Obituaries

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...

Jan 25, 2023

Paul David Forsythe On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, Paul David Forsythe, a beloved husband and father, passed away at the age of 86. Paul was born to David and Elva Forsythe and lived most of his childhood in the Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls and Hallie, Wisconsin area. He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School and attended college at the University...

Jan 24, 2023

Joseph Lanzilotti (Joe) age 70 from Zephyrhills, FL entered into eternal rest on January 24, 2023. Beloved husband of 42 years to his wife Nancy, proud father to his sons Joseph and Christopher, and grandfather to his wonderful grandson Bryce all of Tampa. He is the son of Loretta Sowinski, deceased, and also leaves behind his brother Philip Sowinski (wife...

Jan 23, 2023

Suzanne Faye DeRosier was born on August 30, 1955. She grew up in San Antonio, Florida, the youngest of six daughters of Leo J. DeRosier and Helen DeRosier, now deceased. Suzanne is survived by four of her sisters and their families: Jean Guerrieri, Carol Sharer (Bruce), Patsy Shafchuk, and Irene DeRosier, and many nephews and nieces. Suzannes journey is worthy...

Jan 21, 2023

Myra Vickery Varnadoe of Dade City, Florida, left this earth and passed into heaven on January 21, 2023. Myra is survived by her children, Laura Cremeans, Robert Varnadoe Jr, Michelle Varnadoe, and Beth Spurr, all from Dade City as well. Her sister Vickie Belcher and Monty Belcher of Vienna Georgia, 9 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 5 nieces, and 2 nephews....

Jan 21, 2023

Freda Moats 08/01/1946 - 01/21/2023

Freda Moats 76 passed away in Dade City Fl

She was preceded in death by her husband Rudolph Mark Moats, her father Edward Gene Sikes, her mother Clara Inez Sikes, her brothers Jerry, Charles, Jimmy, Ronnie, and Donnie Sikes her sister Robbie Franklin and brother-in-law Joe Franklin as well as...

Jan 20, 2023

Vance Elton Rimes 91, of Kathleen, FL passed away Friday, January 20th, 2023, in Lakeland, FL. He was born July 29, 1931, in Marco Island, FL to Leroy & Ella Ruth Rimes. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a former Assistant Supply Officer for the Civil Air Patrol. He worked as an Electrician but followed his true calling...

Jan 20, 2023

Mr. Haszell Hambrick began his life on April 15, 1958, in Chiefland, Florida. He later moved from Chiefland to Lacoochee, Florida. He lived a long time in Gainesville, Florida. He was born to the late Willie Hambrick, Sr., and Mary Louise Hambrick. Haszell was preceded in death by Sisters, Willie Mae Matthews, Linda Gail Hambrick, Euann Williams; Brothers, Willie Lee...