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Recent Obituaries
Dade City and Zephyrhills, Florida and surrounding areas
Karen Jeanette Petters
Sep 5, 2022
Karen Jeanette Petters (May 25, 1961 September 5, 2022) Karen was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She left this world peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on September 5, 2022, in Zephyrhills, FL. Karen loved being on the water, cookouts with friends and family and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Being a Florida native...
Elaine Mckendree Benjamin
Sep 4, 2022
Elaine McKendree Benjamin passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at her beloved daughters home in Maitland, Fla. Born July 5, 1942, in Bainbridge, Ga., she was the daughter of a Pasco pioneer familythe late Hubert McKendree of Dade City, Fla., and Pauline Bishop of Whigham, Ga.and lived in Zephyrhills for more than 70 years. Elaine was a member...
Harriet Emily King
Sep 4, 2022
Harriet Emily (Hartmann) King age 78, of Ridge Manor, passed away Sunday, September 4th, 2022.She was born in Queens, New York on May 9, 1944, She was a veteran of the Marines.Survivors include; her loving husband Randolph, her son Charles, and her daughter Rebecca. and many other family and friends.
Funeral services are being held at Florida...
Margaret H. Mcnally
Sep 4, 2022
Margaret McNally 96, of Dade City, passed away Sunday, September 4th, 2022. She was born March 3, 1926, in Jacksonville, FL to James & Ruby Head. She was a longtime area resident of Dade City. She worked for many years at Cox Elementary School and was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Dade City.
...Timothy Edward Frank
Sep 3, 2022
FRANK, Timothy Edward, 56, of Zephyrhills, FL, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 3, 2022. Born on February 16, 1966 in Detroit, Michigan, to parents Richard and Marlene Frank. A Graduate of Bronson High School Class of 1984 in Bronson, Michigan, Tim, was a proud long haul trucker on and off for 35 years since 1987. He was very...
Myron "Bebop" Koppelberger
Sep 3, 2022
Myron "Bebop" Koppelberger 77, of Zephyrhills Fl. Was born in Port Huron Michigan and passed away Saturday, September 3rd, 2022 peacefully at home from Parkinson's. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Survivors include; wife of 52 years Carolyn Koppelberger, son; Daniel Koppelberger, daughters; Michella Weisenstein, and Julie Vandemheen, and sister; "Boots" Mary Kay Stager,...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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