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Dade City and Zephyrhills, Florida and surrounding areas
Elizabeth Ann Boyette- Hartley
Oct 30, 2024
Elizabeth Ann Hartley 86, of Zephyrhills passed away October 30, 2024. She was born October 3, 1938 in Chesterfield, Virginia to Julian and Esther Harley. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Eleanor Delores Hartley and Sue Carol Hartley; grandson, Christopher Boyette. Survivors include sons, Earl Boyette, Michael Boyette, Darrell "Jack" (Rebecca) Boyette, Lonnie Boyette; grandchildren, Nadira,...
Roberta Louise Gillis
Oct 29, 2024
Roberta Louise Gillis, lovingly known as "Bobbi," passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024, at the age of 89 in Zephyrhills, Florida. She was born on June 27, 1935, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Robert F. Strang and Charlotte Feldman.
A graduate of high school, Bobbi went on to work as a dedicated accountant. She spent her life...
Jeffrey Eugene Schulz
Oct 26, 2024
Jeffrey Eugene Schulz, 62, passed away at 3:36 PM, on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Rucki Hospice House in Zephyrhills, Florida, following a long and hard fought battle with cancer.
Born on December 8, 1961 in West Covina, California, Jeffrey was the son of Duaine and Mary Jane Schulz.
Jeffrey grew up in Wisconsin along...
Mary Katherine Manning
Oct 25, 2024
Mary Katherine Manning, aged 99, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024, in Dade City, FL. She was born on June 16, 1925, in Elmira, NY, to Charles Spicer and Katherine Plum. Mary moved to Florida in 1957 and made a lifelong impact on those around her.
A beloved retired cook from Belcher Elementary in Clearwater, FL,...
Eathleane "Happy" Horton
Oct 25, 2024
Eathleane "Happy" Horton was born on January 25, 1934 in Monticello, Florida to the late John Sillemon and Victoria Barrington Ammons. She moved to Dade City to attend Moore Academy and graduated in 1953. She moved to Tampa and returned to Dade City in 2018. She renewed her membership with Mount Zion A.M.E. Church. She departed this life peacefully...
Gerald Lee Patrick
Oct 24, 2024
Gerald Lee Patrick, age 89, went home to be with Jesus on October 24, 2024, at Gulfside Hospice House in Zephyrhills, Florida.
Jerry (as he was known) was born on September 4, 1935, in Port Huron, Michigan. He was the youngest child of Albert and Goldie (Rosebury) Patrick.
Jerry...
Norman Richard Gant
Oct 22, 2024
Norman Richard Gant, 90, of Dade City, entered into the presence of the Lord peacefully on October 22nd after a long and fulfilling life.
Richard was born on December 5, 1933, in Tampa, FL, to Drury and Genevieve (Coley) Gant. Richard attended various public schools graduating from Hillsborough High School in 1951. After graduating, he actively served...
Phyllis Audrey Griffin
Oct 22, 2024
Phyllis Audrey Griffin age 83, of Dade City, FL passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. She was born in Harlem, NY on May 8, 1941 to the late Edward Jacobs and Mildred (Forman) Jacobs, and was preceded in death by her parents, husband Danny Griffin, brother Jake Jacobs, sister Barbara Crummie, granddaughter Angel Audrey Singleton, and son-in-law Darrell...
Judy Ann Thompson
Oct 21, 2024
Judy Ann Thompson August 3, 1949 – October 21, 2024
Judy Ann (Gilchrist) Thompson, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend passed away in Tampa Florida on October 21, 2024, following a brief illness, leaving a void her family cannot fill.
She was born on August 3,1949 in Ballston Spa, New York to Donald Gilchrist...
Teresa Shelton
Oct 18, 2024
Teresa Shelton, of Zephyrhills, Florida, born on November 28, 1959, in Connersville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024, at the age of 64.
Teresa was the beloved daughter of Jennie V. (née Rachell) and Elmer Harrison. She was a sweet and loving woman, known for her gentle nature and caring heart. Teresa had a passion...
Carlton Elwyn Gilbert
Oct 18, 2024
GILBERT, Carlton Elwyn, age 82, born in Syracuse, New York, and formerly of Zephyrhills, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024. He enjoyed singing, dancing, and watching sports. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ezra Oscar Gilbert; mother, Helen May Craft Gilbert; wives,...
Carol Lynn Watson
Oct 15, 2024
Carol Watson, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully. She is survived by her devoted husband, Alfred (Bub) Watson, her loving daughter Sherri Simonetti and her husband Rick, and her sons Tim Watson and his wife Stacie, and Tony Watson and his wife Emily. Carol was a cherished grandmother to Toby Watson, Ben Watson, Gian Simonetti, Stefan Simonetti,...
Tania Christine Hensley
Oct 15, 2024
Tania Christine Hensley, age 45, of Wesley Chapel, FL, passed away on October 15, 2024, in Zephyrhills, FL. Born on January 2, 1979, in Tampa, FL, Tania was the beloved daughter of Patricia Christine Wynn and the late Donald Leon Wynn.
Tania graduated from Land O' Lakes High School in 1997. She married Christian Kenneth Hensley on...
James Allen Waldron
Oct 14, 2024
James Allen Waldron, affectionately known as Allen, passed away on October 14, 2024, in Dade City, Florida. He was 65 years old. Born on April 6, 1959, in Lake County, Florida, James was the son of Ida Bell Waldron and Thomas Newton Waldron.
James attended Groveland High School and became a proud owner-operator truck driver, a profession...
Isaac Rene Jihlf
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,...
John Francis Gaines
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...
Brenda Harrison Reece
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...
Michael Wayne Scheiern
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. Â 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...
Paul Eugene Heffelfinger
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...
Herbert Alan Taylor
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...
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