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Dade City and Zephyrhills, Florida and surrounding areas

John Patrick Dowling

John Patrick Dowling

Feb 3, 2019

John Dowling, Union LeaderJohn Patrick Dowling 84, of San Antonio, FL passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 at his home, from heart failure. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 30, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY. He was a Korean War veteran, US Army. He retired in Washington, DC from the American Federation of State County...

Jack Duane Deboer

Jack Duane Deboer

Feb 1, 2019

Jack D DeBoer, 88, passed away on February 1, 2019 in Zephyrhills, Florida. He was born to Abraham and Jennie DeBoer on February 7, 1930 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 69 years: Norma; daughter: Sandra (Bucky); and grand daughter: Lindi.

Cohen Michael "Mike" Mosley

Cohen Michael "Mike" Mosley

Jan 31, 2019

Cohen Michael "Mike" Mosley, 67, long-time resident and businessman of Dade City, died Thursday, January 31, 2019, surrounded by his loving family in Plant City, Florida. Mike was a strong, loving and giving man. He graduated from Polk Technical College in 1973 and worked in the construction/drywall industry his entire life. His faith in God and the love of...

Carolyn Ruth Thompson Madill

Carolyn Ruth Thompson Madill

Jan 31, 2019

Carolyn Ruth Thompson Madill, 78 entered her heavenly home on January 31, 2019.Carolyn was a long time resident of Dade City, moving here in 1960 from Atglen, Pennsylvania. She was born October 24 1940 in Scranton PA to Robert Landis Thompson and Jane Evans Goodrich. She graduated from Octorara High School in 1958 and attended Florida State University.She was a...

George Roger Hubbard

George Roger Hubbard

Jan 31, 2019

HUBBARD, George Roger, age 69, of Dade City, passed away on January 31, 2019. George was born on October 8, 1949 in Danville, KY to parents George Hubbard Jr. & Pauline (Cook).Survivors include his beloved wife, Jade, and one son, George.A visitation will be held from 4pm to 5pm on February 4, 2019 at Hodges Family Funeral Home 301...

Edward J. Ballas

Edward J. Ballas

Jan 29, 2019

Mr. Edward J. Ballas, passed away at age 93 on January 29, 2019 in Zephyrhills, Florida. He was born on February 26, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio to his late parents George and Elizabeth (Komar) Ballas. Ed served in the Army in World War II from 1943 to 1945, and retired in 1991 from Hillsborough County Schools working as a...

Thomas Leonard Andrews

Thomas Leonard Andrews

Jan 27, 2019

Thomas Leonard Andrews 97, of Ridge Manor, FL passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 in Zephyrhills. He was born March 22, 1921 in Charlotte, NC to George Hudson Andrews & Farla Spoon Andrews. He graduated from Miami High School in 1941 and served in both the Merchant Marines and the U.S. Navy during WW II. He worked for numerous...

Bernice Gokee

Bernice Gokee

Jan 27, 2019

Bernice Gokee 10/5/1927 - 1/27/2019

Long time resident of Zephyrhills area. She enjoyed doing embroidery, crocheting, and spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her late husband Gorden Gokee; 5 children; 7 grand children, and 10 great grandchildren. Also numerous nieces and nephews. A service will be conducted 12noon Monday, February 4th at Hodges Funeral...

Earnest Junior Forehand

Earnest Junior Forehand

Jan 27, 2019

FOREHAND, Earnest Junior, 91, of Dade City, FL passed away January 27, 2019 in Brooksville, FL. Earnest was born on April 17, 1927 in Cottonwood, AL to parents Coy Alford Forehand & Martha (Lashley). He was a devout Baptist and a veteran of the United States Navy. Earnest was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Forehand; daughter, Theresia...

Richard G Mccall

Richard G Mccall

Jan 27, 2019

"Still looking for a bad day". Richard G McCall, age 87, beloved husband of Mary Guilday McCall, passed away January 27, 2019 in Dade City, Florida. Originally from Detroit, he lived in Miami and Lexington, Mississippi before moving to Dade City 20 years ago. He was loved by friends and family for his Irish wit, kindness, Irish tenor and...

O'Reilley Blalock

O'Reilley Blalock

Jan 25, 2019

O'Reilley Blalock, 45, of Zephyrhills passed away 1/25/2019. He was born 02/11/1973 in Atlanta, Ga to Edgar and Sandra Blalock. he was preceded in death by his father, Edgar Jr and brother, Edgar III. Survivors include his daughter Breanna Diane Blalock; son Quinn Reiland Blalock; companion, June Blalock; mother, Sandra (Peterson) Blalock; sisters, Connie Blalock Hausner, Sandra Blalock Burney...

Catherine "Gladys" Paulas

Catherine "Gladys" Paulas

Jan 24, 2019

Catherine "Gladys" Paulas, was born on April 27, 1948 in Cap Haitian, Haiti with roots in Montreal, Canada, then settling in New York City for the majority of her life. Catherine moved to Wesley Chapel, Florida in 2009 to live our her final years.

Catherine, better known to her family and friends as "Gladys" or "Ti Ba",...

Carol Mason

Carol Mason

Jan 24, 2019

For my Mother, you will always be my Hero Carol Mason, 67 of Zephyrhills, FL passed away January 24, 2019 after a brave battle with cancer at home with her children by her side. Carol was born July 3, 1951 in Cleveland, OH. to Herbert and Zelma Hardin. One of three children, she was the baby sister to Norman...

Joyce White

Joyce White

Jan 24, 2019

Joyce White 75, of Dade City, FL passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019 under the care of Gulfside Regional Hospice. She was born December 16, 1943 in Little Rock, AR to Jesse and Alma Phillips Stanfill and moved to Florida in 1955. She worked at Pasco Comprehensive High School for 7 years and then worked at the Dade City...

John D Quillen

John D Quillen

Jan 20, 2019

Mr. John D. Quillen, 85, of Hiddenite, NC passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Quillen was born January 5, 1934 in Russellville, AL, the son of the late Hubert Quillen and Willie Mae Montgomery Quillen.He had worked in citrus processing for many years and was a member of Christ Gospel Church in Taylorsville, NC. He...

Margaret Oliver

Margaret Oliver

Jan 20, 2019

Margaret Oliver, 84, left this earth and went straight into the arms of Jesus on Sunday January 20th, 2019 at 8:37pm at her home surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on February 3, 1934 to Estus and Laverne Hobbs in Colquitt, GA. She came to Dade City in 1944 at the age of 10. Here she...

Elido Antonio Cerda

Elido Antonio Cerda

Jan 20, 2019

Elido Antonio Cerda, known to most as Nin, was born in Santiago, Dominican Republic. He was one of 11 children born to his loving parents. From an early age, Nin showed his commitment to hard work and helping people by working alongside his parents before leaving home.

Nin, married his sweetheart, "Ramonita" and together they...

Joan Arnot

Joan Arnot

Jan 19, 2019

Joan Nina Arnot, 84, of Zephyrhills passed 01/19/2019 at Advent Health Tampa. She was born 04/30/1934 in Hartington, Nebraska. June 1952 she was united in marriage to Dr. Emerson D. Arnot. After 38 years she retired from managing the office at the family Chiropractor practice. She was an active member of the Garden Club in Zephyrhills, Red Hats, and...

Grace Dewitt Milo

Grace Dewitt Milo

Jan 18, 2019

MILO, Grace DeWitt, 94, of Dade City, FL passed away at Pretty Pond Manor in Zephyrhills, FL on January 18, 2019. She was born on March 15, 1924 in Twin Branch, WV to parents Harvey Edward DeWitt & Mary Ellen (Holbrook). Grace was preceded in death by her son, Andrew Milo. She is survived by her brother, Oliver DeWitt...

Riley August Nevers

Riley August Nevers

Jan 18, 2019

Sweet Minnie Angel Riley August Nevers was born on January 18, 2019 at 2:18am and passed away peacefully at 3:15am. Baby Riley was born to loving parents Ricky Nevers & Sheila Bernard Nevers of Tampa, FL. Riley lives on through her grandmothers (LouLouse Casseus-Bernard and Berlinda Nevers), 4 aunts, 4 uncles and 9 cousins. A graveside service will be...

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