Obituaries

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:...

Dec 14, 2015

Virginia Ann Etheridge passed away Monday, December 14th, 2015. Virginia was a long-time resident of Dade City who was born in Moultrie, GA. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Ray Etheridge; sons: Ray and Michael; Daughter, Carmen Hunnicutt; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild; brothers Lewis, Dave and Dewey Weaver. She is preceded in death by brother...

Dec 13, 2015

Ernest Thyson Thomas, 83, of Wesley Chapel passed away December 13, 2015. He was born October 1, 1932 in Washington, DC. Survivors include his beloved wife, Carolyn Thomas; children, Susanne Sowers, Cindy McWilliams, Joni Stewart and Thyson Thomas; grandchildren, Zakarie, Ashlynn, Colby & Jaiden McWilliams and Vallorie, Tyler & J.T. Thomas; sister, Rhoda Brodnik. A Celebration of life will be...

Dec 12, 2015

Carolyn W. Griffin 90, of Dade City passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015 in Zephyrhills. She was born April 9, 1925 in Dublin, GA to James Webster & Thelma Grinstead Wynn and was a longtime area resident of Dade City. She was a retired Bookkeeper and a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was a life member of...

Dec 8, 2015

Warren D. White 79, of Dade City passed away Tuesday, December 8th, 2015 in Zephyrhills. He was born December 27, 1935 in Newton, MA to Alfred B. & Alice LeBrun White. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and worked as both a Printing Pressman and then as a Corrections Officer. He is survived by his wife of 51 years: Faye...

Dec 7, 2015

Veatrice Smith Walker 79, of Dade City passed away Monday, December 7th, 2015 at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills. She was born April 26, 1936 in Headland, AL to Preston & Dovie Oliver Smith Sr.. She was a retired Quality Control Supervisor in the Carpet Manufacturing Industry and an active member of St. Rita Catholic Church. Veatrice enjoyed reading, sewing, quilting and...

Dec 3, 2015

Gale, Joel Craig 46, of Wesley Chapel, FL passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015. He was born June 30, 1969 in Dade City, FL to Donald John and Judy Schaner Gale and was a lifelong area resident. Joel was a graduate of Pasco Comprehensive High School in Dade City, FL. He is survived by his mother: Judy Gale Atteberry, step...