Obituaries

Jan 24, 2026

Lavera Stokes ("Grandma"), 85, of Ridge Manor, Florida, passed away on Saturday, January 24 in Ridge Manor, Florida.

Born on August 16, 1940, in Lacoochee, Florida, Lavera was the daughter of Willard and Edna Mercer, both of whom preceded her in death. She spent much of her life in Lacoochee and later Ridge Manor, places she proudly called home.

Lavera retired after...

Jan 24, 2026

Sally Genevieve Blackwood, a beloved dance teacher, matriarch, and founder of Blackwood Studios, passed away peacefully from natural causes on January 24, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on March 9, 1936, in Lakeland, Florida, Sally dedicated her life to the performing arts and inspired countless students with her passion for dance. As an Honorary Life Member of Florida...

Jan 24, 2026

George Richard Haubold, born on October 9, 1934, in Brooklyn, NY, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, at his home in San Antonio, FL. A proud veteran of the Army, George made a lasting impact as a dedicated member of the New York City Police Department, where he served the community with honor and integrity. George was a loving...

Jan 23, 2026

Daniel Cesar Serrano, age 21, of Dade City, Florida, passed away on January 23, 2026, as the result of a car accident in Tallahassee, Florida.

Daniel was a bright noble young man who was born in California to parents, Daniel Serrano Pompa and Paulina Cruz Varelas, and taken to Michoacán, Mexico at the age of 3 months old where he grew...

Jan 21, 2026

Barbara Ann McClure, born January 19, 1952, passed away peacefully at the Melech Hospice House on January 21, 2026. She was 74. She will be remembered as a beloved mother, grandmother, great‑grandmother, sister, and friend. Barbara lived her life selflessly, practicing kindness and resiliency.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Richard McClure, Sr., her parents, Danny Roberts, Sr. and...

Jan 21, 2026

Patricia Ann Prettyman, 85, passed peacefully on the afternoon of January 21st, 2026 in Brooksville, Florida.

Patricia was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania on August 20, 1940 to parents Henry T. Pipp and Anne Pipp (Uhrine). She enjoyed many wonderful years with her husband, Bill, as they welcomed their four daughters: Debbie, Barbara, Michelle,...

Jan 21, 2026

Margaret Ann "Peggy" (Warinner) Morant passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 21, 2026. Born and raised in Miami, FL to James Lewis and Virginia Lillian (Morgan) Warinner. Peggy graduated from Miami Senior High School and attended the University of Florida where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She was a member of First United...

Jan 20, 2026

Sandra "Sandy" Stewart (née Hare), born on April 8, 1940, the youngest of nine, in Buffalo, New

York, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, in Zephyrhills, Florida. She was 85 years

old.

Sandy had strongly supported agricultural life alongside her husband, Doyle, as they...

Jan 18, 2026

William Lee Tobey, age 65, of Dade City, Florida, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Dade City.

William was born on January 7, 1961, in Fort Hood, Texas, to Frederick Tobey and Winnie Tobey, both of whom preceded him in death. He proudly served his country in the United States Army for three years, a commitment that reflected his...

Jan 17, 2026

Gloria Merilyn Garry, 94, passed on the evening of January 17, 2026. She was in the care of Solaris Healthcare Lake Zephyr in Zephyrhills, Florida. Gloria was born in Sanford, Maine on the 19th of May, 1931. She will be missed by all family and friends.

Jan 17, 2026

Gerald F. Wilson, Age 92, of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family January 17th. Gerald was born in Troy, N.Y. to James and Margret Wilson on September 20, 1933. He moved to Zephyrhills with his wife Doris in 2000 and together created the second phase of their lives.

Gerald graduated from Lansingburgh...

Jan 15, 2026

Janet K. Zanni, age 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Gulfside Hospice in Zephyrhills, Florida.

Janet was born on June 14, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, to Stella Adams and George Nolan. She spent her early years in Illinois and later lived in Texas and Florida. In her later years, she resided at Blue...

Jan 15, 2026

Arthur "Marvin" Adams, 89, of Dade City, Florida passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Marvin was born in Wilcox County, Georgia on March 20, 1936 to Oscar Nelson Adams and Corene Barefoot Adams. He moved to Dade City as a teenager and was a 1954 graduate of Pasco High School. He worked for...

Jan 15, 2026

Denis Irvin Whitacre, 78, of Lacoochee, Florida, passed from this life on January 15, 2026 in Brooksville, Florida. He was born on January 17, 1947 in Mariemont, Ohio to Carl Whitacre and Frances Whitacre.

Denis graduated from University of Cincinnati in 1970 and began his career in accounting and finance. He attended First Baptist Church of Lacoochee...

Jan 14, 2026

Laken Heath Butler, born June 25, 1993, went to be with his Heavenly Father on January 14, 2026.

Laken grew up in Dade City, Florida, where he formed deep family bonds. He graduated from Pasco high school in 2012 and later attended Georgia Middle State College. From a young age, Laken was active and athletic, playing football,...

Jan 12, 2026

William Paul "Paul" Smith of Wesley Chapel, Florida passed away Monday, January 12, 2026 at the age of 77. Paul is survived by his wife, Lisa Gall Smith and former spouse, mother of his two sons and lifelong friend, Angie Alexander Smith; his two sons, Lex (Kelly) Smith and Lance (Lori) Smith, and his beloved grandchildren; Makenna Smith Diaz,...

Jan 11, 2026

Marian P. Gilbert, 80, passed away on the morning of Sunday, January 11th, 2026, in Zephyrhills, Florida. Marian was born on February 23rd, 1945 in Deep Creek, Virginia, to her parents Carl and Katie Miller. She grew up alongside her brothers Bobby, James, and John Miller, as well as her lifelong best friend, Miriam Foster Guthrie, the duo remaining...

Jan 10, 2026

Johnny Ray Meeks Jr., age 54, was born on October 19, 1971, in Lakeland, Florida, and entered

into eternal rest on January 10, 2026.

Johnny Ray was a family-oriented man in every sense of the word. Everything he did and said

revolved around his family,...

Jan 10, 2026

We lost a kind and giving soul on January 10, 2026. Lynn was a loving wife, sister, stepmother, and friend whose presence brought comfort, laughter, and strength to those around her. She lived with compassion and generosity, offering her time, her heart, and her unwavering support to family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Jan 9, 2026

Juanita L. Sapp, age 98, of Dade City, FL, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at Rucki Hospice Care Center in Zephyrhills. She was born November 9, 1927, in Branchboro, FL, to John Lacy Roberts and Susie Murphy Roberts and was a lifelong area resident.

She worked as a Sectionizer at the Pasco Packing Company for many...