Obituaries

Dec 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dale Patrick Freibert, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Dale, a resident of Port Richey, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the age of 77.

Born in Louisville, Kentucky, to Sherwood and Elizabeth Freibert, Dale grew up surrounded by love and...

Dec 12, 2025

John Rexford Tackett "Big John", age 54, departed from this life peacefully, surrounded by his children and multiple close family members on December 12th, 2025 in Lakeland Florida. John was born on August 26th 1971, to Ella and Robert Tackett in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania. Growing up, John moved around to places like Janesville Pennsylvania, Chillicothe Ohio, and Ripley West Virginia,...

Dec 12, 2025

Betty Lou Clark, 83, passed away on December 12th, 2025, in Zephyrhills, Florida. Betty was born on October 26th, 1942, in Pulaski, Tennessee, to her parents James and Mildred McCluskey, being the oldest of four children.

In 1961, Betty made her way down to sunny Sarasota, Florida to marry her first husband, Roy Rogers. Together, the two...

Dec 11, 2025

Charles Arthur Ronald Da Souza

Affectionately known as "Charlo" to friends and "Papi" for the rest of us

Sunrise: September 14, 1955  Sunset: December 11, 2025

Charles Arthur Ronald Da Souza, lovingly called "Papi" transitioned peacefully at the age of 70. A resident of Zephyrhills, Florida, he shared 37 beautiful years of marriage...

Dec 11, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol Marie Morris, who left this world peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2025, in Zephyrhills, FL. Born in Mineola, NY, on a warm summer Sunday, July 8, 1934, Carol lived a life filled with love, art, and devotion.

Carol spent her formative years on Long Island,...

Dec 10, 2025

David Lowe Sabine, 71, of Dade City entered eternal rest on December 10, 2025, in Tampa. He was born in Maine on June 21, 1954. He lived a life rich in love, laughter, and dedicated service, touching the hearts of many throughout his time with us.

David enjoyed a wonderful life rooted in love, family, friends, and...

Dec 9, 2025

Edward Lamar "Eddie" Patterson, 70, of Dade City, Florida, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Born at Jackson Memorial Hospital on July 26, 1955, Eddie lived with a fearless spirit, remembered by many as an "old school outlaw" who carried himself with grit, loyalty, and love for his family. He was the son of Ann Marie and Pat...

Dec 9, 2025

Miss Me, But Let Me Go

by Christina Rossetti

When I come to the end of the road

And the sun has set for me

I want no rites in a gloom-filled room.

Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little–but not too long...

Dec 8, 2025

Juan Francisco Osoria, age 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025, at The

Rucki Hospice Care Center in Zephyrhills, Florida. A resident of Zephyrhills since 2023, Juan

was born on December 15, 1947, in Hatillo, Puerto Rico, to the late Ana Estebania Osoria and

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Dec 8, 2025

Hazel Diane Adams, age 74, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, in Dade City, Florida, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on June 2, 1951, in Atlanta, Georgia, Hazel was the daughter of Henry Clay Harper and Tyra Lois Harper.

Hazel lived a life filled with love, kindness, and quiet...

Dec 7, 2025

Lynne S. Nadeau, 83, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 7, 2025, at her home in Zephyrhills, Florida. Born on August 22, 1942, in Pontiac, Michigan, Lynne was the daughter of Hinton B. and Evelyn M. Edmondson and the devoted sister of Patricia J. Edmondson.

A proud graduate of Holy Name Academy in St. Leo,...

Dec 7, 2025

James Donald Grib, cherished father, grandfather, and uncle, entered into eternal rest on December 7, 2025, in Florida at the age of 87. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1938 to Joseph and Mary Ann Grib, James built a life rooted in love and family. In 1960, he married his devoted wife, Sue, in Missouri, and together they raised...

Dec 6, 2025

Albert T. Schram was born in Utica, New York, to Albert and Betty Schram. He graduated from Utica Free Academy and the State University of New York at Cobleskill. On Nov. 28, 1978, amidst a snowstorm, he moved to Florida with his best friend, Dennis Butler (wife, Terri Butler), in a 1972 red MG Midget. While living in Florida,...

Dec 4, 2025

Gustavo Aristeo-Ortiz passed away in Dade City, Florida on the morning of Thursday, December 4, 2025 at the age of 58. He was surrounded by love and family.

He was born to parents J. Guadalupe Aristeo and Juana Ortiz Bernabe on November 18th, 1967 in Ciudad Hidalgo, Michoacan in Mexico. Eventually, he made...

Dec 1, 2025

Shawn Keenan Chalk

December 11, 1978 – December 1, 2025

Born in Cincinnati, OH – Passed away in Zephyrhills, FL

Shawn Keenan Chalk was a master tattoo artist whose creative journey began in 1996. He was the proud owner of several tattoo shops, including City on the Hill Tattoo Shop in Ocala, FL...

Nov 29, 2025

Katy Murrel Dozier, 87, of Zephyrhills, went home to be with the Lord on November 29,

2025. She was born on May 6, 1938 in Richland, Florida and graduated from Zephyrhills

High School in 1956, where she played basketball and was a cheerleader. She worked

many years for Schlitz Brewing Company in Clearwater...

Nov 29, 2025

George Garcia, Sr., beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025, at the age of 68. He leaves behind a legacy of strength, love, and devotion that will continue to live on in the family he cherished so deeply.

George was preceded in death by his loving wife, Nellie...

Nov 26, 2025

Randall Olin Beck (aka Randy or Elvis, Jr.), 71 years old, passed away peacefully at home in Zephyrhills, Florida on November 26, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, brother and two brothers-in-law and is survived by his two children, two grandchildren, five sisters, three brothers-in-law, one sister-in-law, many nieces, nephews and greats – and his mother,...

Nov 25, 2025

Victoria Baker OBITUARY

Remembering Victoria Lucille Baker (nee. Meushaw) who passed on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. She was the daughter of Edward E. Meushaw and Josephine Meushaw (nee. Pecora). Her only sibling, Edward D. Meushaw, passed a few years ago. She is survived by her husband, John Baker, Sr., and 4 children: John Baker Jr., Timothy Baker,...

Nov 24, 2025

Glinda Marie Bryant was born to Stanley and Mildred Bryant in Dade City, Florida, on May 2, 1966. Glinda, age 59, of Dade City, Florida, passed away on November 24, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Glinda is survived by her siblings, Wanda (Don) Roberts, Larry Stanley Bryant Jr. (Cindy), Judy Ann (Charlie) Walker, George (Laura) Bryant, and...