Obituaries

Mar 24, 2018

BUCHANAN, Lenzy Garfield, 81, of Zephyrhills, FL passed away on March 24, 2018 in Plant City, FL, just one day shy of his 82nd birthday. Lenzy was born on March 25, 1936 in Praise, KY to parents Emory Buchanan & Alta (McClellan) Buchanan. He later lived in Coeburn, VA before moving to Florida. Lenzy graduated from high school in 1954,...

Mar 24, 2018

MCCANN, Robert F., 71, of Dade City, FL passed away on March 24, 2018 at Bayfront Health Dade City. Robert was born on November 19, 1946 in Brooksville, FL to parents Frederick James McCann & Florence (Elsworth) McCann. Although he was born in Brooksville, Robert was raised in Dade City. After graduating high school, he went on to earn an...

Mar 23, 2018

Roy Charles Tassinare, 92, died peacefully at American House in Zephyrhills, FL with his loving partner, Lois Schell at his side. Born in Kingston, MA, his family moved to Detroit, MI where he attended Southeastern High School, Wayne State University and graduated from the University of Michigan. He ran a successful Insurance Agency. He married Joyce Taylor and is the...

Mar 23, 2018

Carmen Milagros Caltieri 69, of Wesley Chapel, FL passed away Friday, March 23, 2018. She was born February 12, 1949 in Anasco, Puerto Rico to Pedro & Carmela Mercado Velez and moved to this area 9 years ago from New Jersey. She retired from the Veterinary Hospital Industry and was a member of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church...

Mar 23, 2018

Schellhase, Richard F.August 8, 1932 - March 23, 2018Richard "Rich" Schellhase of Ridge Manor, FL, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018 at the age of 85. He was born in Blue Island, Illinois to William and Ada (Diekman) Schellhase on August 8, 1932. Rich joined the Marine Reserves at the age of 17, and at the age of 18...

Mar 22, 2018

Silke W. Wart, age 72, died after a brief illness on March 22, 2018 in Dade City, Florida surrounded by her family. Silke is survived by her husband of 52 years Charles Wart, of Dade City, FL; her children: Michelle (David) Capozza of Fayetteville, NY, Suzanne (Eric Dobkins) Wart of Clermont, FL, Jennifer (Christopher) Harvey of Sandy Pond, NY; grandchildren:...

Mar 21, 2018

Linda Burlin passed away Wednesday March 21, 2018. She was 72 yrs old at the time of her death. She is survived by two brothers, Ronald and Donald Fudge and one sister, Margie Oliver. She has three children Robert Reffuse, Pamela Mullins, and Walter "Rusty" Skinner, 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was greatly loved and is dearly missed. 02/19/1946...

Mar 21, 2018

Nelson F. Tuxbury, 76 of Zephyrhills died on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at the Gulfside Hospice House in Zephyrhills.

Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the son of Ret. US Navy Chaplain Vernon W. Tuxbury Sr. and Marian Nelson Tuxbury. Survivors include his wife, Meredith McLean Tuxbury of 47 years of Zephyrhills and his daughter, Holly...

Mar 21, 2018

Eva Craig, 88, of Dade City, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, with loved ones at her bedside. She will be remembered as a caring mother, grandmother, and great grandmother - one who loved gardening, traveling, and dancing, who had a sweet laugh and gave big hugs and the best birthday cards. She is preceded in death by her...

Mar 19, 2018

Albert J. Kane Jr.,86, of Southport Springs, Zephyrhills passed away 03/19/2018. He was born 08/08/1931 in Worcester, Mass to Lila and Albert J. Kane Sr. Retired 1st Army Sgt, he proudly served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He will be greatly missed by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly J. Kane in...

Mar 17, 2018

Maurice R Humphries, Sr., 72, passed away on March 17, 2018 in Zephyrhills, FL. He was born on December 5, 1945 in Dade City, FL. Maurice is preceded in death by his parents Maurice S Humphries and Mary Hancock. He is survived by his loving partner: Julie Morris; children: Patsy (Tommy) Patterson, Maurice R Humphries Jr., Thomas Hale, Evelyn Humphries...

Mar 16, 2018

Clayton Roberts was born on January 9, 1958. Clayton, 60, passed away on March 16 to go home with our savior Jesus, his parents, Sam and Opal Roberts and sons, Colton Roberts and Christopher Hood. He leaves behind his wife of 44 years, Rebecca Roberts and daughter Samantha Roberts.He also leaves behind 2 stepdaughters, Carla and Kimberly Schoelkopf; 2 sisters,...

Mar 16, 2018

Philip Ray Scott, 75, passed away March 16, 2018 in Zephyrhills, Florida. He was born to William and Stanley Elizabeth in Lexington, Kentucky on May 12. 1942. Philip is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, four sisters, and one daughter: Teresa Suttner. He is survived by his loving wife: Jo Carol; sons: Philip Randy, Timothy Dwayne, Eric Nimon;...

Mar 15, 2018

Timothy L. Jackson 59, of Dade City, FL passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018. He was born June 17, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan to Finley Lee & Marilyn Roberts Jackson and moved to this area 16 years ago from Flint, Michigan. Tim is survived by his wife: Teri Jackson; 3 children: Dawn Miller, James Jackson, Nicole Holm; 6 grandchildren: Xavier,...

Mar 14, 2018

Barbara J. Cramer Evans 79, of Willis, TX (formerly of Dade City, FL) passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Conroe, TX at Virginia's Lakeview Home. She was born February 11, 1939 in Whetstone, OH to Cyril & Mable Cole Cramer and spent her career traveling the globe as a Nurse Consultant. Barbara is survived by her siblings: Jon Cramer,...

Mar 13, 2018

Dorothy Jeanette Barthle Sutton, 88, of Dade City passed away 3/13/18. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Joseph William Barthle, James R. Sutton. Survivors include children, Randy (Patty) Barthle, Ed Dillard (Son-in-law), Kathy (Steve) Paige, Larry (Lynn) Barthle, Mark (Tammy) Barthle; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Monday March 19th at St. Anthony Catholic...

Mar 12, 2018

A.W. Daughtery 77, of Kathleen, FL passed away Monday, March 12, 2018. He was born August 25, 1940 in Nashville, GA to Lonnie Franklin & Mary Smith Daughtery and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He moved to the Zephyrhills area as a child and remained a longtime area resident. He worked as a Warehouse Manager and was an avid gardener...

Mar 8, 2018

Elmira Jackson Harvey 83, of Webster, FL passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018 in Dade City. She was born February 16, 1935 in Opp, AL to Marvin C. & Minnie Beatrice Treadaway Jackson. She moved to this area 65 years ago from Rose Hill, AL and attended the Withlacoochee Missionary Baptist Church. She retired after 35 years with the USDA...

Mar 8, 2018

William Clarence Carillon 86, of Zephyrhills, FL passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Heartland of Zephyrhills. He was born April 5, 1931 in Barberton, OH to Clarence & Martha Mitchell Carillon. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and an Engineer. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gulfside Regional Hospice in his memory.

Mar 7, 2018

Jesse Mercer Hogan Jr., age 61, passed away on March 7, 2018, at Tampa General Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Jeanie Hogan, of 39 years; his three children, Patricia (41 years), Gaylon (36 years), and Vince (32 years). He is also survived by his two grandsons, Trent and Austin. Mercer was born on February 20 in 1957, to...