Obituaries

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...

Feb 2, 2023

Beverly Ann Brown died peacefully surrounded by her family on February 2, 2023 in Dade City, Florida after a courageous battle with Parkinsons. Beverly was born in Oceanside, California to Clyde and Ola Malphrus. She was their only child. She attended Ridgeland High School in Ridgeland, South Carolina. Beverly was a faithful Christian and loved spending time studying and teaching...

Feb 2, 2023

Julius H Garvansites age 92, of Zephyrhills, passed away Thursday, February 2nd, 2023.Julius was born in Hudson, New York on July 5, 1930, to parents, Joseph and Elizabeth (Aiza) Garvansites who preceded him in death along with, children Debbie and Vicki, siblings Alicia, Joseph, Anthony, Stanley, Walter, and Ann.He was a veteran and served in the Air Force.Survivors include...

Jan 31, 2023

Kenneth Nelson Shepherd Jr. was born on May 28, 1941 and passed away on January 31, 2023 at the age of 81. He was the son to Kenneth N Shepherd Sr. and Dorothy Shepherd. Raised by Clyde and Annie Shepherd. Sibling to Les Shepherd, Nancy Bailey and Christine Williams, father to Kimberly Pelham (Husband Don Pelham), Kristi Shepherd, Kelli...

Jan 29, 2023

HEINZ OTTO VERDENHALVEN May 23, 1943 January 29, 2023 With sadness beyond all measure, we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Heinz on January 29, 2023, at the age of 79 at his much-loved winter getaway at Forest Lake Estates, Zephyrhills, Florida, with his primary residence being in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Heinz is survived by his best friend &...

Jan 27, 2023

Carol Ann Lindsey, 92, of Zephyrhills, Florida passed away Friday, January 27th, 2023. She was born September 19, 1930, in Tampa, Florida to William and Mollie Murphy. Carol, better known as Granny, was a Sunday school teacher for many years and led many to Christ along her journey. She worked and retired from Pasco Elementary in the cafeteria and retired...

Jan 27, 2023

James P Welsh Dade City, Fl formerly of Clermont, Fl and Virginia Beach, Va. Born June 9, 1953 in Beaver Falls, Pa the son of the late James A and Shirley C. (Smith) Welsh died January 27, 2023. James graduated in 1971 from Beaver Falls High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force serving in Vietnam. James retired...

Jan 27, 2023

ENFIELD, Thomas Bruce, 75, of Dade City, FL, entered eternal rest on Friday, January 27, 2023. Thomas was born on December 3, 1947, in Waynesville, Missouri to parents Bernard Melvin Enfield and Geraldine Cornelia Enfield (Davis).

Thomas was raised with his younger brother, Eric Steven Enfield, and graduated from Glenbard East High School in Lombard, Illinois. He...