Obituaries

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...

Jul 2, 2021

Wild Child Angel Ricky Nevers III was born sleeping at 11:44pm on June 22, 2021. Baby Ricky was born to loving parents Ricky Nevers Jr. & Sheila Bernard Nevers of Tampa, FL. Ricky III lives on through his grandmothers: LouLouse Casseus-Bernard and Berlinda Nevers; four aunts; four uncles; and thirteen cousins. He was proceeded in death by his Grandfathers,...

Jul 2, 2021

Joseph Albert Riess, 77, primarily of Dayton, Ohio and part time resident of San Antonio, Florida passed away July 2, 2021 surrounded by loved ones as he passed. He was born July 3, 1943 in Wakefield, Massachusetts to Warren and Irene Riess. Joe went to the University of Dayton, earning a bachelors degree in electrical engineering. He began his career...

Jul 2, 2021

Barbara W. Crum 83, of Zephyrhills passed away July 2, 2021 at Advent Health Zephyrhills. She was born January 21,1938 in San Antonio, TX to George Edward and Emma Katherine MacKenney. Barbara received her bachelors degree in mathematics from the University of Texas and was a sister of Delta Zeta Sorority. She retired as Financial Systems Designer for the Department...

Jul 1, 2021

On July 2, 2021 Arthur R. Darling went to be with his Lord. Formally from Johnson City and Dade City, FL. He was predeased by his parents Arthur and Nellie and his sister Marylin Shear. He is survived by his loving wife Bettyann, his children Arthur M, Denise, Derrick (Kristy), stepson Clancy Gower. His grandchildren Kelly (Matt), Samantha, Courtney, Lindsey,...

Jun 30, 2021

Visitation will be held July 12,2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Hodges Family Funeral Home Chapel in Dade City. A service will be held July 13, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Rita Catholic Church in Dade City. Entombment will follow service at Chapel Hill Gardens. \ Visitation Hodges Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center Monday, July 12,...

Jun 30, 2021

In our most loving memory of Jace Lee Hardwick, our grandson, went to Heaven 06/30/2021. He was born on 06/20/2002. He is survived by, raised and forever loved by his Mamaw and Pepaw (Angela and Skeeter Overstreet). Also survived by Ashley Hardwick (Mother), Ryleigh (Sister), Justin Hardwick (Father) (Aja) and Step- Siblings Alonna and Dominick; Great Grandparents, Jewel Overstreet,...

Jun 28, 2021

LEE HINCHMAN CLARK III November 23, 1956 - June 28, 2021 Lee Hinchman ("Chip") Clark III, of Dade City, FL died peacefully at home, in June, of heart disease. Lee was born November 23, 1956, in Detroit, MI to Lee H., Jr., and Nancy Wensinger Clark, the third of four children. Son, brother, uncle, companion, counselor, and friend, he had...