Dave L. Sexton
Aug 28, 2023
SEXTON, Dave, 72, of Dade City, FL, entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 28, 2023. He was born January 17, 1951, in Martin, KY, to the late Elkana and Louvern Osborn Sexton, where he was the ninth of fourteen children. Dave married Lisa McClain Sexton in 1986 in Daytona Beach, FL. Dave worked as an appliance repairman before becoming...
Hannah Elizabeth Griner
Aug 27, 2023
Hannah Elizabeth Griner, 19, of Lake Wales, FL, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Hannah was born on October 1, 2003, in Dade City, FL. Hannah loved to craft and she also enjoyed atv trail riding with her family. She was known for having a big heart and loved caring for others. She is survived by her...
Ruth Gaffield
Aug 26, 2023
Ruth Gaffield was born in Kendall, New York, on June 12, 1921, to Martha Scheik Peitscher and Henry L. Peitscher. She had two siblings, Irvin Peitscher and Meta Peitscher Sandow Deburger, both of whom predeceased her. After she graduated from high school, Ruth was employed at the Gleason Works in Rochester, NY. At Gleasons, Ruth met Walter E. Gaffield, a...
Walter George Handy
Aug 26, 2023
In Loving Memory of Walter George Handy, Affectionately Known as "Walt" and "Shorty" Walter George Handy, known by the endearing names of "Walt" and "Shorty," passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Advent Health in Wesley Chapel, FL. He was 52 years old. Walt was born on June 25, 1971, in Naha Okinawa, Japan. He was the cherished child...
Frederick Donald Higginbotham
Aug 25, 2023
In Loving Memory of Frederick Donald Higginbotham, affectionately known as "Sonny".
Sonny passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023, peacefully at his home in Zephyrhills at the age of 76.
Sonny was born on December 8, 1946, in Tampa, FL to Fred and Lucy Higginbotham. He is survived by his 3 loving children: Sherry Higginbotham...
Hector Manuel Burgos Marrero
Aug 25, 2023
Hector Manuel Burgos passed away on August 25, 2023 at the age of 82, in Tampa, Florida. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Hector came out a hero and stayed strong until the end.
Hector was born on January 5, 1941...
Shirley A Willis
Aug 24, 2023
Shirley A. (Hintze) Willis, age 67, of San Antonio, FL, passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2023. She was born on February 7, 1956 to Alfred Lloyd Hintze and Mary Alice Rice Hintze in Brooksville, FL. Shirley and Donnie married on April 22, 1972 and spent 52 years together. They had three daughters: Cindy, Janice and Debbie. She was a...
Anna Virginia Gavin
Aug 23, 2023
Anna Virginia Gavin, age 93, of Dade City FL, passed away on August 23, 2023. Anna was born on August 15, 1930, in Alabama to John and Goldie Smith, and enjoyed her large family of 7 siblings. Anna is survived by her sister; Pat Carter, children; Rick and his wife Patti Gavin, John and his wife Dianna Gavin, along with...
Lenna Goodwin
Aug 23, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved mother, daughter, grandmother, and sister, Lenna Mercer-Goodwin. Born on June 1, 1968, Lenna took her last breath on August 23, 2023. In her 55 years of life, she left an indelible mark on the lives of all she touched. Lenna was best known for her good-hearted spirit,...
Joann Ellen Johnson
Aug 22, 2023
Joann Ellen Johnson, 90, of Zephyrhills passed away August 22, 2023 at American House. She was born November 19, 1932 in Rock County, WI to Norman and Ella Dresser. Joann was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Gene Dresser. She is survived by her husband, Earl Johnson; children, Peggy Fleck, Penny Terpstra-Vogel (Chares), Pamela Woodrich and sister,...
David John Barr Sr.
Aug 19, 2023
David John Barr Sr., 69, son of the late Gertrude and John Barr, was born on March 29, 1954 in Homestead, Pennsylvania. Retired Navy OSCS (SW) Senior Chief passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, in Dade City Florida, survived by his wife of 49 years, Rosa Barr, sons Matthew and David Jr., daughters Mary and Michelle, two brothers, three...
Frankie Sumner Goldsby
Aug 19, 2023
Frankie Sumner Goldsby (Wubbena) 83, of St. Petersburg , Fl passed away on August 19, 2023 after a long battle with dementia. Frankie was a descendant of the Pasco County pioneering families of Sumner's and Thrasher's. Born on December 17, 1939 in Dade City to parents Joseph D Sumner and Ruth Auton Sumner. Frankie graduated from Pasco High School class...
Vicki Badia
Aug 19, 2023
Loving mother, wife, and "Nonny", Vicki Lynn (Wooley) Badia (58), of Zephyrhills, FL, passed away on August 19th, 2023. Vicki was born on February 3rd, 1965, in Silver Creek, NY, to Albert Wooley and Barbara Mason-Bruno.
Vicki began dating her husband, Robert Badia, at the tender age of 16, and the two were married for over 40...
Joann Wilks
Aug 19, 2023
JoAnn Wilks, 85, of Dade City, Florida passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023. She was born in Spring Creek, Georgia on February 4, 1938, to Willis and Bedia Braswell. She attended Carrabelle High School. JoAnn retired as the director of Wesley Creative School. JoAnn and James married on August 4, 1956, and spent 57 years together. They built a beautiful...
Helen Ruth Andrews
Aug 17, 2023
ANDREWS, Helen Ruth, age 89, of Zephyrhills, passed away on August 17, 2023. She was born on July 13, 1934, in Canaan, Maine to parents Horace Alton Bryant and Ruth Elizabeth (Staples) Bryant.
Helen moved to Wells, Maine at age 6 and lived there until her marriage in 1955 to Paul Andrews. She graduated from business college...
Paul B Rockwell
Aug 11, 2023
Paul Benjamin Rockwell, 87, passed away on August 11, 2023, in Brooksville, FL. Paul was born on January 30, 1936, in Macomb, IL, to loving parents Cecil and Mary Rockwell. He grew up with four siblings. Paul worked at Fox Valley Fire and Safety until he retired. He married his wife, Evelyn Irene (Haines) Rockwell, on August 18, 1956, in...
James Peter Bovis
Aug 11, 2023
A LIFE WELL LIVED! SEMPER FI! James "Jim" Peter Bovis, 86, of Tampa, Florida, fell asleep in the Lord on August 11, 2023. He was born in 1936 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, to his loving and adored parents Peter and Estelle Bovis. After attending four years at St. James School for Boys and Shattuck Military Academies in Faribault, MN, Jim...
William Edward Cline
Aug 10, 2023
Capt. William Edward (Bill) Cline, 76, of Dade City Florida entered eternal life Thursday, August 10, 2023, after a short illness. He was born December 1, 1947, in Port Huron, Michigan, the son of the late William and Mary (Taylor) Cline. Bill graduated from Port Huron Northern High School in 1965 and served honorably with the United States Air Force...
Mary Pearlina Hightower
Aug 7, 2023
Mary Pearlina Hightower, 74, of Dade City, Florida passed on August 7, 2023. Mary was born on December 11, 1948 in Lake Butler, Florida to James Middleton Hightower and Carolyn Leila Harnage. A time of visitation will take place on Friday, August 11, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hodges Family Funeral Home in Dade City, Florida. A...
Mabel Louise Toth
Aug 7, 2023
On Monday August 7th 2023, Mabel Louise Toth, loving wife and mother of 3 boys, passed away at the age of 96. Mabel was born on September 19,1926 in Detroit Michigan to John and Mary Bennett. She joined the Canadian Army at the age of 17 and served during WWII. She married Joseph Toth on May 3rd 1952, and...
