Obituaries

Jan 9, 2026

Carolyn Andrews Herndon (Granny), passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, surrounded by loving family in Dade City, Florida, at the age of 84. Born on November 5, 1941, in Illinois, she lived a life marked by kindness, generosity, and an enduring love for her family and faith.

Carolyn was the beloved wife of the late Everett...

Jan 9, 2026

Antonio "Tony" F. Rodrigues Jr, age 88, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on January 9, 2026.

Tony was born on August 1, 1937, to Antonio and Palmira Rodrigues. A man of deep and unwavering faith, he lived his life grounded in his belief in God, drawing strength, comfort, and purpose from that faith throughout his life.

Jan 8, 2026

Charles B. Williams Jr., age 86, of Dade City, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, in Dade City.

Charles was born on June 4, 1939, in Lakeland, Florida, to C.B. Williams Sr. and Gladys (Kennedy) Williams. He was raised in Lakeland with his sister, Anne Richardson, where he built the foundation of a life centered...

Jan 8, 2026

Carol Ann DeVoogd Hurlong, age 87, passed away on January 8, 2026.

She was born in Fraser, MI to Jake (Minnie Frikken) DeVoogd on August 29.1938 and graduated from Fraser High School.

She was preceded in death by her four brothers, Sumner (Nancy), Gerald (Viola), Elmer (Alvis), Thomas (Linda). Survivors include her beloved husband, Bob...

Jan 7, 2026

Services honoring the life of Yolonda Londono will be held as follows:

Visitation will take place on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Hodges Family Funeral Home in Dade City, located at 11441 U.S. Highway 301, Dade City, Florida.

An additional visitation will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026,...

Jan 6, 2026

Eddie Cruz, 57, of Wesley Chapel, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. He was born on July 8, 1968, to Lewis Cruz and Mercades Gonzalez. Eddie was a loving and devoted man who cared deeply for those around him. He worked hard and always aimed to do his best in everything. Eddie was generous, often helping others even...

Jan 6, 2026

Patrick Henry Neuhofer, beloved husband and father, died peacefully on January 6th, 2026 at the age of 78 surrounded by loved ones. Patrick dedicated his life to his family and his community. His love was felt by all through his quiet nature, but big presence. He grew up in St Joseph, Florida on the family farm, being one of...

Jan 6, 2026

H. Clyde Hobby, 84, of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away leaving behind a legacy of professional dedication, deep community roots, and steadfast devotion to family.

Born in Dade City, Florida on July 13, 1941, to Homer Seal Hobby and Gladys Anderson Hobby, Clyde maintained a lifelong connection to Pasco County, a place that shaped both his...

Jan 6, 2026

David Michael Trombly, or "Dave", passed at age 75 in Lakeland, Florida on January 6, 2026.

Dave was born on October 4, 1950 in Flint, Michigan to parents Charles and Mary (Mikolski) Trombly Dave grew up with 4 siblings: Carol, Richard, Robert, and Teresa. He graduated from Flint Southwestern in 1968 and began...

Jan 5, 2026

Terry Junius Jones, age 87, of Dade City, Florida, passed away on January 5, 2026, at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital in Tampa.

Terry was born on September 1, 1938, in Lacoochee, Florida, in his grandmother's home, to Thomas Jones and Bonnie Jarvis. He spent most of his life in the Pasco County area, a place...

Jan 4, 2026

Lieutenant Colonel Elizabeth Ann Collier, United States Army (Retired)

September 1 1953 – January 4 2026

Liz passed peacefully in her sleep on the morning of January 4, 2026. Though she had been terminally ill with stage-four lung cancer and lymphedema affecting three extremities, Liz endured her final three and a half years—especially the last...

Jan 3, 2026

Georgiana Margaret McDonald, 83, passed away peacefully on January 3rd, 2026, in Hillsborough County, Florida. Georgiana was born on January 10th, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to her parents George and Margaret Daltwas. She was in the class of 1961 of St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls in Philadelphia.

Georgiana married John Delano Rockefeller, and the two...

Jan 3, 2026

Edgar R. Merritt, 86, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, and quiet devotion.

Eddie was born on June 6, 1939, in upstate New York to Edgar R. Merritt, Sr., and Mary B. Merritt. He spent much of his life guided by strong values, a deep love for music, and...

Jan 3, 2026

Eleanor Diana Morrison-Collyer, 90, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026. She was born on

September 7, 1935, to parents George and Cecil Shaver of Battle Creek, Michigan. Eleanor was the

youngest of 9 siblings.

At age 16, Eleanor married Gene R Morrison on July...

Jan 2, 2026

Frances Regina Pitera, 81, of Tampa, Florida, passed away due to respiratory failure on January 2, 2026. Born on September 26, 1944, in Brooklyn, New York, Frances was the daughter of John Walker Mannix and Frances Marie Lawrence, and the youngest of six children. She was preceded in death by her siblings Marilynn Cerullo and Gerard Mannix,...

Jan 1, 2026

Adrian Ignacio Contreras de 45 años nació en Tampa General Hospital Tampa Florida el 11 de Agosto del 1980 de padres Tomás Contreras de Tamazula de Gordiano  Jalisco México y Sagrario Contreras de la presa Soyatlan de Adentro Jalisco México. Vivió con  mucha Algeria y Felicidad y con mucho amor a su esposa de 27 años Jenny...

Jan 1, 2026

Barbara Ann Roberts, 84, of Center Barnstead, NH and Dade City, FL passed away after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by family & friends on January 1, 2026. She lived a full and blessed life.

Barbara was born on August 21, in Jamacia Plain MA. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Charlie Roberts, her parents...

Dec 31, 2025

Julia Florence Lebidzinski Gattullo, 95, passed away on the morning of December 31st, 2025 in Land O' Lakes, Florida. She was born on September 6th, 1930, to her parents, John and Julia Lebidzinski in Staten Island, New York, one of three children.

On January 28th, 1951, Julia married the love of her life, Robert Michael Gattullo in...

Dec 31, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Walter J. Dye on December 31, 2025. Wally was born August 17, 1949 in Marietta, Ohio to Walter and Nancy Dye. Living in a military family, they traveled abroad. Wally ended up in St. Petersburg, FL, and was in the Air Force during Vietnam, later attending...

Dec 29, 2025

MARIJANE GRAHAM

Dec 24 1937 - Dec 29 2025

MOTHER OF ALL

Marijane was a cherished wife,mother,grandmother,mentor and friend. Marijane touched the lives of all who knew her with her wisdom, kindness and unwavering support.

From a young age,she taught many...