Obituaries

Mar 23, 2025

Sandra Jean McMillan was born May 07, 1938, in Dade City, FL and died March 23, 2025, at the age of 86 after a short period of hospice care in Zephyrhills, FL.

Sandra grew up in Dade City, Lacoochee, and the Forest Hills area of Tampa with her parents Loyal and Norma Hayward. Ten years after Sandra...

Mar 22, 2025

Agnes "Aggie" Veronica Mason, age 93, of Zephyrhills, FL, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025 in Zephyrhills, FL.

Born on December 17, 1931, in Orwell, OH, Agnes was the daughter of Anton and Louisa Horvat. She was the beloved sister to Evelyn Reis and twin brother, Robert Horvat. She spent her childhood years in Orwell, where...

Mar 20, 2025

Ruth Boynton Hunt passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025 in Lakeland, Florida just nine days before her 101st birthday.

Ruth Lillian Spear was born in the small northern Maine town of Perham on March 29, 1924, the daughter of Newton and Helen Spear. Her life growing up centered on the Perham Baptist...

Mar 20, 2025

Eugene "Gene" Hockemeier, age 91, passed away on March 20, 2025, in Wesley Chapel, FL. Born on April 5, 1933, in Holbrook, Nebraska, Gene was the son of Fred and Marie Hockemeier and the brother of Martin, Jerry, Jack, Max, Paul, and Gerald Hockemeier.

Gene proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps...

Mar 20, 2025

Tommie Naomi Boyt, 86, of Zephyrhills, FL passed away Thursday, March 20th, 2025, at her home under the care of Gulfside Regional Hospice. She was born January 28th, 1939, in Dade City, FL to George Parker and Cleo Golden Parker. She owned and operated Blowing Feathers Nursery and Chicken Farm in Zephyrhills for many years. She was a faithful...

Mar 18, 2025

It is with sorrow we announce Janet Dolloff, beloved wife and mother, 81 of Dade City, FL and Leland, NC passed away unexpectedly on March 18th, 2025.

Janet was born December 12th, 1943 in North Fayston, Vermont to Merlin and Edna(Nelson) Farnsworth.

Janet was a loving wife and mother. She was a hard worker who...

Mar 18, 2025

Joseph M. Cutter

February 10, 1947 – March 18, 2025

Joseph M. Cutter, 78, of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025, in Dade City, Florida. Born on February 10, 1947, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Joe was the son of the late Vernard C. Cutter and Mildred Marshall Cutter Hines.

A true...

Mar 18, 2025

Brenda L. Knox passed away on March 18, 2025 in Zephyrhills, Florida. She was born on January 26, 1950 in Bellaire, Ohio. Brenda is survived by her loving family, and will be missed by all that knew her. A Celebration of Life service will take place on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 1pm at Hodges Family Funeral Home Zephyrhills,...

Mar 18, 2025

Lawrence Andrew Haker "Larry" 71 of Dade City, Florida passed away March 18, 2025. He was born on a United States Military Base in Tripoli, Libya, on September 22, 1953 to William and Mary Haker. Larry had a passion for the outdoors and the wild animals that live there. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. Larry...

Mar 18, 2025

Patty (Pat) Marie Bolen, a cherished member of the community and beloved family matriarch, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on a crisp Sunday in Jackson, MI, in 1935, Patty later called both Lansing, MI, and Zephyrhills, FL, her home.

Throughout her life, Patty exhibited...

Mar 12, 2025

Our precious Jeffrey, escorted by angels I'm sure went to his heavenly home yesterday.

Although diagnosed with mental retardation, he never let that handle stop him from achieving a great deal.

Jeff started special school at three years of age and kept learning all of his life.

Oh, my how he loved the...

Mar 12, 2025

Jacqueline "Jackie" Drury, age 81, of Dade City, Florida, passed away on March 12, 2025. Born on May 14, 1943, in Paris, France, to parents André and Jacqueline LeGuevel, Jackie lived a life filled with love, kindness, and an unwavering appreciation for nature.

Jackie was a devoted mother to her four children: Lisa (Chris) Farrell,...

Mar 11, 2025

Gene Michael Costa, age 58 of Brooksville, FL passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025.  Gene is survived by his son, Gene.  Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Carol and his sister, Anita.  Gene was a history buff and science fiction fan with a special love for Star Trek.  He will be deeply missed by his...

Mar 11, 2025

Christopher David Johnson, 71, passed away on March 11, 2025, in Dade City, Florida. Born on May 2, 1953, in Syracuse, New York, Chris lived a life filled with music, love, and dedication to his family.  Chris graduated from Henninger High School in Syracuse and carried a strong work ethic throughout his life.  He was a man who embraced...

Mar 10, 2025

Heeliya Sandra Harrison, 65, of Wesley Chapel, FL, passed away on March 10, 2025. She was born on February 24, 1960, in Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago, to her loving parents Bashlal Khadoo and Savitri Chaitram.

Heeliya moved to the United States in the late '70s to further her education and pursue the American dream. She attended St....

Mar 9, 2025

Anthony Thomas Viernes, affectionately known as "Ant" to his family and friends and "Tony" to his cousins was called home to be with the Lord on March 9th, 2025. He was born on May 14th, 1992, to the late Calvin Viernes and Tina Viernes. Anthony graduated from Zephyrhills High School and went on to attend College of the Desert...

Mar 8, 2025

James Edward Trice was born in Blades, Del. on October 10,1938 to James and Sarah (Neal) Trice. He was the oldest of five children. Upon high school graduation, he received a degree in elementary education from University of East Carolina and a MA in elementary guidance and administration from George Washington University.

Jim was a principal in...

Mar 7, 2025

Frances V. Overstreet of Zephyrhills passed away on March 7, 2025 at St. Joseph Hospital North. Frances was born to Roscoe and Hazel Stanley in Gatorville (Wesley Chapel), Florida on January 19, 1940. She graduated from Zephyrhills High School in 1958. She was a bus driver for the Pasco County School Board in Zephyrhills for many years. Her favorite...

Mar 6, 2025

Sally Elizabeth Kicklighter Moore,89,of Lutz, ascended to heaven on March 6, 2025, one calendar day before the anniversary of her husband's ascension in 2017, in the presence of loving family, with a calm, serene, assured aura of soon meeting her Lord and Savior. Sally is survived by daughter Debra S.Moore Whiteside ; granddaughter Elizabeth J. Whiteside (Trad) Sobik; great...

Mar 6, 2025

Helen O. Stowe of Dade City, FL passed away on March 6, 2025 at the age of 93. Helen was born 12-30-1931 in Rose City, MI. Helen graduated from Bentley High School in 1950 and was married to Chuck Stowe on September 14 1950. They brought up their children in Livonia, MI and later lived in South Lyon, MI...