All Obituaries

Doris Bush Samuels was born on September 9, 1940 in Dade City, Florida to the late Ira T. and RoxAnna Bush (Saulsby). Sister Samuels lived her entire life in the Dade City area and was educated at Moore Mickens Academy. On May 25, 1963, she was united in Holy Matrimony to Louis Samuels and remained loyal to him for 55 years, until his passing in 2018. She devoted herself to providing for her family by working in the Citrus industry and providing home-maker services before working for Pasco...

Mother Annie Mae Key Davis was born August 12, 1913 in Marvell, Arkansas to the late David and Elizabeth James.  Mother Davis received her formal education in Arkansas and in the 50's she and her family relocated to Dade City, Florida.  She worked numerous jobs, including, her employment at the Holy Name Priory in St. Leo, Florida.  Mother Davis was an humble, God-fearing woman, who accepted Christ as her Personal Savior at a young age.  She was a...

Earl Stanley Brockington Sr. was born August 15, 1956, in Fort McCoy, Florida to the Late James Brockington and the Late Deborah Wilcox.  Earl received his formal education at  Moore Mickens Academy, where he met and made many friends.  Earl was a loving father, grandfather, a great friend to many and an awesome brother to his siblings.  Earl always had a smile on his face, no matter what life presented him.  He loved to go fishing and spend...

Lawrence McClendon, formerly of Dade City, FL, transitioned on November 13, 2019 at the Hospice House in Charlottesville, VA. Mr. McClendon was born on September 20, 1931 in Twin Lake, FL, to the late Monroe and Victoria McClendon. Lawrence was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War. Lawrence worked across many industries and with the encouragement of a former employer, he became an entrepreneur in the mid-1970’s when he started McClendon Harvesting along with his...

Mother Joanna McClendon was born September 2, 1937 in Twin Lakes, Florida to the Late Freeman Courtney Sr. and the Late Eunice Fernand.  Joanna attended the Public School System of Pasco County.  She was a graduate of Moore Academy, graduating with the class of 1954 .  While raising her children, she attended and later graduated from St. Leo College in 1978 with a Bachelors in Education.  Her love for teaching and helping  students succeed in life, afforded...

On October 10, 2019 God allowed His angel to come down to earth and close the eyes of one of his servants and carried him home to eternal rest.  Brother Tyrone Leonard Washington was born on February 8, 1974 in Dade City, Florida to Mr. Jim T. Jones Sr. and Rosena Jones. Tyrone was loved by all that knew him. He was a hard worker and always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. He will be truly missed.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Mozella Gaddy, Rachel...

Robert “Gene” Eugene Williams, 75, of Middletown, Connecticut passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Hughes Rehabilitation Center in West Hartford.  Mr. Williams was born and raised in Dade City, FL where he met and made many friends.   He was the son of the Late Maggie Lue Williams.  Better known as "Papa Gene" to all, he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Gene lived over twenty years in Middletown where he...

Jerome Christopher Hawkins, Jr. affectionately known as “Chris” was born in Zephyrhills, Florida on October 23, 1987 to Elvera Lee and Jerome Christopher Hawkins, Sr. Chris graduated from Port Saint Lucie High School. He devoted himself to providing for his family as a dedicated employee at Southeast Bottling and Beverage Company, Dade City, Florida. Chris was adored by numerous friends and family members. He earned the name “Drop King” for his love and compassion for...

Thomas Jack Futch (T.J.), age 52 departed from this  life on Friday, September 27, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. He was born on July 1, 1967 in Dade City, Florida to the union of Jasper Jack and Barbara Ann Williams. He was converted into Christianity at an early age at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Louis Waddell. Post was war he studied Eastern religions and followed Islamic beliefs as a Muslim. He was educated in the Pasco County Public School System...

Larry Williams Sr. was born August 20, 1954 in Bronwood, GA. He moved to Zephyrhills, FL in 1957 with his parents Ellis and Doris Harrold. He attended Pasco county public schools. He was quite athletic while growing up and participated in several sports by the time he graduated from Zephyrhills High School.  After graduating, he worked many years at area mines and was a very dedicated worker.  He was a loving and doting father and leaves to mourn two children, Michelle Yvette...