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Dade City and Zephyrhills, Florida and surrounding areas
Joseph Means Jr.
Sep 10, 2020
In Loving Memory of Retired Col. Joseph Means Jr. Obituary
Joseph Means Jr. was born in Montgomery, Alabama on September 24, 1959 to Cassie and the late Joseph Means Sr. On September 10, 2020, he passed away in his home at the age of 60 years old. Joseph and his family moved to Wesley Chapel, Florida in...
Ronnie "Ron" Thomas
Sep 9, 2020
Ronnie "Ron" Dewane Thomas, born May 20, 1951 was called home to be with the Lord on September 9th, 2020. A Godly man, Ron was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He and his wife were longtime members of the First Church of God Tabernacle in Fairborn, Ohio. He will be missed dearly by his wife of 46 years, Verna;...
Michael David Watson
Sep 8, 2020
Michael David Watson, 60, of Dade City passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020. He was born September 11, 1959 in Dade City, Florida.
He was predeceased by his father, John F. Watson; and his niece, Alissa Hill.
Michael is survived by his mother, Doris Stailey Watson of Dade City; as well as two brothers and...
Larry Wayne Durnell
Sep 7, 2020
Durnell, Larry Wayne, 80, of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Linda; 3 daughters, Sheryl Clifton and husband John, Jennifer Claudy, and Lisa Durnell; stepdaughter, Alana Morin; and stepson, Anthony Rapaglia; 16 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews....
Charlie Putnel
Sep 6, 2020
PUTNEL, Charlie, age 87, passed away at his home in Dade City, FL on September 6, 2020. He was born on December 5, 1932 in Williston, FL to parents Joseph Putnel & Courtney Vivian (Lyons).
Charlie was a proud veteran of the United States Army.
Loving survivors include five sons: Kenneth Putnel, Joeseph Putnel, Dennis...
Richard T. Sheridan
Sep 5, 2020
Richard T. Sheridan age 53, of Zephyrhills, passed away Saturday, September 5th, 2020 at Hospice House of Lakeland surrounded by his loving family after a year long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Glens Falls, New York on November 21st 1966, to loving parents Martin and Elizabeth (Griffith) Sheridan. Richard graduated from Tarpon Springs High School in 1985...
Irene L. Cotter
Sep 4, 2020
Irene L. Cotter 89, of Dade City, FL passed away Friday, September 4th, 2020. She was born October 30, 1930 in St. Paul, MN to Karl & Emilia Terenowicz. She and her husband Leo moved to this area 57 years ago and were active members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She owned and operated Countryside Florist for several years...
Richard L. Lane Jr.
Sep 4, 2020
Richard L. Lane, Jr. 79, of Trilby, FL passed away on Friday, September 4th, 2020. He was born April 24, 1941 in Monticello, FL to Richard Lane Sr. & Lucinda Peck Lane. He was a US Marine Corp Veteran and retired from Pasco High School, in Pasco County FL.
Richard attended FAMU in Tallahassee, FL, where he...
Maryann Randall
Sep 3, 2020
Randall, Maryann, 83, of Dade City, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020. She is survived by her husband, George; daughter, Cynthia Landowne; granddaughter, Stacey Landsdowne; and several brothers and sisters, and nieces and nephews. Maryann was preceded in death by her son, Leslie Randall; and son in law, Paul Lansdowne. She will be sadly missed by friends and...
Cirilo Salvador Cruz
Sep 3, 2020
Cirilo Salvador Cruz 79, of Dade City, FL passed away Thursday, September 3rd, 2020 in Zephyrhills under the care of Gulfside Regional Hospice. He was born April 1, 1941 in Tzurumutaro, Mexico to Eduardo Salvador and Eulalia Cruz.
Cirilo is survived by his loving family including his wife Alejandra.
Funeral Services will be held 11am...
Charles Matti Stapel
Sep 2, 2020
Charles Matti Stapel age 67, of Dade City, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Charles was born in Concord Massachusetts on January 10, 1953, to parents Wilho and Phyllis (Beebee) Stapel. Survivors include his loving wife, Frances (Roscillo); son, Eric Stapel; daughter, Sarah Stapel; and grandson, Dominic Stapel. Charles was employed as a Carpenter before retiring. He enjoyed watching sports...
Ardell C. Mears
Aug 31, 2020
Ardell C. Mears, age 73, of Tampa, a honorable US Navy Vietnam Veteran, passed on August 31, 2020. He is preceded in death by his wife, Janet, daughter, Stefanie, and a sister. Survived by his mother, June, daughters: Kathy, Krisie, Lori, Amy and Melissa; four brothers, two sisters and thirteen grandchildren. Dedicating his life to our country and Mason...
Ray Daniels
Aug 31, 2020
On Monday August 31, 2020 Ray Arnold Daniels went to be with the Lord at 73 years old. Ray was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother. He was born on April 8, 1947 in Clearwater, Florida. He served in the Navy in 1965 and after went on to create a business where he practiced in...
Sandra Bessenger
Aug 30, 2020
Sandra Elizabeth Bessenger died early Sunday morning, August 30th 2020, at her home in Dade City, Florida. She was born August 8, 1962 at MacDill Air Force Base hospital in Tampa, Florida. When she was one year old, her parents moved to Dade City. After graduating from Pasco Comprehensive High School, she studied and graduated from Stetson University in Deland,...
Freeman Polk
Aug 29, 2020
Freeman Fred Polk, Sr.
(October 31, 1931 - August 29, 2020)
Polk, Freeman Fred, 88, of Dade City passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020. Mr. Polk was born in Wauchula, FL to Fred & Lola (Raulerson) Polk, and was a resident of Dade City for many years. When in high school, he was a proud...
Eleanore G. Dawson
Aug 29, 2020
Eleanore Gertrude Dawson (Francisco), age 87 of Dade City, FL. passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Heritage Park Health and Rehabilitation Center, where she has been a resident for the past 11 years with all of her family together. She was a resident of Dade City, FL. for 38 years, coming from Johnstown, N.Y. Eleanore was predeceased by...
Martin Russell Ryals
Aug 29, 2020
Martin Russell Ryals July 2,1951- August 29, 2020 Martin Russell Ryals, 69, a longtime resident of Ridge Manor, FL passed away August 29th, 2020. He was born in Tampa, FL and lived in Homestead, FL for 45 years. He was a US Marine Veteran and served his country proudly. Martin was a father, grandfather and great grandfather. The family wishes...
Ramona Myers
Aug 27, 2020
Ramona Hazel Meyers nee Wood Jefford (Frederick)Ramona was the eight child, born to the union of the late Ralph and AlmaWood on the 4th day of May, 1938. She was born on the beautiful island ofGuanaja, Bay Islands of Honduras.As a child she was very quiet and private and was loved dearly by her parentsand older siblings. She was...
Armando D. Lopez Jr.
Aug 26, 2020
Armando D. Lopez Jr. 67, of Dade City, FL passed away Wednesday, August 26th, 2020 under the care of HPH Hospice. He was born April 1, 1953 in Tampa, FL to Armando D. Lopez Sr. & Rose Llerna Lopez. He was a lifelong Tampanian and retired after 39 years with the U.S. Postal Service, he spent the last couple...
Alma Willis Pike
Aug 24, 2020
Alma Willis Pike, age 58, of Dade City, FL passed away on August 24, 2020. She was born on April 26, 1962 in Boynton Beach, FL to parents Garner Willis & Ramona (Alexander).Alma had a loving personality and will be remembered as a caring and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. One of her greatest joys was...
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