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Dade City and Zephyrhills, Florida and surrounding areas
David K. Mcdonald
Jan 19, 2016
David K. McDonald, 72 , of Zephyrhills, FL passed away Tuesday, January 19th, 2016 in Zephyrhills. He was born June 1st, 1943 in Chattanooga, TN to Howard L. & Pearl Ruth Kimbell McDonald and was a retired Truck Driver. David is survived by his wife: Nita McDonald; 2 sons: Richard & Mechell McDonald, Michael & Janice McDonald; and 2 grandchildren:...
Evelyn Gillespie
Jan 19, 2016
Evelyn E. Gillespie, 91, of Zephyrhills passed aw 1/19/2016 at Gulfside Hospice. She was a pastors wife for many years and a faith servant of Christ. Evelyn was a member of Faith Baptist Church of Zephyrhills. Her husband of 65 years, Dallas preceded her in death in 2012. Survivors include sons, Robert Gillespie, James Gillespie; daughter, Sandra Long; 5 grandchildren;...
John Martin Pekelnicky
Jan 18, 2016
John Pekelnicky, age 88, of Wesley Chapel, Formally of Girard, Pa. Born in Lakewood, Ohio, died Monday, January 18th at Zephyrhills Gulfside Hospice after a long battle with bone cancer. John is survived by his wife of 65 years Bertha (Knickerbocker), three children; David Pekelnicky of Erie, Pa, Michelle Leopold (Jeff) of Wesley Chapel, FL and Daniel Pekelnicky (Jessica) of...
Patrick Cameron Wilhite
Jan 16, 2016
Patrick Cameron Wilhite 23 , of Orlando, FL passed away Saturday, January 16th, 2016. He was born September 4, 1992 in Orlando, FL to Nancy Dolores Nalley & Bruce Randall Wilhite. Cameron lived in Marco Island for several years before moving back to Orlando where he worked as a Paralegal. He graduated in 2011 from Lely High School in...
Jacqueline Grace Iversen
Jan 15, 2016
Jacqueline Iversen, age 88, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2016, with her children, David Iversen, Carol Wild and Nancy Holley at her bedside. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, spending the majority of her life with her family in Albequerque, N.M., before moving to Florida where she spent her last few "golden" yearsJacqueline was preceded in death by her...
Billie Olan Griffin
Jan 15, 2016
Billie Olan Griffin, 90 of Dade City, passed away on January 15, 2016.Billie is survived by his wife Margaret Irvin; Son Darryl (Karen) Griffin; Grandchildren Brian (Diane) Griffin, Darlene (Jason) Janway, Julie Griffin, and Craig (Bethany) Griffin; 7 Great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.A visitation will be held at Hodges Family Funeral Home's 301 chapel in Dade City on Monday, January 18th,...
Siomne Lamarque Mompoint
Jan 14, 2016
Simone Mompoint 89, of Wesley Chapel, Fl died peacefully on Thursday January 14, 2016 at the Gulfside Hospice. Simone better known as Wawa is the widow of Ren Mompoint Sr. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic church in Fort Lauderdale where she resided prior to moving recently to Wesley Chapel. She is survived by her children: Mr....
Rose Marie Kilgore
Jan 14, 2016
Rose Marie Kilgore, 69, of Holiday, FL passed away October 14, 2016 at Bayfront Health. She was born 1/18/1947 in Michigan. Survivors include son, Brian (Lisa) Kilgore of Dade City; daughters, Paula Kilgore of Michigan, Jamiele Hyatt of Holiday, Nadine Kilgore of Dade City; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Kilgore....
Henry Young Woodard Jr
Jan 13, 2016
Henry Y. (AKA Woody, Tiny, Bud, HY) Woodard Jr 89 , of Lakeland, FL (formerly of Merritt Island, FL) passed away Wednesday, January 13th, 2016. He was born February 21, 1926 in Palmetto, FL to Henry Young & Annie Doris Council Woodard Sr. He retired as the Director of Environmental Health in Brevard County and was a U.S. Army Veteran....
Namon George "Bone" Kouri Iii
Jan 11, 2016
Namon George "Bone" Kouri III, 39 of Dade City, passed away on January 10, 2016. He is survived by son George Kouri; mother Charlotte (Mike) Worley; sisters Shelley (Donnie) Graham, Candy (Mike) Demary, Tina (Barney) Holloway, and Melissa Worley.He was a huge fan of the Dallas Cowboys, horror movies and conventions (Spooky Empire), wrestling, poker, and he loved to study...
James Albert Blake
Jan 11, 2016
Retired USAF veteran First Sergeant, MSGT. James A. Blake passed away on January 11, 2016, joining his beloved wife of 63 years, Roberta D. Blake, who went to be with Jesus on December 15, 2015. James Albert Blake of Zephyrhills, Florida passed over peacefully after a long struggle with Alzheimers. Born James Albert Blake to Clifford R. Blake, Sr. and...
Clement A. Leonard
Jan 10, 2016
Clement A. Leonard 92, of Zephyrhills, FL passed away Sunday, January 10th, 2016 under the care of HPH Hospice. He was born June 22, 1923 in Rockland, Maine to Walter P. & Helen Stetson Leonard. He was a retired Mechanic and Farmer but enjoyed spending his free time fishing, playing dominoes and working on cars. Clem played a harmonica most...
John Leto
Jan 10, 2016
John Leto Jr, age 76, of Zephyrhills passed away 01/10/2016. He served in the United States Army. He retired from the United States Postal Service. John was united in marriage to RoseAnn Buzzetti on October 25, 1963. Survivors include his beloved wife of 52 years, RoseAnn; 1 daughter, Diana (Lloyd W.) Cornell; 1 granddaughter, Jessica Cornell; niece, Lisa Hurley and...
Alva Hutchison Brock
Jan 3, 2016
Alva Hutchison Brock, 89, beloved United Methodist minister in the Florida Conference and 10 year resident of Penney Farms Retirement Community, went to be with his Savior and best friend on January 3, 2016 at Orange Park Medical Center. He is survived by his wife Bunny (Edith Wittler) of 61 years, his twin brother Pete Brock, his sisters Mary Nancy...
Alton Southern
Jan 2, 2016
Alton Southern 82 , of Dade City passed away Saturday, January 2nd, 2016. He was born December 18, 1933 in Etowah County, AL to Grady T. & Eva Louise Simmons Southern. Alton worked as a shipyard mechanic at the dry docks and then went to work for the public school system. He was a quiet, country gentleman who served with...
June Button
Jan 2, 2016
June Button, 84, of Zephyrhills passed away 01/02/2016 at Zephyr Haven. Her 2 sons, Gary Salamacha, Bruce Miller; 2 daughters, Deborah Henry, Tammy Bruce and numerous grandchildren survive her. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 6, 2016 from 11-12 Noon at Hodges Family Funeral Home, 301 Chapel, Dade City. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Gardens.
Jean Lawson Howard
Jan 2, 2016
Jean L Howard, 79 of Dade City, passed away on January 2, 2016.She is survived by her children Richard Howard and Regina (Jim) Ambagis; 2 Grandchildren; and sister Christine "Cricket." She is preceded in death by husband J.R. Howard and special friend Ralph Bailey."Mama Jean" will be receiving guests on Tuesday, January 5th, from 4:00-6:00, at Hodges Family Funeral Home's...
Marshall Louis Novak
Jan 1, 2016
Marshall Novak,78, of Dade City, Florida, passed away on January 1st, after a courageous battle with cancer. Son of Rev. and Mrs Louis Novak, deceased. Marshall graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in the school of Architecture. Upon moving to Florida, he became a sought after architect designing both residential and commercial buildings. He received...
Kathleen Miller
Jan 1, 2016
Kathleen A Miller (Kitty) went to be with the Lord January 1, 2016. She was born February 26, 1952 in Portsmouth, Va. In 1979 she was United in Marriage to Walter "Butch" Miller. Kitty has been a resident for 34 years in Dade City with her husband. She was the supervisor of Zephyrhills School Busses for 26 years. She was...
Eloy Torres
Dec 31, 2015
Eloy V. Torres 6-25-29 to 12-31-15 Baptised May 9, 1951 He was devoted to his wife Delfina whom he married on August 4, 1951 and the raising of his children to love and serve All Mighty God Jehovah. He led by example and took his spiritual responsibilities very seriously. In his early 20s he was appointed as Congregation Overseer and...
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