Obituaries

Sep 9, 2019

Gerald "Stephen" Joslin (70) left this world on Sunday, September 9, 2019. He had struggled with health issues in the past, but always seemed to beat the odds. He used to tell his wife that God didn't want him yet. Sadly, suddenly, he was gone.

He leaves behind his wife, Diane Joslin, who he long ago promised...

Sep 9, 2019

William F. Doherty Sr., originally from Tewksbury, Massachusetts and resident of Zephyrhills,passed away peacefully on Sept 9th, 2019. He was the husband of Maydelle (Dolly) Doherty who passed 11 years ago. He is survived by 4 children, 5 grand children, and 12 great grand children, 2 sisters and 1 brother. Family will receive friends on Sunday, September 15, 2019...

Sep 8, 2019

Derrick Winton Allen Beers, 23, of Zephyrhills Florida, passed away on September 8, 2019 in Zephyrhills in an automobile accident.

Derrick was born in Lima, Ohio. Derrick was a loving and devoted son, brother, father, and uncle whos biggest joy in life was spending time with his own son. He also enjoyed off road mudding, playing video...

Sep 8, 2019

GADSBY, Jean Audrey, age 89, of Dade City, FL passed away at her home on September 8, 2019. A homemaker for over 60 years, she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Jean loved her family and friends, crocheting and sewing, and karaoke. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert George Gadsby. Survivors include eight children: Carol...

Sep 5, 2019

Jerome Bishop Jr. age 88, of Zephyrhills, passed away Thursday, September 5th, 2019.

Jerome was born to parents Jerome and Elizabeth (Ayotte) Bishop on January 25, 1931, in Millinocket, Maine. Jerome was employed as a pipefitter at the paper mill, he loved working with his hands, and was actively involved with the VFW.

Survivors include;...

Sep 5, 2019

Leota Mae (Roberts) Bemiss, 99, of Fort Wayne, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Park Place Senior Living, Fort Wayne where she had been living for the past two years. She dearly loved the staff, family and other visitors she had there, especially the great great grandchildren. Born on May 15, 1920 in...

Sep 4, 2019

Betty (Adams) O'Neal age 87, of St. Petersburg passed away Wednesday, September 4th, 2019.

Betty Jo was born on December 11, 1931, in Gibsonton Fl. to parents Dewey and Nina (Lewis) Adams.

Betty Jo was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Ervin ONeal. She is survived by 5 children: Larry ONeal and his wife,...

Sep 4, 2019

Bright, David

Passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at the age of 80. It...

Sep 2, 2019

Eileen Barbara Swonger (Barrett) died of natural causes at her home in Dade City Florida on September 2, 2019, at the age of 87 surrounded by family and loved ones.

Eileen Swonger is survived by seven children; Howard (Lon) Swonger of Dade City, Florida; Patrick Swonger of Fruita, Colorado; Christine Wise of Dade City, Florida; John Swonger...

Sep 1, 2019

John Luke Schrader (aka Big Heavy) 33, of San Antonio, FL passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019. Luke was born June 25, 1986 in Dade City, Fl to Terry & Laura Stevens Schrader and was a lifelong area resident.

Luke is survived by his 2 boys: Caleb and Dalton Schrader; his parents: Terry & Laura Schrader; his...

Aug 31, 2019

BROWN, Dorothy Jean, age 84, of Dade City, FL passed away on August 31, 2019 at The Rucki Hospice Care Center in Zephyrhills, FL. She was born on February 1, 1935 in Hammond, IN to parents Stanley Kielb & Kathryn Bukowski.Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Robert "Jim" Raymond Brown, who passed away in 2006; and three...

Aug 30, 2019

Chief Phillip A. Thompson, 67, of Hawkinsville, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 in the Pine Manor Nursing Home in Hawkinsville. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 6th at 11:00 AM in the 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home in Dade City Florida. Interment will be in the Chapel Hill Gardens. Visitation 10-11 AM Friday in the...

Aug 28, 2019

Raymond Marion Shutt Jr, 65, of Zephyrhills, FL and formerly of Elba, NY passed away at his home in Zephyrhills on Wednesday (August 28, 2019).

Raymond was born on November 24, 1953, in El Paso, Texas. A son of the late Raymond Marion Shutt Sr and the late Erma Jean Tammen.

Raymond worked most of...

Aug 26, 2019

Charles "Jeremy" Jones, age 41, of Dade City, passed away in his home on Monday, Aug. 26th, 2019. Jeremy was born on Oct. 1, 1977 to parents Buddy and Melissa (DeLong) Jones. Jeremy leaves many behind, including: his loving parents; sister, Kelly Jones; niece, Grace Thomas; grandmother, Diane Story; and beloved family and friends. Jeremy was employed as a...

Aug 23, 2019

Dolores Renee (Tack) Lowrey passed away on August 23, 2019, at the AdventHealth hospital in Zephyrhills, Florida from a brief illness.Dolores was born on October 5, 1930. She was the first of two children to Lloyd and Helen (Neset) Tack. Born on the family farm in Orth, Minnesota where she and her younger sister Audrey were raised.In 1950 Dolores...

Aug 23, 2019

Charles L. Dibble age 88, of Zephyrhills, passed away Friday, August 23rd, 2019. Charles was born in Kortright New York on February 13, 1931, to parents James and Rena (Constable) Dibble. He was preceded in death by his parents, eight brothers, three sisters, and two sons; Ronald James Dibble and Roger Dale Dibble. Survivors include; his wife of 64...

Aug 22, 2019

Dr. Paul R. Mulling, 90, went home to be with the Lord this past Wednesday. Our familys sorrow and loss is Heaven's joy and gain.As a native Floridian he earned 4 degrees including a Doctorate. He served in the Air Force, worked on the Railroad, and most importantly he was a Missionary in the country of Peru, South America...

Aug 22, 2019

Marion M. (Lundy) Burnett age 89, of Dade City, passed away Thursday, August 22nd, 2019. She was born in Lyons, New York but grew up in Cortland with parents John and Emily (Nearpass) Lundy. She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband; Richard Burnett, sisters; Alice Lundy Putman and Betty Lundy Fox. Survivors include a daughter;...

Aug 15, 2019

Young, Michael D., 47, of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away on Thursday, August 15th at his home with his mother, Linda by his side in Zephyrhills, Florida after a long heroic battle with stage 4 colon/rectal cancer.

Michael was born on Tuesday, August 31, 1971 to Daniel Young of South Paris, Maine and Linda (Ackley) Dahl of Zephyrhills,...

Aug 13, 2019

Rick D. Sellers, 65, passed away on August 13th, 2019 in Zephyrhills, Florida. Rick was a retired business owner in the auto sales industry and resided in Dade City Florida.

Born in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, he was the son of Kenneth and Mary Lou Sellers, who reside in St. Louis Missouri. Rick is survived by his...