service time, from 12:00 till 2:00pm at the church.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made on behalf of the family at CenterState Bank in Dade City. Terwilliger, Dorothy S Terwilliger, Dorothy S., 90,Zephyrhills, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2010 at Heritage Park, Dade City.  She was born Oct. 12, 1919 in Montgomery, AL.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman O. Terwilliger in 1973 and great granddaughter, Jillian.   She is survived by her children:  Norma T. Hammond, Zephyrhills and Al (Polly) Terwilliger, Boca Raton, FL;  her grandchildren:  Lynda (Brian) Guerette, Robert C.(Annemarie) Hammond, Greg (Donna) Terwilliger, Lisa (Ari) Salomon, Matthew Terwilliger and Rachel Lustgarten; great grandchildren:  Aiden, Jamie, Danielle &  Nicole.  Graveside services will be 2 pm., Tuesday, January 19, 2009 at Lauderdale Memorial Park, Fort Lauderdale.   Roger Palic Palic, Roger, 59, Lacoochee, passed away December 31, 2009. He was born April 18, 1950.  He preceded by his father Edward Palic and daughter Jody Rhodes.  Roger is survived by his loving family including his mother Rosa Palic, son, Darrell “Bo Bo” Palic & daughter, Robby Hamilton, several grandchildren and great grandchildren. A Memorial Visitation will be held 2-4 pm, Sun,., Jan 17 at the 5th Street Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home, Dade City   Joan Marie Brown Joan Marie Brown, Aug. 18 1941, Left this earth gracefully on Jan 12, 2010 See now watches over her loving husband Theodore E Brown Devoted daughters Debra A. Lind, Diane Brown, Pamela Brown, and Grandson Aaron Theodore Lind. Siblings Meade Eldridge Moats, Charolette Urbanik, Mary Ransom, Patricia Green.  Although we know she will never leave us. We will miss her caring tough and joyous smile.   God Bless her sole. Grave site Service will be held at 2:00 on Jan 15 2010   Armand Boudreau Armand Boudreau of Zephyrhills passed away January 12, 2010 at Heritage Park. He is survived by his beloved wife, Laurette; 4 sons, James, Keith, Craig and Mark; grandson, Michael. Funeral Services will take place in Massachusetts at a later date.    Donald L. Ryman Donald L. Ryman of Zephyrhills and formerly of Mt. Jackson, VA, passed away on January 10, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; daughter, Donna;  sons, Gary and Glen; daughter-in-laws, Brenda and Patricia; grandchildren, Robert, Geraldine, Alyse and Austin; great grandchild, Alexis. He is missed by all who knew and loved him. We learned so much from him. We love you Dad.   Dennis (Captain Orange) A. Sauro Jr. Dennis (Captain Orange) A. Sauro Jr., 67, died January 9, 2010, in Zephyrhills, FL, with his family by his side.  Dennis was born on November 9, 1942, in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, the son of Dennie and Lena (Autore) Sauro. He proudly served in the Unites States Navy from 1959 to 1962.  He made Champaign, IL his home in 1966, where he married Carole Jean (Welch) Sauro. In 1994, he retired from The University of Illinois.  He was a member of the Painters Local 363, enjoyed spending time with family, fishing, and a good cup of coffee.  His family wrote: "Denny loved fishing and singing. He also enjoyed meeting and sharing life stories with everyone he met. He always told a good story and was a gentle man.  He will be missed greatly by his family and everyone who knew him."  Mr. Sauro is preceded in death by his parents, Dennie and Lena, a grandchild, Jeffery and a nephew/Godson, Nicholas.  He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Carole, mother-in-law, Bonnie Welch, his three children, Mindy of Texas, her husband John, Lena of Michigan, her husband Gary, Dennis III of Georgia, and his wife Catherine.  He is also survived by two brothers, Frank of Brazil, his wife Adriana, Paul of Washington, and his wife Gloria.  He also leaves behind grandchildren Joshua, Jacob, Jessica, Jennifer, Jamie and Makala, one great-grandchild Caden, niece Marissa, nephew Paul John, and several cousins.  Graveside services will be 1 pm Wed., Jan. 13, 2010 at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell with Military Honors.    Harrison, Virginia J Harrison, Virginia J. 83, Wesley Chapel, passed away Friday Jan. 8, 2009.  She was born July 12, 1926 in Cleveland, OH.  She was preceded in death by her husband, John Edward Harrison and sons:  Guy and Keith Harrison. She is survived by sister: Carol Marchione; her children:  John (Kay) Harrison, Jamie (Sandra) Harrison, Danny (Judy) Harrison, Michael Harrison, Rainie Harrison and Bryan Burleage; 19 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. A visitation will be 4 to 6 pm Sunday, Jan. 10 at Hodges Family Funeral Home, 36327 State Rd. 54, Zephyrhills.  Services will be 10 am Monday at the funeral home and graveside services at Florida Memorial Gardens, Rockledge.    Barbara Jean Mullis Barbara Jean Mullis passed away on January 7th, 2010. Born in Cookeville, TN on the 25th day of June, 1936. She is proceeded in death by Husband Ralph Richard Mullis.Survived by Daughters Dianne Craig (husband Carl) and Rose Buckhalter (husband Floyd) both of Polk City. Sons Carlos (wife Linda) Mullis of Plant City and Allan (wife Kim) Mullis. 13 grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren. Her mother Mary Campbell of Dade City. Sisters Liz Hummel of Spring Hill and Jennie Jackson of Dade City. Brothers James Campbell (wife Sue) of Dover and Dale Campbell (wife Daisy) of Tennessee. Viewing will be held from 5-7 at Hodges Funeral Home Hwy 301 on Sunday and services will be held on Monday at 11:00am.   Rosemary A. Bush Rosemary A. Bush 88, of Zephyrhills passed away January 6, 2010 at her home. She was born March 14, 1921 in Conesus, NY. For many years she volunteered for Florida Hospital Zephyrhills.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth H. Bush and brother, James Conlon. Survivors include children, Gregory (Marilyn) Bush, Gail (Robert) Klein, Gerald (Sharon) Bush; 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren and 2 sisters, Margret Myers and Anna LaPiana. Visitation will be 3-5 PM Sunday, January 10th at Hodges family Funeral Home, Zephyrhills. A Funeral Mass will take place 10 AM Monday at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Zephyrhills with burial to follow at Chapel Hill Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Gulfside Regional Hospice in Dade City.  Paul L. Smith Smith, Paul L., 65, Zephyrhills, passed away suddenly , Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010.  He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Dora L.; his children:  Geraldine Baldwin, Christine (Tim) Thurston, Paul (Darci), Phillip (Bonnie), Dale (Jodi), and Michael (Dionna) Smith; 8 brothers, 10 sisters, 14 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and many other family and friends.  Memorial Services will be 11 am Friday, Jan. 8 at Fairhaven Baptist Church, Zephyrhills.  Committal services will be 3 pm, Friday at Chapel Hill Gardens Mausoleum Chapel, Dade City, where he will be entombed. Gilberto “Cat" Salazar Salazar, Gilberto “Cat”, 51, Dade City, passed away, Jan. 4, 2010.  He is survived by his loving family.  Memorial services will b e 11 am, Sun at Resurrection House, Dade City.  Hodges Family Funeral Home. Page E. Harmon Harmon, E. Page, 82, Ridge Manor, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2010.  He is survived by his wife, Nina; son, Michael Harmon; daughter, Carol Harmon; sisters, Edna Finkbone, Edith Goldtrap and Ruthie VanVoast; brother, Bobby Harmon and 5 grandchildren.  Services will be announced later. Robert James, “Bob” Hormuth Hormuth, Robert James, “Bob”, 72, of Dade City, passed way on Monday, January 4, 2010 at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills.  The most important thing in his life was his family, especially Alice, his wife of 51 years, as she was the love of his life.  Bob helped form the Police Athletic League in Pasco County, and coached PAL football for 10 years, winning championships in 7 of those years.  He also refereed for PAL football, high school football, and umpired for Dade City Little League.  One of his jobs found him mentoring handicapped men for a number of years. He was a member of the Florida High School Athletic Association.  A long time and very active member of St. Rita Catholic Church, he served as a Eucharistic Minister, offering communion in nursing homes, hospitals, and at Gulfside Regional Hospice at the Edwinola, as well as giving support and prayers to patients and families at these institutions.   Each year, he and his wife volunteered at the Kumquat Festival, the Pasco County Fair, Sparklebration, and the Bug Jam.  Recently he said, “We believe that if we take something from a community, we also need to give back to it”.  With pride, Alice and Bob were Foster Parents to five children of abusive families while raising three daughters and a son of their own, and from all accounts, were wonderful parents.  Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Alice; three daughters, Kathy (Dave) Britton, Karen (Alan) Gordon and Kimberly (Mike) Riley; a son, Randy Hormuth; three sisters, Sylvia (Mickey) Crelitz, Linda (Jimmy) Gant and Mary (Bruce) Scheurman; his mother-in-law, Nettie Gude; his sister-in-law Bobby Lou Hormuth; 10 grandchildren, Doug Britton and Trina Britton, Robbie (Alissa) Gordon, David (Chelsea) Gordon, Kristopher Gordon, Justin Reedy, Jeremy (Debbie) Reedy Heather Reedy, Kaitlynn Hormuth, and Kacie Hormuth; 6 great grandchildren, Doug Britton, Nina Britton, Liam Britton, Hailey Reedy, Noah Gordon and Dawson Gordon; many nieces and nephews; and faithful companion, Jake.  He was predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Borgia Hormuth; a brother, Donald Hormuth, and a nephew, Ralph Hormuth.  The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, January 7th, 2010 at the 5th Street Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Rita Catholic Church at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 8, 2010.  Burial will follow at Floral Memory Gardens.     FRANCES BELLAMY  OCT  28TH, 1924 - DEC. 24TH, 2009 ON THE EVENING OF DEC. 24TH OUR BELOVED MOTHER ‘’FRANCES’’ PASSED AWAY AT HER HOME ON OUR RANCH IN DARBY FLORIDA. SHE WAS EIGHTY FIVE YEARS OLD AND WAS SURROUNDED BY HER CHILDREN, GRANDCHILDREN AND GREAT GRANDCHILDREN AT THE TIME OF HER PASSING. HER FUNERAL WILL BE A PRIVATE FAMILY BURIAL AND WE GREATLY APPRECIATE EVERYBODY GIVING OUR FAMILY THEIR PRIVACY DURING THIS TIME.  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SIGN A REGISTRY IN REMEMBRANCE OF ‘FRANCES’ YOU CAN DO SO AT HODGES FUNERAL HOME WEBSITE AT THIS ADDRESS.  Michael@hodgesfuneralhome.com FLOWERS ARE NOT NECESSARY BUT IF YOU’D LIKE TO MAKE A DONATION IN ‘FRANCES’ NAME PLEASE DONATE TO HOSPICE.  ALL YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED. PEACE AND LOVE TO YOU AND YOURS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON AND THRU THE COMING NEW YEAR. THANK YOU, THE BELLAMY BROTHERS AND FAMILY   Robert Lee Capps Capps, Robert Lee, 50 of Dade City, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at his home.  He was born July 2, 1959 in Webster County, KY to Joseph Cosby & Ruby Pearl Capps and moved to this area 5 years ago from Riverview.  He was a construction superintendent with Evergreen Development in Tampa.  He is survived by his wife:  Michelle Capps; son:  Eugene Capps; step-son:  Robert Bobo; step-daughter:  Brandi Bobo; grandson:  Coltin Capps; mother:  Ruby Capps; brother:  Phillip Capps; 2 sisters:  Amanda K. Capps, Lula Haun; and many wonderful extended family and friends.  The family will receive friends for viewing from 2-4pm Sunday, December 27, 2009 at the 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at the Pythian Ridge Cemetery in Sturgis, KY.   Mary P. Ross Mary P. Ross, 90, of Zephyrhills passed away December 17, 2009 at HPH Hospice in Dade City. She was untied in marriage to George on Nov 25, 1966. She worked as a Real Estate Broker in Zephyrhills and also volunteered for hospice. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Joseph and Eddie Nunes. Survivors include her beloved husband of 43 years, George; niece, Patty(Bob) Hartwick; cousins, Ernest (Fran) Marks and Earnest ( Amy) Marks Jr; sister in  law, Kay Manning. Graveside services will be held 11 Am Monday, December 28th at Florida National Cemetery. Donations may be made to HPH hospice in Dade City.     Labon Cloud Winnie Cloud, Winnie Labon, 94, of Lake Wales died 1/4/10.  She is survived by her loving family.   Thomas Golladay, Sr. Golladay Sr., Thomas, 62, of Dade City passed away on January 3, 2010 at home. He had a genuine love for his family, friends, and the outdoors.  He is survived by his children, Thomas (Kristie) Golladay Jr., Tiffany (Shane) Williamson, Travis (Janna) Golladay; his mother, Dorothy Golladay; his siblings, Bodie and Shirley Golladay, Doris and Jim Neal and Linda Sue and Raymond Smith; His grandchildren, Logan, Lindsay, and Landon Golladay, Taylynn and Laykin Williamson, and Kaleb, Lucas, Cammi and Keadan Golladay.  He was predeceased by his brother, Robert Croft.  A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2009 at the funeral home.  Lee D. "Hero," STOCKMAN STOCKMAN, Lee D. "Hero," 87, formerly of Zephyrhills, Fla., died January 2, 2010. He is survived by his loving family, which includes daughters, Sylvia (Rick) Gorbach and Erin (George) Bruch; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Lee honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force. After more than 30 years of employment, Lee retired from Boeing in Pennsylvania. In 1999, he moved to Zephyrhills with his wife of over 47 years, Christine, with whom be shared his love of Gospel music and Gospel music concerts. Christine preceded him in death in 2006. Lee was an extraordinary man with a strong faith in Christ and an unconditional love of family. The family will receive friends at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, at Hodges Family Funeral Home, 36327 State Road 64, Zephyrhills, Fla. A celebration of his life will follow at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to LifePath Hospice, 3723 Upper Creek Drive, Ruskin, FL 33573. Eileen Lamb Lamb, Eileen, 70, of Trilby passed away January 3, 2010 at the Hernando Pasco Hospice. She is survived by her two brothers, Robert and Vincent McGuire, and her son David Newsome. She was predeceased by her other son Donald Newsome. Eileen enjoyed knitting, baking pastries, and volunteering at the church. There will be an inurnment at Trilby Cemetery this week.  George Edward Cleary Cleary, George Edward, 59, Dade City, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2009 at his home surrounded by his loving family under the care of HPH Hospice.  He was born March 20, 1950 in War, West Virginia to Clifford and Helen Fletcher Cleary.  He worked for Dale Jarrett Ford for many years and  later as a Security Guard.  He has lived in Florida the last 29 years.  He is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth Parker, Penny Cleary  and Tiffany Eckert; son, Daniel Cleary; his siblings:  Sally Dillow, Dade City, Clifford Cleary, TX, Henry Cleary of Ohio and Wallace Clements, NC; six grandchildren: Helena Neel Lyndsay,Michael,  Brandon, Chance and Alexis and many other family and friends. As he wishes, he gifted his remains to the Florida Anatomical Board.   The family suggest memorial contributions to the Lymphoma and Leukemia Foundation. Derri Turner TURNER, Derris Ann (Derri) Lindsey passed away on Monday, December 28, 2009, under the care of HPH Hospice in Dade City, FL and with family by her side. Derri was born on November 17, 1949 in Atlanta, GA. At an early age, she moved with her family to West Point, Georgia. She attended Huntingdon College in Montgomery, AL. She married Ben Turner of Gainesville, GA in 1974, and moved to Florida in 1984. She is preceded in death by her father, Hoyle Lindsey, and her mother Ruby Coleman Lindsey. She is survived by her husband, Ben Turner, as well as sisters Danna Alsabrook of Columbus, GA, Pegge Phillips of LaGrange, GA, and Mary Hoyle Rosson of Justin, TX., and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held in West Point, GA.  George J. VanDyken George J. VanDyken, 86 of Zephyrhills passed away December 30, 2009 with his children by his side. Survivors include Robert (Madelyn) McClelland, Cheryl (Brandon) Todd;4 grandsons; 11 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandson and numerous family members in Michigan. “We love you Dad.” Visitation will be 5-7 Saturday, January 2nd atr Hodges Family Funeral Home. Burial will take place at 1 Pm, Friday January 8th  at  Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell.  Susan Beard Susan Beard, 67, of Zephyrhills passed away December 23, 2009 at her home. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 43 years, James Beard. She is survived by her sister, Linda Underwood of Tampa; 3 daughters, Linda Smith of Indianapolis, Peggy Collins of Indianapolis and Amy Beard of Zephyrhills; 5 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild and her “furry babies.” Burial will take place at Chapel Hill Gardens, Dade City, Florida.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to HPH Hospice. She was a loving, and loved, Mom and Granny and will be forever missed. Scribner, John Victor Scribner, John Victor, 95, Zephyrhills, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2009.  He was born December 30, 1913 in Penfield, NY.  He married Ruth Donna Westfield on August 26,1936  in Bergen NY and moved to Erie, PA.  He retired from Hammermill Paper Company in Erie in 1976.  After retirement they moved to Betmar Park, Zephyrhills.  Throughout his his years his activities included hunting, fishing, golf, swimming and card club.  In the early 50’s he owned and operated a Texaco Station on 11th and Peach Streets in Erie.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth of 70 years in 1970.   He is survived by daughter, Janet (Anibal) Medina, Fort Myers, FL; sons:  Robert (Sharon) Scribner, Cochranton, PA; John (Nancy) Scribner, Yalaha, FL; Dale (Lorraine) Scribner, Zephyrhills and Roger (Janice) Scribner, Old Town, FL;  brother Donald Scribner, Loch Haven, PA; family friend, Elsie Forsberg since 1941, Erie, PA; former daughter in law, Jeanne Scribner, Erie, PA; former son-in-Wilbert (Bummy) Bomgardner, Erie, PA; 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter.  His son, John would like to thank Luella, Guindon, Reiny Stoskopf and Rev. Arthur Kopp, friends from Betmar Park, Zephyrhills for taking the time to visit Dad on a regular basis.  Your thoughtfulness was appreciated.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at Hodges Family Funeral Home, 54 Chapel, Zephyrhills.  The family will receive friends 12-2 pm Wed.  Interment will follow at Floral Memory Gardens, Dade City. Donations may be sent to HPH Hospice of Dade City, 37441 Clinton Ave, 33525.   Carl Heinz Warschkow Warschkow, Carl Heinz, 76 of Dade City passed away Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009 at his home.  He was born and raised in Rochester, New York and was a retired Electronics Technician.  He is survived by his wife:  Anita M. Hecktor Warschkow; 2 daughters:  Anne Marie Zimmerman and Katherine L. Wirth and their spouses, and 4 granddaughters.  A memorial service will be held in New York at a later date.  Stephanie Hope Beaumont Beaumont Stephanie Hope, 40 of Palm Harbor, FL, passed away Friday, December 11, 2009.  She was born March 23, 1969 in Miami Beach, FL to Michael Silla and SuzeAnne Steeves Silla and moved to the Palm Harbor area 8 years ago.  She was an attorney and an Episcopalian.  She is survived by her husband:  Michael D. Beaumont; her father:  Michael Silla; her mother:  SuzeAnne Steeves Silla; and her siblings:  Debra Silla and John Silla and many in-laws.   Funeral services will be held 11am Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in San Antonio.  The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to service time at the church.  James "Matt" "Pops" Green Green, James "Matt" "Pops", 43, of Dade City, died 12/22/09.  A life long Dade City resident, he was  pipefitter and full of life.  Survivors include his wife, Denise; three children, Justin, Joshua and Jessica; his parents, Jimmy and Rita; two brothers, Mark and John; three sisters, Sonya, JoAnn and Amy; his grandmother, Lois Register; and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his mother and step-father, Barbara and Wayne Wooten.  A memorial service will be held at 2p.m. on 12/30/2009 at the 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home.  Nellie Mary Mason Mason, Nellie Mary, 87 of Ware, MA passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2009 in Dade City under the care of Hernando-Pasco Hospice.  She was born September 13, 1922 in South Barre, MA to Frank & Mary Matelitz Masaitis.  She enjoyed her family, friends and traveling.  She visited Florida in the winter season where she stayed with her family and made new friends.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years:  Richard W. Mason.  She is survived by her son:  Richard & Andrea Mason; 3 grandchildren:  Rick Mason, Kelly Elliott, Jeff Mason; 6 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral mass will be celebrated 4pm Monday, December 21, 2009 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in St. Joseph.  The family will receive friends for visitation 1 hour prior to service time at the church.  Interment will take place at New St. Williams Cemetery in Ware, MA on Saturday, January 2, 2010.  In lieu of flowers, Nellie’s wishes were for donations to be sent to the Downeast Horizons, 77 Union Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605 in honor of her grandson Jeff who lives at the group home there in Ellsworth. Harold S. Madden Maden, Harold S, 100, a long time resident of Pittsfield, Maine and Zephyrhills, Fl. died on December 15, 2009.  He was born in Lowell, MA, and grew up in Lynn.  Furthering his education, he put himself through Northeastern University during the depression delivering groceries via horse and buggy.  Harold worked for Cities Service Oil Company in Boston and later moved his family to Maine to become a district manager.  He is preceded by his wife of 55 years, Jean, his parents Harry and Dora, and a brother, Donald.  He is survived by his loving daughters, Carol, Judy and Priscilla, 10 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews, will all miss this kind and gentle man.  There will be a graveside ceremony in Maine at a later date.  Donations may be made to Brookside Hospice, 164 West Lake Road, Palm Harbor, Fl, 34684.  Anthony M.  Prudente Anthony M Prudente, 93, of Zephyrhills passed away December 13, 2009 at HPH Hospice in Dade City. He moved from Southampton, PA to Zephyrhills where he resided for 24 years. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ann; 2 sons; 4 grandchildren;1 great grandchild, and his dog. Visitation will be 10-11Am Friday, Dec 18th at Hodges Family Funeral Home with services following at 11 AM. Burial will take place at Florida National Cemetery.  Angel Luis Rivera Angel Luis Rivera, 67 of Wesley Chapel passed away December 12, 2009 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Puerto Rico and lived in NJ for 46 years.  In March 2007 he moved to Wesley Chapel from NJ. Survivors include his beloved wife of 46 years, Mercedes; 1 son, Angel; 2 daughters, Gladys Rivera and Maria (Arcadio) Rivera-Diaz; 6 grandchildren, Gianni, Jorge, Elijah, Jordan, Jianna, Jasmine; 5 sisters. Visitation will be held 3- 7 Pm Thursday, December 17th at Hodges Family Funeral Home, 35327 Hwy 54, Zephyrhills. Funeral Services will be 11 Am on Friday at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Gardens..  Eleanor Bromley DeWitt DeWitt, Eleanor Bromley, 74 of Orlando, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at her home.  She was the daughter of Pearl McKillips Bromley and Fred T. Bromley, a Zephyrhills, FL jeweler for 42 years.  She grew up in Dade City, FL and was a 1953 graduate of Pasco High School.  She was an advertising layout artist for the Pasco Shopper in Dade City until moving to Plymouth, OH in 1956, after her marriage to Raymond DeWitt of Plymouth.  She was employed by the former Fate-Root-Heath Company of Plymouth and was the Billing Clerk for the Company until moving to Orlando, FL in 1966.  She worked at C.N.A. Insurance Company in Orlando as an Audit Control Clerk from 1972 until her retirement in 1996.  She is survived by a step-son:  R. Michael & Ruth DeWitt, Centerville, OH; 1 grandson:  Christopher M. & Emily DeWitt, Kettering, OH; 1 great grandson:  Thomas Henry DeWitt, Kettering, OH; 1 sister:  Juanita Bromley & Charles Gallops, Dade City, FL; 1sister-in-law:  Alice DeWitt, Honolulu, HI; and several nieces and nephews including:  Anna Lee Flinn, Clearwater, FL.  She was preceded in death by her husband:  Raymond Henry; her son:  Wayne; a sister-in-law:  Shirlee Ann DeWitt Flinn; and 1 brother-in-law:  William “Bill” DeWitt.  Graveside services will be held 2pm Saturday, December 12, 2009 at Williams Cemetery in Dade City.  In lieu of flowers, the family request donations in her memory to either the Pioneer Florida Museum in Dade City or the Plymouth Heritage Museum in Plymouth, OH. Martha C. Tamandli Tamandli, Martha C., 87, Dade City, entered into rest, Monday, December 7, 2009.  She was born March 24, 1922 in Lutz, FL the daughter of Norman and Gretchen Hancock. She loved gardening and friend to many cats.  She was an exemplary and loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Tamandli in 1981; her sister Leila Holtz and brother, Norman Hancock.  She is survived by two daughters:  Randi Lea Bradley, Safety Harbor and Barbara E. Bradley, Zephyrhills; 3 brothers, Gilbert Hancock, Robert Hancock and Daniel Hancock, all of So. Bend, IN area; 5 grandchildren:  Sondra, Scott, Dawn, Terry and Lance:  5 great grandchildren:  Crystal, Jerad, Gretchen, Calen and Lance II; 4 great great grandchildren:  Layla, Luke, Mason and Grayson.  Funeral services will be 10 am  Friday at Free Methodist Church, Dade City.  Interment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens, Thonotosassa. Regina J Overby Overby, Regina J., 56 of Columbia, KY passed away suddenly, Saturday, December 5, 2009 at her daughter’s home in Dade City.  She was born June 6, 1953 to Chalmer & Mary Howell Fisher and moved to Kentucky 20 years ago from Dade City.  She is survived by her husband:  Mel Overby;  4 children:  Angie Carrick, Regina Howell, Renita Gonzales, Johnny Fowler; 6 siblings:  Chalmer Fisher Jr, Patricia Stapleton, Vicki Fisher, Jackie Fisher, Sherry Yancy, Sheila Fisher; 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.  She was preceded in death by 1 daughter:  Stacie Gibler, and 1 brother:  Stevie Fisher.  A memorial service will be held 1pm Thursday, December 10, 2009 at the 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home.  Warren Van Singleton Warren Van Singleton, age 77, of Ocala, FL passed away on Dec. 6 at his daughters house in Wesley Chapel, Fl. Van was a retired Operating Engineer and moved to Florida from Long Island, NY in 1976. He was a member of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church. Van enjoyed being with his family, crafting, computers and camping. Van is predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Noreen. He is survived by his sister Maryann Singleton of Cedartown, GA; two daughters Darlene Fritz of Wesley Chapel, Vanessa Salvatore of Gainesville;  Two sons, Warren Scott Singleton of Deltona, Wayne Singleton of Lake Helen; 11 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandson. Funeral Mass for Van will be on Dec. 9 at 10:00am at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church in Tampa, Florida. Visitation will be Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 5:30 to 7:30pm at Hodges Funeral Home, 36327 State Road 54, Zephyrhills, FL. Interment will be at Florida National Cemetery Bushnell, FL at 12:30 pm. Memorials may be made to Gulfside Regional Hospice, 37826 Sky Ridge Circle, Dade City, FL 33525. Clinton O. Martin Martin, Clinton O. 28, Dade City, suddenly, Dec. 4, 2009.  He is survived by  his loving family including his wife, Tanya, a son and 2 daughters.    He worked at Circle K. Elsie H (McNamara) Bok Elsie H (McNamara) Bok passed away December 7, 2009 at HPH hospice in Dade City, FL. She retired from Nestle after 30 years and moved from Fulton, NY to Florida in 1968. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Bok in 1982. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Fulton and also a member of St. Joseph Church of Zephyrhills. Survivors include niece, Kathleen McNamara Dann (Theodore) of Hannibal, NY; and many great nieces and nephews. Burial will take place in Fulton at a later date. Joel Lee Norris Norris, Joel Lee, 83 of Dade City, passed away Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009 at his home.  He was born Feb. 4, 1926 in Tampa, FL to Joel Malan & Nellie Holley Westmoreland Norris.  He was an executive with Coca Cola and a member of the Masonic Lodge.  He was an active member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church where he served as a Vestry member and the Rector’s search committee and the Men’s breakfast group.  He is survived by 4 children:  Michael Norris, Steven Norris, Alan Norris, Loretta Berning; daughter-in-law:  Dee Norris; sister:  Minnie Norris; 8 grandchildren:  Lindsey, Kristan, Joel William, Haydan, Trey, Erin, Carlie, Emily; 5 great grandchildren:  Robert Gavin, Sarah Della, Jackson Hale, Georgia and Benjamin.  He was preceded in death by his wife:  Josephine Huerta Norris; 2 children:  Joel Wesley Norris and Nancy Martin. Funeral services will be held 1 pm Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009 at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church.  Entombment will take place at Chapel Hill Gardens.  The family will receive friends for visitation from 5-7pm Wednesday evening at the 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home.  Mary Duran Sarver Mary Duran Sarver, of Ridge Manor, Florida, died on Thursday, December 3, after a protracted battle with breast cancer.  She was 62.  She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Vernon Thomas Sarver, Jr; her daughters, Anne Marie Sarver of Clearwater and Laura Sarver Coleman of Branford; and six grandchildren.  She is also survived by her sister and brother, Patty and Michael Duran of Burlington, Vermont.  Mary received her bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Emmanuel College in 1969 and her master’s (1970) and Ph.D. (2000) in Special Education from Northeastern University and the University of Florida, respectively.  Over the course of her professional career, she held a variety of positions in mental health, teaching, and administration.  After moving from the Gainesville area to Ridge Manor in 2000, she was the Director of Services fro Students with Disabilities at the University of South Florida in Tampa, a position she held until 2007.  For the last two years of her active professional life, she was an Assistant Professor of Education at Florida Southern College in Lakeland.  While living in the Gainesville area, Mary was an active member and officer in the Gainesville Camellia Society, and more recently, she participated in the activities of the Audubon Society and Toastmasters International, both in Hernando County.  Among members of the latter organization, she will be best remembered for her award winning speech, “Adventures with Sam”, a tribute to her beloved Labrador Retriever, Samantha. A memorial service will be held for Mary at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Dade City on Tuesday, December 8, at 11:00 A.M. Ralph W. Worrell Ralph W. Worrell passed away peacefully on December 3, 2009.  He is survived by his wife Georgia, two daughters, two sons, grand children, great grandchildren, brothers and sisters.  Viewing will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 8th at the Hodges Funeral Home Dade City, funeral services will follow.  Interment will be at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell at 12:30.  Mary Lou Brumagin Brumagin, Mary Lou, 72, Wesley Chapel, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2009 at Melech House Hospice, Temple Terrace.  She was born February 7, 1037 in Crawford County, PA the daughter of Morris and Irene Price.  She has lived in Wesley Chapel since 1991 moving from Albion, PA.  She enjoyed working as a nurse’s aid at Palm Gardens, Tampa until she retired 5 years ago.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Brumagin.  She is survived by 3 daughter, Sally Smith, Erie, PA; Denise (William) Chase, Spartansburg, PA and Nancy Bohn, Bonne Terre, MO; a son, Ronald Smith, Lake City, PA and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Graveside services will be 1 pm Friday at Floral Memory Gardens, Dade City.    Cynthia Menendez Menendez, Cynthia, 58, of Tampa, died 11/26/09.  She is survived by her loving family.  Hazel C. Lowman Hazel C. Lowman, 88 of Zephyrhills passed away November 26, 2009 at Royal Oak Nursing Center. She is survived by her loving family including son, James Lowman San Bernardino, CA; nephew, Steven (Beth) Langston of Kokomo, IN; sister-in-laws, Dorothy Lowman, Mildred Lowman; brother-in-law, Ronald Lowman, all of Maryland; nieces Jean Frazier and Lois Stamella of Maryland. Visitation is 5-7 PM Sunday, November 6th at Hodges Family Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held 11 AM Monday at the Funeral Home with burial following at Florida National Cemetery.   Karen S. O’Neal Karen S. O’Neal, 42, of Wesley Chapel passed away December 1, 2009 at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills. She was a teacher employed by Pasco County School board. She had a Bachelor of Arts from USF, Masters of Science from Scranton, PA and was working toward her PHD in leadership. She was united in marriage to Clarence O’Neal Jr. on May 19, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, Shirley and James Moore. Survivors include, her beloved husband, Clarence of Florida; twin sons, James and John Mouret; and loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be held 5-7 PM Thursday December 3rd at Hodges Family Funeral Home with religious service following. Curtis M. Page PAGE, Curtis M., 65, passed away peacefully November 27, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Honey Page; daughters, Lynn Strube, Patricia and husband, Aaron Watkins, Katrina Shields, and Sabrina and husband, Craig Cant; six grandchildren, Aaron Jr., Caylee, Victoria, Wade, Lillie and Darla; brother, Rick Page; sister, Terri Mastin; and his best friend, Pete Emerson. He worked for the Pasco County Sheriff Department for 22 years and then worked 11 years with Dade City Police Department before retiring from law enforcement. With this many years in law enforcement came lots of awards and accreditations. Curtis loved his family, his friends, his dogs and NASCAR. He will be missed greatly, but his love will be forever in our hearts. A visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at the 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, December 3, 2009, at the funeral home.  Isable Carey Carey, Isabel S, 94, long time resident of Zephyrhills,  passed away November 26, 2009 with Hospice Care.  Isabel was a member of The Church Of The Living Word.  She worked at Dade City Jackson Memorial Hospital for years, then at Zephyr Haven Nursing Home and after retirement helped with home care.  She was born in New York to Samuel and Jeanette Severance who preceded her as well as her husband, Seymore Carey, son Carl, brothers, Warren and Horace of Rochester, NY, step-son James Carey & step daughter Mary Ellen Terry.  She is survived by step-daughter June Hardin, Mansfield, PA, step-son Ken (Pat) Carey, Roseville, PA, several Grandchildren, great-grandchildren & great-great-grandchildren, niece, Judith Severance, Rochester & nephew Allen Severance.  A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 11:00 AM at The Church of the Living Word, 5220 10th St., Zephyrhills.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to HPH Hospice, 12107 Majestic Blvd. Hudson, Fl 34667 or the church.    Jeane A. Dolan Jeane A. Dolan, 86 of Dade City passed away Saturday, November 28, 2009 at Pasco Regional  Medical Center. She was one out of five children born to Winfield and Mable Mundy.  She was a plane spotter during WWII and retired from Zephyr Haven Health and Rehab. Survived by 1 sister, Evelyn Wright of Perry, FL; 7 nieces and nephews; 6 great nieces and nephews and 13 great great nieces and nephews.  Graveside service will be held at Floral Memory Gardens.   James R. “Jr.” Worrell Worrell, James R. “Jr.”, 23 of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away November 26, 2009 at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa. He was born December 13, 1985 in Zephyrhills. He is preceded in death by; brother; Matthew; grandmother; Christine Grant; cousins; Michael Karppe, Jeffery Murphy,  Roy “Kibbles”  Kibler, Kyle Myers and Shelly Handley. Survivors include his loving wife Andra; two sons; Dakota and Kaiden; parents; Ralph “Junior” and Lisa; sister, Krysta Worrell; maternal grandparents; Hank and Dorothy Frietchen; paternal grandfather; James Grant; and many aunts, uncles and cousins who loved him dearly. Service will be Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at Hodges Family Funeral Home 301 chapel, at 11:00 am.   Jeffery “Punnut” Kirkland Kirkland, Jeffery “Punnut”, 49 of Dade City, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 at Hernando Pasco Hospice.  He was born Jun 23, 1960 in Lake Co., FL to Albert “Pete” and Thelma Kirkland.  He loved fishing and drag racing.  He is survived by his mother, Thelma Garrell, Dade City; his sibling, Tessa (Kenny) Gonyo, Dade City, Jerry (Sheila) Kirkland, Williamson, GA and John Kirkland, Dade City and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.  Services will be private.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hernando Pasco Hospice.    Fern Harris Harris, Fern, 82, Dade City, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2009.  She was born October 8, 1927 in Otter Creek, FL one of 10 children born to Chess and Valley Moody. She was a Southern Baptist.  She was a very kind hearted and caring woman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Harris.  She is survived by her children:  David (Mirta) Harris, Plant City; Joyce Harris Weeki Wachi and Johnny Harris, SC; several siblings, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation will be 5 to 7 pm Sunday at Hodges Family Funeral Home, 11441 Hwy 301, Dade City.  Services will be 2 pm Monday at the funeral home. Petrylka, Joseph (JaJa) Petrylka, Joseph (JaJa), 89, passed away November 22, 2009.  A beloved husband, father and grandfather, he was born September 11, 1920 in Detroit and came to Tampa in 2002.  A veteran of the United States Army, he served with distinction in World War II and was a recipient of the Purple Heart and two bronze stars.  Joe was an avid sports fan, especially of the Detroit Tigers, Lions, Red Wings, Pistons and the University of Michigan .  His biggest passion in life was for his children and grandchildren and he delighted in sharing their accomplishments with friends and strangers alike. He was preceded in death by beloved wife of 64 years, Irene (Sweetie).  He is survived by his sister, Jeanne Drazba; his nine children:  Anne Marie, Joan (Joe), Mary, Karen, Joe (Emily), Mike (Susan), Paul (Shelley), Irene (Rick) and James (Denise) and 14 grandchildren:  Julie, Candice, Kimberly, Paul, Brandon, Bethany, Alysyn, Alex, Andrew, Stephan, James, Jr., David, Sarah and Daniel.  Family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 24 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Hodges Family Funeral Home, 36327 State Road 54, Zephyrhills , Florida (813) 788-6100.  A funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 25 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mark The Evangelist Catholic Church, 9724 Cross Creek Blvd. Tampa, FL  33647, (813) 907-7746.  Graveside services will follow at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida , where he will be laid to rest along side his wife, Irene.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Disabled American Veterans.   Georgia E. Duarte Duarte, Georgia E., Dade City, went home to be with the Lord, Nov. 21, 2009, following a courageous 5 year battle with cancer.  Georgia was born in Ohio and came to the Carrolwood and Dade City  areas more than 21 years ago.  She was preceded in death by her son, Dean A. Duarte.  She is survived by her loving family including her husband of 52 years, Donald;  sons: Tad A. Duarte, Yarmouth, MS and Randel G. Duarte, Woodlands, TX; and seven grandchildren.  A memorial Mass will be held at a later date at St. Rita’s Catholic Church, Dade City.  She will be interred next to her son at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hernando Pasco Hospice, 37445 Clinton Ave., Dade City, 33525.   Margaret F. (Herbert) Duda DUDA, Margaret F. (Herbert), 66, of Zephyrhills FL, passed on Thursday November 19, 2009. Margaret was born September 18, 1943 in Red Bank, New Jersey to Robert & Stella Herbert. She has been a Zephyrhills resident for the past 25 years. She was a secretary for the Zephyrhills Lions Club and has been an avid member until death.  She is survived by her mother Stella Herbert (FL), brother Robert Herbert(NJ), step-daughter Cathy Biscan(KY), step-grandchildren Christina Kamran (IN), Christopher Ragland(IN), niece Dawn Mihalko(FL), nephews Robert Herbert(NJ), James Herbert(FL), Matthew Herbert(NJ), great nephew Kaedon Herbert(FL) and step-great grandchild Hasan Kamran(IN). Dog Pee Wee Duda(FL).  She was predeceased by her father Robert Herbert, husband Frank Duda, her brother Vincent Herbert. Dogs Freckles, Sadie and PJ Duda.  Viewing will be held at Hodges Family Funeral Home, 363 27 SR 54 Zephyrhills Fl ,Tuesday ,November 24 between the hours of 1:00pm-3:00pm and 5:00pm-7:00pm.  Services to follow on Wednesday November 25, 11:00am at Hodges Family Funeral Home. Margaret will be laid to rest at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell Fl.  In lieu of flowers ,donations may be sent to Zephyrhills Lions Club In memory of Margaret Duda  5827 Dean Dairy Road Zephyrhills Florida 33541.   Dorothy M. Case   Case, Dorothy, 78, of Dade City, passed away at home on Thursday, November 19, 2009.  A Tallahassee native, she moved to Dade City in 1947.  For over 50 years she had been very active in her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren's lives, having attending thousands of baseball games and dance recitals.  Survivors include her children, Sherrie Case (Jim Purcell), Bob Case (Judy), and Barbara Luckie (Charlie), all of Dade City; a brother, David Matthews of Hollywood, Fla.; her grandchildren, Melissa Walters, Candice Lincoln, Bobbi Case, Matthew Luckie, Rob Case and Lauren Luckie; and her great grandchildren, Tye Walters-Brim, Braeden Lincoln, and Gavin Lincoln.  She was predeceased by her husband, Robert “Mel” Case in 2008.The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, November 23, 2009 at the 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at the Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 with Rev. Randall Belcher officiating.  Flowers are welcome, but donations in her name may be made to The Roy Hardy Benevolent Fund. Nellie Garcia Nellie Garcia, lost her battle to colon cancer on November 18, 2009 at the young age of 51. She survived by her husband George Garcia of 33 years, her four children George Garcia Jr., Adrianne Garcia, Gracie Garcia, Samantha Garcia, daughter–in-law Jessica Donez, grandkids Boo-Boo (Brianna), Nutty (Cyndria), Baby Boy (Roy Jr.), Chunky Chuck (Elysiana), T.T (Edward Jr.), Angel (Xzavier), Princess (Nalani), mother Hortencia Alexander, sister Nelia Clark, niece Ashley Clark and many other family members.  Funeral services will be held in the 5th Street Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 3:00 pm. What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us." ~ Helen Keller Mr. Gerard L. Beauregard November 14, 1907 – November 15, 2009 On Sunday November 15, 2009 after celebrating his 102nd birthday, Mr. G. L. Beauregard passed away.  He lived most of his life in Sutton, Quebec where he worked as a Customs Officer for more than 35 years.  He is survived by his two daughters Mrs. Rachel Carrier (Betmar resident) and Mrs. Marthe Champigny of Sutton, Quebec.  Mr. Beauregard’s son, Pierre, was deceased on January 1, 2009.    He also leaves to mourn 16 grand-children, 23 great-grand children, and 4 great-great-grand children.  Mr. Gerard Beauregard had been an annual Florida visitor since 1957 with the last 4 years as a permanent Betmar resident.  Visitation will be 10:30am followed by a memorial service at 11:00am on Saturday November 21 at Hodges Family Funeral Home, 36327 Hwy 54, Zephyrhills, FL.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Betmar Owners Memorial Fund, 3715 Lakewood Drive, Zephyrhills, FL 33542. “I am now with my maker, and Claire, my wife of 60 years.” Peggy Messick Messick, Peggy, 56, passed away suddenly, Saturday, November 14, 2009.  She was born October 25, 1953 in Starke, FL to Paul and Johnny Sparkman.  She enjoyed her family, helping others, gardening, horses, fishing and tinkering. She is survived by her husband, of 14 years, Tom; her children: Elizabeth Knowles and Heidi Marshall, Cheryl Messick, Richard (Candace) Messick, Tammie Messick,; her sister, Barbara Gail Reeves, brother, Sammy Weeks, 12 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, her dog, Butch; and many other adopted family and friends. Memorial Visitation will be 3 to 5 pm, Thursday, November 19 at Hodges Funeral Home, 301 Chapel, Dade City.  Cordelia Powell Grainger Grainger, Cordelia Powell, 87 of Dade City, FL passed away November 14, 2009 in Zephyrhills under the care of Hernando Pasco Hospice. She was born to George Tilley and Bertha McBee Powell April 8, 1922 in Loris, SC. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gordon; daughter; Bobbie Jean Payne and a brother; Tom Powell. She is survived by a son; Limmie Lee Grainger of Denton, NC; brothers; Roscoe and Homer Powell; sisters; Reba Grainger; Ora Mae Norris; Gertie Mae Ridlehuber and Bernice Isbell; grandchildren; Janet Shores, Leigh Ann Lovern, Michael Grainger, Debbie Myrick, Pansy Smith, Frankie Ammons, Penny Franklin and Ladina Laney; 14 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. Services will take place Monday , November 16 at 2 pm in the Hodges Family Funeral Home 301 chapel. A Visitation will be Sunday, from 5-7pm. Burial will be at Mount Zion Cemetery. The Family would like to thank Hernando Pasco Hospice for the special care they gave to Cordelia and her family.  Junior Kenneth Johnston Johnston, Junior Kenneth, 89 of Dade City, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2009 under the care of Hernando-Pasco Hospice.  He was born September 13, 1920 in Lawrenceburg, TN to Edward Raleigh & Nola Ophelia Harwell Johnston and was retired from the construction industry.  He is survived by his wife of 70 years:  Lena E. Johnston; 5 children:  Charles T. Johnston, Jimmie Olan Johnston, Howard Johnston, Dwayne Johnston, Linda Sue Denmark; 10 grandchildren, several great grandchilden and several great great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by 1 daughter:  Juanita Johnston.  Graveside services will be held 1pm Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. Henry Wheelus Wheelus, Henry, 68, of Dade City, passed away Nov. 12, 2009.  He is survived by his wife Jean of 48 years and son Tim, the light of his life; his grandchildren Alexandria and Timothy, Jr.; his best buddy John Woodaz and his family, many nieces and nephews.  His son Steve passed away on June 10, 2009.  Many thanks to all the Doctors and Nurses who were by my side all the way.  Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 15, 2009 at the Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Eunice Tyner Tyner, Eunice 79, of Wesley Chapel, died Thursday, November 12, 2009.  She was an avid gardener.  Survivors include a son, David H. Tyner; and two grandsons, David (Laren) J. Tyner and Logan Tyner, all of Wesley Chapel.  Funeral services are private.    Willadean A. Rewis, Rewis, Willadean A., 84 of Dade City, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009 in Dade City under the care of Hernando-Pasco Hospice.  She was born December 14, 1924 in Chattanooga, TN to James & Sallie Hood Arrant and moved to Dade City 3 ½ years ago from Zephyrhills.  She was a school bus driver for Hillsborough County School Systems and was preceded in death by her husband:  Herman O. Rewis.  She is survived by 3 children:  Wanda Harmening, Dade City, FL, Doris Evans, Mills, WY, Glenn Epperson, Tampa, FL; 3 sisters:  Peggy Jinks, Snellville, GA, Martha Gonzales, Zephyrhills, FL, Barbara Stubblefield, Tampa, FL; 16 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held 11am Monday, November 16, 2009 at the 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home in Dade City.  The family will receive friends for viewing 1 hour prior to service time at the funeral home.  She will be interred next to her husband at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.  In lieu of flowers, the family request donation in her memory to Hernando-Pasco Hospice.  Eddie Szaro Szaro, Eddie, 84, of Trilby, died Thursday, November 12, 2009 at Gulfside Regional Hospice.  He retired in 1990 after teaching for 38 years at Lacoochee Elementary.  AA WWII Veteran, he was a man of many interests, he was extremely involved with his community.  Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Marian; five children, Catherine “Kitty” Szaro of Trilby, Harry Hutchinson of Dade City, David Hutchinson of Darby, Patty Lanier of Babson Park, and Terri Moreno of Croomacooche; two sisters, Mary Hanson of Ohio and Julie Murphy of Tampa; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Graveside services will be held at Trilby Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2009.  In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to Gulfside Regional Hospice.  Faye Chapman Chapman, Faye (71 years), of Wesley Chapel, departed peacefully at her home on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, surrounded by her loving family.  Faye was born in Blytheville, Arkansas Sept. 20, 1938, the first of five children born to Iva Mae and James Kendrick Davis. Faye supported her community as a registered nurse for more