All Obituaries

Patrick Marquis Nelson was born on December 24, 1996, in Zephyrhills, Florida to Sonya Sims. He departed his life on June 1, 2021. Patrick had many passions including playing basketball, music and spending time with his son, King. Patrick graduated from Zephyrhills Christian Academy where he also played football and basketball. Patrick was engaged to Stephanie Suchocki to whom he spent the last 5 years with. Patrick welcomed his only child, King Markus Nelson on September 13, 2020. Patrick...

Deacon Frank Adams was born December 2, 1945 in Dade City, Florida to the Late James Adams and the Late Deloris Adams. He attended the public school system of Pasco County where he met and made many friends. Deacon Adams accepted Christ and became a faithful member of Dade City Church of God in Christ under the leadership of his Pastor, Superintendent Mitchell Davis Jr. Deacon Adams was ordained a Deacon in September of 2016 and he served in this capacity until his health declined. He was...

Roberta Gail Penix was born December 2, 1954 to the Late Robert Lee Penix and the Late Essie Penix in Dade City, Florida. Roberta attended the public school system of Pasco County where she met and made many friends. Roberta accepted Christ at an early age and became a devoted and faithful member of Mt. Zion AME Church. She enjoyed her duties as Sunday School Teacher, Secretary and working with the Youth Department. Roberta spent countless hours helping and guiding the youth of her...

Mr. James W. Pye was born on November 16, 1945, in Valdosta, Georgia to the Late Viola Pye and the Late Otis Pye.  He was educated in the Lowndes County School System. James worked several years for Flying J’s and later retired due to his declining health.  James enjoyed singing and giving praises to God. You could always find him singing to others in the nursing home.   He also enjoyed spending time with his family. James departed this life on Friday, May 7,...

 Lula Louise Philpot was born April 19, 1932 to the late William Curtis Bronson and Alberta Mitchell Robinson in Williston, FL. She was the 5th child of 11 children.  Louise attended the Levy County Public School System. She graduated in 1950 from Williston Vocational High School. Later, she graduated from the University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio. For 18 years, she worked at McCall Magazine Factory. After deciding not to follow that career, she then worked for 24 years at...

Melvin Bernard “Buck” Starkes was born on October 12, 1961, to the Late Louis Woodard and Bermice Starkes Thomas.  He is proceeded in death by his father, Louis Woodard; brother, Terrance L. Woodard Sr; grandfather, Eddie L. Starkes Sr.; grandmother, Mary W. J. Starkes; three uncles, Eddie L. Starkes Jr.; Dyke E. Brown and Thomas Easter.  Melvin’s family called him Bernard. He was a graduate of Paso High School and a track star winning 2nd place at the state meet....

Frank B. Craig Sr. departed this life on April 27, 2021 in the comfort of his home as his wish surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was the 7th of 11 children of the Late Frank Moore and Willie Julie Craig. He attended Pasco Comprehensive High School (Pirates). Frank was proceeded in death by his mother, Willie Julia Craig; father, Frank Moore; sisters, Deborah Craig, Dora Woods; and brother, Willie Oliver. Frank began his career as a Carpenter at Barker’s Quality...

Marilyn L. Hopkins was born on November 5, 1947, to the union of the Late Robert Walton Sr. and the Late Oicer Solomon in Sarasota, Florida.  She resided in Louisiana before moving to Florida.  After a  while, she relocated to Dade City, Florida with her family. Marilyn was educated in Louisianna as a Clerical Secretary and as a Certified Nursing Assistant for 20 years.  She loved her family and friends.  She also loved animals, singing, worshipping, and taking...

Ronald D. Barnett was born on November 30, 1955, in Bellevue, Ohio.  He received his education at Bellevue High School.  Ronald enlisted into the United States Coast Guard for a short time.  He worked for BF Goodrich for 35 years, until his retirement.  He enjoyed fishing, mudslinging, and spending time with his family and friends.   Ronald was preceded in death by his ; father, Walter Barnett; mother, Phylis Gregory; and brother, Kenny...

Shakita Lashawn Williams was born April 11, 1985 in Zephyrhills, Florida to the late Denise Williams.  She received her education at Pasco High School and graduated in 2003. She went on to further her education at PHCC. She worked at PHCC and Chili’s. She loved her family and friends. She loved fishing with her dad and her dogs. She was proceeded in death by her mother, Denise Williams; her grandparents, Manuel and Cordel Williams; and her uncle, Calvin Williams....