Obituaries

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...

Mar 26, 2023

Robert "Bob" Stephen Dolan, 71, of Dade City, FL passed away March 26, 2023, in Zephyrhills, FL. Bob was born on July 15, 1951, in Fall River, MA to Thomas Dolan and Eva Desrosiers. After graduation, he moved to Florida and attended school to become a firefighter. In 1982, he married Karen Register in Tampa, FL. He later worked at...

Mar 26, 2023

JOYCE, Charles H., "Charlie" 71, of Seffner, FL. passed away on March 26, 2023. He was born in Memphis, TN., on September 14, 1951, to Charles H & Anne (Carroll) Joyce, who preceded him in death, along with his brother Robert Joyce. He grew up in Thonotosassa and was a graduate of King High School. Charlie was of the United...

Mar 26, 2023

Paul August Lilley 78 of San Antonio, Florida passed away at home on March 26, 2023. He was born in Torrington, Connecticut, the third child to John and Elizabeth Lilley. He attended Torrington, Connecticut schools. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He worked for the Connecticut Department of Mental Health, where he met and married co-worker...

Mar 24, 2023

Billie Nelson Bowers 70 of Lutz, FL went home to be with Jesus on March 24, 2023. He was born on August 4, 1952 at Norfolk Naval Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. He is survived by his wife, "The Love of His Life" Iris, daughters, Kimberly Bowers of Wesley Chapel and Chrissy Barnes with husband Troy Barnes of Land O Lakes,...

Mar 23, 2023

BATTEN, Patricia Leah, 73, of Tampa, FL, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 while receiving treatment at Tampa General Hospital. Patricia was born on June 5th, 1949 to parents Alfred Tharney and May E. Miller in Tampa, FL. Patricia graduated from Gordon Keller School of Nursing, retiring after a long and dedicated nursing career. The family has...

Mar 23, 2023

Dennis MacLean 67, of Pasco County Florida passed away peacefully in his sleep at Gulfside hospice on March 23,2023. His devoted wife of 37 years Debbie and their friend Kim standing by his side. Dennis is survived by his wife and best friend Debbie MacLean of Pasco County Florida; their two loving fur babies ShyLo and Buddy Bibb; his brother...

Mar 22, 2023

Edward Miles Sunka died peacefully in the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

Ed was born September 20, 1926, to John and Mary Sunka and lived in Braeburn, Pennsylvania until he moved to Florida in 1944 with his family. He lived in St. Joe, FL until he joined the military where he served in the...