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Dade City and Zephyrhills, Florida and surrounding areas
Mr. Kenneth W. "Ken" Thomas
Apr 30, 2013
THOMAS, Kenneth W. Mr. Ken 90 of Dade City, FL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 13. He was born in Triangle, NY to Adelbert & Madeline Thomas. He is preceded in death by his wife of 37 years; Mary W. Ken was an avid photographer, master woodworker, a proud legends member of NRA and a WWII Army veteran....
Kenneth Henry Oswald
Apr 29, 2013
Oswald, Kenneth Henry, 94 of Zephyrhills, FL passed away April 29, 2013. He was born October 13, 1918 in Toledo, OH to Joseph & Hattie Mayer Oswald. He was a US Army Air Corp veteran serving in the Persian Gulf during WWII and a lifetime member of the American Legion in Blissville, MI. He attended the Our Savior Lutheran Church...
Donald W. Ripple, Sr.
Apr 29, 2013
RIPPLE, Donald W., Sr. went on to be with The Lord on Monday, April 29th, 2013 peacefully at home with family after a 35 year battle with cancer. He was born September 14, 1928; predeceased by his parents Claude J. Ripple and Clarice Brooker Ripple. Don moved to Dade City from Tampa in 1989 and was born in Seffner. Don...
Carlos M. Garcia
Apr 28, 2013
GARCIA, Carlos M. 58 formerly of Dade City died on Sunday, April 28, 2013 in Pembroke Pines; FL. Carlos was born in Cuba on April 19, 1955 to Euripides Chuchu & Rina Garcia and resided in Dade City for many years prior to moving to Pembroke Pines to be close to his family. While in Dade City Carlos was an...
Joann Margaret Hodges
Apr 28, 2013
Hodges, Joann M., 58, of Zephyrhills, FL passed away on April 28, 2013. She is survived by her loving husband, Perry; 2 sons, Daniel 3 brothers, Michael, Jimmy, and step-son, Nathon.
Charlie Mack Overstreet
Apr 27, 2013
Charlie Mack Overstreet 89 of Kathleen died on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Overstreet was born on Jan. 6, 1924 in Kissimmee, FL to Malcolm Mark & Abby Jeanette Prevatte Overstreet; he was a 1942 graduate of Osceola High School, and enjoyed fishing and spending time riding around on his land. Charlie was a very generous supporter...
Ronald Stanley Scaife
Apr 27, 2013
Ronald Stanley Scaife of Darby, Florida passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2013 peacefully in his home. Ron was born in Greenfield, Pennsylvania to Martha and William Scaife on March 18, 1943. Ron married his wife Darleen, on January 2, 1962 in Moundsville, West Virginia. He worked for Don Allen Chevrolet as a Mechanic and then took a truck driving...
Ruby M. Franz
Apr 25, 2013
Franz, Ruby M., 105, of San Antonio, FL passed away on April 25, 2013 at Heritage Park Care Center. She was a past member of Hockaday Freewill Methodist Church, Pasco County Home Extension 4-H and Pasco County Seniors Nutrition. Ruby is survived by her daughter, Billie J. Price; granddaughter, Bettye E. Bryan; step-children, George, Ruby, and Irene; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren,...
Virginia M. "Jenny" Aughtman
Apr 24, 2013
Aughtman, Virginia M. Jenny 76 of Nobleton, FL passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013 in Dade City under the care of HPH Hospice. She was born February 13, 1937 in Alabama to Oliver Willie & Cora Mae Kidd Moody. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant and a Baptist. She is survived by her husband: Charles Ray Aughtman; 4 children: Gail...
Joyce Britt
Apr 23, 2013
Joyce Britt, 81 of dade City went to be with the Lord, on Tues. 4-23-13. Her survivors include 2 daughters, patty britt(Mike) of dade city, Linda Merrill ( Ronnie) of Montogomery, AL .one brother, Jimmie Crews of dade City, two granddaughters, 2 great granddaughters, and one great great grandson. Services will be held at Blanton Baptist church Friday morning at...
Charles Robert Balderstone Sr.
Apr 21, 2013
Balderstone, Sr., Charles Robert, 73 of Zephyrhills, FL passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013 at his home. He was born February 22, 1940 in Flint, MI to Robert Nathan and Virginia Gettey Balderstone and was a retired Detective. He is survived by his wife: Diane Balderstone; children: Charles Balderstone Jr, Terri Blood, James Balderstone; several grandchildren and 1 great grandchild....
John "Jack" E. Fremlin
Apr 21, 2013
FREMLIN, John (Jack) E, 84, passed away April 21, 2013 at HPH Hospice, Dade City, FL with family and friends by his side. He was born September 17, 1928 in Walkerville, Ontario, Canada to John C. and Dorothy Austin Fremlin. He was raised in Milford, Michigan. He retired as a truck driver. He was a Past Exulted Ruler at Land...
Shirley May Cook
Apr 17, 2013
Shirley May Cook passed suddenly from her earthly home on Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Shirley was born on September 21, 1953 in Ithaca, N.Y. and is survived by her loving husband of 22 years, William Cook of Zephyrhills, Florida, 2 daughters - Stacy Shirley who resides in Homer, N.Y., and Michelle Rigo from Zephyrhills, Florida. She is also survived by...
Janet A. Mckendree
Apr 17, 2013
McKendree, Janet A. (Byrd) 66 of Dade City, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013. She was born October 2, 1946 in Dade City to Roland Edward Snooks McKendree and Arcie Croft McKendree. She was an active member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and the Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her son: James Byrd, daughter: Janet Korst;...
Kenneth Butler
Apr 16, 2013
Butler, Kenneth, 95 of Clearwater, FL passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013 in Largo. He was born February 17, 1918 in Oswego, NY to George William & Rose Cross Butler and was a WW II Army Veteran. Graveside services will be held 10am Monday, May 6, 2013 at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL with military honors.
Roberta Baziotis
Apr 16, 2013
Roberta Baziotis, 68 years old, made her transition on April 16, 2013, at The Edwinola Retirement Community in Dade City, Florida. She was born on October 20, 1944, in Tampa, Florida, daughter of Dorothy Goodale Kirkland and Albert M. Kirkland. She was married to Anastasios (Ernie) Baziotis of Greece, who preceded her in death. She is survived by a son,...
James L. "Hardrock" Hudson
Apr 15, 2013
Hudson, James L. Hardrock, age 82, peacefully passed away on April 15 surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. Jimmy is a descendant of the pioneer family that settled Hudson, Florida. He was born in Dade City, Florida, February 4, 1931 and is predeceased by his parents Leon and Flossie Hudson, his brother Wyman and sister...
Gary Cheek
Apr 14, 2013
Gary Cheek, 63, died April 14, 2013, at Hospice House in Dade City, FL. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 3 at 3:00 p.m.at the First Baptist Church of Dade City. Gary is survived by his wife, two sons, two grandchildren, mother, 4 brothers, 1 sister and spouses, nieces and nephews. One brother proceeds him in...
James F. Hennessy
Apr 14, 2013
HENNESSY, James F. 80 of Zephyrhills died on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills. Mr. Hennessy was born in Yonkers, NY to Leo & Fern Hennessy. He served his country by joining the US Army and was a dedicated & proud soldier, while serving in Germany he met his future bride to be, they have now celebrated 58...
Father Andrew Metzger, Osb
Apr 12, 2013
It is my sad duty to inform you of the passing of Father Andrew Metzger, OSB. He died shortly before 7am this morning, April 12, 2013 at the Hospice in Dade City. He had been suffering from lung cancer for the past few years and in the past few months, the pain greatly increased and his breathing became very labored....
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