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Dade City and Zephyrhills, Florida and surrounding areas
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...
Carl Remmer "Corky" Trout
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....
Eugene Deacons
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.
Clifford "Bud" Eugene Fields Jr
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,...
Macon Lamar Bess
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....
Barbara Rathje
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...
Beverly Jane Sandison
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...
Roy Peecher
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...
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