Obituaries

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...

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...