Obituaries

Nov 27, 2016

Lillie Mae Couey, age 90, passed away at her home in Trilby, Florida, Sunday, November 27, 2016. She was born in Zephyrhills, Florida. She and her husband, Jeff Couey, were married 54 years.

They are survived by one daughter: Yvonne Miller, and her husband Lamar Miller; grandson: T.J. Miller; three great grandchildren: Dylan, Brittany, Sonya Miller, and...

Nov 27, 2016

Helen Hammett Richardson was born March 11, 1918 in Cordele, Georgia to Mary Caldwell Hammett and Arago Powell Hammett. Helen passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 27, 2016 in Plantation, Florida. Helen moved as a small child to Saint Petersburg, Florida and then to Tampa, Florida where she grew up and graduated from Hillsborough High School. She...

Nov 22, 2016

Elmer Wilson, Jr 91, of Trilby, FL passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016. He was born July 12, 1925 in Brazil, IN to Elmer Sr. & Florence Parr Wilson. He was retired from the Trucking Industry and was a veteran of the U. S. Navy. Elmer is survived by his children: Richard & Elaine Wilson, Caroline & Paul Jones; 3...

Nov 22, 2016

Sherod E Williamson, 64 of Richland, passed on November 22nd. He is survived by sons Eugene Curtis (Danielle) Williamson and Shane Paul (Tiffany) Williamson; and grandchildren Kirsten, Taylynn, Laykin, Wyatt and Whitney. Sherod was a Vietnam veteran of the US Army, and will be missed by his friends.

Nov 21, 2016

Alan Burnett, 73, of Zephyrhills, and formerly of Howell, Michigan, passed away 11/21/2016. He was born 11/03/1943 in Childersburg, AL. He was an educator and coach at Brighton High School for 27 years and coached football and basketball at Howell High School from 1974-1980. In 1991, he finished his coaching career at Whitmore Lake High School and Ann Arbor Gabriel...

Nov 20, 2016

Eric Sanders age 39 passed away unexpectedly November 20, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Eric was born June 17, 1977 in Tampa, Florida and lived in Dade City and Zephyrhills Florida for the past 11 years. Eric was an avid football fan and especially loved The Gators. Erics passion for music was shared with his daughter Haley Sanders....

Nov 19, 2016

Joyce Elaine Fritz, 86, of Zephyrhills passed 11/19/ 2016. She was born in Detroit, MI. On 3/25/1950 Joyce was united in marriage to Willard Fritz. Her husband, Willard and 1 sister precede her in death. Survivors include 3 daughters, Carol Rush, Diane Patterson, Kathleen (Tim) Fisher; adoptped daughter, Marybeth Herrmann; 1 brother; 6 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren. Visitation will...

Nov 19, 2016

Ricky W. Rice went home to be with the Lord on November 19, 2016. He was a devoted and loving husband of 47 years. He was a dedicated father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by his wife and surviving family. He is survived by his wife Patricia Rice, daughter Ann Crews, sons; Donald (Carolann), David (Mindi), Derick and...

Nov 16, 2016

Verne T. Dickerson, 66, of Dade City, entered the gates of Heaven on November 16, 2016. Loved by all that knew him. Among many other roles, Verne was a devoted husband, loving father, and an incredible one of a kind "papaw". He loved the Lord and his faith was unwavering and admired. Verne was a special agent with the FBI...

Nov 15, 2016

Gabino Davila Nunez, 88, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at home surrounded by family members. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Francisca Nunez, 3 sons, 2 daughters, 11 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.

Nov 14, 2016

Neil F. Salzgeber 62, of Dade City passed away Monday, November 14, 2016 in Zephyrhills under the care of Gulfside Regional Hospice. He was born February 15, 1954 in Cleveland, OH to John Adolf & Gretchen Roth Salzgeber. Neil was a very proud graduate of Ohio State University and moved to this area in 1984 from Ohio. An appraiser...

Nov 14, 2016

Nicholas R. Grego, 85, passed away on November 14, 2016. He was born in Patterson NJ, April 28, 1931. Nicholas is survived by his wife of 33 years: Patricia Ann Grego; sons: Richard (Angela) Grego and Thomas Grego; stepsons: James Kenny, Robert (Marianne) Kenny, and Kevin (Jill) Kenny; stepdaughter: Kathleen (Kenneth) Baldwin; 19 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He is...

Nov 13, 2016

Patricia Carol Lankford, a lifetime resident of Dade City, Florida passed away Sunday morning, the 13th of November 2016, at Heritage Park and Rehabilitation Center in Dade City. Born to Roy and Pauline Lankford on June 20th, 1955 in Richlands, Virginia, Patricia was the youngest of four children including brothers Curtis, James and Raymond Lankford. Their family moved to Dade...

Nov 11, 2016

Alvin E. Lethco 75, of Dade City Florida passed away Friday November 11 2016 at Bayfront Health Dade City. Alvin was born in Sevierville, Tennessee on April 14, 1941 to Elmer and Mozell Lethco. In 1963, he married the love of his life Carolyn Sue Barnes. Together they had three sons, Randall DeWayne , Ben Allen and Scotty Edward....

Nov 11, 2016

Marvin Joseph Scott, 78 of Dade City, Florida passed away peacefully on November 11, 2016 in his home with his beloved wife Clara. Marvin, son of Joseph and Greta Scott, was born in Traverse City, MI on July 19, 1938, and graduated from Haslett High School in 1956. He proudly served his country in the US Navy, and in 1961...

Nov 10, 2016

Jimmie Lee Carnell, age 63, died unexpectedly on November 10th 2016.

Mr. Carnell is preceded in death by his longtime partner, R. James Mitman. He is survived by his mother Ora Mullins; sisters Dinah Greenough (Richard), Regina Carnell, and Michelle Davison; nieces and nephews Windy Romano, Justin Allen, Heather Allen, Richard "Matt" Greenough, Alyssa Allen,...

Nov 9, 2016

John W. Brinson 77, of Richloam passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016. He was born May 22, 1939 in Dade City to Martin Titus & Mary Mincey Brinson and was a long time area resident. He worked in the Cattle Ranch Industry and attended the Clay Sink Baptist Church. John is survived by his wife of 35 years: Daisy Brinson;...

Nov 8, 2016

Patricia "Trisha" Daughtery 72, of Kathleen, FL passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016 in Zephyrhills. She was born November 16, 1943 in Turkey Creek, FL to Jesse & Wilma Slater Thomas. Trisha was a longtime area resident and attended the First Baptist Church of Dade City. She is survived by her husband of 56 years: A. W. Daughtery; 3 daughters:...

Nov 6, 2016

Carnes D. Linton 65, died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 at Bayfront Health Dade City. His family will receive friends from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at the Hwy 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow the visitation at 6:00 pm.

Nov 5, 2016

Jonathan G. Ellsworth, 63, passed away on November 5, 2016 after a sudden illness. Jonathan was a loving father, grandfather, and brother who was preceded in death by his parents: George and Dorothy Ellsworth and brother-in-law: Bill Sherman. Jonathan was survived in death by his three sons: Jonathan, Donald (Kathy), and Casey; six grandchildren: Rebecca, Brittany, Christopher, Brendan, Brianna, and...