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Dade City and Zephyrhills, Florida and surrounding areas
Donald Atwell
Feb 12, 2013
85 of Temple Terrace, FL passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at his home. He was born Oct. 25, 1927 in Williston, Fl to Bill and Callie Atwell. He served in the US Army during WWII. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jackie; sister, Gracie Messer. Survivors include 3 daughters, Nita (Larry) Helms; Nancy (Gary) Best and Donna...
Maurice James Ennis
Feb 12, 2013
Ennis, Maurice James, 78, of Ridge Manor, passed away on February 12, 2013 at home. He is survived by his loving family and friends.
Maxie Chessher Mcclamma
Feb 12, 2013
McClamma, Maxie Chessher, 76, of Dade City, Fl, passed away on February 12, 2013 in Dade City, Fl. She is predeceased by her parents, Joseph A. and Alma Chessher; sisters, Wilma Gosnell, Mary Chessher, and Rhett Rodriguez. She leaves behind 3 children, Josephine Hatton, Richard A. McClamma, Mickey L. McClamma; 4 brothers, John Chessher, Joe Chessher, Void L. Chessher, J.B....
Jayda Riley Yawn
Feb 11, 2013
Jayda Riley Yawn, infant daughter of Danielle Worley and Willis Yawn passed away February 11, 2013 at Tampa General Hospital. Graveside services will be held 4pm Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Williams Cemetery.
Frederick Eugene Weeks
Feb 11, 2013
Weeks, Frederick Eugene, 75, of Zephyrhills, Fl, passed away on February 11, 2013 in Zephyrhills, Fl. He was a University of Florida fan and collected anything with a Gator on it. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Vicki; brother, Mark (Gloria) Weeks; children, Tim (Timberly) Weeks, Nicky (Chuck) Guthrie, Scott (Christine) Weeks, Todd Dronoff, Cristal Weeks;...
Joseph Cammarata
Feb 11, 2013
Cammarata, Joseph, Nonno, 74, of San Antonio, FL, born to Angelina and Giovanni in Ybor City, died February 11, 2013, in Tampa, FL. He is survived by his wife of 39 years Diana; sister Aurora; son VJ (Jill); daughter Angela (Buck); 5 adored grandchildren; precious nephew and nieces and their families Sam, Barbara, Susan, Beverly, mother-in-law Lenora; faithful friend Darrin;...
Lamar Luther Kellner
Feb 10, 2013
Kellner, Lamar Luther, 81, of Zephyrhills, Fl, passed away on February 10, 2013, in Tampa, Fl. He is survived by his loving wife, Frances, family and friends. Viewing will be held Saturday, February 16, 2013 from 10-11 am with a service to follow at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Zephyrhills, Fl. Inurnment at Florida National Cemetery will be at a later date.
Mary Young Smith
Feb 9, 2013
Smith, Mary Young, 88 of Dade City, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013 in Zephyrhills. She was born April 25, 1924 in Kissimmee, FL to Henry Clinton & Varien Jefferson Young and moved to this area 77 years ago from Thonotosassa, FL. She was a Bookkeeper and a member of the Dade City Church of Christ. She was a Master...
John J Varga
Feb 9, 2013
Varga, John J. Born November 4th, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio. Died in Zephyrhills, Florida on February 9th, 2013. John lived in the Silver Oaks Community in Zephyrhills since 1993. Previously he and his family resided in Chardon, Ohio for 30 years. John is survived by his wife Marilyn and their six children Eric, Lisa, Peter, Jack, Jerry, and Michele; daughter-in-law...
Martin Lekarczyk
Feb 8, 2013
Martin Lekarczyk, age 75, of Dade City, FL passed away February 8, 2013. Martin was born and raised in Holyoke, Massachusetts. He was married to Dorothy Lekarczyk for 47 years. Martin was a graduate of Northeastern University in Boston, MA and served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1965. Martin was a 35-year resident of Dade City, where he...
Patricia Ann Brown
Feb 7, 2013
Brown, Patricia Ann, 65, of San Antonio, Fl, passed away on February 7, 2013 in Zephyrhills, Fl. She is survived by her loving husband, Bruce; daughters, Kimberly Stringer, of Spring Hill, Fl, and Kathy Stanley, of Seffner, Fl; son, Christopher Brown, of Prairieville, La; sister, Janet Candless, of Hillards, Pa; father, Robert Calderone, of Hillards, Pa; mother, Gladys Embroski, of...
Ross Purkis
Feb 7, 2013
Ross Purkis, 70, of Dade City passed away February 7, 2013 at his home. He was born November 11, 1942 in Toronto, Canada to Alwyn and Jean Purkis. He retired as an electrician and was employed by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.Survivors include his beloved wife of 39 years, Joyce Purkis of Dade City, 3 sons, Todd Purkis of Mayo,...
Royce Weston
Feb 2, 2013
Royce C. Weston, of Zephyrhills, Fla. and formerly of Maple Avenue, Port Byron, N.Y., passed away at Pasco Regional Medical Center in Dade City, Fla. on Friday, Feb. 1, 2013. Royce was born to Mr. and Mrs. C. Theodore Weston on Oct. 11, 1927. From 1945 to 1947, Royce was a sailor in the U.S. Navy and served in post-war...
Verna Whatley
Feb 1, 2013
WHATLEY, Verna, 100 of Dade City, Florida passed away on Friday, February 01, 2013 at her daughter's home in Trilby. Verna was born in Abbeyville, Alabama on December 01, 1912. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Whatley; she was a homemaker and mother of six children, four daughters and two sons. She has two surviving daughters, Catherine...
Mildred "Midge" Watson
Jan 31, 2013
Watson, Mildred Midge, 82 of Dade City, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2013 at her home in Dade City. She was born May 17, 1930 in Fulton, MI to William Alfred & Ora Odell Barber Nichols and moved to this area 55 years ago from Memphis, TN. She retired from Pasco Regional Medical Center in Dade City after 35 years...
Marcella Loretta Kiefer West
Jan 29, 2013
Mrs. Marcella Loretta Kiefer West, 90, formerly of San Antonio, FL died on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at Evergreen Assisting Living in Albany, GA. A rosary will be conducted on Monday, February 4, at 9 a.m. followed by visitation at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in San Antonio, FL. A funeral Mass will also be celebrated on Monday, February...
Dallas Ted Parker
Jan 28, 2013
Dallas Ted Parker, 85 of Dade City, passed away January 28, 2013. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Dade City since 1954. Mr. Parker was born in Ozark, AL on May 9, 1927, and was a graduate of Ozark High School, Troy University, and the University of Alabama. He was the proud grandson of a Confederate...
Judith Keeton
Jan 28, 2013
Judith Keeton, 64, of Zephyrhills passed away Monday, January 28, 2013 at Gulfside Center for Hospice Care. She was born December 12, 1948 in Camp Lejeune, NC. She was a lifelong resident of Florida and retired as Service Manager from Wachovia Bank in January 2012. Some of her enjoyments included reading, line dancing, walking and spending time with her family....
Liam Alexander Herron
Jan 28, 2013
Herron, Liam Alexander, passed away on January 28, 2013. He is survived by his loving family and church family. Visitation will be held Sunday, February 3, 2013 from 6-8 pm at River of Life Church, Clinton Ave, Dade City, Fl. Services will be Monday, February 4, 2013 at 11 am at River of Life Church.
Evan Haines Anthony
Jan 27, 2013
Anthony, Evan (Taffy) Haines, 87, of Dade City, FL, passed away on January 27, 2013. He was born in Mountain Ash, Wales. Evan was a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church and sang in the choir for many years. Predeceased by his loving wife, Evelyn, of 63 years. Survived by his daughter; Lynn (Dean) Cavall; son; Scott (Tawnya) Anthony; grandchildren;...
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