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Dade City and Zephyrhills, Florida and surrounding areas
Roseller “Roy” Magtajas
Jun 23, 2025
Roseller "Roy" Magtajas, of Wesley Chapel, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025. Born on December 16, 1958, in Bohol, Philippines, Roy lived a life full of color, love, pride and dedication to his wife and son.
A Chemical Engineering graduate of Mapua University, he was often referred to as a genius by close friends and...
Walter F Lalumiere
Jun 21, 2025
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 19th, 2025, at 11:00 am at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Dade City, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Mary's Episcopal Church. Donations can be made online at onrealm.org and selecting the "Memorial Gifts" fund.
Sylvia Florence Tait
Jun 21, 2025
Tait, Sylvia Florence née Honey. Passed peacefully in her home 6/21/2025 with her children steadfast by her side. Born in Portsmouth, England, 4/17/1933, the only child of Alfred and Violet (Frye) Honey. Sylvia arrived in Dade City, Florida in 1955 as bride to be of John Edward Tait. Sylvia was preceded in death by her spouse of 58 years...
Rosalee Mae Stutts
Jun 21, 2025
Rosalee Mae Stutts (Fiedler) of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025 at the age of 90, with family by her side. Rosalee was born on April 29, 1935, in Novinger, Adair County, Missouri, to Lucille Marie Head and Fred Benjamin Fiedler. Rosalee Mae Fiedler married David Thurman Stutts in Kirksville, Missouri, on July 1, 1954. The...
Perry Lee Cain
Jun 19, 2025
Perry Lee Cain, 69 years old, formerly of Salem and Lost Creek WV, passed away on June 19,2025 at his home in SanAntonio Florida with his wife Linda by his side. Perry has suffered several years from many medical conditions which contributed to his death., He was the son of the late Grover L. Cain and Martha Reed Cain,...
Elizabeth Joiner Lingerfelt
Jun 19, 2025
Elizabeth Lingerfelt, lovingly known as "Mama Liz", "Tizzy", and "Ms. Liz" to those who she cared for dearly. Passed away on June 19th, 2025 at 6:37pm in the arms of her daughter, in Zephyrhills,FL.
She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 17th, 1961. She dedicated her time to her work at the University of South Florida,...
Lorraine Marcella Giffen
Jun 19, 2025
Lorraine Marcella Giffen passed away June 19, 2024 in Brandon, Fl. She was born December 2, 1939 in Waverly Township to Edward and and Alma Zurhorst.
Beloved mother, wife, aunt, and friend has made the final transition to heaven. She is already missed by so many.
Lorraine was preceded in death by her boloved husband,...
David E Johnson
Jun 17, 2025
David E. Johnson, age 66, of Dade City, Florida, and formerly of Lima, Ohio, passed away on June 17, 2025, in Tampa, Florida.
David was born on April 28, 1959, in Lima, Ohio, to Nelson "Butch" and Sharon Johnson. He was a 1977 graduate of Lima Senior High School. David proudly served his country in the United...
Timothy Gerald (Gator) Groover
Jun 17, 2025
Timothy Gerald Groover (Gator)
November 24, 1965 – June 17, 2025
Timothy Gerald Groover, affectionately known as "Gator," passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Brooksville, Florida at the age of 59.
Born on November 24, 1965, in Dade City, Florida, Timothy was the son of Gerald Lee Groover and Phyllis Diane...
Brenda Mae Sessoms
Jun 17, 2025
Brenda Mae Sessoms, age 78, of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Zephyrhills.
Brenda was born on February 4, 1947, in Raeford, Hoke County, North Carolina, to Robert Lee Sessoms and Lula Mae Sessoms. She spent her early years in North Carolina before moving to Florida, where she graduated from Pasco High...
Kerney Robert Pelfrey
Jun 15, 2025
Kerney Robert Pelfrey, 64, of Zephyrhills, FL, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Cornerstone Hospice Care in The Villages, FL.
He was lovingly known as Dad to his children, Papa Rob to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Kern or Rob to his best friends, and Robbie to his sisters and extended Pelfrey family.
Kerney...
Kenneth Leo Davis
Jun 15, 2025
Kenneth Leo Davis, 67, of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away peacefully on Father's Day, Sunday, June 15th, 2025.
Born on November 15th, 1957, in Tampa, Kenneth was the son of Denver Davis and Hazel Sweat. He was a proud graduate of King High School and a hardworking heavy equipment operator who owned his own business, Lightning Door Service....
Norma Valdes
Jun 14, 2025
Norma Valdes, a beloved mother, sister, and teacher, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the age of 94. Born in Havana, Cuba, Norma was the cherished daughter of Leopoldo and Fredesvinda Valdes and sister to her dear brother, Leo Valdes.
A graduate of the University of New Orleans, Norma dedicated...
Barbara Anne Johnson
Jun 12, 2025
Barbara Anne Johnson peacefully passed away at Elevated Estates at the Edwinola in Dade City, Florida, on June 12, 2025.
Born in Fitzgerald, Georgia, she was the daughter of Ruby Lee (Herrin) Dougherty and Claude Dougherty. She grew up in Fitzgerald and remained close with extended family in nearby Waycross.
Robert "Bob" David Ruhe
Jun 12, 2025
Robert D. Ruhe (Bob), 69, of Dade City, FL went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Tampa, FL with his beloved wife, Sheri of 38 years and daughter, Lauren at his side. Bob fought a courageous battle with glioblastoma (brain cancer) for the past 14 months.
Bob is...
Edward Elliott Goldstein
Jun 12, 2025
Edward Elliott Goldstein — on June 12, 2025. Beloved husband of Eileen Goldstein (nee Warshaw); loving and supportive father of Pamela (Bruce) Rapoport and Wendy (Lance) Kadushin; proud and devoted Poppy of Abraham, Eliana, Isabelle, Joely, and Lily. He also shared a special bond with his grand poodle Sadie, grand dragon Milo, and grand fish.
Jack Hodgen "Tewman" Tew Jr
Jun 10, 2025
Jack Hodgen Tew Jr., 73, of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025. A devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Jack lived a life marked by purpose, compassion, and unwavering determination.
Born on March 28, 1952, in Hope Mills, North Carolina, Jack was the beloved son of Jack Hodgen Tew Sr. and Effie Colleen Simmons....
Ronald Dean "Wildman" Rogers
Jun 9, 2025
Ronald Dean "Wildman" Rogers, a devoted husband, cherished family member, and hard worker, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9th, 2025, in Wesley Chapel, FL, at the age of 89. Born on Tuesday, December 17th, 1935, in Dover, FL, Ronald lived a life marked by service, love, and adventure.
Ronald, affectionately known as...
Brian Marvin Harne
Jun 9, 2025
Brian Marvin Harne
October 21, 1957 – June 9, 2025
WESLEY CHAPEL – Brian Marvin Harne, 67, of Wesley Chapel, FL passed away peacefully at his home on June 9, 2025, after a year-long battle with glioblastoma brain cancer.
Brian was born on October 21, 1957, in Washington, D.C., to Blaine and Doryce...
Joel E. Hamilton
Jun 8, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joel Edward Hamilton, 45, on June 8, 2025, in Zephyrhills, Florida. Born on June 22, 1979, in Westland, Michigan, Joel's life was marked by deep connections to family and the places he called home.
Joel graduated from Zephyrhills high school in 1997. He worked in the...
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