Obituaries

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,...

Sep 15, 2023

It is with heart felt sadness that we announce the death of this beloved woman; Betty Jane Willhoit on September 15th, 2023 at the age of 86. Born on July 9th, 1937 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Richard and Anna Loretta Ladbrook. She is the sister of the late Gloria Ortolano and Richard Ladbrook (Buzz). After retiring in 1999,...

Sep 14, 2023

Charles Richard Duram Jr., Was Born on September 6, 1963 And died unexpectedly on September 14, 2023 at his residence. He was only 60 years old. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death. Chuck is survived and missed by his loving wife: Yossy Duram of 27years of Marriage; and his children,. Christopher, Virginia, Yashley Alex..His memory...

Sep 14, 2023

William "Bill" MacKinlay 87, of Dade City, FL passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023, in Tampa. Although Bills parents, Ernest and Ima MacKinlay, were from Tampa, they were temporarily in Pottstown, PA when he was born. They returned to Tampa shortly after his birth, and Bill later graduated from Hillsborough High School class of 55 and the University of...

Sep 12, 2023

Frances Darleen Smith, age 63, lost her battle with cancer on September 12, 2023, with her husband, daughter, and best friend by her side. Her last days were filled with lots of love. Frances was known for being a beloved hairdresser in her hometown of Dade City for over 20 years. She enjoyed shopping with her daughter and granddaughter as...

Sep 11, 2023

John H Johnson was the very definition of a family man, he was humble and full of love, strength and encouragement. He was a loving Husband, Father, Pop Pop and Friend. He left this world suddenly on September 11, 2023 at the age of 84. John was the only child of Henry Johnson and Teckla Johnson born on April 20,1939...

Sep 10, 2023

Betty Jo McCabe passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at the age of 81. Her peaceful death at home with family was her last wish. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 59 years Cornelius Mac McCabe, parents Marion and Viola Hormuth, her brother Fred Hormuth, and the heartbreaking death of her oldest son, Mark McCabe. Betty is...

Sep 10, 2023

Terry Joseph McKienzie, 79, of Dade City, Florida born June 20, 1944 passed away Sunday, September 10th, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Denise, and his parents Veto and Phyllis McKienzie. He is survived by his three children Dave McKienzie (Jenni), Dan McKienzie (Lori), Kathy McKienzie; siblings Phyllis Friedman (Jack) and Mike McKienzie; and four grandchildren: Maddie,...

Sep 9, 2023

Dianne Kay Forbes Compton of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away on September 9, 2023. She was 67 years old. Born in Lafayette, Indiana, to Donald and Dolores Forbes, she was the third of seven children and the oldest daughter. After her family moved to northern Virginia, she graduated from Herndon High School in Herndon, Virginia, and later married and had three...

Sep 9, 2023

Willie Nicks Browning 96, of Dade City, FL passed away Saturday, September 9th, 2023, in Zephyrhills, FL. She was born December 15, 1926, in Deer Park, FL to Cicero Hilliard and Ida Foster Nicks and was a longtime area resident of Dade City. She worked as an Industrial Nurse with both Lykes Pasco Packing Company and Kraft Foods, and...

Sep 8, 2023

Billy Ray Turner, 68, of Dade City, Florida passed away at home on September 8th, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. Born November 18th, 1954 in Moulton, Alabama to Opal Lee and Jake Lee Turner. His family moved to Dade City when he was 12 years old and he spent the rest of his childhood there. He worked in the...

Sep 6, 2023

Stella Jackson was born on October 7th, 1966 in Apopka, Florida, and passed away Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 at the age of 56 in Dade City, Florida. Stella was born to Henry W. Brown, and Iona (Strickland) Brown, they had a large family, her siblings are; Cecil Frank Strickland (Butch Brown), Elanie (Brown) Cyr, Abbie Gail Brenenstuhl (Brown), James (Jim)...

Sep 5, 2023

Everett R. Rigsby went home to be with the Lord at the age of 73 on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. He left us far too soon, but his passing was a peaceful one. He spent his final moments at his home in Dade City, Florida, surrounded by family and friends.

Born in Vanceburg, Kentucky to Ronald and...