Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Aug 6, 2023

Malcolm Nicholas Gibbs Jr. August 6, 2023 one of our branches broke off our tree. Malcolm Nicholas Gibbs Jr. "Buddy" (August 17, 1955 August 6, 2023) has taken his last run. Malcolm is survived by his wife Violet Gibbs of 49 years. His only son Malcolm N. Gibbs III and wife Jennifer, Grandchildren Malcolm IV, Jordan, and Shelby. His beloved...

Aug 5, 2023

CAYE, Leonard A. Sr., 82, of Dade City, FL, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 5th, 2023. Leonard was born on March 15th, 1941 in East Hartford, CT to parents, Charles E. Caye Sr. And Florence (House) Caye. He was the youngest of eight siblings. Leonard lived in Connecticut, California, and Florida, and retired from the City of Dade...

Aug 5, 2023

Thomas Fizia, 78, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023 at his home in Zephyrhills after a long battle with cancer. Thomas served in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife, Mary; son, Robert; stepchildren, Ricky Brown, Deborah Reed and Melissa Crisp and 10 grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted 11 AM August 18th at Hodge...

Aug 3, 2023

This August 3, 2023, Kenneth James Buss, Jr. took his final breath. The sun rose and welcomed Ken on November 6, 1958, a day the world became a little brighter. Ken lived a full and warm life, filled with joy. He is survived by many loving individuals, including his daughter Britni (Scott) Fitzgerald grandchildren Avery and Nora, his son Kenneth...

Aug 3, 2023

Mark Alan Humphreys, 64, of Wesley Chapel, FL passed away on August 3rd, 2023, in the comfort of his home. Mark was born on September 9th, 1958, in Erie, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Robert Humphreys and Gloria Humphreys Smith. Mark is survived by Debbie Humphreys, devoted wife of 36 years and best friend of 44 years. He...

Aug 3, 2023

In loving memory of Monica Michelle Locke:

Born Monica Michelle Anderson on November 19, 1958, in Queens, New York to the late Daisy Jeannette Anderson. Not long after, her path crossed with James Locke, Jr., her future husband, who lovingly adopted her, and she became Monica Locke; she was affectionately known as "G" by those who cherished...

Jul 30, 2023

James Edward Mathis, 67, of Dade City, Florida passed on Sunday, July 30th, 2023. James was born January 26th, 1956 in Marianna, Florida to the late Josh Mathis Jr. and Dora Lee Mathis. He was one of five children. He is preceded in death by his siblings: Devora Mathis, Sharron and Darion Mathis, Nicole Mention (Thomas) and survived by Imogene...

Jul 29, 2023

Joseph B. Neuhofer age 89, of St. Joseph, FL passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023, at his home. He was born August 20, 1933, in St. Joseph, FL to Joseph P. & Helen Barthle Neuhofer. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where he had been involved in the Men's Club...

Jul 28, 2023

Federico "Lico" Torres, 70, of Dade City, Florida passed away Friday, July 28, 2023. He was born September 28, 1952 in Rancho El Campote, Matamoros, Tamps. to Alberto Torres and Librada Alanz de Torres. He is preceded in death by one great-grandchild( Angel Luis Rivera Jr), one brother (Florencio Torres Sr), two in-laws, and his parents. Federico is survived by...

Jul 26, 2023

We are heartbroken to announce, Michael Thomas Lemley, passed away unexpectedly on July 26th, 2023 in Zephyrhills, Florida. He was only 58 years old. His family is deeply saddened by his sudden death. Michael was born on August 20th, 1964. Michael is survived by his wife Renea Lemley. His parents Paul and Shera Lemley. His brother Mark Lemley. His children...

Jul 26, 2023

Lillian Ruth Harry Smith, 90, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 26th, 2023, at her home in Dade City, FL, surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born on June 17th, 1933, in Pompano Beach, FL, to Adrian Ernest and Addie Mae (DeLegal) Harry. After her mothers passing, Ruth moved to Lacoochee in 1942 to live with her Aunt...

Jul 26, 2023

Donna Lee (Buckley) Canada age 76, of Dade City passed away Wednesday, July 26th, 2023.

Donna was born in Queens New York, on April 23, 1947, to parents Sylvester and Stella (Machiejewski) Buckley who preceded her in death as well as two brothers and Sister-in-law Jonie LaBianca.

Survivors include her loving husband Alan F Canada,...

Jul 25, 2023

Pat Landis Hampton, 87, of Lutz, Florida passed away on July 25, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving husband Vernon Wayne Hampton. Pat was born in Johnson, Tennessee to the late Don and Kathleen Landis. Along with her husband Vernon, Pat is survived by family and friends and her pets. She was proud to be an animal...