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Ernest C. Petters
Petters, Ernest C., 74, of Bushnell, FL, passed away Monday, March 19, 2007 in Brooksville under the care of Hernando-Pasco Hospice. He was born June 6, 1932 in San Antonio, FL, to Charles J. & Emma Gude Petters. He moved to Bushnell from Tarpon Springs where he was a member of the St. Ignatius Catholic Church. He worked most of his life in the farming, citrus, and agriculture industry. He is survived by his wife: Barbara Caldwell Petters, Bushnell, FL; 2 sons: Wayne C. & Janelle Ballard, Webster, FL, Kevin E. & Tina Ballard, Rockwood, MI; 2 daughters: Bonnie A. Lewis, Winter Park, FL, Sandra A. & Garry Huffman, Dade City, FL; 2 step daughters: Carrie Blankenship, Maryland, Carla Terry, Arkansas; 1 brother: Raymond Petters, St. Joseph, FL; 4 sisters: Hildegarde Osburn, Campbell, NY, Magdalen Coverly, Williamstown, NJ, Leona Bircher, Harrisburg, PA, Ruth Stewart, Hernando, FL; 9 grandchildren: Brandi Tadlock, Jim Harrelson, Julie Limoges, Dustin Ballard, Dixie Cleveland, Ashley Huffman, Megan Huffman, Kyle Ballard, Robert Ballard; 7 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 3 children: Mark V. Ballard, Veronica Petters, Janet L. Ballard; 1 brother: Clement Petters; and 1 sister: Anna Clark. Funeral services will be 11am Friday, March 23, 2007 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in St. Joe, Florida. Burial will follow at St. Joe Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-7pm Thursday evening at the church. In lieu
of flowers, family request donations in his name to the Bloodhounds for America Program at Child Protection Education of America (CPEA), 410 S. Ware Blvd, Suite 710, Tampa, FL 33619.
Evangeline Ocasio
Ocasio, Evangeline, 36, Zephyrhills, passed away March 9, 2007. She was born September 15, 1970 in Manhatten, New York. She worked for Chase Manhatten Bank as a Mortgage Lender. She loved music and to dance. She loved her children, family, birds and animals. She is survived by her loving family including her children, James Thomas and Sierra Thomas, her parents, Felicita and Rafael Ocasio, and three brothers, Rafael Ocasio, Jr., Jacob Ocasio and Anthony Ocasio. She will be greatly missed. A service will be held Saturday, March 10, 2007 at 10:00 AM at Hodges Funeral Home on Hwy 54.
Wayne L. Beutler
Wayne L. Beutler, 82, of Zephyrhills passed away early Saturday, March 17, 2007 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was born April 12, 1924 in Drake, North Dakota to Frederick and Ella (Loche) Beutler. He served in WWII as US Marine. Shortly after, he met Florence Speirs in Cass City, Michigan and was united in marriage on August 15, 1946. They raised four children together. In 1983 he retired to Zephyrhills, Fl. His beloved wife of 55 years predeceased him in 2001. Survivors include 2 Daughters, Georgina Beutler of Zephyrhills and Carrie Giles of Cleveland, TX; 2 sons, Wayne L Beutler II and James D. Beutler of Michigan; 1 sister, Grace White of Michigan; 10 Grandchildren and 6 ½ Great Grandchildren. Friends may call upon the Family 1-3 PM Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at Hodges Family Funeral Home, 301 Chapel, Dade City. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held Thursday, March 22, 2007 at 1 PM at Florida National Cemetery.
George W. Dufrane
George W. Dufrane, 86, of Dade City, FL and Hardwick, VT. went to be with the Lord peacefully on March 16, 2007. He was the son of the late George and Emma Durance. He served in the Army’s Screamin’ Eagles 101st Airborne Division from September 4, 1942 to November 26, 1945. George owned and operated Benney’s Restaurant in Hardwick, VT. until his retirement. He also played drums in the Reveler’s Band, the Golden Oldies & Big Band Music in Vermont and around Dade City, FL. He spent his winters in Florida and was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 7 and VFW Post 9653, Hardwick, VT. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Amy; stepsons, Mike (Leanne), David (Kim), Clarence (Daniel , seven grandchildren, several great grandchildren and was predeceased by a stepson Gordie.
Paubla Alexander
Alexander, Paubla, 66 of Dade City , passed away, Sunday, March 18, 2007 at Hernando Pasco Hospice. She was born June 18, 1940 in Stringtown , MS the daughter of Nicholas and Refugio Gomez. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Guadalupe Alexander; her children: Guadalupe Alexander, Jr ., Dade City, Raymond (Esmeralda) Alexander, Dade City, Josephine (Frank) Zamago, Centerville, Texas, Susana (Cesar) Ramirez, Dade City, Ernest (Elva) Alexander, Zephyrhills, Diane (Enrique Juarez) Alexander, Dade City, Ricky Alexander, Sr., Dade City, Peggy (Michael) David, Dade City, Michael (Tracy) Alexander, Dade City and David (Luz) Alexander, Tampa; 2 sisters: Felipa Florez, Ruskin FL, Juanita Garcia, California; a brother, Guadalupe Gomez, Homestead, FL; 32 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 7 pm, Tuesday, March 20 at Hodges Family Funeral Home, 301 Chapel, Dade City . Funeral Mass will be 10 am Wednesday, March 21 at St Rita Catholic Church with burial at Floral Memory Gardens.
Maurice Blain Wakefield
Wakefield, Maurice Blain, 91, went to be with the Lord March 14, 2007 from his home in Zephyrhills, Florida. Born in Gardiner, Maine, August 4, 1915, his career as a cook spanned over forty-five years. He also served in the United States Army until he was discharged to care for his ill and now deceased daughter, Virginia Wakefield Thiebeau. A book was published about the A-1 Diner he owned and operated in Gardiner, Maine for 30 years. He moved, with his now deceased wife of 62 years, Edith MacMahan Wakefield, to Zephyrhills in 1979, where he became an ordained minister in a Southern Baptist Church. He was a cook for Betmar Acre Mobile Home Park dinners as well as for Wednesday night church dinners for many years. His failing health forced him to retire as custodian for his church at age 85, though he continued to serve by washing dishes, polishing brass, and going on visitation. His life is an example of commitment to his Lord, his family, and friends. He is survived by is daughter, Barbara Wakefield Emery, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Celebration services will be held at New Hope Baptist Church, 3514 Chauncey Road, and Zephyrhills Friday, March 23, 2007 at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Hope Baptist Church Prayer Chapel where he served as Deacon Emeritus. Online condolences may be made to www.hodgesfuneralhome.com.
Robert "Little Robert" Britton, III
Britton III, Robert Orillion, “Little Robert”, born July 23, 1999 went to be with Jesus on March 14, 2007. Robert loved Jesus and accepted him as his Lord and Savior at the age of 6. He was baptized July 16, 2006 and he was so excited that day. He was such a happy little boy, always smiling, laughing and brightening our day. He had a very kind and sweet heart, and a day didn’t go by that he didn’t hug his Daddy, Mommy, and sisters, and tell them that he loved them. He loved playing with his sisters and always wanted to sleep in their room. He was a good singer and dancer and loved to entertain the family. He loved all the things that little boys love: playing baseball, basketball, football, playing with his toys, monster trucks, hanging out with his buddies and his daddy; but most of all he loved riding and racing his dirt bike and participating in beginners motocross. His daddy was his hero, but little Robert was our hero. He taught us so much. We are so very thankful for the 7 years we had with this wonderful little boy. He was a light and will continue to be one for his family and all the lives he touched. Our family is so grateful for the outpouring of love, support and prayers of our friends, church, and community. He is survived by his loving mother and father: Robert & Theresa Britton; 4 sisters: Heather, Samantha, Kaylee, and Gracie; his grandparents: Betty & Dennis Buchanan; and his aunt: Joy Britton. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather and grandmother: Robert Britton Sr. & Dorothy Britton; and his maternal great grandparents: George & Angelina Walker. Funeral services will be held 2pm Sunday, March 18, 2007 at the First Baptist Church in Dade City. Friends are invited to send or bring motocross emblems and stickers in lieu of flowers or donations can be made to the Robert Britton Memorial Fund at Center State Bank in Dade City.
Betty Jean Hinson
Hinson, Betty Jean, 74, of Dade City, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills. She was born August 8, 1932 in Miami, FL, to Roce Harrison Simpson & Leola Esther Chesser, and moved to this area in 1956. She is survived by her husband of 56 years: John S. Hinson Sr; 1 son: John S. & Joanna Hinson Jr.; 1 daughter: Theresa Ann Murphy, all of Dade City; 3 grandchildren: Sherma Jean & John T. Keeling, Tracy Roy, Lauren Hinson; 1 step-grandson: Matthew & Jessica Blechschmidt; 3 great grandsons: Brandon Hinson, Brian Hinson, Lennon Keeling; 1 sister: Joyce Downing; 1 brother: Roce H. “PeeWee” & Victoria Simpson; several nieces and nephews including: Beverly & Larry Hilton, David & Lisa Cunio, Philip & Diane Cunio, Roce & Heather Simpson, Christopher & Laura Simpson, Andrew Simpson; and several great nieces and great nephews. A memorial service will be held 3pm Saturday, March 17, 2007 at the 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home in Dade City with Rev. Lu Briggs officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations in her memory to a charity of your choice.
Rachel A. Clark
Clark, Rachel A., 80, of Zephyrhills, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at Hernando Pasco Hospice, Dade City. She was born February 18, 1927 in Fort Fairfield, Maine the daughter of Garfield and Madonna Cray. She is survived by daughter, Cynthia Karalekas, of Attleboro, MA; her sister, Beulah Johnson of Zephyrhills; grandchildren: Sophia Buckley of Needham, MA, Nicole Karalekas of San Francisco, CA, Kristi Doughty of Lavant, ME, Richard Doughty of Argyle, ME; six great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to Hernando Pasco Hospice Care Center, 37445 Clinton Avenue, Dade City, FL 33525.
