Obituaries

Jul 17, 2021

Ms. Willadean Funk, 90, of Dade City, Florida passed away July 17,2021. She was born August 31,1930 in Manchester, Tennessee to Ernest Winn and Rassie Wells. Willadean was a kind woman that was friendly to everyone. She is preceded in death by her daughter: Gloria Holevinski. Willadean is survived by her son: John Holevinski.

Jul 16, 2021

Diane Bates, 63, of San Antonio, Florida passed away July 16, 2021 peacefully in her sleep at home. While Diane battled many complications as the result of a stroke, her love and spirit never waivered. She was born October 23, 1957, in Nashville, Tennessee to Mr. Jack Jones and Mrs. Joyce Jones. She was a dedicated homemaker; finding joy and...

Jul 16, 2021

Mr. John Joseph Riley, better known as Jack, passed away July 16, 2021. Jack was born April 16, 1930 in Miami, Florida to Peter Riley and Anna Melville. Jacks family immigrated from Ireland to Miami during the Great Depression and then he joined The U.S. Air Force as a young man. He was a store of a strong and graceful...

Jul 16, 2021

Lomie Law Teague age 96, of Dade City, passed away Friday, July 16th, 2021.

Lomie was born in Tampa Fl, on March 2, 1925, to parents Maxwell and Myra (Wells) Law who preceded her in death along with her sisters and brothers, Maxine Pearson, Mary Weaver Ruby Abbott, Max Law, Herbert Law nieces Caroline (John) Sims, and...

Jul 16, 2021

Nora Wright passed away and made her journey to her Heavenly home on July 16, 2021. She was a lifelong Trilby resident. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt.

Nora worked as an accounts receivable manager for Withlacoochee River Electric co-op.

She was survived by her brother Donald Wright and sister-in-law Wanda Wright...

Jul 15, 2021

Raymond L. Goucher, Jr., 84 of Zephyrhills, FL passed away after a long illness on Thursday, July 15, 2021.

He was born in Gary, Indiana on February 18, 1937 to Raymond L. Goucher, Sr. and Adele Goucher. Raymond retired from the United States Air Force in 1974 after proudly serving his country for...

Jul 12, 2021

Caesar Victor Meza, age 60 of Dade City Florida was born in Tampa Florida on May 9th, 1961, to Jose Meza and Jovita Castro Meza. " Victor" as he was called by his family and friends passed away peacefully on July 12, 2021, surrounded by his family.Victor was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Jovita Meza, brothers...

Jul 12, 2021

Donald E Packer age 96 of New Port Richey, FL passed away on July 12,2021 at Marliere Hospice Care Center. He was predeceased by his loving wife of nearly 70 years Delores. He is survived by his daughter Linda and grandson Thomas. Donald was a WW!! Navy veteran and a lifelong commercial carpenter and he and his wife spent many...

Jul 11, 2021

Robin A. Edwards 59, of Dade City, FL passed away Sunday, July 11th, 2021. She was born August 3, 1961 in Dade City to L.G. & Judy Edwards and was a lifelong area resident. She worked 30+ years with L.G. Edwards Insurance Company and had participated in both the Dade City Chamber of Commerce and the Dade City Rotary...

Jul 11, 2021

John Edgar (John Ed) Melton V, 37, passed away at his home on July 11, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife, Candice Surratt Melton, and 3-year-old son, John E. (Jed) Melton VI; parents, Laura and John E. (Johnny) Melton IV; sisters, Emily (Jeremy) Poe; Julie (Justin) White; brother, Trent Melton; grandfather, Billy E. (Sandy) Brown; niece, Bailey...

Jul 10, 2021

Michael David Groves 72, of Dade City, FL passed away Saturday, July 10th, 2021. He was born January 26, 1949 in Buckhannon, WV to John Jennings Groves and Josephine Phillips Groves. He retired as a Senior Administrator in the Construction Auction Industry and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He had attended both The Idlewild Baptist Church and The First...

Jul 10, 2021

James Babcock Obituary James Frank (Jim) Babcock, 75, of Dade City, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Eldest son of three to Mary Ann (nee) Kappen and architect John Babcock, Jimmy was born November 26, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio. After graduating from Brush High School, he had served in the Marines and following training at Camp LeJeune, he served...

Jul 10, 2021

Julie Hardwick 63 years young passed away July 10th, 2021 Julie was born on August 27 , 1957 in Marion county Indiana to James And The late Joan Storm. Julie is survived by her Father (James storm ), A Husband ( Doyle Hardwick ). 5 siblings Jeanie, Jimmy, Jill, Brad and Lisa. 3 Children, Adam Hardwick , Abby Parish and...

Jul 10, 2021

Robert Arthur Haw Jr, age 73 of Casselberry, Florida passed away peacefully on July 10, 2021. Robert was born on June 29, 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa and was raised in Ottumwa, Iowa. He graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1966 and received a B.A. in Information Technology from Phoenix University. Robert retired from the Navy and was a proud...

Jul 9, 2021

Margaret Ann Baber Howard, 60, went home to be with the Lord on July 9th, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Everett and Mary Baber. Preceded in death by Sarah Marie Howard, Bobby Stiltner, and Kenneth Foster. Margaret was saved and baptized at Shiloh Church in Detroit, MI in the early 1970s. Margaret ministered to many people through...

Jul 9, 2021

Ansley Lynn Johnson 7, of Dade City, FL passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 after a courageous battle with DIPG. She was born March 21, 2014 in Tampa, FL to Robert & Chelsea Johnson. She was a student at The Academy At The Farm Charter School in Dade City and a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Ansley...

Jul 8, 2021

Kelly "KK" Boyd passed away on July 8, 2021, at the young age of 52 in Dade City, where she was a lifelong resident. Kelly worked as a clinic assistant, NOT a nurse, at Cox Elementary forever. She was dedicated to "her kids" and volunteered countless additional hours with Toys for Tots, Thomas Promise and local churches as well as...

Jul 8, 2021

Stella Tomblin Coleman died peacefully at Rucki Hospice Care Center on July 8, 2021 in Zephyrhills, FL at the age of 81.

Stella is survived by her children Sheryl Stire, Richard Coleman, and Brian M. Coleman all of Zephyrhills, FL. Her grandchildren Amber Stire of Fort Collins, CO, Brian...

Jul 4, 2021

Michelle De La Cruz, 14, of Dade City, Florida passed away July 4,2021. She was born February 11, 2007 in Zephyrhills, Florida. She loved to sing, dance and make Tik Toks. Michelle had the biggest brightest smile in our family. A smile that was so contagious. She was silly and goofy which made any of us smile and laugh. Her...

Jul 3, 2021

HALL, Margaret E., age 86, of Zephyrhills, passed away on July 3, 2021. She was born on July 23, 1943 in Chiefland, FL to parents Edgel Durance & Gladys (Sims) Durance.

Margaret will be truly missed by all who knew her.

A visitation will be held from 12pm-1pm on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Hodges...