All Obituaries

On March 10, 1980, in the city of Dade City, Florida a baby girl was born and she was named Nicole Janell Carter. "Nicki" as she was affectionately called, was born to the union of  Josh Mathis Jr. and Geraldine Carter.  She was a graduate of Pasco High School where she met and made many lasting friendships.   It was there where she met the love of her life, Thomas Mention.  She later attended  Pasco-Hernando State College.  Nicole...

Jerome Lester Fields was born January 16, 1951, to the Late John Charles O’Neal Sr. and Lucille Fields in Otter Creek, Florida.  He was preceded in death by his sisters, Juanita Brown and Betty Fields.  Jerome was a very hard working man, to say the least.  Jerome’s employment includes The Pasco County Sheriff Office for several years, working his way up the ranks to Sergeant Fields.  He also worked at Florida National Cemetery for several years.  He...

James was born on December 6, 1966 in Dade City, Florida to Willie Mae Matthews.  His mother, Willie Mae Matthews preceded him in death.  James was reared by is stepfather, Willie James Matthews who has also preceded him in death.  James attended the Pasco County School System.  In 1985, he graduated from Pasco Comprehensive High School in Dade City.  As a student and athlete at Pasco Comprehensive High School, he excelled both academically and...

Rosa B. Hill was born in Dade City, Florida on May 14, 1948.  She was the daughter of Blossie Lee Bennett Massop.  Rosa accepted Christ at an early age at St. John Missionary Baptist Church. In her adult life she joined New Bethel AME Church where she served on numerous boards and held many offices including Usher Board, Choir, Kitchen Aide, Pulpit Aide, Women’s Missionary, Church School aka Bible Discovery Hour, Steward, and served as an area/district officer in...

Hartman Cooper was born March 18, 1929 in Blanton, Florida to the Late Lee Cooper and Ida Mae Green.  Hartman was a very loving and devoted father and grandfather.  He enjoyed telling his grandchildren about stories from the past.  He loved people and will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him.  Hartman enjoyed going to church.  He became a member of Glorious Church of God in Christ, Trilby, Florida where he loved to worship God.  His neighbors and friends...

Lamarre Louis Jacques was born December 6, 1953 in Cabaret, Haiti.  He attended and graduated from the public school system in Cabaret, Haiti.  Lamarre moved to the united states in 1980.  He worked as a laborer at Agri Timber and Lykes Pasco until his health declined.  He enjoyed playing cards and dominos with his friends.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank Louis Jacques and Antiola Theliscat.  Lamarre was called to rest on Thursday, February...

Alonzo Norton aka “Slow Love” was born on November 7, 1973 in Palatka, Florida to the late Clifford Norton and Linda Mays. Brother Norton resided for the majority of his life in the Zephyrhills, FL area and was a high school graduate at Zephyrhills High School.  He was working in the construction and roofing business until he became disabled. Brother Norton devoted his life to Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at an early age. He was a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist...

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...