Obituaries

Feb 7, 2021

Larry Eugene Garvison Sr. age 55 of Dade City passed away on February 7, 2021. Larry was born in Dade City Fl, on January 27, 1966, to parents Roy Joseph and Nellie (Hemminger) Garvison. He was a mechanic and loved to help anyone out that needed it.

Larry was preceded in death by his father Roy Joseph...

Feb 6, 2021

Martha Florell Alford "Flo", daughter of Ervin and Mazie Polk, went to be with the Lord on February 6, 2021. She was born in High Springs, FL on October 16, 1935.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Eugene, parents Ervin and Mazie Polk grandson Jason, great-grandson Brayden, brother Kenneth, and sisters: Geraldine, Mildred, Catherine,...

Feb 4, 2021

James (Jim) Ferris Shaheen, 69, of Dade City, FL, formerly of Bettendorf, IA, for 26 years, passed away on February 4, 2021. He was born on January 31, 1952, in Moline, IL, to Ferris and Phyllis (Spellman) Shaheen.

Jim grew up in Erie, IL, and attended Erie High School (Class of '70) before going on to attend...

Feb 3, 2021

Dade City lost a beloved member of our community on February 3, 2021 when resident Margarita Huerta Guerra passed away in the AdventHealth Dade City Hospital after a short battle with COVID-19.

Margarita was born December 7, 1939 to Jesus Huerta and Consuelo Leal Huerta of San Benito, Texas.

Margarita was preceded in death by...

Feb 2, 2021

Dixon, Raymond David, 70, of Zephyrhills FL, went home to be with the Lord February 2, 2021. Born July 13, 1950 in Plant City, FL. Ray graduated from Pinecrest High School in 1969. He served in the United States Marine Corps and worked for Gold Cup Coffee. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Wesley Chapel, FL...

Feb 2, 2021

Spillers, Barbara Ann, 70, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at her family by her side. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, George; 3 children, Kimberly, Raymond, and Penney; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. Barbara was predeceased by her son, Sean. Funeral services will be private.

Feb 2, 2021

Thomas (Tommy) Phillip Valdez Jr

August 10, 1954 February 2, 2021

Tommy is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas (TP) & Frances (Frannie) Valdez, and his brother James (Jimmy) Valdez.

Tommy is survived by his son Tom (Kristen) Valdez III of Ridge Manor; sister...

Feb 2, 2021

BROWNELL, George Leroy, age 75, of Dade City, passed away at his home on February 2, 2021. He was born on May 18, 1945 in Charlotte, Michigan to parents Harold William Brownell Sr. & Ireta Kathleen (Luce) Brownell.

He leaves behind his loving wife of four years, Linda Kelly Brownell; along with many other friends and loved...

Feb 1, 2021

Tali, Lois Joan, 90, of Zephyrhills, Fl passed away peacefully on February 1, 2021.

She was born on March 4, 1930 to Mark and Alma Young. Lois grew up in Flint, MI.

She graduated with her Master of Education degree from Eastern Michigan University and was also certified to teach the Hearing Impaired and the...

Feb 1, 2021

Carol "Diane" McKendree (76) of Darby arrived at her heavenly home Monday, Feb. 1st. She departed peacefully with her children by her side. Diane was born January 25, 1945, to the late Lena (Tripolino) and Willie Betha McKendree Jr., both of Tampa (formerly) and Darby.

She graduated from T.R. Robinson High School in 1962 and...

Feb 1, 2021

Elizabeth (Betty) A. Hendricks, 74, of Zephyrhills passed away 02/01/2021 at Advent Health Zephyrhills. She was born 09/17/1946 in Philadelphia, PA to Helen Driscoll. She was united in marriage on July 21, 1979 to Gary R. Hendricks. She retired from the Norfolk Naval Base Police Department. Betty worked 11 years as a police officer and 12 years as police...

Jan 31, 2021

Bruce Stanley Burkevich, the man who called everyone friend, laughed with his whole body, and dedicated years of service to veterans and wounded warriors, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 31, 2021 in Florida.

Bruce was born May 16, 1943 in Easton, Pennsylvania to Albert and Reba Burkevich and proudly served the United States Air Force from 1962...

Jan 29, 2021

Sallie J. Creamer, 88, of Dade City, FL, passed away on January 29, 2021. She was born on October 27, 1932 in Andalusia, AL to the late John & Sally Houston.

Along with her parents, Sallie was preceded in death by her loving husband of 33 years, William Earl "Bill" Creamer. Loving survivors include five children: Linda...

Jan 28, 2021

William Charles Hansberger (93) of Zephyrhills died January 28, 2021. A native of Columbus, Ohio, he moved to this area from Lakeland in 1994. He was a veteran of 22 years in the Navy and 21 years with the U.S. Postal Service. He was a former member of All Saints' Episcopal Church, Lakeland, where he served on the Vestry and...

Jan 28, 2021

Virginia Kramer, 98, of Crossville, TN., passed away on January 28th, 2021, at Signature Health Care of Fentress County, Jamestown, TN. She was born on December 10th, 1922, in Tampa, Fl. to Howard and Elizabeth Wilsky. One of her greatest accomplishments in life was being a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for 82 years. She wrote articles and...

Jan 28, 2021

James (Jim) Gilchrist, 72, died Thursday, January 28, 2021 at his home in Zephyrhills, FL. Born September 7, 1948 in Walton, New York, Jim was the son of the late Howard and Isabelle (Hinckley) Gilchrist. He was a 1966 graduate of Delaware Academy and Central School, in Delhi, NY. He continued his studies at University of Vermont and Parsons...

Jan 27, 2021

Lyon, Richard Erwin (AKA Razor), 86, went home to be with His Lord and Savior on January 27, 2021. He was born in Mount Pleasant, Michigan to Phyllis Morrison and Norman Lyon on August 23, 1934. He has one sister, Joanne Camp (deceased). He is now reunited with 2 sons, Richie and Corey; and his best friend and father...

Jan 25, 2021

Shirlie C. McCarthy, 96 passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021, in the care of Orchid Cove nursing home in Dade City, Fl. She was born April 17, 1924, to George and Ethel Hauff of Corning, New York. She met and married her longtime husband of 55+ years Joseph D. McCarthy and they raised 4 children, Norman "Buddy", Carol,...

Jan 25, 2021

Barbara Ann Malone Diener, born in Cleveland, Tennessee on April 1, 1933, died on January 25, 2021 in Zephyrhills, Florida. Barbara (87) is preceded in death by her parents, Decatur Clark Huff and Gladys Murray Huff, and her sister and brother-in-law, Virginia Jo Atchley and Billy Atchley.

Barbara is survived by her son, Marc Wayne Malone, and...

Jan 25, 2021

PORCELLI, Karola, age 90, of Dade City, passed away on January 25, 2021. She was born on August 6, 1930 in Bremen, Germany to parents Karl Wilhelm Vogler & Luise Emma (Brunssen).

Karola was preceded in death by her loving husband of 41 years, Dino George Porcelli, who was born in Brooklyn, NY. Karola and Dino resided...