Shirley Ann Copeland
Apr 10, 2026
Shirley A. Bruschi-CopelandWith heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Shirley A. Copeland (Bruschi), 92. She passed away peacefully at Gulfside Hospice, in Zephyrhills, FL. She was born in Pennsylvania to Donald and Cecelia Calhoun. She was proceeded in death by her husbands John Bruschi and James Copeland. She is survived by her brother, Jerry, son Tom, daughter Linda, grandchildren...
Dinah Gay Martin
Apr 9, 2026
Dinah Gay Martin, 77, of Dade City, Florida, passed away on April 9, 2026, in Dade City. She was born on December 13, 1948, in Martin, Kentucky, to Theodore G. Storie and Sarah Ellen Stumbo. Dinah was united in marriage to James D. Martin on May 17, 1969, in Catlettsburg, Kentucky. Together they built a life centered around family, love,...
Paul Andre Desjardins
Apr 8, 2026
Paul Andre Desjardins, 80
Arrived on August 5, 1945 in Quebec, CA - departed April 8, 2026 in Wesley Chapel, FL.
He is survived by 1 sister, Denise, 1 brother, Guy, 1 daughter, Caroline, 1 son, Marc, 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and his life partner, Linda.
Paul drove the shuttle bus for Disney in Orlando, FL before he retired in 2015. He...
Janice Adele Parker
Apr 7, 2026
Janice “Ja” Adele Parker, 60, was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. She passed away too soon on April 7th, 2026 in San Antonio, FL in her home. She was born on February 20th, 1966 in Davenport, IA to Fredrick “Fred” Jerome Sweetman and Janice “Jan” Adele Sweetman. Her greatest passions were spreading joy, being a wife, a...
Arvilla Ida Alger
Apr 6, 2026
Arvilla Ida (Parker) Reynolds Alger (aka Aunt Vicky), at 98 years young, went to her heavenly home on Monday, April 6, 2026 at Solaris Health and Rehabilitation in Zephyrhills, FL but resided prior at Angels Senior Living at Connerton Court in Land O’ Lakes, FL.
Born November 29, 1927 in Athol, New York, she was the daughter of Earle and Inez...
Marsha Childers Welsh
Apr 5, 2026
Marsha Raye Childers Welsh, born in Norfolk, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, in Dade City, Florida. She was the beloved daughter of the late Melton Ray Childers and Beauton Eureka Slocum, and the stepdaughter of the late George Semion.Marsha was preceded in death by her husband, James P. Welsh (January 27, 2023), and is survived by her...
Barbara Ann Rhoden
Apr 2, 2026
Barbara Ann Rhoden, "Big Red", 85, of Dade City, Florida, passed away on April 2, 2026, in Zephyrhills, Florida.
Barbara was born on April 16, 1940, in Grand Ridge, Florida, to the late Willard A. Parker and Gracie M. Parker.On January 30, 1958, she married the love of her life, Gerald "Tony" A. Rhoden. Together, they built a life rooted in...
Timothy Scott Boyt
Mar 31, 2026
Timothy "Scott" Boyt, 58, of Zephyrhills, FL, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026. He was born January 15, 1968, in Lakeland, Florida, to Alton and Tommie Boyt. He resided and was cared for at Rescare of Lake City.
Scott is survived by his sister, Pam O'Neal (Mike); niece, Christina Salerno (Tom); nephew, Rob Kolaric (Falisha); great-niece, Paige Raeuchle; great-nephew, Clayton Kolaric;...
Phillip S Marks
Mar 31, 2026
Philip S. Marks was born in Tampa, Florida, on January 23, 1942. During his childhood, he resided in Florida and California. His education included attendance at the University of Gainesville and the University of Arizona.
During his lifetime, he was admitted into Intertel. Intertel is a high-IQ society founded in 1966 that is open to those who have scored at or...
Michael Joseph Oppel
Mar 29, 2026
Michael was a hardworking and dedicated man who spent some of his career as a framer with the Carpenter Contractors of America. Throughout his life, he also took on various odd jobs, always willing to lend a hand wherever it was needed. Known for his quiet and caring personality, Michael was always attentive to other's needs.
Above all, Michael was deeply...
Charles L. Smith
Mar 28, 2026
Charles L Smith of Parma, MI, passed away in his snowbird home in Zephyrhills, Florida, March 28, 2026 at the age of 84. He will be cremated at Hodges Funeral Home in Dade City, according to his wishes. A summer gathering will take place in Michigan to celebrate his life.
Chuck’s heartfelt belief was that every dog should have a loving...
Thomas Andrew Nieto
Mar 27, 2026
Thomas Andrew Nieto, 65, of Zephyrhills Florida passed away on March 27, 2026. He was born in Downey, California on October 27, 1960.He enjoyed a successful career as a Professional Baseball Player, Manager and Coach. He loved to fish and had a passion for the game of golf. He was a beloved father, son, brother and friend. He is survived...
Ramona G. Lopez
Mar 26, 2026
Ramona Gail Lopez, also known as “Grandma Lopez”, passed on the morning of March 26, 2026 at the age of 81 in Dade City, Florida.Ramona was born on July 9,1944 in Scottsboro, Alabama to parents Noah and Opal Shelton. She was raised alongside 6 siblings: Mabel, T, Herman, Marie, Ann, and James, and Ramona was the youngest of the family.In...
Willow Jean Colby
Mar 25, 2026
Willow Jean Whatley Colby, age 89, of Dade City, passed away on March 25th, 2026. Jean was born on July 21, 1936, in Cottonwood, Alabama to John Henry Whatley and Valita Davis Whatley with her twin brother Jack, who preceded her in death November 13, 2020. In addition to Jack, Jean had four older siblings – Henry Whatley, George Whatley,...
Sherri June Moss
Mar 25, 2026
Sherri June (Rehse) Moss passed away peacefully at her home in Zephyrhills, Florida on March 25, 2026. She was born on June 11, 1959 in Muncie, Indiana to Robert Rehse and Louise (Hines) Rehse, who both preceded her in death.
Sherri raised her family and then decided to pursue her lifelong dream of teaching. She graduated from Indiana University-Indianapolis with her...
Elysia Mehry Oder
Mar 24, 2026
Elysia Mehry Oder, 22, of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed on March 24, 2026 far too soon.
Elysia was born to Elizabeth Carr and Donald Oder in Dade City, Florida on Wednesday, March 17, 2004. Elysia was the youngest of 3 children, with her older siblings being William Jenks and James Carr.
Elysia was an absolutely beautiful ray of light. She made a profound...
Joyce Eva Purkis
Mar 24, 2026
Joyce Eva Purkis, 82 of Dade City, FL passed away March 24, 2026 at Gulfside Hospice in Zephyrhills. She was born October 11,1943 in Huddleston, VA to Dallas Guy Wood and Elsie Joyce Foster. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ross Purkis and son, Alwyn Eugene Purkis. She is survived by her loving family including daughter, Susie...
Linda L Dee
Mar 23, 2026
Linda L. Dee, 76 of Dade City, Florida passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026.
She was born in New York on January 4, 1950, to Clifton and Marilyn (Conner) Dee. She was the eldest of 11 children. She is survived by Daisey (dog), Jesse Thomas (partner), children: Lisa M. Tyler, Tammy (Brian) Brewer, Theresa (Jon) Culbertson-Stanley, Trina Collins, Toka Culbertson,...
Lydia Ann Shye-Malcolm
Mar 21, 2026
Lydia Ann Shye-Malcolm, 64, of Pinellas Park, Florida, was taken to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Morton Plant Hospital, after a valiant fight post open heart surgery. Lydia was born on March 26, 1961 in Toledo, Ohio.
She was the youngest daughter of the late Charles Hilton Shye and Betty Jean Shye. She was married on...
David Scott Grant
Mar 18, 2026
David “Scott” Grant, 65, of Dade City, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, at Moffitt Cancer Center, surrounded by his devoted wife and loving family after a long and courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Even in his final moments, Scott’s strength, warmth, and deep love for those around him never wavered.
Scott was born on July 10, 1960, in...
