Obituaries

Dec 21, 2025

Richard (Rick) Marvin Shanks 56, of Zephyrhills,Florida peacefully passed away on December 21, 2025 at Advent Health Zephyrhills with his wife and daughter by his side.

Rick was born August 7, 1969 in Kokomo, Indiana to William and Janis (Cook) Shanks.

He was born and raised in Indiana. He moved to Florida in 1999.

Dec 20, 2025

Meg Ann McConnell, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on December 20, 2025. She was born on September 25, 1959, in Boston, Massachusetts.

Meg grew up in Newton, Massachusetts, where she attended school before settling in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood. It was there that she met the love of...

Dec 20, 2025

JoAnn Bower, age 88, of Zephyrhills, FL, and Fremont, MI, passed away suddenly on Dec 20, 2025, while at home with her husband in Zephyrhills.

She was born on Dec 13, 1937, in Hesperia, Michigan, to parents Earl and Bertha (Stowers) Mendham.

JoAnn enjoyed attending services at New River Church in Zephyrhills, FL, and White...

Dec 20, 2025

Anna Kirkland passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, creativity, and quiet joy. She was a gentle soul who found beauty in the world around her and shared that beauty freely with others.

Born to Cicero and Helen Kirkland, Anna was raised with strong values that shaped the compassionate and loving person she became. She...

Dec 20, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Embras Plume, 66, on December 20, 2025 at Zephyrhills, FL. Mary was a loving wife, devoted mother, caring stepmother, loving and proud Mommom and Great-Mommom who touched the lives of everyone who knew her. She has been reunited with her second born child Craig Simpson who preceded...

Dec 19, 2025

Billie Jo Kirby (Harris), 52, passed away on December 19, 2025, in Dade City, Florida. Born on November 3, 1973, in Lakeland, Florida, she spent most of her life in Dade City, where she was raised and educated. A proud graduate of Pasco Comprehensive High School in the Class of 1990, Billie Jo pursued some college studies...

Dec 18, 2025

Phyllis Jean Harrigan79, of Zephyrhills passed awayDecember18, 2025 at Solaris Health Care Lake Zephyr under the care of hospice. She was born March 27,1946 in Huntington, PA to Charles and Norma Pruden. She was a loving wife and mother. Phyllis was a homemaker. She is survived by her loving son, William Sr; daughter, Sharon (John) Brown Jr. And bonus...

Dec 17, 2025

Denis Walther Tobar Zelaya, de 60 años, falleció el 17 de diciembre de 2025. Le sobreviven su esposa, Claudia, su hija, Alexa, y sus hermanos, Jimmy y Betsy.

Nació en Olanchito, Yoro, Honduras, y creció en Puerto Cortés. Después de emigrar a los Estados Unidos, Denis asistió a la Columbia School of Broadcasting, donde obtuvo un diploma...

Dec 16, 2025

Robert "Rob" Andrew Schwartz, 59, passed away on December 16th, 2025 in Largo, Florida. Rob was born on March 24th, 1966, in Bronx, New York, to his parents Leonard and Joan Schwartz.

Rob began a career as a school bus driver in Rockland County, New York, which he committed himself to for 33 years. He had three...

Dec 16, 2025

Theodore Paul Kiefer of San Antonio, FL died peacefully at home December 16, 2025, surrounded by his children, grandson, and niece, Nina.

Ted was born June 23, 1941, as the son of the late Richard and Claire Kiefer. Teddy was a dutiful son. Upon tragedy, and after serving in the U.S. Army Signal...

Dec 15, 2025

Anne (Annie) Vickerman Hautamaki passed gently from this world on December 15, 2025, at the age of 75, in Dade City, Florida.

Born in Minnesota and lovingly chosen into the arms of Blair and Sophia Vickerman, Annie carried with her the quiet strength of her faith and a heart that knew how to care deeply. She lived...

Dec 15, 2025

Barbara Jean Wilson Goff Morgan, age 91, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2026, at American House Senior Living in Zephyrhills, Florida.

Born May 13, 1934, in Norwood, Ohio, Barbara was the daughter of the late Reverend A.M. and Ethel Wilson. She graduated from Trenton High School and earned both bachelor's and master's degrees in education from...

Dec 15, 2025

Lance Wallace, age 58, of Dade City, Florida, passed away in Dade City on December 15, 2025. He was born on February 10, 1967, in Clermont, Florida, to the late Billy (Bill) Royce Wallace and Anna Holmes Wallace.

Lance was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, David Wallace, James "Jimmy" Wallace, and Tony Bogart....

Dec 14, 2025

Gerald Lee (Jerry) Calvert, 83, of San Antonio FL, died peacefully with his loving wife Janice at his side after a long battle with congestive heart failure.

Jerry was born on June 3, 1942 to Bill and Rosie Calvert in Darlington Wisconsin. The oldest of six, Jerry grew up on their dairy farm in Willow Springs. Jerry...

Dec 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dale Patrick Freibert, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Dale, a resident of Port Richey, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the age of 77.

Born in Louisville, Kentucky, to Sherwood and Elizabeth Freibert, Dale grew up surrounded by love and...

Dec 12, 2025

John Rexford Tackett "Big John", age 54, departed from this life peacefully, surrounded by his children and multiple close family members on December 12th, 2025 in Lakeland Florida. John was born on August 26th 1971, to Ella and Robert Tackett in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania. Growing up, John moved around to places like Janesville Pennsylvania, Chillicothe Ohio, and Ripley West Virginia,...

Dec 12, 2025

Betty Lou Clark, 83, passed away on December 12th, 2025, in Zephyrhills, Florida. Betty was born on October 26th, 1942, in Pulaski, Tennessee, to her parents James and Mildred McCluskey, being the oldest of four children.

In 1961, Betty made her way down to sunny Sarasota, Florida to marry her first husband, Roy Rogers. Together, the two...

Dec 11, 2025

Charles Arthur Ronald Da Souza

Affectionately known as "Charlo" to friends and "Papi" for the rest of us

Sunrise: September 14, 1955  Sunset: December 11, 2025

Charles Arthur Ronald Da Souza, lovingly called "Papi" transitioned peacefully at the age of 70. A resident of Zephyrhills, Florida, he shared 37 beautiful years of marriage...

Dec 11, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol Marie Morris, who left this world peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2025, in Zephyrhills, FL. Born in Mineola, NY, on a warm summer Sunday, July 8, 1934, Carol lived a life filled with love, art, and devotion.

Carol spent her formative years on Long Island,...

Dec 10, 2025

David Lowe Sabine, 71, of Dade City entered eternal rest on December 10, 2025, in Tampa. He was born in Maine on June 21, 1954. He lived a life rich in love, laughter, and dedicated service, touching the hearts of many throughout his time with us.

David enjoyed a wonderful life rooted in love, family, friends, and...