Nancy Shaw Burns was born July 5, 1933, she was the beloved daughter of the late Freda Frame Shaw and Alden Rood Shaw.  Nancy dedicated her professional life to education and student support. She served as a Title I Reading Assistant with Buncombe County Schools in Asheville, North Carolina, and previously worked as a School Counselor in Haywood County Schools. Earlier in her career, Nancy held leadership roles in teacher training and educational programs, including ...

Mr. Ronald Bernard Mitchell, affectionately known to many as “Bubba”, was born May 29, 1948 in Dade City, Florida to the union of the late R.B. Mitchell and the late Dora Morast. Ronald received his formal education at Moore-Mickens Academy, where he met and made many lasting friendships. Ronald later enlisted into the United States Army, where he served for 2 years during the Vietnam War. He was dedicated to his time served in the military, where he worked as a Paramedic/Firefighter. ...

Mr. Willie B. Southward, Jr., affectionately known to many as "Billy", was born October 25, 1942 in Dade City, Florida to the late Willie B. Southward, Sr. and the late Ruby Southward. Billy received his formal education here in the Pasco County Schools, where he met and made many lasting friendships. He was employed for many years with the formally known, Kash and Karry grocery store, where he was a bright and shining light to many of people he encountered. Billy enjoyed meeting and ...

Gertha Lee Peyton-Sims was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 24,1959 to Estella Peyton and the late Ralph Ray Peyton. She graduated from high school and went on to earn her Associate of Science Degree in Nursing. Gertha was affectionately known as "Big Gert" by many. She was the driven force behind her family; the matriarch and the "go to" woman. Her family meant everything to her. She had different bonds with different people, but the love was the same. Gertha was ...

Steven Ramon Floyd, Sr., affectionately known as "BIG STEVE’’, was born April 10, 1971 in Dade City, Florida to Major Summon and Dollie Wilson.  Steve received his formal education in the Pasco County School System, where he met and made many friends.  Steve was a laborer by trade, but loved to tinker around on cars.  His favorite hobby was playing horse shoes.  He did these things until his health began to fail. On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, Steven was ...

Michael Earl Marshall, Sr. was born June 15, 1986 in Dade City, Florida to the late Joseph Marshall and Sheila Earl.  Michael received his formal education through the Pasco County School System, where he met and made many friends.  Michael attended the Encounter Church of Wildwood, Florida, accepting Christ as his Personal Savior on December 14, 2025. Michael had a passion for art, and was a tattoo artist by trade. He expressed his creativity through ink and left his mark on ...

Tyrhonda Deshane Grant was born on December 4, 1980, to the late Mr. Joe Prince and the late Mella Ree Doctor; a beloved daughter whose gentle spirit brought light and love into the world from the very beginning. A proud product of the Pasco County community, she attended and graduated from Pasco High School with the Class of 1999. Guided by her caring nature and dedication to service, she continued her education at Pasco-Hernando Community College, where she earned her LPN license and began ...

Cynthia Felder was born on January 21, 1966, in Howardville, Missouri, to the late Lola Caruthers and Simon Wofford. She began her education in New Madrid County and later completed her education in the Pasco County School System, where she met and made many friends. Cynthia dedicated many years of service to caring for others. She worked faithfully as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide, before later becoming a substitute teacher. Her passion for helping others continued ...

Bobby Lee Black was born in Tampa, Florida on December 27, 1965 to Bobby Lattimore and Mary Elouise Black. Bobby was a graduate of Osceola High School. He obtained his Commercial Driver's License (CDL), in 1990. Bobby drove semi-trucks, until he found his forever work-home at the City of Zephyrhills. He became employed at the City of Zephyrhills, Sanitation Department as a Garbage Man/Waste Collector in 1993. He later became a Garbage Truck Driver. Bobby didn’t know it then, but he ...

Norine L. Mitchell, moved to Dade City, Florida during 2020 and lived here until God’s light led her to his bosom on January 9, 2026. Norine was born on October 25, 1935, in Old Bainbridge County, South Carolina to late Ruth and the late John Davis.  She was the third child born to this union of which one sister and two brothers have also proceeded her in death.  At a young age she joined Miller Swamp Missionary Baptist Church, Fairfax, South Carolina.  She ...