All Obituaries

Norma Louise Hill Hankerson born March 26, 1933 to Mr. John Henry Hill and Mrs. Austine Hill, in Dade City, Florida. At an early age,   Norma confessed her life to Christ and joined Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church, Dade City. In 1954, she was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Joseph Bernard    Hankerson in Daytona Beach, Florida.  She was educated at Moore Academy in Dade City and at Bethune Cookman College in Daytona Beach. Because of her thirst for knowledge and...

Anna Bell Smith-Roshell was born on January 14, 1963, to the late Bessie Jean Smith and James A. Bradberry in Zephyrhills, Florida.  She was a daddy’s girl.  Anna was lovingly called “Am-a-ray” by family and friends.  She was educated in the Pasco County School System.  As a child, she enjoyed school, sports, and spending time with her family and siblings.  Anna started her own family young, getting married in high school.  She graduated...

Geraldine Twelly Knight, known to many people adoringly as "Peaches", born Geraldine Twelly on August 5, 1959 in Clarksdale, Mississippi to Willie Mae Larry and the Late Bennie Washington.  As a teenager, Geraldine moved to Florida where she worked at Main Street Cleaners in Dade City for 10 -15 years until she realized her calling to be a CNA.  Peaches loved her new career as a CNA and was faithful at it for 20 years. Upon retiring, she kept working in the field of...

Sara Delphine Singletary Hadley-Banahene was a Queen of many names that you better not mess up!  She was born February 26, 1956 to Dorothy Singletary and the Late Charles Carr Jr.  in Lake City, South Carolina.  She later moved to New York and finally to Florida. She frequently  made it known that she was a "New Yorker residing in Florida".  She accomplished many things, which included teaching generations of 4th graders in New York; having two children and...

Sergeant Herbert William Rumbeau, transitioned on  September 1, 2020 at his home in Ridge Manor FL.  Herbert is survived by: his wife, Zoila R. Amaro-Rumbeau; sister, Henrietta Pollock, children, Herbert Jr. (Wanda), Tammy, Ahkeim, Shawnette, Novella, Ogbonna, Felicita, Deborah, (Vanzelle), Eddy, (Shevern) and  Chris, (Kristie); and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Herbert enlisted in the United States Marines in 1968 and was...

Pastor Juan Merino Rojas was born May 15, 1954 to Jose and Juana Rojas in Comfort, Guanajuato, Mexico.   God has gained an angel and the world has lost a great man.  Juan wasn’t just an awesome father he was a  hero, a role model, a big inspiration, a mentor, and a loving Pastor.   He was truly everything a man should be.   Juan was admired by his loving wife and children and had a great heart.   He...

On August 23, 2020 God called Eddie Joe's name and she took his hand and left it all.  Eddie Joe  was born on April 26, 1938 to the union of James and Bertha Henry in Clarksdale, Mississippi.  Eddie Joe attended the public school system of Clarksdale.  In 1957, Eddie Joe met and married ML Carr and to this union three children were born; Sharon, Angela and Antoine.  In 1966, Eddie Joe moved to Florida where she acquired a job at Lykes Pasco fruit packing...

Nicole Lashawn Smith was born on October 22, 1985, in Zephyrhills, Florida to the Late Nathaniel Eugene Smith and Eula Pippins.  Nicole attended the public school system of Pasco County where she met and made many friends.  Nicole loved life and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  Nicole departed this life on Friday, August 21, 2020.  Nicole will be greatly missed by her family and friends.  She is survived by her two beautiful children, Kamarri...

Willie L. Echols was born July 2, 1941 in Chatfield, Arkansas to the Late Reece and Rosie Echols.  Willie traveled from Arkansas to Dade City in 1961 as a truck driver.  He labored at various jobs such as construction and agricultural work.  After making friends with a few of the locals, he took up residency and started his family here.  Willie is fondly remembered  by family and friends alike for his willingness to lend a helping hand, for striking up friendly...

It is with great sadness that the family of Julio Guillermo Norat, known to friends as "Guillo", announces his passing on Friday, August 14, 2020, at the age of 84 years old. Julio will be lovingly remembered by his wife Marta; his children; and many grandchildren. Julio was a man of many trades. Everyone who knew him  as the man to fix all.  He was a man who didn’t mind putting in elbow grease and working hard to upkeep his land, keep his family happy and ensure life...