Joyce Eva Purkis
Mar 24, 2026
Joyce Eva Purkis, 82 of Dade City, FL passed away March 24, 2026 at Gulfside Hospice in Zephyrhills. She was born October 11,1943 in Huddleston, VA to Dallas Guy Wood and Elsie Joyce Foster. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ross Purkis and son, Alwyn Eugene Purkis. She is survived by her loving family including daughter, Susie...
Linda L Dee
Mar 23, 2026
Linda L. Dee, 76 of Dade City, Florida passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026.
She was born in New York on January 4, 1950, to Clifton and Marilyn (Conner) Dee. She was the eldest of 11 children. She is survived by Daisey (dog), Jesse Thomas (partner), children: Lisa M. Tyler, Tammy (Brian) Brewer, Theresa (Jon) Culbertson-Stanley, Trina Collins, Toka Culbertson,...
Lydia Ann Shye-Malcolm
Mar 21, 2026
Lydia Ann Shye-Malcolm, 64, of Pinellas Park, Florida, was taken to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Morton Plant Hospital, after a valiant fight post open heart surgery. Lydia was born on March 26, 1961 in Toledo, Ohio.
She was the youngest daughter of the late Charles Hilton Shye and Betty Jean Shye. She was married on...
David Scott Grant
Mar 18, 2026
David “Scott” Grant, 65, of Dade City, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, at Moffitt Cancer Center, surrounded by his devoted wife and loving family after a long and courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Even in his final moments, Scott’s strength, warmth, and deep love for those around him never wavered.
Scott was born on July 10, 1960, in...
Beverly Ann Rhinesmith
Mar 17, 2026
Beverly Ann Rhinesmith, 91, of Zephyrhills, Fl. Was ushered into Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Zephyrhills, FL under the care of Gulfside Hospice and surrounded by her family.
She was born January 19, 1935, in Binghamton, NY, to Ray H. & Anna J. Bolt. She graduated from Zephyrhills High School in 1953...
Stephen A. "Ted" Williams
Mar 16, 2026
Stephen A. (“Ted”) WilliamsJuly 24, 1937 – March 16, 2026
A true “character of the game,” Stephen A. Williams passed away peacefully at home on March 16, 2026.
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he graduated from Northeast Catholic High School in 1956. Following graduation, Stephen worked at the Stetson hat factory before proudly serving his country in the United States Air Force for...
Jorge Reyes
Mar 16, 2026
Mr.Jorge Reyes, age 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2026, in Dade City, Florida.
Jorge was born on January 2, 1947, in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico, to his loving parents, Ramon and Zenobia Reyes. He was one of twelve siblings and maintained close relationships with his large family, as well as many dear friends across Puerto Rico, New York,...
Troy B. Robinette
Mar 13, 2026
Robinette, Troy B, 86 of Dade City, Florida, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026. He was born on November 18, 1940 in Big Stone Gap, Virginia to Jon and Grace Robinette.
Troy is preceded in death by his parents, Jon and Grace. He is survived by his daughter Stefany Robinette and 4 grandchildren.
Daniel Ray Baker
Mar 13, 2026
Daniel Ray Baker (Ray), 82, of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026.
Ray was born on September 21, 1943, at home in Lakeland, Florida to Fearbie and Desto William Baker, Sr. He was one of fourteen children, raised in a large family that shaped his lifelong appreciation for storytelling and connection.
Ray spent many years working as a long-haul...
Marie Alice Sicola
Mar 13, 2026
Marie Alice Sicola, 80, passed away in Wesley Chapel, FL on March 13, 2026.
Alice was born in Galveston, Texas on January 11, 1946 to parents Jamie and Marie Gewin. She had one sister, Mary Anne. Alice's highschool years were successful, graduating as co-salutatorian of Dominican High School. Alice went on to attend the University of Houston, where she met her...
Edward Munro Covington III
Mar 13, 2026
Edward Munro Covington III, of Dade City, FL passed away Friday , March 13, 2026. He was born July 18, 1955 in Dade city FL to Edward Munro Covington Jr. and Mary Ida (council) Covington. Both deceased. Munro was a proud army veteran. He enjoyed spear fishing, all kinds of music, a good cigar, but most of all laughing and...
James Willard Snead
Mar 13, 2026
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of James Willard Snead, who departed this life on March 13, 2026, in Zephyrhills, Florida, at the age of 91. Born on July 24, 1934, in Altoona, Alabama, James was the beloved son of Louie I. Snead and Mattie Lee Snead. He was a dedicated husband to his cherished wife,...
Robert Angelo DiPersio
Mar 13, 2026
Robert Angelo DiPersio, lovingly known as "Uncle Bob," passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, in Dade City, Florida, at the age of 79. Born on October 8, 1946, in Hudson, Massachusetts, to Angelo and Viola (Marini) DiPersio, Bob lived a life full of love, laughter, and cherished memories.Bob graduated from Hudson High School in 1965 and soon after enlisted...
Ellen Garvansites
Mar 11, 2026
Ellen Garvansites age 88, of Zephyrhills, FL, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Ellen was born in Rome, NY on July 5, 1937 to parents Kenneth and Ruth (Bedell) Bouton who preceded her in death, along with her sister Priscilla Mayhew Nelson and her beloved husband of 42 years, Julius Garvansites. She loved to tell the story...
Peter Joseph Ryan
Mar 10, 2026
Peter Joseph Ryan, 89, of Wesley Chapel, FL, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, surrounded by family.
He was born on June 19, 1936, in The Bronx, NY, to parents Ruth (Hotaling) and Albert Ryan. Peter attended Cardinal Hayes High School and Parsons School of Design. He was a member of the US Army and served honorably as a sergeant.
As...
Theresa McMahon
Mar 9, 2026
Theresa L McMahon
July 3, 1954 – March 9, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Theresa L. McMahon, age 71, of Zephyrhills, FL after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Known affectionately as Terry, or TT or Aunt TT or Sissy. Her life was defined by her deep love for family and friends, always putting...
Eleanor Joyce Burke
Mar 9, 2026
Today we gather to remember the life of a precious woman, a loving mother, grandmother, and a woman of deep faith who blessed all of our lives for 92 beautiful years.
She was the heart of our family — the one we could always turn to for comfort, wisdom, and unconditional love. Her kindness was gentle but strong, and her presence...
Richard Laverne Switzer
Mar 6, 2026
The family of Richard Switzer is saddened to announce his passing on March 6, 2026. Richard was born on January 6, 1951, in Norwich, New York.
Richard spent much of his life working in construction, where his strong work ethic and natural skill for building and fixing things served him well. He was the kind of person who was always willing...
Juniper Leigh Dees
Mar 4, 2026
Juniper Leigh Dees, treasured infant daughter of James Anthony and Britiany Lynn Dees, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Zephyrhills, Florida.Juniper is survived by her parents: James Anthony Dees Jr and Britiany Lynn Dees; and her siblings: Madalyn Leanne Dees, James Griffith Dees, Nolan River Murphy, Nirav Sehdev Sharma.Services will be held to honor her short time here...
Joyce C Tallman
Mar 4, 2026
Live Stream Link
Joyce Claire Tallman, age 97, of Zephyrhills, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Pasco County, Florida.
Joyce was born on August 5, 1928, in Mercer County in Trenton to the late Leroy Wilkinson Cranstoun (1896–1989) and Gertrude Elizabeth DeVaul (1900–1968). She grew up in Trenton alongside her two siblings, the late Leroy Bruce Cranstoun (1923–2019) and...
