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Dade City and Zephyrhills, Florida and surrounding areas

William R. Smith

William R. Smith

Aug 5, 2017

William R. Smith 91, of Wesley Chapel passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017. He was born November 15, 1925 in Wesley Chapel to Luther D. & Neta Stanley Smith. He was a lifelong area resident and a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Following his military service, he worked in numerous occupations including the Atlantic Coastline Railroad, the Tampa Shipyard, the Merchant...

Chadwick William Gartin

Chadwick William Gartin

Aug 3, 2017

Chadwick William Gartin, 27, of Dade City passed away Thursday August 3, 2017. Chad is survived by both parents, Rodney & Diane Bowman, grandmother, Sara Gartin, 5 brothers: Daniel Huff, John Bowman, Derrick Bowman, Wayne Bowman, Rodney Bowman Jr, as well as one niece, Maygan Bowman. Chad was preceded in death by his grandfather Kenneth William Gartin. The family will...

Charles Ray Aughtman

Charles Ray Aughtman

Aug 2, 2017

Charles Ray Aughtman, 80 of Nobleton, passed on August 2nd. A serive will be held at Indian Hill Cemetery, in Bushnell, on Friday August 4th at 11:00am. Graveside Service

Indian Hill Cemetery

Friday, August 4, 2017 11:00 AM 7819 Co Rd 633 Bushnell, Florida 33513 Directions

Richard Leschinski

Richard Leschinski

Aug 1, 2017

Richard "Poppy" Leschinski, 76 of Dade City, Fl passed away August 1st, 2017 at his home surrounded by his wife and daughter. Richard was a veteran of the Army 101st Airborne Division, a truck driver of 20 years retiring in 1987. Richard also loved to ride motorcycles and had an extended family with his fellow riders. He is survived by...

Ritter "Steven" Tuten

Ritter "Steven" Tuten

Jul 31, 2017

Ritter "Steven" Tuten, 69, passed away at Dade City Hospital on Monday, July 31, 2017 surrounded by the love of his family.Born April 19, 1948 in Hampton, South Carolina, Ritter was the oldest of 8 children. At the age of 16, he moved to Dade City. It was here that he built his life and cultivated countless friendships. He loved...

Mary Tolson

Mary Tolson

Jul 30, 2017

Mary Tolson, age 101, was a longtime resident of Dade City. She and her beloved husband, Joe, moved from Baltimore, MD to Tampa in the late 30's. A short time later, they moved to Dade City where Joe was employed by American Can Company & Pasco Packing Company. She lost Joe to cancer over 20 years ago. They were both...

James Emmett Harvey

James Emmett Harvey

Jul 25, 2017

James Emmett (Jim) Harvey, age 70, of Dade City Florida, went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2017 while traveling to visit family in Binghamton, NY and Nanticoke, PA. Jim was born in Binghamton on December 5, 1946, to the Reverend LeRoy C. Harvey and Joyce (Brundage) Harvey. Jim moved with his parents to West Newton, PA, and...

Dorothea D Tillman

Dorothea D Tillman

Jul 25, 2017

Dorothea (Duke) Tillman of Ridge Manor, Florida (born in Columbus, Ohio) went to her heavenly home July 25, leaving behind her son, Donn Tillman, and daughter, Nancy Blatnik, a son-in-law, Michael Blatnik, and 4 grandchildren, David, Erika (and husband Chris), Michael, and Steven. Dorothea was preceded in death by her husband, Budd Tillman and her brother, Dushan Zobenica. Surviving siblings...

Windell D. Hagins

Windell D. Hagins

Jul 25, 2017

55, of Wesley Chapel passed away July 25, 2017. He was born February 19, 1962 in Orlando, Florida. Survivors include his loving sisters, Patricia and Delinda; nieces, Nichole Deleon and Summer Wheelis; 2 great nephews, Justin and Aaron. A graveside service will be conducted 10 AM Saturday, July 29th at Williams Cemetery, Dade City.

Scott Eric Davis

Scott Eric Davis

Jul 24, 2017

DAVIS, Scott Eric 54 of Orlando passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017. He was born in Atlanta, GA to Richard and Patricia (Oakey) Davis. A proud 1984 graduate of Auburn UniversityWar Eagle, Scott earned a degree in aerospace engineering. While at Auburn, Scott met the love of his life; Karen Finora, they dated throughout college and married soon after...

Leone Derosier Schambeau

Leone Derosier Schambeau

Jul 24, 2017

Leone DeRosier Schambeau, age 67 of Dade City passed away on Monday July 24th, 2017 at homesurrounded by family. Leone was born in Dade City, FL to Leo and Helen DeRosier. She graduated fromSt. Petersburg JC and was retired from the Pasco County Clerk of Circuit Courts Office. She was amember of St. Ritas Catholic Church in Dade City and...

William Dempsey Stone, Jr.

William Dempsey Stone, Jr.

Jul 22, 2017

STONE, William Dempsey, Jr. 68 of Dade City died Saturday, July 22, 2017 at his residence. William was born in Beaufort, SC to William & Gwendolyn (Baltzegar) Stone, Sr. He was a longtime resident of this area and was a member of Trilby United Methodist Church. His passion was fishing with friends and family and enjoyed participating in tournaments where...

David Lee Johnson

David Lee Johnson

Jul 22, 2017

David Lee Johnson, 79, of Lakeland, passed on July 22nd. Dave is survived by his wife Lois; children Doug (Suzan) Johnson, Pam (Ben) Flores, Deborah (Don) Hughes and William H (Pat) Frith; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Hodges Family Funeral Home in Dade City on July 25th, from 6:00 to 8:00. The funeral will be...

William Colin "Buddy" Messick

William Colin "Buddy" Messick

Jul 21, 2017

William Colin "Buddy" Messick Jr. of Dade City, Florida passed away peacefully in hospice care on July 21st, 2017 at the age of 65.William was born on June 17th, 1952 in Dade City, Florida to Bette Jo Messick and William Colin Messick Sr., who have both preceded him in death. He is survived by his son, Samuel, and his sister,...

Timothy Holley

Timothy Holley

Jul 21, 2017

Holley, Timothy R, 51 passed July 21, 2017 peacefully at home. He was born in Brooksville, Fl.He is preceded by sister Cindy. Survived by wife Jesenia, mother Carolyn, sisters, Elaine, Tammyand Gina; children, Jessica, Mathew, Mikle, and Megan; 5 grandchildren. He will be greatly missed. A Memorial Service will be held Aug. 5, 2017 at 1:00 PM at the United...

Donna C. Roberts

Donna C. Roberts

Jul 21, 2017

ROBERTS, Donna C. 76 of Dade City died Friday, July 21, 2017 in Tampa. Mrs. Roberts was born in New Texas, PA to Merle & Theora (Wells) Christy. She has been a resident of Dade City for many years and was a faithful member of the Zephyrhills Church of Christ. She and her husband Emory started their family business, Roberts...

Rebeccah Ann Plemons

Rebeccah Ann Plemons

Jul 20, 2017

Rebeccah Ann (Ray) Plemons, 64 was born 6/26/53 in Dade City Florida and was a lifelong resident of Dade City. She passed away on July 20th. A memorial will be held on Wednesday July 26th, at 1:00pm, at Hodges Family Funeral Home's 301 chapel in Dade City. The family will receive visitors one hour prior, from 12:00 to 1:00....

Estella Roberts

Estella Roberts

Jul 19, 2017

Mother Estella Roberts, 98, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Lakeland Regional Hospital. Mother Roberts was born February 15, 1919, in Pierce, Florida. She was the daughter of Augustus and Wessie Pearson. Mother Roberts was married for 56 years to Rev. Eddie Roberts, Sr. (deceased). She is preceded in death by her first-born daughter, Johnnie Mae Pearson. She...

Helen M. Hughes

Helen M. Hughes

Jul 18, 2017

HUGHES, Helen Maxine 86 of Ridge Manor, FL. died on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at Munroe Regional Medical Center, Ocala, FL. Mrs. Hughes was born to Loran & Polly (Smith) Rice on August 10, 1930. She worked as a Nanny for many years in the Tampa Bay area and was a long time member of the Ridge Manor Baptist Church....

Viola D. Darwin

Viola D. Darwin

Jul 17, 2017

Viola D. Darwin, 89, passed away July 17, 2017. She was born January 7, 1928 in Duluth, MN. Viola was united in marriage to George Darwin on January 17, 1948. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 69 wonderful years, George Darwin; 1 son, Jeffrey (Lorrie) Darwin; daughter, Diane LeBouef; sister, Gloria Day; 6 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 3 great...

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