Obituaries

Nov 3, 2016

Connie Renee Swank, 35, passed away on November 3, 2016. She is survived by her husband: Idris Elban; daughters: Alexandria Pressgrove of Homosassa, Fl and Skylar Swank of Weekiewachie, Fl; father: Charles Swank Sr. of Lecanto, Fl; stepmother: Janet Swank of Dade City, Fl; brothers: Charles Swank Jr.of Lenoir, NC and Leon Palsey of Fl; sisters: Charlene Swank of Dade...

Nov 3, 2016

Marie Goodman 46, of Tampa passed away 11/03/2016 under hospice care. Survivors include her parents, sister and nieces. A Memorial Gathering will take place 11-12 Noon Sunday, November 6th at Hodges Family Funeral Home, Zephyrhills

Nov 3, 2016

Theresa V. (Szlosek) Hwalek, 87, of Wesley Chapel, FL, went home to be with the Lord on November 3, 2016. She was the wife of the late Walter Hwalek Sr., and leaves 5 children: Walter Jr., Suzanne, Donna, Sharon, and David, along with many nephews, nieces, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was born on June 16, 1929, daughter of the...

Nov 2, 2016

Jerry D. Miller 80, of Lakeland died Wed. Nov 2, 2016 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Jerry was born in Grant City, Missouri on Feb. 11, 1936 to Charley and Helen (Holmes) Miller. Upon graduating from high school Jerry served in Air National Guard then became a self-employed cattle trucker. In 1960 he married the love of his life...

Nov 2, 2016

John A. Martin, 68, passed away at his home in Zephyrhills, FL. on November 02, 2016. John is formerly from Alpharetta, GA. When John and Frances retired, they relocated in Zephyrhills. He was a Veteran and retired U.S. Postal Service employee. John was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his wife, Frances Martin, mother, two sons,...

Nov 2, 2016

Eva Lou Corlew, 89 of Homosassa, FL peacefully went to be with the Lord on November 2, 2016. She is survived by her sister: Ila Jean LaPointe (Dudley) of Rapid City, SD; daughters: Jo-Ellen Bolton, San Antonio, FL, Deborah DeSantis, Reno NV, Joan (Kim) Tressler, Hernando, FL; stepson; Jon Corlew, Mentor, OH; stepdaughters; Margie Young, Van Wert, OH & Patricia...

Nov 1, 2016

James Berlie Chauncey 91, of Zephyrhills passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016. He was born October 26, 1925 in Ft. Meade, FL to James Burt & Zora Williams Chauncey and retired after 20 plus years with the Pasco Packing Company. He was a longtime member of the Richland Baptist Church and was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He is survived by...

Oct 30, 2016

HATTON, Herbert Raymond "Ray" 74 of Dade City died Sunday, Oct 30, 2016 in Plant City. Ray was born in Lake Alfred, FL to John & Mildred (Mann) Hatton. He grew up in Dade City where attended Pasco High school, was a proud US Marine veteran having served in several Vietnam theaters. He was preceded in death by his...

Oct 29, 2016

Michael John Dulysz, 45, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Wesley Chapel, FL on the afternoon of October 29, 2016. He is survived by his daughters; Kaylee and Savana and their loving mother, Mona; his father, Jaroslaw Dulysz; his sister, Lisa McMahon (Shannon); his nieces and nephews, Hannah, Mikal, Aislynn, and Quinlan; his uncle and best...

Oct 29, 2016

Maria Velazquez, 84 of Dade City, passed on October 29th. A visitation will be held at Hodges Family Funeral Home's 301 chapel on Friday, November 4th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, November 5th, at 10:00am at Saint Rita's Catholic Church in Dade City. Visitation

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Oct 28, 2016

Joan Kathryn Green Grissom passed away peacefully at Gulfside Hospice in Zephyrhills, FL on Oct. 28th, 2016. Joan was born on February 16, 1924 in Antigo, WI to Erving and Blanche Green. She was a 1942 graduate of Antigo High School.

Joan worked as a shoe model for several years. She also was...

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...