Obituaries

Oct 9, 2023

Marie Rose Roc, age 91, of Zephyrhills Florida, passed away Monday, October 9th, 2023 at her home. Born in Jacmel, Haiti, she was the daughter of Rodshild Comice and Ilanise Roc. Marie loved going to the casinos with her friends, she also loved traveling, France was her favorite place to visit. She loved tennis, she never missed a game where...

Oct 9, 2023

Alberto "Beto" Santis Perez 34, of Dade City, FL passed away Monday, October 9th, 2023, in Tampa. He was born March 29, 1989, in Chiapas, Mexico to Juan Santiz Gomez and Maria Perez Ramos. He worked for Steadfast Contractor's Alliance as a Foreman.

Alberto is survived by his wife: Ana Santis; daughters: Dayari Santis, Maria Limas, Blanca...

Oct 9, 2023

Arbadella "Harmon" Varnadoe, 86, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2023. She was born on February 28, 1937, to parents, Goldie and Preston Harmon. Della enjoyed taking care of her cats and going to church. She is survived by her son, John Varnadoe in Tampa, FL, and her sisters Judy Davis in Tennessee, and Cissy Martin in Dade City, FL....

Oct 8, 2023

Brett Bartley Hemphill, 56, and resident of Dade City, FL, passed away unexpectedly at Phantom Springs, TX, in early October. Brett was born on May 31, 1967 in Cocoa Beach, FL to Louis and Sheryl (Rawls) Hemphill. The family moved several times during his childhood, and spent several years in Michigan where Brett graduated from Howell High School in 1986....

Oct 7, 2023

Ella Mae Hill 86, of Zephyrhills, FL passed away Saturday, October 7th, 2023, in Brooksville, FL. She was surrounded by her children and peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born December 30, 1936, in Dade City, FL to Mabry Dennis Bryant and Bessie Mae Bryant. She had worked as a Waitress for many years...

Oct 7, 2023

Barry Purkis, 80, of Dade City passed away October 7, 2023 at his home. He was born September 22, 1943 in Brampton Ontario Canada to Alwyn and Jean Purkis. After graduating high school he joined the United States Army. Barry attained several college degrees from Rollins College in Orlando. For several years Barry was self-employed as an Electonic Technician...

Oct 5, 2023

Williard Wayne Fee Sr., a devoted husband, loving father, caring grandfather, and respected master electrician, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2023, at the age of 85. His life was a testament to love, dedication, and a strong sense of faith in Jesus. Born on March 6, 1938, in London, Kentucky, Williard was the son of Taylor and Clara...

Oct 4, 2023

Paul Aubrey Ort passed away on October 4, 2023, in Brooksville, Florida. He was born at home on July 11, 1935, in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania where he lived until 1947. His public-school days were completed in Clearwater. He then worked his way through The Florida State University. During his days at FSU, Paul was President of his Class of 1957 and...

Oct 3, 2023

Mary Cannon Cabot, 73, of Saint Leo, FL went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Mary was born in Tampa, Florida on October 18, 1949 to Daniel A. and Elizabeth T. Cannon. She was a lifelong resident of the San Antonio/Saint Leo area. Mary attended Saint Anthony School for K-8 and was a member of the...

Oct 2, 2023

Florence "Tippi" Curry 76, of Dade City, FL passed away Monday, October 2nd, 2023, in Zephyrhills. She was born November 6, 1946, in Manor, PA to Daniel Francis & Mary Madeline Vorsino. She worked as a billing manager for Premier Health Care until her retirement and was Catholic. She was a great cook who loved sharing her meals with...

Sep 28, 2023

John "Dutch" Leonhardt, 88, of Zephyrhills, Florida passed away on September 28, 2023. Dutch was born on December 17, 1934, in Albany, New York to John Leonhardt Sr. and Ruth Wilbur Leonhardt. He grew up in New York with his two siblings; Barbara Russell and Martin Leonhardt. Dutch received many awards for sports during his high school years at Albany...

Sep 27, 2023

Jaroslaw "Jerry" Dulysz Jr, 77 departed his earthly journey on September 27, 2023 surrounded by the love of his family. Jerry leaves behind his devoted partner of 11 years Sandra Voigt; his daughter Lisa McMahon; Son in law Shannon McMahon; daughter in law Mona Merriam; grandchildren Hannah McMahon, Mikal Dulysz, Kaylee Dulysz, Aislynn McMahon, Quinlan McMahon and Savanna Dulysz; a...

Sep 27, 2023

Jose Echevarria (19502023)

Jose Echevarria, 72, of Zephyrhills, FL, died at home on Sep 27, 2023.

He was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico in 1950 to Jose and Cruz Echevarria, and moved to New York as an infant. Jose attended school in Bronx, NY, and after high school married Evelyn Pacheco, the love of his...

Sep 26, 2023

Deborah Anne Ray, 75, passed away September 26, 2023. Deborah was born in Emporia, Kansas to Gordon Rose and Julia Aline (both predeceased). Deborah grew up in Kansas, Brooksville, and St. Petersburg, before moving to and settling down in Dade City, Florida. Deborah was always happiest when she was surrounded by families and friends, She worked at Bay Pines, Florida,...

Sep 26, 2023

Tami Elizabeth Bentley 65, of Dade City, FL passed away peacefully on September 26th, 2023, at Gulfside Hospice in Zephyrhills, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 14, 1958, in Gettysburg, PA to John Edward & Anna Alberta Settle. She married Randy Bentley on November 6th, 1993, and they had two children: Molly and Peter. She also...

Sep 22, 2023

Ms. Kathryn T. Leitner, of Zephyrhills, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 22, 2023, surrounded by family. She was 81. Kathryn was born in Arlington, Massachusetts on June 16, 1942, the daughter of the late William and Thelma (McCrink) Grinnell, and sister to the late William Grinnell. She grew up in Newton, MA, and she graduated from Newton High School....

Sep 18, 2023

Robert Anthony Preston "Bobby", age 66, of Dade City, Florida, passed away Monday, September 18th, 2023 at home. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was the son of Fredric and Barbara Preston. Survived by his wife Sharon, his siblings; Linda Dishman, Marcia Kronenwetter, Jeanne Howard, and Douglas Hill. Preceded in death by his siblings; Allen Hill and Dennis Preston. His hobbies...

Sep 17, 2023

James Barry Parton, also known as Catfish, age 64 of Webster, Fl. Passed away on Sunday September 17th, 2023, in Brandon, FL. Born on July 28th, 1959, in Brooksville, FL to James and Sarah Parton. He grew up in Citrus Park, with his 4 siblings, Bonnie Russo, Benny Parton, Betty Wolfe, Johnny Ray Parton. Barry spent many years working with...

Sep 16, 2023

Helen (Prettyman) Progar Hickam, 88, of Wilmington, DE (and Dade City, FL), passed away September 16, 2023, at her winter home in Dade City, Florida. Helen was born in November, 1934, in Laurel, Delaware, to Herbert Joseph Prettyman and Evelyn (Paige) Prettyman. Helen was an active student at Laurel High School, participating in band, choir, and cheerleading. She graduated from...

Sep 16, 2023

PIATT, Mary M., age 80, formerly of Logansport, passed away at 5:08am on September 16, 2023 in Zephyrhills, FL. She was born on January 4, 1943 in Logansport, IN to parents John Thomas Barr & Mary (Devita) Barr. Mary is survived by her daughter, Theresa Warf (Bill); seven grandchildren: Brandi Picardo (Mauro), Stephanie Rowe Quintero (Manny), Gracie Warf, Lori Warf,...