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Phyllis Audrey Griffin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.  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

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

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...

Beatrice Barbara "Bebe" Cain

Beatrice Barbara "Bebe" Cain

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....

Lou Ellen Gaines

Lou Ellen Gaines

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...

Judy Holt

Judy Holt

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...

Larry Randall Chauncey

Larry Randall Chauncey

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...

Raymond E. Johnson

Raymond E. Johnson

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...

Sandy Ann Madden

Sandy Ann Madden

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...

Sheila Shreve

Sheila Shreve

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)...

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