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Dade City and Zephyrhills, Florida and surrounding areas

Caleb Joe Childress

Caleb Joe Childress

Sep 2, 2022

Caleb Joe Childress age 39, of Zephyrhills, passed away Friday, September 2nd, 2022 Caleb was born in Tampa Fl, on January 4, 1983, to James and Tina (Bailey) Childress. Survivors include. Dad-James Childress Mom-Tina Childress Sister-Carolann Childress and Tamera Chapman Sons- Caleb Childress, and Noah Childress, Niece-Emily Childress and Esther Chapman Nephew-Joel Rice and Elijah Chapman and all aunts uncles,...

Jackie Earl Sanders

Jackie Earl Sanders

Sep 2, 2022

Jackie Earl Sanders

February 20, 1947 - September 2, 2022

Jackie Sanders of Dade City, Florida passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, September 2, 2022.

Jackie was born February 20, 1947, in Louisville, Alabama to Oscar and Sarah Sanders. At the age of 3, he was moved to Dade City and...

Debbie Day Myrick

Debbie Day Myrick

Aug 30, 2022

Debbie Day Myrick, 66, of Ridge Manor, Florida passed on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. She was born on March 2, 1956 in Loris, South Carolina to D.W. Ammons and Bobbie Jean Grainger. When she was a young girl, Debbies family moved to the state of Florida, where she resided for the rest of her life. She married the love of...

Margaret U Dolly

Margaret U Dolly

Aug 29, 2022

Margaret U DollyMargaret U Dolly, 95, of Zephyrhills, FL formerly of the Cortland, NY area passed away on August 29, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years Cloyd F Dolly. She is survived by her children; Brenda of Waverly, PA, Duane and David of Zephyrhills, FL, and 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and many nieces...

Kim Alan Karpelenia

Kim Alan Karpelenia

Aug 29, 2022

Karpelenia, Kim Alan, 67, of Wesley Chapel, Fl. Passed away on August 29, 2022. He was born on October 27, 1954 in Phoenix, Az to Michael and Patricia Karpelenia. Kim graduated from Alhambra High School in 1972. Upon graduating he enlisted in the US Coast Guard, having served from 1972 to 1979. While enlisted he was a member of...

Donald Eugene Browning

Donald Eugene Browning

Aug 28, 2022

Donald Eugene Browning passed away on Sunday, August 28th, 2022, surrounded by family. He was 67 years old.

Don was born on February 4th, 1955 in St. Louis, MO, to Gerald and Alberta (Ederle) Browning. He married Nancy Ruske on November 30th, 1974. Don is survived by his wife, Nancy, his sons, Michael (Melissa) Browning, of Aurora,...

James Eldon Johnston Jr.

James Eldon Johnston Jr.

Aug 28, 2022

Our father, James (Stoney) Eldon Johnston Jr., peacefully left this world on August 28, 2022, at the age of 82 while under the loving care of Hernando Pasco Hospice. He will be sadly missed and will always hold a place in our hearts. We would love you to come and honor his life at Hodges Funeral Home: Visitation 5pm...

William "Bill" John Lare

William "Bill" John Lare

Aug 27, 2022

William (Bill) Lare, age 92, passed away at home on August 27, 2022. Bill was born on December 2, 1929 to Ethel Morgan Lare and Leroy Humphries Lare in Upland, PA. He graduated in 1947 from St. James High School, Chester, PA. In June 1949 he joined the Merchant Marines-Coast Guard and served until October 1958. He served as...

Mary Blackmon Jeffries

Mary Blackmon Jeffries

Aug 27, 2022

Mary Blackmon Jeffries, 69 years old, passed away on August 27th after a two year struggle against colon cancer. She died peacefully in her sleep with her husband and daughter at her side. Mary was born in Hopewell, Virginia on October 6th 1952. She grew up with six brothers and sisters and travelled all over the United States as part...

Tsuyuko Ouelette

Tsuyuko Ouelette

Aug 27, 2022

Tsuyuko Ouelette, 88, of Zephyrhills, Florida passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022. She was born on November 1, 1933 in Kyoto, Japan. She grew up with two brothers. She loved reading Japanese books, knitting, and playing Mahjong. She is preceded in death by her husband: Joseph J.E. Ouelette. Tsuyuko is survived by her son Travis. Visitation will be held on...

Ward Lewellen

Ward Lewellen

Aug 27, 2022

Ward Lewellen age 51, of Dade City, passed away Saturday, August 27th, 2022.

Ward was born in Dade City, Fl on September 16, 1970, to parents Fred and Barbara (Ward) Lewellen. Survivors include; his sons James, David, and Christopher, daughter Violet, and mother Barbara.

There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements are under...

Tommy James Ladd

Tommy James Ladd

Aug 27, 2022

Tommy Ladd, 48, of Wesley Chapel, FL passed away peacefully on August 27, 2022, in his home. He enjoyed spending time with his loving wife, Ina, his children, and his beloved dog, Daisy. Tommy will be dearly missed and always remembered. Tommy was predeceased by his mother Ruth Ladd, his father Dennis Ladd Jr., and his brother Sammy Ladd....

Mary Lou Flannery

Mary Lou Flannery

Aug 25, 2022

FLANNERY, Mary Lou, of Dade City, was called Home to God on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at the age of 85. She was born on July 19, 1937 in Hartsville, SC to parents Maxie Lee Gilbert & Maggie Gilbert (Lundy). She grew up with her beloved siblings that preceded her in death: Maxie, Jessie, Woodrow, Tiny Tim, Jay, Margaret,...

Terry Marcel Smith

Terry Marcel Smith

Aug 22, 2022

Terry Smith, 68 years old, a long-term resident of Dade City, Florida passed away on August 22, 2022, at Advent Health Zephyrhills. Terry was born in Kansas City, Missouri on June 29, 1954, to his parents Harold Edward and Lois M. Smith. Terry achieved his associates degree in applied sciences, was certified in computer programming and retired after many years...

Ronald Fredrick Butler

Ronald Fredrick Butler

Aug 20, 2022

Ronald Fredrick Butler (Papa Bear), 75, of Dade City, Florida passed away on August 20, 2022. He was born March 7, 1947 to Kenneth and Helen Keller Butler in Syracuse, New York. Ron was employed and retired from the school board after 32 years. He was a member of Dade City Church of God. He was an avid collector of...

Mellie Jane Minnix

Mellie Jane Minnix

Aug 19, 2022

MINNIX, Mellie Jane, 85, of Ridge Manor, FL., entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 19, 2022. She was born on October 25, 1936, to parents, Adam Hardy and Sally Holman in Ponce de Leon, FL. Mellie found the love of her life, Joe Cecil Minnix, and the two were soon joined in marriage on December 29, 1956. Joe and...

Kathy E. Brown

Kathy E. Brown

Aug 16, 2022

KATHY ELVINA BROWN Passed away peacefully at the age of 70 in Zephyrhills Florida on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. She was born in Bell, California and has recently relocated to Florida in 2021. She was a member of the Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and loved to be at the ocean. She is preceded by her husband, Charles...

Thomas William Giel

Thomas William Giel

Aug 15, 2022

Thomas William Giel, 74, of Tampa, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2022 at the VA Hospital. A lifelong resident of Florida, Tom was born October 18, 1947 to parents F.G. "Tom" Giel and Hilda E. Giel. He graduated from Brandon High School and the University of South Florida. Tom was a Vietnam-era Veteran who served in the U.S. Air...

Sheila Marlene Smith

Sheila Marlene Smith

Aug 15, 2022

Sheila Marlene Smith of Saint Leo, FL died quietly at home after a long illness on August 15, 2022, at the age of 73.

She was an accomplished artist and held degrees from Eastern Michigan University and Wayne State University.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Gregory P. Smith, and her son,...

Jeffrey Scott Wallace, Jr.

Jeffrey Scott Wallace, Jr.

Aug 12, 2022

Jeffrey Scott Wallace Jr.,35. was born on July 28, 1987 in St. Petersburg, Florida, and passed away on August 12, 2022 at Advent Health Zephyrhills. He was the son of David & Michelle Wasmund and Jeffrey S Wallace Sr. He married Dawn Wallace, 5/23/2012 in St. Petersburg Beach, Florida. He attended Fairview High School, Fairview, Pa. He was...

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