Obituaries

Jan 15, 2026

Arthur "Marvin" Adams, 89, of Dade City, Florida passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Marvin was born in Wilcox County, Georgia on March 20, 1936 to Oscar Nelson Adams and Corene Barefoot Adams. He moved to Dade City as a teenager and was a 1954 graduate of Pasco High School. He worked for...

Jan 15, 2026

Denis Irvin Whitacre, 78, of Lacoochee, Florida, passed from this life on January 15, 2026 in Brooksville, Florida. He was born on January 17, 1947 in Mariemont, Ohio to Carl Whitacre and Frances Whitacre.

Denis graduated from University of Cincinnati in 1970 and began his career in accounting and finance. He attended First Baptist Church of Lacoochee...

Jan 14, 2026

Laken Heath Butler, born June 25, 1993, went to be with his Heavenly Father on January 14, 2026.

Laken grew up in Dade City, Florida, where he formed deep family bonds. He graduated from Pasco high school in 2012 and later attended Georgia Middle State College. From a young age, Laken was active and athletic, playing football,...

Jan 12, 2026

William Paul "Paul" Smith of Wesley Chapel, Florida passed away Monday, January 12, 2026 at the age of 77. Paul is survived by his wife, Lisa Gall Smith and former spouse, mother of his two sons and lifelong friend, Angie Alexander Smith; his two sons, Lex (Kelly) Smith and Lance (Lori) Smith, and his beloved grandchildren; Makenna Smith Diaz,...

Jan 11, 2026

Marian P. Gilbert, 80, passed away on the morning of Sunday, January 11th, 2026, in Zephyrhills, Florida. Marian was born on February 23rd, 1945 in Deep Creek, Virginia, to her parents Carl and Katie Miller. She grew up alongside her brothers Bobby, James, and John Miller, as well as her lifelong best friend, Miriam Foster Guthrie, the duo remaining...

Jan 10, 2026

Johnny Ray Meeks Jr., age 54, was born on October 19, 1971, in Lakeland, Florida, and entered

into eternal rest on January 10, 2026.

Johnny Ray was a family-oriented man in every sense of the word. Everything he did and said

revolved around his family,...

Jan 10, 2026

We lost a kind and giving soul on January 10, 2026. Lynn was a loving wife, sister, stepmother, and friend whose presence brought comfort, laughter, and strength to those around her. She lived with compassion and generosity, offering her time, her heart, and her unwavering support to family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Jan 9, 2026

Juanita L. Sapp, age 98, of Dade City, FL, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at Rucki Hospice Care Center in Zephyrhills. She was born November 9, 1927, in Branchboro, FL, to John Lacy Roberts and Susie Murphy Roberts and was a lifelong area resident.

She worked as a Sectionizer at the Pasco Packing Company for many...

Jan 9, 2026

Carolyn Andrews Herndon (Granny), passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, surrounded by loving family in Dade City, Florida, at the age of 84. Born on November 5, 1941, in Illinois, she lived a life marked by kindness, generosity, and an enduring love for her family and faith.

Carolyn was the beloved wife of the late Everett...

Jan 9, 2026

Antonio "Tony" F. Rodrigues Jr, age 88, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on January 9, 2026.

Tony was born on August 1, 1937, to Antonio and Palmira Rodrigues. A man of deep and unwavering faith, he lived his life grounded in his belief in God, drawing strength, comfort, and purpose from that faith throughout his life.

Jan 8, 2026

Charles B. Williams Jr., age 86, of Dade City, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, in Dade City.

Charles was born on June 4, 1939, in Lakeland, Florida, to C.B. Williams Sr. and Gladys (Kennedy) Williams. He was raised in Lakeland with his sister, Anne Richardson, where he built the foundation of a life centered...

Jan 8, 2026

Carol Ann DeVoogd Hurlong, age 87, passed away on January 8, 2026.

She was born in Fraser, MI to Jake (Minnie Frikken) DeVoogd on August 29.1938 and graduated from Fraser High School.

She was preceded in death by her four brothers, Sumner (Nancy), Gerald (Viola), Elmer (Alvis), Thomas (Linda). Survivors include her beloved husband, Bob...

Jan 7, 2026

Services honoring the life of Yolonda Londono will be held as follows:

Visitation will take place on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Hodges Family Funeral Home in Dade City, located at 11441 U.S. Highway 301, Dade City, Florida.

An additional visitation will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026,...

Jan 6, 2026

Eddie Cruz, 57, of Wesley Chapel, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. He was born on July 8, 1968, to Lewis Cruz and Mercades Gonzalez. Eddie was a loving and devoted man who cared deeply for those around him. He worked hard and always aimed to do his best in everything. Eddie was generous, often helping others even...

Jan 6, 2026

Patrick Henry Neuhofer, beloved husband and father, died peacefully on January 6th, 2026 at the age of 78 surrounded by loved ones. Patrick dedicated his life to his family and his community. His love was felt by all through his quiet nature, but big presence. He grew up in St Joseph, Florida on the family farm, being one of...

Jan 6, 2026

H. Clyde Hobby, 84, of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away leaving behind a legacy of professional dedication, deep community roots, and steadfast devotion to family.

Born in Dade City, Florida on July 13, 1941, to Homer Seal Hobby and Gladys Anderson Hobby, Clyde maintained a lifelong connection to Pasco County, a place that shaped both his...

Jan 6, 2026

David Michael Trombly, or "Dave", passed at age 75 in Lakeland, Florida on January 6, 2026.

Dave was born on October 4, 1950 in Flint, Michigan to parents Charles and Mary (Mikolski) Trombly Dave grew up with 4 siblings: Carol, Richard, Robert, and Teresa. He graduated from Flint Southwestern in 1968 and began...

Jan 5, 2026

Terry Junius Jones, age 87, of Dade City, Florida, passed away on January 5, 2026, at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital in Tampa.

Terry was born on September 1, 1938, in Lacoochee, Florida, in his grandmother's home, to Thomas Jones and Bonnie Jarvis. He spent most of his life in the Pasco County area, a place...

Jan 4, 2026

Lieutenant Colonel Elizabeth Ann Collier, United States Army (Retired)

September 1 1953 – January 4 2026

Liz passed peacefully in her sleep on the morning of January 4, 2026. Though she had been terminally ill with stage-four lung cancer and lymphedema affecting three extremities, Liz endured her final three and a half years—especially the last...

Jan 3, 2026

Georgiana Margaret McDonald, 83, passed away peacefully on January 3rd, 2026, in Hillsborough County, Florida. Georgiana was born on January 10th, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to her parents George and Margaret Daltwas. She was in the class of 1961 of St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls in Philadelphia.

Georgiana married John Delano Rockefeller, and the two...