All Obituaries

Mrs. Bettie Elizabeth Harrell was born June 30, 1932 in Dillon, South Carolina to the late James and Mae Bell Cousar.  She later moved to Brooklyn, New York during her late twenties.  Shortly after arriving in Brooklyn, she met and married the love of her life, Curtis Harrell.  They had a wonderful life together.  He gave her permission and his total support to retire at age 45.  She touched the lives of many people and never met a stranger.  Bettie had three...

Mr. Robert Lee Pye, 80, of Brooksville, Florida transitioned from this life on Monday, November 6, 2023 peacefully at his home surrounded by family.  Mr. Pye was born on November 6, 1943 in Valdosta, Georgia to the late Otis and Viola (Marshall) Pye.  He attended school in the Valdosta city school district up to the sixth grade.  It was then that he was withdrawn from school in order to help support the family.  Mr. Pye moved to Lacoochee, Florida in the early 1990's...

Joseph Lee Smith was born September 23, 1965 in Dade City, Florida to the late Bessie Jean Smith and Jake Parker.  Joseph was educated in Pasco County Schools of Zephyrhills, Florida.  He would always say that he was a "Bulldog" for life.  He loved working with his hands, on cars, bikes, and yardwork.  Those who knew him knew that if you ask him to do anything, he'd do it to the best of his ability.  Joseph was known to family and friends by...

Carnell Pippins, also known to many as "Pip", was born December 21, 1977 in Tampa, Florida to the late Jesse Phillips and Doloretine Pippins.  Carnell attended the public school system of Pasco County, where he met and made many friends.  He was a fun and very loving young man, who would give you the shirt off his back.  Carnell enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  He departed this life on Monday, October 30, 2023 in Zephyrhills, Florida.  He...

Andrew Joseph Beckers was born May 31, 1960 in Long Island, New York to the late John F. Beckers and the late Katherine C. Hutchins.  Andrew was a loving father, grandfather and brother.  He was self employed as a Handyman and volunteered at the American Warriors Westling Camp.  He graduated from Commack South High School in Commack, New York in 1979. Andrew passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 .  He is survived by 2 sisters, Arlene Beckers Woods and Memory Keen...

Thomas Mapp was born February 20, 1948 to the late Ruby Johnson  in Atlanta, Georgia.  Thomas was employed  throughout Pasco County.  He was a very fun and loving person who loved and adored his family and friends.  He  departed this life on October 25, 2023 at Advent Health, Dade City after a brief illness.  Thomas leaves to mourn his passing:  a loving and devoted daughter, Eunice Black (Bobby); granddaughter, Tashawna L. Williams Bright (Antonio),...

Mr. Dean Harlan Leferink was born January 20, 1960 to the late Robert and Bonnie Leferink in Japan. Dean graduated from Comeaux High School. Shortly after graduating, he went to better his education and attended and graduated from the University of Southwest Louisiana, where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Geology. He later received a Master’s degree in History. From 1992 - 2009, Dean was employed with the Pasco County School District as a History teacher at Pasco High School. Dean...

Reverend Donald R. Smith, Sr. was born on May 17, 1960 to the late Mr. and  Mrs. Robert and Maggie Webster, Sr., in a small Parrish called Sicily Island, Louisiana.  As the oldest of seven children, Reverend Smith was considered one of the patriarchs of the family and realized early in his life the mission that he was charged with by God.  As a member of Mount Rose Baptist Church in Sicily Island, Louisiana,  Reverend Smith accepted Christ at an early age. Reverend Smith...

Deacon Edwin Austin Harvey entered this world April 22, 1946, in Columbus, Georgia unto the late Lonnie and Eva Mae Harvey.  He attended First African Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia where accepted Christ as his Personal Savior at an early age.  Edwin is a 1964 graduate of Spencer High School in Columbus, Georgia where he played trombone in the marching band and participated in various activities at the school and in the community. He matriculated to Columbus College and later...

Kenneth Lavet Green was born March 21, 1976 in Dade City, Florida to the late Kenneth Green and the late Annette Hamilton.  Kenneth, also know  to many as "Tate" attended and graduated from the Pasco County School System, where he met and made many lasting friendships. Tate later relocated to Jacksonville, Florida where he also met and made many friends.  He was employed by Dupuy Silo for many years. Tate enjoyed his family and his friends and had a special love and...