Obituaries

Jan 5, 2023

Lamont Lee Simpson, March 17, 1969 January 5, 2023, Born in Dade City, Florida, and raised in Lacoochee, Florida. He lived, worked, and enjoyed life in Pasco county and Hernando County as well as the surrounding area of central Florida. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and all around outdoorsman. He had a big heart and was generous to many...

Jan 5, 2023

Elizabeth "Libby" Voigtmann was called home to be with her Savior on January 5th, 2023. Libby was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, later moved to Florida where she met her husband Oris Voigtmann (preceded in death). They were blessed with 3 children, Orie (wife Victoria), Missy and Kevin (wife Chrissy) and 2 beautiful granddaughters Evony and Mia. Libby shared her...

Jan 4, 2023

William "Wild Bill" Ladd, who fancied himself as a jokester, a ladies man, and a great dancer died on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

Bill started his story as a middle child of seven of Merton and Gertrude Ladd of Moravia, New York. In 1951, at the age of 15, Bill was involved in a fatal car accident...

Jan 4, 2023

Vestal B. Trotter, 82, passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family on January 4, 2023. Vestal was born on November 19, 1940 to John W. Trotter and Tennie Belle (Goodner) Trotter in Cleveland, Tennessee. Vestal came to Clearwater, Florida as a teenager and met his lifelong sweetheart, Donna Ward. Donna and Vestal were married in 1963 and...

Jan 3, 2023

Thomas R. Roland, died unexpectedly on January 3, 2023, in Dade City, Florida. Thomas was born on October 12, 1931, in New York and lived in Lockport, Illinois from 1966-2002. Thomas was a lifelong member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace workers. Thomas worked at International Harvester, Johnson & Johnson, Honeywell, Lockformer, and IL Environmental Protection Agency. Thomas...

Jan 3, 2023

PARKS, Thomas Ray, 81, of Dade City, FL, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Thomas was born on November 18, 1941 in Charleston, West Virginia, to parents, Charles Ray Parks and Eunice Helen (Dooley) Parks. Thomas graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School, and furthered his education by earning his Bachelors in Science degree at Marshall University, and...

Jan 2, 2023

William "Bill" Joseph OConnor, 88, of San Antonio, Florida passed away on January 2, 2023. He was born on August 17, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan to Frank and Florence OConnor. Bill was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a longtime member of the North Channel Yacht Club of St. Clair, Michigan. He worked with General Motors, Cadillac Division...

Jan 2, 2023

David Edward Cowley passed away at age 65 years old on January 2 , 2023 at Advent health hospital Wesley chapel surrounded by his wife, Sarah, stepson Chris and a long time friend Avelina.

David was born on February 15, 1957, in Baltimore , Maryland.

He has one child ,David Jr. the...

Dec 31, 2022

Graciela Mendez Hinojosa age 61, of Tampa, passed away Saturday, December 31st, 2022.

A native of Sinton Texas, she was the daughter of Jesus Gonzalez Hinojosa and Marcelina Mendez Hinojosa who preceded her in death along with Rafael D Hinojosa, Pedro D Hinojosa, and Rogelio Mndez Hinojosa.

Survivors include her siblings; Daniel D. Hinojosa (Gloria),...

Dec 30, 2022

Norman Lee Yakes 82, of Dade City, FL passed away Friday, December 30th, 2022 in Zephyrhills under the care of Gulfside Regional Hospice. He was born April 29, 1940 in Elkhorn, WI to Raymond C. & June Yakes. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired from General Motors Security Department. He was an active member of the Zephyrhills AmVets,...

Dec 30, 2022

Sister Dianne Wansley, O.S.B., a member of the Benedictine Sisters of Florida, passed into her eternal life on Friday, December 30, 2022. Born to Howard and Clara (Vann) Wansley on November 22, 1950 Sister was a native of Plant City, FL, the second of three children. Sister Dianne is also survived by her brother Ivan Wansley, sister-in-law Barbara Wansley,...

Dec 30, 2022

We regretfully announce the recent passing of Mena Anne Suarez-Thompson. Born October 6, 1949, inBattles Warf Alabama. A lifelong resident of Dade City Florida.Mena passed on December 30,2022 and is soaring high with the angels, singing and dancing forever.Most people knew her as Miss Mena. We only know her as Mom. We were fortunate to have her. Ourmother marched...

Dec 28, 2022

Brian L. Jacobs, Sr., 70, of Zephyrhills, Florida entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. He was the son of Frederick Jacobs and Roberta (Wardwell) Jacobs, born on November 7, 1952 in Caribou, Maine. He graduated from high school, and eventually started his own produce brokering business. A career field he thoroughly enjoyed. Brian is survived by his...

Dec 25, 2022

David Arthur McBride. Born December 29, 1948, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones on December 25th, 2022. He was in the construction field for the majority of his working career, as well as real estate. He enjoyed fishing, tubing with family and friends. He was an avid karaoke singer, he enjoyed music, his favorite genre was blue...

Dec 23, 2022

Peter J. Barnicle III, age 79, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2022 at his home in Zephyrhills, Florida. Pete was born on July 16, 1943 to Peter and Mary (Shea) Barnicle. He was a graduate of Cohasset High School and attended Assumption College prior to joining the United States Navy. He retired after a 20-year career as Master Chief...

Dec 22, 2022

John H. Gassler, 92, of Dade City, FL passed away Thursday December 22, 2022 in Dade City, FL. He was born February 2, 1930 in Jacksonville, FL to John & Florence (Lubinski) Gassler and moved to this area 13 years ago from Islamorada, FL. He graduated from St. Leo Prep School in 1947 and went on to Georgia Institute of...

Dec 20, 2022

Reba Lillian Blommel was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother "Nanny" during her 83 years of life. She went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Reba was born on August 10, 1939 in Hardeeville, South Carolina. She moved to Dade City, Florida as a teen where she soon met the love of her life, Eugene Blommel. Reba...

Dec 17, 2022

I.D Brown Jr. of Lacoochee Fl was born on May 5, 1948, in Talladega Alabama went home to our Lord on December 17, 2022, in Dade City, Fl. I. D. was a very loving and kind man, he would do anything for anyone. He was a man of many talents there was nothing he could not do. He was an...

Dec 15, 2022

Lucille McKendree 90, of Wesley Chapel, FL passed away Thursday, December 15th, 2022. She was born July 7, 1932 in Dade City to John W. & Ellen Pearl Childers. She was a lifelong area resident and worked for many years at Suburban Propane.

Lucille is survived by 5 children: Charlotte Otero (Michael), Barbara Ennis (James), Joy Munster...

Dec 15, 2022

Frances (Fran) Arrington born August 22, 1954, passed away December 15, 2022. Fran was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Lena Hallett and her loving husband Curtis. She leaves behind her children: Curtis Lee Arrington, Daniel Ray Arrington (wife Jennifer), Corie Michelle Strait (husband Tom), sisters Janet Williams (husband Henry), Shirley Williams (husband Steve), Donna...