Obituaries

Sep 4, 2023

SIMONDS, Jimmy Franklin, age 77, of Lacoochee, FL, passed away on September 4, 2023. He was born on April 27, 1946 in Cleveland, TN to parents Annis (Ducket) Simonds & Rufus Simonds. He went to school in Lacoochee and later went on to work as a paint and body man for many years. He was successful and very well...

Sep 2, 2023

Charles Douglass Waller lit up every room he walked into. He was a remarkable Husband, Father, WaWa (Grandfather), friend, and mentor. He left this world suddenly on September 2, 2023, at the age of 80 after a brief battle with an aggressive cancer.

Charles was one of eight children born to Joe and Minnie Waller on April...

Sep 2, 2023

Mary Jane Philipsen, 89, of Zephyrhills passed away 9/02/2023 at her home. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Jay Philipsen; children, Guy, Nancy, Perry. Survivors include 6 children, Edward (Vicki), Carl, Jay, Kenny (Monica) Debbie, Jeff (Linda), multiple Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. No services at this time. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to HPH...

Aug 31, 2023

With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to a remarkable woman who touched the lives of so many. She peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 31st, 2023, with family by her side. Leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and devotion. Becky was a beacon of strength and warmth, encompassing multiple roles with grace. As a dedicated nurse for 25 years,...

Aug 29, 2023

Guadalupe Garcia, de 69 aos de edad vivio en Dade City, paso a los brazos de Nuestro Seor Jesus el Martes, Agusto 29, 2023. El nacio en Jalpa, Zacatecas Mexico. Sus padres Manuel Garcia y M. Guadalupe Gomez. Guadalupe "Don Lupe" Garcia era un Gran Seor. Era bien trabajador, el trabajo por muchos aos en el campo y a lado...

Aug 28, 2023

Rosa Lee McMillan Yates, a native of Dade City, Florida, passed away on August 28th 2023, at the age of 95. Rosa Lee passed peacefully surrounded by family, after a brief illness, following a heart attack. After almost ninety years living in Dade City, Florida, she spent the last six years with her son William L. Yates and daughter-in-law Nilene,...

Aug 28, 2023

Gordon Leon Hammond, 91, of Zephyrhills passed away August 28, 2023 at Gulfside Hospice. He was born November 6, 1931 in Portsmouth, NH to Victor and Mable Littlefield Hammond. Gordon graduated from Phillips Andover Academy in 1950 then served in US Army, 45th Infantry Division 1950-1953, awarded Combat Infantry 's Badge for service in the Korean War. With the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...