Obituaries

Mar 29, 2019

Cobb, Christopher L., 39, of Plant City, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019. Christopher was born in Tampa, Florida on October 29, 1979. He is survived by his wife, Megan; 2 sons, Christopher and Gavin; and his mother, Cindy. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Hodges Family Funeral Home, 11441...

Mar 28, 2019

Frances Wadkins Kirkman witnessed the world change immensely during her lifetime, which spanned from the Great Depression to the digital world of today. What did not change was her strength and grace as a wife, mother and grandmother. She was the engine that kept her family running.

Frances, 91, died on March 28, 2019 after a brief...

Mar 27, 2019

Ernest Douglas Young, 88, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Zephyrhills, Florida, on Wednesday, March 27, 2019.Doug was born to Ernest S. and Sophia A. Young in Berkley, MI on May 11, 1930. He served his country in the U.S. Army in Europe in the early 1950s. He worked at General Motors for 13 years and operated Young's...

Mar 27, 2019

Brittney Neal Ellebracht age 32, of Zephyrhills passed away Wednesday, March 27th, 2019 with her loving family at her side.

A native of Temple Texas, she was born on June 3rd 1986 to parents Gary Ellebracht and Tamra (Miller) Ellebracht. Brittney was a professional model living in California.

Survivors include mother: Tamra Ellebracht (George Taute),...

Mar 27, 2019

passed away 03/27/2019. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Sunday, 03/31/2019 at Hodges Family Funeral Home, 5th Street chapel. A funeral service will be conducted 11 AM Monday at the funeral home.

Mar 24, 2019

"Geraldine Theresa Ward (nee LaRue) originally from Brockton, Massachusetts, currently from Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away on March 24, 2019. She is survived , brother Robert LaRue, son Christopher J. Ward and his wife, Lori Rembert, daughter Sally A. Ward and her husband, Olivier Poitras, grandson James Kelley and great Grandson Connor Kelley, as well as many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and...

Mar 21, 2019

Mary Louise (Harmon) French, age 80, of Dade City passed away Thursday, March 21st, 2019. A native of New Town WV, she was born on June 30, 1938 and was the daughter of James Harmon and Nannie (Harison) Harmon.

Survivors include daughters: Wanda Ezell (Jeff), Jeanie Tichume (Michael), Eva Mote and De-Ann Francescato (Tony) sons: Tim French...

Mar 20, 2019

Patricia J Martinez, 85 passed away on March 20, 2019 in Zephyrhills, Florida, she was born March 18, 1934 in New York City. Patricia is survived by her daughters Esther Ardito of New York and Diane Shahzad of Zephyrhills Fl. and her son John Lyman of San Francisco. Patricia is also survived by many grand children and great grand...

Mar 20, 2019

Grant Hoyle 49, of Zephyrhills, FL passed away Wednesday March 20, 2019. He was born April 3, 1969 in Birmingham, AL to Roy Grant & Edna Helen Grimes Hoyle. He was a 1987 graduate of Zephyrhills High School and worked at GTS for 12 years. Grant is survived by his wife: Precious Hoyle; 2 children: Skylar Hoyle, Trae Hoyle;...

Mar 19, 2019

Raymond Montalvo, 63, passed away on March 19, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. He is survived by his loving wife, Belinda Montalvo; children, Shawn (Dilcia) Montalvo, Jason Montalvo, Raymond Elijah Montalvo, Lisa Rivera Huertas, and Paul Rivera; grandchildren, EJ, Joel, and Jayde Marie; and three great grandchildren; mother, Librada Montalvo; brothers, Eddie (Ibeth) Montalvo and Anthony (Maritza) Montalvo; Luis...

Mar 18, 2019

Sr. Helen Lange O.S.B. 105, of St. Leo, FL passed away Monday, March 18, 2019 in Dade City. She was born September 28, 1913 in Olfen, TX to Joseph & Helena Matthiesen Lange. She came to this area in 1930 from Olfen, TX to enter the community of the Benedictine Sisters of FL. She was a retired Teacher and...

Mar 14, 2019

REMINGTON, Dale Arthur, age 77, of Zephyrhills, FL passed away on March 14, 2019 at Zephyrhills Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Oceanside, CA on April 15, 1941 to parents Earl Remington & Eloise Thompson. Dale spent most of his life in Western NY before he moved to Zephyrhills, FL in 2003.

Dale was a...

Mar 13, 2019

Dave was born in Denver, Colorado on May 25, 1944 and was proud to call himself a Native of Colorado. Dave graduated from South High School in 1962. From there, Dave attended Ft. Lewis College in Durango, CO for two years before joining the US Army in 1964.

He graduated from Army Flight School in class 66-15,...

Mar 13, 2019

Martha Ann "Marty" Kent 68, of Zephyrhills, FL passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019. She was born August 4, 1950 in Conneaut, OH to William Jerome & Geraldine Martha Fahnestock Mooney. She was a Registered Nurse and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Marty is survived by 4 children: Christopher & Kasey Kent, Susan Gomez, Jerome...

Mar 12, 2019

Randy Fordham passed away Tuesday March 12, 2019 at home, surrounded by his family. Randy was born in Jacksonville, FL and was a long-time resident of Dade City, FL. He was the best husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend anyone could ask for. He loved to fish, play guitar, and spend time with his family. Randy is survived by...

Mar 11, 2019

Berryan Clayton Oliver Jr., 50, passed away on March 11, 2019 in St. Cloud, Florida. He is survived by his loving wife: Debbie Oliver; children: Jessica Oliver, Brad (Jordan) Oliver, Brian (Shelbi) Oliver; grandchildren: Bailey, Bryce, Brantley; mother: Clara Oliver; brothers: Chipper (Marsha) Oliver and Troy Oliver; 4 nephews; 6 nieces; and 8 great nieces and nephews. Berryan is...

Mar 10, 2019

Dorothy Frances Hall, 94 of Zephyrhills, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Heartland Nursing Home, Zephyrhills, Florida. She was born Dorothy Bauhofer on December 4, 1924 in Paterson, New Jersey to Francis and Dorothy Bauhofer. She was united in marriage to her late husband, Ellsworth C. Hall, a decorated WWII veteran, on September 30, 1944. She was predeceased...

Mar 10, 2019

Gracie Bandy 89, of Dade City, FL passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019. She was born August 27, 1929 in Tazewell, VA to William Robert & Mary Ellen Williams Harrison. She was a longtime area resident and a Certified Nursing Assistant. Gracie is survived by her children: George & Freda Bandy, Dennis & Lori Bandy; 3 siblings: Claude, Vicie...

Mar 10, 2019

Frank J. Frassrand 77, of Dade City, FL passed away Sunday, March 10th, 2019. He was born October 7, 1941 in Mobile, AL to Mathilda Frassrand and was a longtime area resident. He retired from CF Industries and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Frank is survived by 4 children: Michael & Kim Frassrand, Melissa...

Mar 10, 2019

CAMPBELL, Teresa Jean, age 62, of Dade City, FL passed away at her home on March 10, 2019. She was born on July 9, 1956 in Tampa, FL to parents Harry Clifford Campbell & Joyce Marie Bain.

Teresa worked for many years as a dental assistant. In her free time, she enjoyed crafts and cooking. She was...