Obituaries

Feb 21, 2023

Teresa Maldonado Rivera passed away on February 21, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Puerto Rico, moved to Boston for most of her life, then retired to Florida. She is survived by her loving family. A viewing will on Friday, February 24, 2023 from 7-9pm at Hodges Family Funeral Home, Zephyrhills. A viewing and Funeral Mass...

Feb 20, 2023

Joanne White passed away peacefully in her sleep. A lifelong Florida native, Joanne was well-loved by all who knew her. Joanne was a proud mother of 6 children, but despite her large family Joanne always made time for each one. She always provided support, love and a Godly example to her family. Joanne was a member of Community Harvest...

Feb 19, 2023

Michelle "Shell" Johnson of Zephyrhills, Florida passed away on February 19, 2023. Michelle was born on October 27, 1968 in Pierson, Florida, where she enjoyed life, the country, fishing, hunting and playing softball. She also attended church to serve her Lord Jesus Christ. She is survived by her husband Joseph A. Johnson of 38 years of marriage, children; son...

Feb 19, 2023

Born on a small farm in very Rural Coffee County Alabama, Billy knew that life had to have something more for him in store so when the opportunity arose at just barely 18 years old and with only a few dollars in his pocket he hitched a ride with some family friends and made his way to Dade City...

Feb 18, 2023

The light of our lives with a bit of New York spice wrapped around a heart of gold. Regina Forster went with the lord on February 18th 2023. She's survived by her amazing husband of 42 years, Dr. George Forster and her beautiful daughter of 39 years, Drusilla Forster Barber along with her husband Steve Barber and her two sisters,...

Feb 17, 2023

Mary W. Crowley, 86, passed peacefully at home with loved ones on Friday, February 17, 2023. Born November 27, 1936, in Boston, Massachusetts to Maurice A. OConnor and Mary K. (Mitchell) OConnor, Mary was raised in North Cambridge near extended family. Mary met her future husband John after graduating high school in 1954, and they married on May 25, 1957,...

Feb 16, 2023

Timothy (Tim) Durling, 63, of Wesley Chapel, Florida passed on Thursday, February 16, 2023 in Zephyrhills, Florida. He was born in Machias, Maine on July 4, 1959, to Philip and Judith Durling. He grew up in Machias, Maine. Tim attended Washington Academy and Husson University in Maine. From Glenburn, Maine, he moved to Wesley Chapel, Florida. Tim went on to...

Feb 15, 2023

James Timothy McKinnie age 53, of Dade City, Florida passed away Wednesday morning at 4:37 am on February 15th 2023 at Dade City Advent Health Emergency Room. He was born in Dade City, Florida on January 12, 1970. Most people referred to him as ("Pooh-box"). He is preceded in death by his father Theodore McKinnie, Charlie Brooks, Mother Mabel M....

Feb 15, 2023

DesRosier, Shirley, of Dade City, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on February 15, 2023. She was born on March 23, 1952, in Graham, Georgia to parents Rasp & Juanita Cater. Shirley married Larry DesRosier in 1994 in Dade City, FL. They were married 31 wonderful, loving years. Shirley's grandkids held a special place in her...

Feb 13, 2023

SMITH, Seth Marshall aka (Single Shot), 89, of Dade City, FL, entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 13th, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. Seth was born on March 22, 1933, in Tampa, FL, to parents Seth and Alice (Rossi) Smith. He attended school in Hernando County, and joined the Army where he served our Country as...

Feb 13, 2023

Jefferson Greenberry Harvey Jr. was born on December 8. 1932 in Lakeland, Florida. He was called home to be the Lord on February 13. 2023 at his home in Land O Lakes, Florida

Jeff served for 20 years as an Air Traffic Controller and retired as a Master Sergeant. After USAF retirement he became a State Park...

Feb 13, 2023

Louis DePalma Jr, 68, of Melbourne, Florida, passed away suddenly on the morning of February 13, 2023, in Polk City, FL. "Louie" was born to parents Louis DePalma and Rosella DePalma (nee Midili) on November 16, 1954, in Camden New Jersey. He grew up in Atco, NJ and graduated from St. Joseph High School in Hammonton, Class of 1972. He...

Feb 12, 2023

OBRUBA, Edna Marie (Metts), 88, of Zephyrhills, Fl., entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 12th, 2023 at home with her family by her side. Edna was born on April 12, 1934, in West Virginia to parents, John and Leona Metts. She graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School, and after a long and dedicated career, she retired from her position...

Feb 12, 2023

Shirley Ann Hood age 73, of Dade CIty, FL passed away Sunday, February 12th, 2023. Shirley was born in Brunswick, Maine on January 15, 1950, and she spent most of her life in Lewiston and Brunswick until she moved to Florida with Rick in 2014. She is predeceased by her husband Richard Hood, her mother, Muriel Saucier and 2 brothers...

Feb 12, 2023

Mary Heininger passed away, surrounded by her daughters, on February 12, 2023, at her home in Dade City, Florida. She was born July 7, 1925, to Henry and Carrie Green in Oakland Mills, Maryland. She spent her youth growing up on a small family farm where she established her love for gardening, flowers and fruits. She attended the University...

Feb 10, 2023

Alven LaVoid Chitty, 82, of Dade City, Florida passed on Friday, February 10, 2023. He was born on April 18, 1940, in Ray City, Georgia to L.C. "Red" Chitty & Ava Lou Chitty. He was one of 4 children; his siblings are Robert Chitty, Janis Sue Crews (Eddie), and Donald R Chitty. He moved to Dade City, Florida at a...

Feb 8, 2023

Marie passed peacefully surrounded by her family on February 8, 2023 at the age of 77 in Zephyrhills, Florida after a courageous battle with Parkinsons. Marie was born in West Bend Wisconsin. She attended Holy Angels School and later attended West Bend High School. Out of high school she worked at Amity and then Enger Kress eventually retiring from...

Feb 7, 2023

Hester Fredrika Strydom, age 73, of Zephyrhills, passed away Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 after 4 years of fighting cancer, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. Originally a native of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, she was the daughter of Christoffel Van Zyl and Cecilia Van Zyl. Hester is survived by her husband John, her siblings, sisters; Eva and Cecilia, her brother...

Feb 4, 2023

STEPHENS, Arlene Y., 80, of Dade City, Florida, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 4, 2023, with her loving daughter, Lisa Stephens by her side and while under the care of Lifepath Hospice. She was born in Stone Mountain, Georgia, to parents, Kelly Yarbrough and Ora Cash Yarbrough. Arlene and her late husband owned several businesses in Lakeland, Florida,...

Feb 3, 2023

Reverend Clarence Alfred Harrie, age 84, a resident of Zephyrhills, Florida, born May 8, 1938, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, February 3rd, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Reverend Clarence loved preaching the gospel and being a Pastor. He was a licensed minister of the United Pentecostal Church for...