Obituaries

Apr 14, 2023

Richard Dale "Dick" Wilson, 77 of Dade City, Florida passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was a resident of Trilby and a U.S. Army Veteran.

Dick was born on September 20, 1945, in Brazil, Indiana, to the parents of Elmer and Betty Wilson, who proceeded him in death.

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Apr 13, 2023

Johnny "Von" Stanley age 87, of Dade City, Florida gained his heavenly wings on April 13, 2023. Von was born in Opp, Alabama on April 9, 1936, to parents John Porter and Alma Jewel Howard Stanley. Von married Audria Ann Aughtman on August 21, 1959, and shortly after relocated to Dade City in 1960.

He is survived...

Apr 12, 2023

On Wednesday, April 12th, 2023, David Lamar Pelfrey gained his heavenly wings. David was born September 22, 1951, in Chattanooga, TN. He graduated from Hixson High School class of 1969. He married Theresa Sue Pelfrey in 1971 and they were married until her passing in 2010.

David worked as a store manager in several grocery stores in...

Apr 11, 2023

We are sad to announce the homecoming of Jackie Ann Barker of Wesley Chapel, Florida on April 11, 2023. Jackie passed peacefully at home the age of 78 surrounded by family and her beloved husband. She was born in January 1945, an only child of Lela and Taft who preceded her in death. Jackie was survived by her children...

Apr 10, 2023

Lois Lucina (Johnson) Wachob 96 of Zephyrhills passed away on April 10, 2023. Lois was born on August 4, 1926, in Loma Linda, California to parents Bayard Johnson & Lorena Ward Johnson who preceded her in death along with her husband Vasco Wachob who she married Jan 2, 1959, in Dade City, Fl. and passed Jan 2, 1994, and sister:...

Apr 9, 2023

Tillian (Jonie) Worley, 58, passed away April 9, 2023, at home surrounded by family, after a short but mighty battle against cancer. Jonie was born November 1, 1964 in Palatka, Florida to the late Kenneth Richie, and surviving mother Ruby Roberts. Jonie graduated from East Bay High School in 1982, and married the father of her children George (Chris) Worley...

Apr 9, 2023

SNYDER, Arthur Conwell, 94, passed away peacefully on Easter, April 9, 2023 surrounded by his family. Art was born on March 20, 1929 in Gloucester City, N.J. to the late Price Knapp and Myrtis (Beardsley) Snyder. He is preceded in death by his wives, Betty Ann Snyder and Betty Kerr Snyder, two brothers, Francis Snyder and Price Snyder. Art...

Apr 9, 2023

Sandra Sue Goodwin July 21, 1957 - April 9, 2023 Sandy Goodwin, age 65, of Dade City, Florida passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023 surrounded by loving family members after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Sandy was born on July 21,1957 in Breda, Iowa to Chet and Lucinda Ocken. She was the youngest of five...

Apr 7, 2023

Gary Ray Malfroid 64 years old of Wesley Chapel Florida. He was at Home with his Loving Wife Donna and two fur babies who helped Cross Him Over To Heaven on Good Friday, April 7.Gary is survived by his Wife & Best Friend Donna, his Precious Fur Babies, Kokomo Gracie and Belvedere GabrielHis Brother in-law and best Friend Marty...

Apr 7, 2023

Sally Zellie Jones was born on April 23rd 1926, Lombardy, MS in Sunflower County to late Tom Jones and Ruth Charleston. Ms. Jones departed on April 7th 2023. She was educated in Sunflower County Schools in Ruleville, MS. After school, she worked odd jobs until she met the late Mr. Willie Chapman, she moved to Dade City, FL in 1955,...

Apr 1, 2023

Janet Pelkey, age 92, formerly of Niles, Michigan; mother, grandmother, outdoors woman, community volunteer, and friend died peacefully on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Wesley Chapel, Florida following an extended illness. She was born on July 5, 1930, in Niles to John N. and Ila (Weaver) Burch, and graduated from Niles High School. On July 22, 1950, in Niles she...

Apr 1, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gerald Anthony Collins "Jerry" at the age of 60 years young. His sudden passing on April 1, 2023, at his home in Dade City, FL breaks our hearts but we know he is in a better place and was greeted by the heavens with love and open arms....

Mar 31, 2023

Esther Emma Pim Shelton, age 102, went to be with the Lord and joined the angels' choir on Friday, March 31, 2023. She passed away peacefully in her home in Dade City, Florida where her two daughters, Pat Bessken and Mary Pruett, and son-in-law Chuck Pruett were caring for her. Esther Emma Pim was born on February 16, 1921 in...

Mar 31, 2023

Robert Louis "Bob" Backlinie 81, of Dade City, FL passed away Friday, March 31st, 2023. He was born June 3, 1941, in West Palm Beach, FL to Louis & Mary Ellen Backlinie and was a longtime area resident.

Bob is survived by his wife Sandra Backlinie; son Robert Backlinie Jr and his wife Madeline, daughter Leigh Ann...

Mar 31, 2023

Margaret "Peggy" Anne Horvat DiCarlo passed away at the age of 95 on March 31, 2023. Margaret was living at Ponds Edge ALF in Zephyrhills, Florida. Margaret was born in Homestead, PA, on June 1, 1927, to Stephen and Anne Horvat. She was the youngest of seven children. Her sisters were Helen, Mary, and Annie; her brothers were Stephen, George...

Mar 29, 2023

Dr. Roger Dean Jacobs, 85, a resident of Zephyrhills died peacefully at home with his family on Wednesday, March 29th, 2023. Dr. Jacobs was born April 23, 1937 in Decatur, Michigan. He earned his Ph.D. in Poultry: Marketing & Management from Michigan State University. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army. After living in Indiana, Mississippi, and Alabama,...

Mar 28, 2023

GRIMES, Helen LaPierre, 86, of Zephyrhills, FL, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 28, 2923. Helen was born on February 23, 1937, in Washington D.C., to parents Joseph Aime LaPierre and Lillian May LaPierre. Helen retired from Hartford Insurance after proudly serving 29 years with them, then enjoying her retirement in Zephyrhills, FL. Helen was such a proud pet...

Mar 28, 2023

Gerald Ralph Butler Jr., He was a fisher, big time grinner, heart of a lover, and little bit a sinner, never tried to hurt no-one, he was a joker, marlboro smoker, always been a midnight toker and March 28, 2023 at the age of 56, he had his last day under the sun. He is survived by his children, Nicole...

Mar 27, 2023

Margaret " Peggy" Ann Risdon age 86, of Dade City passed away Monday, March 27th, 2023. Peggy was born in Washington DC to parents Elmer and Clara (Winters) Boteler who preceded her in death along with her brothers Charles "Buddy" Boteler and Elmer "Sonny" Wayne Boteler. She leaves behind her sister Betty Robertson. Peggy grew up in Maryland and lived...

Mar 26, 2023

CALA, Cecil May, age 94, of Lutz, passed away in Dade City, FL on March 26, 2023. She was born on October 9, 1928 in Grantsville, WV to parents Cecil Hall & Dosia Hall Betts. Prior to living in Florida, Cecil attended the University of Akron in Ohio, where she also worked as a secretary. She spent many years...