Obituaries

Mar 2, 2021

Katie J Davis, 88 of Dade City, FL Katie Davis relocated to Dade City, Florida from Mableton, GA in 2018 to reside with her niece and nephew, Nisa and Jim Harrelson. She was a member of the Assemblies of God Church. Katie was predeceased in death by her husband, Robert Davis, father and mother, Udell (Gladys) Dickens, Marietta, GA, brother,...

Mar 2, 2021

Neysa Genevieve Rachel, 85, of Dade City passed away Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 at Advent Health Dade City.

A native of Dade City, Florida; she was the daughter of William Henry Weeks, and Pearl Mobley Weeks

Genevieve leaves behind children, Kevin (Cindy) Howell of Ridge Manor & Neysa (Dennis) Culligan of Tallahassee; grandchildren: Hillary, Audrey,...

Mar 2, 2021

Harnden, Jeffrey T. 67, Passed to Heaven on March 2nd, 2021, at his home in Zephyrhills, FL. Born in Rochester, NY on January 16th, 1954 to Richard and Barbara Harnden. Since 1987 Jeff was involved in a myriad of Christian ministries as well as his daily impact on many young lives via his school bus routes. For 20 years he...

Feb 28, 2021

Janet Kay (Watson) Armstrong 77, of Zephyrhills passed away 02/28/2021 at home surrounded by family. She was born 06/24/1943 in Mitchell, IN to Albert (Goat) and Geraldine Watson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fount Armstrong; parents; sisters, Sue Webb, Patty George, Norma Cook. Survivors include son, Shannon Armstrong, daughter, Dietra Greene; grandchildren, Alicia Anderson, Doug Anderson,...

Feb 28, 2021

GURTH, Gloria Arlene, age 81, of Zephyrhills, FL passed away at her home on February 28, 2021 with her daughter, Debra Dugan, by her side.

Gloria was born on March 9, 1939 in Dayton, OH to parents Hubert Brooks & Dorothy (Renner) Brooks.For the last 45 years, she was a devout Jehovah's Witness and her faith was...

Feb 26, 2021

Lenox, Jerry L, 90 of Zephyrhills Fl passed away 02/26/2021. Jerry served in the US ARMY during the Korea War. He belonged to the VFW, AM Vets, American Legion, Moose and the Elks. He enjoyed football and golf. He is preceded by 2 brothers Alfred Lenox and Alan Lenox.

Jerry is survived by this loving family including...

Feb 25, 2021

PRETTYMAN, William Harold, "Bill", age 81, of Wesley Chapel, Florida, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021. He was a graduate of the Glassport High School class of 1957 and went on to obtain his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration in 1972 and his Master of Science Degree in Business Administration from Troy State University in 1976.

Feb 25, 2021

FRESE, Theresa A., 86, of Dade City, Florida, died Thursday, February 25, 2021.

A former resident of Pinecrest, Florida, she was a dedicated educator who retired from Miami-Dade County Schools in 1996. She was a loving mother and grandmother and a friend to many. She will be deeply missed by all those whose lives she touched.

Feb 25, 2021

Paul Vincent Rogers, 88, of Lacoochee passed away Thursday, February 25th, 2021 at James A. Haley V.A. Hospital.

A native of Luverne, Alabama; he was the son of Joe Rogers and Clara Rogers.

Paul was a veteran of the United States Army during the Korean War.

Paul was the Business Owner of the...

Feb 25, 2021

Edward Randolph Ferguson, Sr. 82, of Zephyrhills, FL passed away Thursday, February 25th, 2021 at the Rucki Hospice Care Center. He was born March 18, 1938, in Lexington, VA to Edward Oliver & Claudia Aileen Ferguson. He grew up in the Natural Bridge/Glasgow, Virginia area and graduated from Natural Bridge High School. He served in both the United States...

Feb 24, 2021

Mary "Jeanette" Crisp, daughter of the late Edward and Ersa Mason was born September 12, 1946, in Baltimore, Maryland. She was one of the eight children.

She was united in marriage to Gerald Crisp Sr. in November of 1963. This union was blessed with three children, ten grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

Jeanette was a member...

Feb 23, 2021

Ronald Francis Bodine, Ron, 74, formerly of Livonia, NY passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at his home in Dade City, Florida. He is predeceased in death by his parents William, Sr. and Cora A. Bodine, brother Bill, and nephew Scott. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Elizabeth (Tombrink), his sister, Laura (Woodruff), his four...

Feb 23, 2021

Toncy Lamar Miller 70, of Brooksville, FL, went to his Heavenly Home on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021. He was born January 10, 1951, in Dade City, FL to Toncy & Helen Miller and was a longtime area resident of Trilby, FL. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force for well over 20 years and then worked as...

Feb 22, 2021

Sherman Blanton Christian son of Verner and Pervie Christian went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2021. He was born in Gregory, Arkansas on August 28, 1942. He was preceded in death by his mother and father Verner and Pervie Christian, his brother, Carl Christian, and his sister Hazel Tidd. He is survived by his brother William...

Feb 22, 2021

Hector Cotto, 74, of Tampa, went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2021. He was a beloved husband and father, and a dedicated officer of the law.

Born on September 7, 1946 in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, to Luciano Cotto & Julia (Escalera) Cotto, Hector was one of 4 siblings, Miguel Sanchez, Paul Cotto, and Rachel...

Feb 20, 2021

Robert Earl Hobbs, 83, left this earth and went straight to the arms of Jesus on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 9:11am at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 28, 1938 to Estus and Laverne Hobbs in Colquitt, Georgia and came to Dade City in 1944 at the age of 6.

He...

Feb 19, 2021

In Loving Memory Kay Francis Peterman 2/26/1942 2/19/2021

Kay Francis Peterman, 78, of Zephyrhills, Florida, went to be with her Savior on Friday, February 19, 2021, after her long battle with Alzheimers and dementia.

Born February 26, 1942, in Goshen, Indiana, she was the daughter of Weldon and Kathleen Alleshouse.

Kay always wanted...

Feb 18, 2021

Our family is sad to announce the passing of Daniel OConnell Culliton Jr, Daddy, Papa Dan, Brother, Uncle, Friend to Many on February 18, 2021.

He was born the 2nd child of Daniel OConnell Culliton Sr and Ruth Rita Powers Culliton on October 8, 1939 in Marlborough, Mass. He is preceded in death by his parents, his...

Feb 17, 2021

Elijah Bryant Kersey, Jr., 91, of San Antonio, Florida, moved to his forever home in heaven on 2/17/2021. He was born in Palmetto, Florida, on 12/2/1929 to Elijah Bryant Kersey, Sr. and Cecil Mae Kersey, where he and his brothers, Coy and Henry, worked the family farm, "wrestled alligators" and hunted rabbits. He graduated from Palmetto High School in 1947...

Feb 16, 2021

Betty Lee Swoffer, 88, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in Zephyrhills, Florida. Betty Lee Wagner was born on January 16, 1933 in Imlay City, Michigan to the late Blair & Zola Wagner and grew up in Port Huron. She met and married her childhood sweetheart, Floyd Swoffer, on November 25, 1950.

Betty was a wonderful...