Obituaries

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,...

Dec 18, 2015

Charles Little Pugh, Jr., 81 of Zephyrhills, Florida passed away on Friday, December 18th 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Charles was born in Norfolk, Virginia on March 30, 1934. He was a graduate of South Norfolk High School and an Alumnus of Old Dominion University. He retired in 1997 after many years of service as a Finance Manager....

Dec 17, 2015

Kerns, Richard L. Dick 83, of Dade City, FL passed away Thursday, December 17, 2015. He was born February 22, 1932 in Akron, OH to Ira Leonard & Goldie Summers Kerns. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and owned and operated Kerns Plastering & Stucco in Orlando, FL. He is survived by his wife of 63 years: M. Elizabeth Libby...

Dec 16, 2015

Rose Frank 92 of San Antonio, FL died Wednesday, Dec 16, 2015 at her residence. Rose was born in Johnstown, PA to Jacob & Rose (McLaughlin) Philage. She was homemaker and is survived by her sons Bill (Elaine) of San Antonio, FL, Barry (Lyn-sue) of Orlando, FL and Brad of Riverview, FL, 2 Grandchildren and 3 Great, Grandchildren.

Dec 15, 2015

Roberta Joyce (Davies) Blake, 83, of Zephyrhills, FL., went to be with her Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, on December 15, 2015 at Gulfside Hospice in Zephyrhills, FL. She was born November 10, 1932 in Dunedin, Fla, and raised in Tampa, FL. She attended Nazarene Bible College in Colorado Springs, CO. and loved to share and teach Gods word with...

Dec 15, 2015

Aaron N. Tillman, 66, of San Antonio, FL, passed away on December 15, 2015 at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa, FL. He was born on December 24, 1948 and raised in Coleta, IL. Aaron was the youngest of four boys born to Russell and Inez (Lubbs) Tillman. Aaron served 3 years in the ARMY. He worked for Northwestern...

Dec 15, 2015

Robert Lee Walters 95 of San Antonio, FL, died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, at Gulfside Hospice in Zephyrhills. Mr. Walters was born in Orlando, FL to Roscoe & Lucille (Davenport) Walters. For 31 years he served his country and was a proud veteran of the US Coast Guard where he obtained the rank of Chief Warrant Officer (CWO4) and was...

Dec 14, 2015

Ollie Mae Grossenbacher 99, of San Antonio, FL passed away Monday, December 14th, 2015 at her home. She was born June 7, 1916 in Youngstown, FL to William Leslie & Lula Mae Pitts Daniels. Ollie Mae was a Homemaker and a longtime resident of the Lutz area before moving to San Antonio. She was preceded in death by her husband:...