Obituaries

Dec 31, 2015

Trout, Carl Remmer Corky 87 of Zephyrhills, FL passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 31, 2015 in Zephyrhills. Corky was born April 14,1928 in Seneca Falls, NY, grew up in Fayette, NY, one of eleven children of Charles & Signa Trout. He served in Korea and received a Purple Heart. He married Betty Beattie in 1953 and had five children....

Dec 29, 2015

Eugene E. Deacons of Zephyrhills passed away 12/29/2015 at his home. He was a loving husband and devoted father. Survivors include his wife and sons. Services held at Florida Estates Club House, Zephyrhills.

Dec 29, 2015

Clifford Eugene "Bud" Fields Jr. 44, of Zephyrhills, FL passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015 in Dade City. Bud was born September 18, 1971 in Dade City to Clifford Eugene and Melba Dianne Blanchard Fields and worked in the Construction industry as a Concrete Pumper. He is survived by his children whom he loved and adored: Georgia Fields, Faith Fields,...

Dec 29, 2015

Macon Lamar Bess75, of Dade City, FL, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015. Born June 5, 1940. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Lorena Bess and parents Julius & Jesse Roland. He is survived by his daughters, Debbie Burdick (PA), Michelle Bess (Dade City, FL), son Michael Bess (Dade City, FL), 1 grandson, 2 granddaughters & 1 great grandson....

Dec 29, 2015

Barbara A. Rathje, 81, of Zephyrhills and formerly of Reading, PA passed away 12/29/2015 at Gulfside Hospice. She was born 7/24/1934 in Reading, PA. She was united in marriage to John Rathje on May 20, 1967. In 1996 she retired form CNA. Barbara enjoyed painting and going to the shore in Delaware. Above all, she loved her family. Survivors include...

Dec 28, 2015

Beverly Jane Knight; Kaat; Holland; Sandison, fashionista, pianist, bibliophile, accomplished traveler, and teacher by trade, died peacefully in her bed on December 28th, 2015, at 6:15 pm, at the age of 81 years young. was born to Ernest M. Knight and Gretchen Gintz Knight on November 11, 1934, in Akron, Ohio. She was an only child. Beverly was a daddys...

Dec 27, 2015

Roy C. Peecher, 88, of Land OLakes passed away 12/27/2015 at Gulfside Hospice. He served in the US Navy. Roy was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of LDS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Florine; 3 brothers; 1 sister. Survivors include his beloved wife of 35 years, Lourdes "Lou"; 2 daughters, Cynthia and...

Dec 25, 2015

Sharon Lee Fanjoy, 71, of Strafford, NH and Zephyrhills, FL, passed away on December 25th, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Russell; sons Bruce, Dwayne and Derrick; and 4 grandchildren. No services are planned.

Dec 24, 2015

COWGILL, Eric L. 48 of Dade City died Thursday, Dec 24, 2015 while under the care of Gulfside Hospice. Eric was born in Tampa, FL to the late Carl F. Cowgill, Jr and Ursula Stanton, he attended Trilacoochee Church of Christ and was the owner of Cowgill Tractor, he was an avid musician, enjoyed songwriting, playing the guitar and being...

Dec 24, 2015

Robert D. Bates entered into rest 12/24/2015 at age 73, surrounded by his family. He was born 11/24/1942 in Pennsylvania. After serving in the US Army he began working for the Panama Canal Co and retired in 1944 relocating to Florida. He is survived by wife, Maritza of 51 years; sons, Robert Jr.and Roger; 4 grandchildren; mother; 6 brothers and...

Dec 24, 2015

Mary McKishnie, 95 of Zephyrhills, passed on December 24th. She was born on February 15, 1920 in Saskatchewan, Canada. Mary was the last of ten siblings and is survived by her son Murray (Carol); grandchildren Kenneth and Brian (Amy); great-grandchildren Kyle, Lindsay, and Jake; and many nieces and nephews.A committal ceremony will be held on Saturday, JAnuary 2nd at 11:00,...

Dec 24, 2015

Ethan Joseph "Lil E" White 16, of Zephyrhills passed away Thursday, December 24th, 2015. He was born April 28, 1999 in Zephyrhills to Charles E. and Amanda Lynn Schmidt White and worked in the construction and dry wall industry. Ethan was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed football, dirt bikes, his dogs and fishing, but he really enjoyed spending time with...

Dec 23, 2015

Dorothy Mertz 83, of New Port Richey, FL passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015 in Hudson, FL. She was born August 7, 1932 in Middletown, NY to William Cawein and Dorothea Albrecht Cawein and resided in Otisville, NY. She is survived by her husband: Gerald Mertz; son: Gary Mertz (Shelley); 2 daughters: Cheryl Hilbrandt (Rich) and Tracy Pechacek (Steve); and...

Dec 22, 2015

Winnie Elnora "Nora" Conley, 63 of Tampa, passed on December 22, 2015. She is survived by children Rick (Sherry) and Kathy (Dave); grandchildren Thomas (Taylor), Rachel, Josh and Sophia; great-grandchildren TJ and Tarrow; siblings Cherry, Gloria and Ray; and her mother, Virginia. She is preceded in death by her husband Leonard and her son Lenny.Visitation will be held on Sunday,...

Dec 22, 2015

Mary Lois Price 85, of Tampa, FL passed away Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015. She was born February 7, 1930 in Detroit, MI to Joseph & Dolly Ferrans and retired from the Public School System. She is survived by 3 children: John, Linda, Susan; 4 grandchildren: Jordan, Amanda, Erin, Amy; and 2 great grandchildren: Easton and Adaley. Services to Celebrate her...

Dec 21, 2015

Mark Magnus Mathisen, 55, of Wesley Chapel, FL passed away on December 21st, 2015.Mark was born April 25, 1960 in Minneapolis, MN to Bruce J. and Lois L. Mathisen. He is survived by his partner of 10+ years Patricia Jones, son David Mathisen, daughter-in-law Jeanie Mathisen, grandson Lucas Mathisen, brothers Michael (Darlene) Mathisen and Robert (Robyn) Mathisen, sisters Cindy Whiting,...

Dec 21, 2015

Capt. George William Roop, 71 of Englewood, FL passed away on Monday, Dec 21, 2015 under the care of HPH Hernando-Pasco Hospice. The son of Milford T. and Helen M. (Isaacson) Roop, George was born on May 15, 1944 in Detroit, MI. He was the former owner/operator of Marine Towing & Repair/Tow Boat US in St. Petersburg, FL. He was...

Dec 20, 2015

Robert "Bob" Heires, age 71, passed away on December 20th at his home. He is survived by his wife Tanya; daughters Tina, Judy and Jennifer; Stepson Jeff; 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

Dec 20, 2015

Harold S. Gilford, 85 of Dade City, passed away on December 20th, 2015. Harold was a veteran of the United States Army.A visitation will be held at Hodges Family Funeral Home's 301 chapel on Monday, December 28th, from 11:00-12:00, with the funeral service starting at 12:00. Committal and interment will follow at Dade City Cemetery. Visitation

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Dec 19, 2015

SNEED, Robert O. Bob 88 of Dade City died Saturday, Dec 19, 2015 at Gulfside Hospice. Mr. Sneed was born in Richview, IL to Oral & Ruth (Johnson) Sneed and retired from IBM after 25 years of faithful service. He was an ordained deacon with the Southern Baptist Convention and a member of the First Baptist Church of Dade City,...