Obituaries

Aug 12, 2019

NEAL, Althea, age 59, of Zephyrhills, FL passed away at her home on August 12, 2019. She was born in Riverside, CA on July 26, 1960 to parents Nealin Ray Neal & Audrey Oliver.

Althea is survived by her mother, Audrey Oliver; four children: Delmer Flores, Robert Flores, Jay Holt Jr. and his spouse Candi, and Adrianna...

Aug 11, 2019

Russell E. Wright 70, of Trilby, FL passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 in Tampa. He was born September 19, 1948 in Trilby, FL to Eugene & Mary Willard Hutto Wright and was a lifelong area resident. He worked in the Agri-Sales and Cattle Equipment Industry and served in the National Guard.

Russell is survived by his...

Aug 8, 2019

Patricia J. Melvin Parrish 86, of Thonotosassa, FL passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019. She was born April 6, 1933 in Clayland, FL to Walter H. & Jacqueline Victoria Davis Melvin. She lived in Lacoochee for many years before moving to Thonotosassa and was a former employee of the American Can Company in Tampa.

Patricia is survived...

Aug 5, 2019

STROPE, William E., 77, of Zephyrhills, FL (formerly of Towanda, PA) passed away August 5, 2019. He is survived by his wife Grace A., stepson Justin Wandell, son William, daughter Kimberly, sister Jeannette Watkins, brothers Dennis, Robert Alan, Larry, and sister Wendy. Several grandchildren and a great grandson. He was predeceased by his mother Eleanor Benjamin Strope, father Emory Strope,...

Aug 4, 2019

David Wayne Sheffield age 72, of Dade City FL, passed away Sunday, August 4th, 2019.Wayne was born on November 8, 1946, to parents William and Willie Ruth (Andrews) Sheffield. He was employed as a Production Mechanic working at Lykes Pasco Packing Co.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister; Margaret Thompson (Leland).Survivors include; his...

Aug 4, 2019

ENGLE, Terrance Lee, age 55, of Zephyrhills, FL passed away at his home on August 4, 2019. Terrance was born in Urbana, OH on March 31, 1964 to parents Paul & Phyllis Engle. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Paul Edward Engle, Louise & Steve Hayes, and Alma & Homer George; and his great grandparents Charles &...

Jul 30, 2019

Orren Keith Riggs 84, of Ridge Manor, FL passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019 in Brooksville, FL. He was born February 10, 1935 in Crawford, NE (one of 7 siblings) to Ralph & Leona Marie Keller Riggs. Orren served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956 to 1960 where he received a Good Conduct Medal. He retired from the...

Jul 28, 2019

Fannie G. Singletary age 73, of Dade City, passed away Sunday, July 28th, 2019.

A native of Dunnellon, Fannie was born to parents Alvis and Ruth (Teal) Crews on December 14, 1945. She was preceded in death by her parents and son Alvin Borden.

Survivors include children Theresa Lambert (Jeff), Preston Borden (Sheila), and Cindy...

Jul 26, 2019

Sr. Mildred (Yvonne) Gelis age 94, of Dade City, passed away Friday, July 26th, 2019.

She was born on June 23, 1925, in Slidell, Louisiana, to parents Jean and Lodo (Herbert)Gelis. She was a retired teacher. She studied at Mt. Scholastica College in Atchison, Kansas, Loyola University in New Orleans, and did graduate work in Theology at...

Jul 25, 2019

Evalyne Stone Green passed away on July 25, 2019. She leaves behind: her loving husband; Charles Green, daughter; Sharon Adams and Sharon's Fianc; Rich Vuono. Mrs. Green also leaves behind four precious grandchildren; Michael Montgomery, Ashley Adams. Nathaniel Adams and Richelle Vuono. Evalyne worked for 35 years in management for Southern Bell. After retiring from Southern Bell she and...

Jul 24, 2019

James Devon Sellers age 78, of Land O'Lakes FL, passed away Wednesday, July 24th, 2019.

James was born in Clio, AL. on March 2, 1941, to parents Benjamin and Annie (Williams) Sellers.

James was a wonderful, loving husband, and father. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife: Mary L Sellers, two sons;...

Jul 24, 2019

Riley, Gordon, from Kittery, Maine, passed away suddenly on July 24, 2019. He worked at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Shop 51 and 133 as a Marine Electrician. He was a Marine in the Vietnam War as a Helicopter Gunner and served in the Army Reserves for 20 years. He also worked at Pease Air Base, New Hampshire for...

Jul 22, 2019

GREAGREY, Raymond A., age 95, of Dade City, FL passed away at Whispering Oaks in Tampa, FL on July 22, 2019. A veteran of the United States Army, Raymond was born on January 18, 1924 in Yuma, AZ to parents Archie R. Greagrey & Beulah (Lawson) Greagrey. Raymond was preceded in death by his loving wife, Elizabeth Greagrey; one son,...

Jul 22, 2019

Isaac Leonard Ezell age 64, of Clearwater, passed away Sunday, July 21st, 2019.

Leonard was born on September 25, 1954, in Howey-In-The-Hills, to parents Junis and Viola (Harris) Ezell.

Leonard leaves behind his sister; Martha Ezell, brothers; Jeff (Wanda) Ezell, Tommy Ezell, and Johnnie Ezell.

Arrangements by Hodges Family Funeral Home 301 Chapel...

Jul 21, 2019

Blenis, Priscilla Ann, 97, of Pensacola, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019. She was born on June 2, 1922 in Abington, Massachusetts, the daughter of Roy and Myra Loud Blanchard. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Joan Phelps and Joyce Gomes; 8 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and 11 great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband,...

Jul 20, 2019

BACKERT, Julie Mae, 54, of Dade City, FL passed away in Zephyrhills on July 20, 2019. Julie was born on April 5, 1965 in Jackson, MI to parents Donald Biddinger & Georgie Ruth (Bower). She graduated from Zephyrhills High School in 1983. A friend to all, Julie will be remembered for her kindness and love of animals.

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Jul 19, 2019

Max Howard Miller age 84, of Ridge Manor, passed away Friday, July 19th, 2019.

Max was born on September 4, 1934, in Lamar Missouri, to parents Fred Miller and Arletta Miller (Ayers). Max was a veteran of the Air Force. working as a Security Officer K-9 Handler and a firefighter for the division of forestry before retiring....

Jul 18, 2019

Harold Anderson "Andy" Krig, age 76, passed away from a prolonged illness on July 18, 2019 in Dade City, FL. He was born February 28, 1943 to Harold Anderson Krig, Sr. and Virginia Winsemann Krig in Hollywood, FL and was a resident of Darby, FL for the past 45 years.

Most anyone who knew Andy could vouch...

Jul 18, 2019

Beth B. Kunnemann, age 97, of Dade City, FL (formally of Hammond, IN) passed away suddenly Thursday, July 18, 2019. Beth is survived by her husband of 70 years, Alden; sons: Mark (Randi) Kunnemann and Douglas (Rebecca) Kunnemann; grandchildren: Jeffrey (Mari) Kunnemann, Hannah (Peter) Severson, Darby Kunnemann, and Brewer Kunnemann; great grandchildren: Harper Kunnemann and Peyton Sellick; sister Pauline Augustian;...

Jul 16, 2019

Deborah M. Graziano, known to many friends and family members as "Abba," 64, lost her battle with lung disease on Tuesday, July 16th, 2019. Debbie was a warm, friendly, caring soul who enjoyed making people smile. Each life she touched was enriched by knowing her.

A "Dorchester Girl" from Massachusetts, Debbie moved to Florida over 20 years...