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Dade City and Zephyrhills, Florida and surrounding areas

Rosemary Helweg Krause

Rosemary Helweg Krause

Sep 24, 2024

Rosemary Helweg Krause, 77, of Dade City, Florida, passed away on September 24, 2024. Born on October 7, 1946, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, she was the beloved daughter of the late Mary Louise and Paul F. Helweg.

Rosemary grew up in Bridgeport and graduated from Huntington High School in 1964. She went on to attend Marjorie Webster College,...

Sharon Rose Jones

Sharon Rose Jones

Sep 23, 2024

Sharon Rose Jones (Ringelspaugh), 82, passed away on September 23, 2024 at her home in Valrico, Florida. She was a loving sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, Aunt, Great Aunt, Meemaw, Aunty and Grammy. Sharon's life revolved around her family and her love for them was boundless.

Sharon was born in Piqua, Ohio on July 24,1942 and...

Rita  L Hall

Rita L Hall

Sep 21, 2024

Rita L. Hall, 56, of Polk County, FL - Sadly left us on 09/21/2024 after battling a long fight of Diabetes and End stages of Kidney Failure.

Rita was born in Georgia. She lived in Florida the remainder of her life being a caring stay at home mom and she also briefly worked for Pasco Schools kitchens...

Frances T.  Roberts

Frances T. Roberts

Sep 20, 2024

Frances (Frankie) Theresa Roberts (née Figura) of Tampa, Florida, passed away after a beautiful life on September 20, 2024, at the age of 94.  Her amazing spirit, positivity and kindness cannot be captured solely in words. Frankie, always young at heart, will be missed.

She was born on December 23, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, to Mary Skorek...

Willard Eugene Smith

Willard Eugene Smith

Sep 19, 2024

Willard Eugene Smith (Eugene)

Willard Eugene Smith passed away on 09/19/2024 at the age of 82. Eugene was born in Tampa, Florida. Born to Willard Clendon Smith and Naomi Ruth Price. Eugene moved to Dade City in 1948. Eugene graduated from Pasco High School in 1960. After graduation, Eugene served four years in...

Robert W Janosko

Robert W Janosko

Sep 18, 2024

Robert "Bob" W. Janosko, 83 of Dade City passed away peacefully on September 18, 2024.

Bob was born on February 26, 1941 to Emil and Anna Janosko in Cleveland, Ohio.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Nancy; his sister Joyce Janosko; his brother-in-law John Peoples and his wife Eleanor; his nephew...

James  Lee  Smith

James Lee Smith

Sep 14, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Lee Smith, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who passed away on September 14, 2024, in Tampa, Florida, at the age of 66. Born on August 13, 1958, in Havre De Grace, Maryland, James was the eldest child of Anna M. Smith's four children: Alice Butler, Ruth...

Charles "Charlie" Keith

Charles "Charlie" Keith

Sep 13, 2024

Charles "Charlie" Keith passed away at home on Friday, September 13th at the age of 76. He was born on January 28, 1948 in Dade City to Carroll and Gertrude Keith. He was a lifelong resident of the Dade City area, and went to Pasco High School. He worked as a mechanic for Keith Brothers Tractor and the City...

Judith Ann Higgins

Judith Ann Higgins

Sep 13, 2024

Judith Ann Higgins (Bergsten), 75, passed away on September 13, 2024, in Zephyr Hills,

Florida. She was a loving sister, friend, wife, mom, and nana.

Judy was born in Brooklyn, NY on September 24, 1948, to Harry and Catherine Bergsten.

She and her older brother...

Stephen Hayes Sullivan

Stephen Hayes Sullivan

Sep 11, 2024

Stephen Hayes Sullivan (Sully)

Stephen, 65, of Hernando county Florida, passed away on September 11,2024 at the Sturgill hospice care center Spring Hill Florida.

He was born on April 9th, 1959 in Tampa FL, to James Carlyle Sullivan and Susie Hayes Sullivan. Stephen was fortunate enough to have many people who cared about him, Tony...

Patricia "Patti" Lou Rainwater

Patricia "Patti" Lou Rainwater

Sep 11, 2024

"Patricia Lou ""Patti"" Rainwater 87, of Rehobeth, AL, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024, in South Carolina. She was born October 21, 1936, in Mattoon, IL to Leo Nadine Bedwell & Mark Rainwater and was married to David Godden. She loved to travel and held residences in Illinois, Florida, and Alabama. She worked for the City of Dade City,...

Carole L Smith

Carole L Smith

Sep 10, 2024

On Tuesday, September 10th 2024, Carole L Smith passed away at age 81. She is survived by her daughters Mindy Smith, Carey Smith (Nancy Petschl) and Julie Smith, grandchildren Kyle Smith and Bryna Smith, her cherished great grandson Matthew Smith and brother William Edwards. Predeceased by infant son Brantley Smith "Little Brant". Carole was a longtime Zephyrhills resident and City...

Nydia Lucia Mejia

Nydia Lucia Mejia

Sep 9, 2024

"Nydia Lucia "Cucu" Mejia was a lover, not a fighter. She was a caring person that would give someone the world even when she didn't have anything herself.

Hustling in the nights as a waitress to support two boys in the craziness of Miami was a huge task to take on, but she did it and did...

Delmar Duane Hinds

Delmar Duane Hinds

Sep 7, 2024

Delmar Duane Hinds of Dade City, Florida passed away at 65 years old in Zephyrhills, Florida with his son and daughter by his side on Saturday, September 7, 2024.

He was born June 17, 1959 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Alma Rinda Hinds (Johnson) and Doc Venson Hinds. Delmar had four older brothers: Kenny, Max, Junior, and Clinton,...

Charles E. Murphy, Jr.

Charles E. Murphy, Jr.

Sep 6, 2024

Charles E. Murphy Jr. (Charlie), 91, of Zephyrhills, FL passed away on 09/06/2024, at Lakeland Regional Hospital surrounded by family.

Charles was born 02/02/1933 in West Springfield, Massachusetts, the son of Isabelle Miles and Charles Murphy, Sr.

Charles was married to Geraldine Guyette until her death in 1982. He married Jeanne Beauchemin in 1982 until...

Sarah Debra Arnold

Sarah Debra Arnold

Sep 5, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sarah Debra Arnold, a beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend. She loved God and has gone to heaven to be with her Heavenly Father. Sarah left us on Thursday, September 5th, 2024. She was born on Wednesday, January 29th, 1986, in Tampa, FL. Throughout her rich and varied...

Nancy Bailey Bice

Nancy Bailey Bice

Sep 4, 2024

Bice, Nancy Bailey 77 of Zephyrhills, Florida passed away peacefully on September 4, 2024, after a prolonged illness.

Nancy is preceded in death by her parents George & Jean LeRay of Royalston, Massachusetts, her sister Mary LeRay, her husband Rolland Bice of Zephyrhills and Son in Law Brian Cox of Dickson, Tennessee.

Nancy is survived...

Shirley A. Starner

Shirley A. Starner

Sep 2, 2024

STARNER, Shirley A. (Spitters), 95, died August 2, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter F. Starner, Sr. Survivors include her children, Walter (Lawren) Starner, Jr., Diane Saunders, William (Kellie Jo) Starner, Sandra Woods, numerous grandkids, great grandkids & great, great grandkids.

A casual service will be held at Bushnell National Cemetery on Friday,...

Carlton Judge, Jr.

Carlton Judge, Jr.

Sep 2, 2024

Carlton Judge Jr, 90 years old passed away September 2, 2024, at his beloved James Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa, FL. With his wife and son by his side.

Pete, as he preferred to be called, was a loving and devoted family man and friend to many. One of his proudest life accomplishments was his time spent in...

James Lamar White

James Lamar White

Sep 2, 2024

James Lamar White, fondly known as "Tudlum" was born July 29, 1935 and left this world on September 2, 2024.

James was well-loved by all who knew him and although he held many titles in his life, his favorite roles were Dad and Grandpa. James was always a person you could trust and count on, never hesitating...

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