Obituaries

Oct 12, 2024

We are devastated to announce the passing of our son Baby Isaac Rene Jihlf. Born on September 5, 2024 and departed this earthly life on October 12,2024. We the parents, Jihlf Rene Jean, father and mother, Rose Darline Jean Paul , sisters Abigail Jihlf and Anaelle Jihlf, Grandfathers, Hugo Jean Paul, Jocelyn Lamour, Grandmothers, Dorcilia Noel, Bluette Engrand, Uncles,...

Oct 11, 2024

John Francis Gaines of Zephyrhills, FL passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, at his home. He was born October 4, 1933, in Palatka, FL to John Francis & Marion Louise (Barco) Gaines. He grew up in Macclenny, Palatka and Daytona, Florida graduating from Mainland High School. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. After his service, he...

Oct 11, 2024

Brenda Harrison Reece, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 11th, 2024, just a day shy of her 78th birthday. Born on October 12th, 1946, in Sulligent, Alabama, Brenda resided in Zephyrhills, Florida, where she was cherished by her family and friends.

Brenda dedicated her career to the...

Oct 10, 2024

SCHEIERN, Michael Wayne, 73 of Zephyrhills, Florida passed away Thursday, October 10th, 2024. He was born in Tampa, Florida and spent many years in Lutz, FL as well.  Mike was a Navy Veteran and Mason worker. He loved the Lord and was a member of the Holy Church of God in Tampa for many years. Mike enjoyed being with...

Oct 9, 2024

Paul Eugene Heffelfinger, 67, of Zephyrhills, Florida passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.

Born in The Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, Pennsylvania on November 22, 1956. He moved to Zephyrhills in 1968 and graduated from Zephyrhills High School in 1974. He is survived by his parents, Russell and Lena Heffelfinger along with two...

Oct 9, 2024

Herbert Alan Taylor, age 82, died Wednesday, October 9th, 2024.

Alan was born July 29,1942 in Tampa Florida to his mother Kona Florence. He was very in tune with his American Indian roots and appreciated collecting dream catchers and wolf items. He was such a kind person who loved his family more than anything.

He...

Oct 7, 2024

Beatrice Barbara "Bebe" Cain, 83, passed away on October 7, 2024, in Dade City after a prolonged illness.

In her heyday, Bebe loved cooking and baking for family and friends, spending time with her children and grandchildren, entertaining her domino group, decorating for holidays, gardening/working in her yard, traveling the country and taking cruises, and much more....

Oct 6, 2024

Lou Ellen (Zent) Gaines was born 3/21/1927 in Globe, Arizona to Llewellyn Zent and Lorraine (Hall) Zent. Lou had three sisters (Liz, Martha and Marge) and one brother (Llewellyn II).

The family moved to Panama for their dad's job. While there Lou Ellen met and married William H. Gaines Jr., who was in the military. They had...

Oct 6, 2024

Judy Lee Holt, 74, of Zephyrhills passed away October 6, 2024 at AdventHealth Tampa. She was born June 2,1950 in Dade City, Florida to Willie and Willie Mae Holt. In 1968 she graduated from Zephyrhills High School. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Betty Holt, Nancy Holt, Trudy Holt and Dorothy Harris Coker- Snipes; brothers, Charles Otis...

Oct 5, 2024

Larry R Chauncey, age 77 – Dedicated Christian and lifelong resident of Zephyrhills, FL.

Went to his Heavenly home on October 5th, 2024, in Tampa, FL.

Born on July 23rd, 1947, to late parents Berlie and Margaret Chauncey in Lakeland, FL.

Attended Zephyrhills Highschool, Polk State College, and joined the United States Army...

Oct 3, 2024

Raymond E.E.Johnson a.k.a. Grumpy, 81 YOA, of Zephyrhills, FL formerly a 30 year resident of Rocky Point, LI, died on Thursday October 3, 2024. Ray served as an Eucharist minister at Our Lady of Fatima and several nursing homes. Ray served in the US Air Force during Vietnam and worked as an aircraft tech for over 30 years including...

Oct 2, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sandy Madden on October 2nd, 2024.

Born on December 28, 1944 in Middletown, Ohio to the late Raymond and Birdie Klaber, Sandy was the eldest of four children, Daniel Klaber (Lecretia)of Middletown, OH, Martha Jane Rosbaugh (Bob) of Zephyrhills, Florida, and the late Thomas Klaber. A...

Oct 2, 2024

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Zephyrhills, FL – Sheila Jo Shreve, 72, of Zephyrhills, passed away Wednesday October 2, 2024 Gulfside Hospice with her loved ones by her side. She suffered multiple strokes and endured a lengthy hospital stay before going home to our Lord. She was born October 7, 1951 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Jack and Beverly (Himes)...

Oct 2, 2024

Jessica Hamilton was born on 3/21/1970. She resided in Zephyrhills FL. She passed on 10/2/24. She was a loving mother, grand mother, daughter, sister, best friend and Nana. She worked for Moffitt Cancer Center for almost 24 years and during that time, she gained a work family. Her favorite hobby was playing pool with her pool friends at the...

Oct 1, 2024

Jimmy Ray Willhoit Jr 63, of Zephyrhills Florida unexpectedly passed away on October 1, 2024. His sudden departure comes as a shock, leaving us with great sorrow and a deep wound that is being felt by his entire family and all those who loved him.

Jimmy was born on May 17, 1961 in Baltimore Maryland where he...

Oct 1, 2024

John Lynn Burton, Sr, of Dade City, FL, went home to his Lord on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, in Zephyrhills, FL. He was 73. John was born in Aurora, Illinois, on May 29, 1951, to Warren and Anella Burton. He graduated from St. Charles High School in Illinois with the class of 1969. He was raised in Batavia, Illinois,...

Sep 30, 2024

Jay C. Brown 70, of Dade City, Florida passed away Monday September 30, 2024, at Rucki Hospice Care Center in Dade City.  He was born June 12, 1954, in Glens Falls NY to Vernon and Mina Brown. Jay was predeceased by his parents and brothers Jeffrey and Timothy.  left to cherish his memory is his brother Christopher of Queensbury,...

Sep 30, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Lacey J McCarthy Bahr, a beloved daughter, wife, and friend, who left this world on Monday, September 30, at the age of 43. Born to Cindy and Johnny McCarthy on August 17, 1981, in Dade City, Florida, Lacey was the adored wife of Eric Bahr. She was the granddaughter of...

Sep 28, 2024

En memoria de Justo Funes

Justo Funes, nacido el 9 de agosto de 1936 en La Unión, Olancho, y criado en Berlín, Atlántida, Honduras, fue el hijo de Camilo y Rosaura Funes.

A pesar de no haber recibido una educación formal, su determinación, espíritu emprendedor y perseverancia lo llevaron a fundar un negocio exitoso: una...

Sep 28, 2024

It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Maria Delgado Hale at the age of 66. Maria passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024, in Brandon, Florida, surrounded by her loving family.

Life Overview:

Maria was born on May 24, 1958, in Humacao, Puerto Rico, to her proud parents, Luis Ernesto Delgado Cintron...