Obituaries

Oct 27, 2016

Evelyn Williams, 81, of Dade City, passed away on Thursday October 27, 2016. She was born in Biloxi, Mississippi to Horace and Jenny Wills. She is also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Evelyn is survived by six children: Elaine Nodine of Ridge Manor, FL, Richard (Angie) Tanner of Hattiesburg, MS, Kay Nodine-Adkins of Lutz, FL, Teri...

Oct 27, 2016

Eulan Dean 81, of Lacoochee, FL passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016. He was born December 31, 1934 in Greenville, AL and moved to this area 65 years ago. He was a Prayer Warrior and valued member of the First Baptist Church of Lacoochee where he oversaw the Baptismal and the Food Pantry. He was a devoted volunteer at Royal...

Oct 25, 2016

Easter M. Jones, 90 of Zephyrhills, passed on Tuesday, October 25th. She is survived by her children Sheila Helms and Charles Jordan; sister Lessie Shirey; 6 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.We all love you, and will see you soon.A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 28th at 4:00 at Hodges Family Funeral Home's 301 chapel in Dade City. The...

Oct 24, 2016

Leon Auston Ramer Sr.,79, passed away on October 24, 2016. He was an Army National Guard veteran. Leon was born to Leslie and Jennie Ramer in Plant City, Florida on February 1, 1937. Leon was preceded in death by three sisters, two brothers and one daughter-in-law, Juanita Raye Ramer. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Doris Faye...

Oct 23, 2016

Verna Francoeur, 88, passed away on October 23, 2016. She was an active member of Lacoochee Church of God. Verna was preceded in death by her husband Henri Francoeur. She is survived by: two sons: Floyd (Ginny) Kunkle and James (Karen) Kunkle; seven grandchildren: Chris, Tammy, Brandy, Katrina, Steve, Karen, and Danny; and numerous great grandchildren. Verna enjoyed her family,...

Oct 23, 2016

SMITH, Mary E. 80 of Dade City, FL died Sunday, Oct 23, 2016 at Gulfside Hospice in Zephyrhills. Mary was born in Hamilton, OH to Alvia & Viola (Murphy) Wyatt. She has been a resident of the central Florida area for many years. Mary worked for Wal-Mart for 15 years; she attended Bethel Family Worship Center in Dade City....

Oct 22, 2016

Sam Tunnell, 72, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday October 22,2016 while he was surrounded with love and comfort by his Family.

Sam was born in Raleigh, NC on November 16th, 1943 to Gorham Samuel Tunnell, Sr and Betty M. Tunnell

Sam Graduated in 1961 from Broughton High School in Raleigh, NC...

Oct 22, 2016

On October 22, 2016, Michelle L. West-Robinson received her wings. Michelle left us after a sudden and unexpected illness. She is preceded in death by her stepfather, the late Donald R. McKinney. She is survived by her only child: Kaleighan N. (Matthew) Strickland of Silverland, WA, her father and stepmother: Benjamin E. and Ella Mae West Sr. of Lakeland...

Oct 22, 2016

Normeda Louise Hope, 94 of Dade City, passed on October 22nd. Normeda was a member of the Descendants of Florida Pioneers, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the First Baptist Church of Dade City, and the Dade City Garden Club. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Muriel Hope, brothers Henry and Gordon Hope, and nephew Arnold...

Oct 20, 2016

Patsy Ruth Brewer 88, of Homosassa, FL went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday October 20, 2016. A native of Frostproof, FL, She was born April 6, 1928 and was the eldest of 5 sisters also known as the "Lantana Sisters". She was preceded in death by her parents, Steven & Bertha Alice Dampier Cowan. Pat dedicated...

Oct 19, 2016

Richard Paul Crandall, 79, of Zephyrhills departed this life on October 19th, 2016 at the Gulfside Center for Hospice Care in Zephyrhills. He was born on December 12th, 1936, in Leonardsville, New York. He was the eldest son of Paul and Irene ( Roberts) Crandall. He was educated in New York state and earned his BS degree there as well....

Oct 18, 2016

In Loving Memory Hanson Harris Jr Sunrise-May 26, 1940 Sunset- October 18, 2016

Hanson Harris Jr. was born on May 26, 1940 to the parents of the late Hanson Harris Sr and Bertha Mae Holley who preceded him in death.

Also preceding him in death three brothers, Artis Lee Hicks, Jo Charles Morris, Samuel Harris, one sister,...

Oct 16, 2016

GRAHAM, John M. "Mac" 76 of Bushnell, died Sunday, Oct.16, 2016 at his residence. John was born in Ailey, GA to James T. & Mattie (Haymons) Graham. He has been a resident of this area since his early childhood, having attended Dade City Grammar School and was a graduate of Pasco High School. He was a proud member of...

Oct 15, 2016

Evelyn Paul 79, of Brandon, FL passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016 under the care of Lifepath Hospice in Sun City, FL. She was born October 28, 1936 in Brooksville, FL to Fred & Mable Rutledge Tankersley. She met and married Frank Monroe Paul who preceded her in death and was a lifelong Homemaker. Evelyn is survived by 3 children:...

Oct 15, 2016

Mary "Molly" Lucas Hatcher, 56, passed away 10/15/2016 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born 11/1/1959 in Tampa, FL and moved to Zephyrhills in 1971. She was raised in the Christian faith. In 1977 she graduated from Zephyrhills High and attended Pasco Hernando Community College. Anyone who knew her would remember her as a...

Oct 13, 2016

David Robert Wendt a resident of Dade City Florida and summer resident of Kennebunk Maine, passed away on October 13th, 2016 at age 79 after a long illness. He was a loving husband, father and grandpa.

David was born in Brooklyn New York on December 10th, 1936. He grew up on the south shore of Long Island...

Oct 10, 2016

Mary Lynne (Frye) Paul of St. Joe, FL passed away October 10, 2016. She was born in Dade City, FL on September 26, 1957.She is survived by Her husband, James Paul, son Bill Paul, daughter Monica Paul, and four loving grandchildren: Lane Paul, Ryan Chareonsook, Austin Paul, and Kailyn Paul.She is also survived by brothers Wayne Frye, Lester Frye and...

Oct 9, 2016

Mary Diane Chitty (Nana) 63 of Zephyrhills, passed on October 9th, 2016. She is survived by her husband Donald; children Steve, Sonya and Janene; grandchildren Joey, Stephanie, Daniel, Shane, Matthew, Selena and Curtis; and siblings Michael Norris, David Norris and Paula Chaney.

She worked in home health and raised a family. She was a loving mother and wife. She...

Oct 9, 2016

Patricia A. Mikolajczak, 73, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016 in Zephyrhills, Florida. Born 10/26/1942 to Rufus R. Smithpeters and Marie L. Borrelli, in Chicago, Illinois where she participated in bowling, volleyball and softball leagues, danced with her cousins and worked in downtown Chicago. Patricia moved to Zephyrhills, Florida in 1977 with her husband of 54 years and two children....

Oct 7, 2016

Matias Ibarra Arrona 74, of Dover, FL passed away Friday, October 7, 2016 in Tampa. He was born February 22, 1942 in Guanajuato, Mexico to Juan & Rosa Ibarra and was a long time area resident. He worked for many years in the Agriculture and Citrus Industry and attended Saint Clements Catholic Church in Plant City. He is survived by...