Valerie Jean Zurich of Hernando Beach passed away on December 29, 2025. A native of Huntington, New York, Valerie made Florida her home for many years, where she built a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Born to Emil and Jean Latow, Valerie was known for her deep devotion...

Rudolph (Rudy) Howard Smith III, 70, of Spring Hill, Florida, passed away on December 28, 2025. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Rudy grew up in Old Bridge before moving to Spring Hill in 1986. He graduated from Cedar Ridge High School in 1974 and went on to study in the trade industry,...

Jean-Jacques Laforest, 82, of Spring Hill, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025, under the compassionate care of Sturgill Hospice. Born in Jacmel, Haiti, in 1943, Jean-Jacques lived a life marked by love, resilience, and devotion to family and friends. He will be remembered for...

Emma Jane Ford, born November 23, 1933, in Rensselaer, Indiana, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, surrounded by her family’s love. She was the daughter of Mary Ann and Estus Hudson Selby and shared a close and enduring bond with her brother, Ralph Edward Selby, who was eight years her...

Philip Nyer (Ni-er), 90, passed away on December 25, 2025, at the Dr. Jay Weil Center for Hospice Care in New Port Richey, Florida. He was a devoted husband to Lois Ina Schaffer for 39 years before her passing in 1996. He was lucky enough to find his second love with Judith Jelley Stearns, who he...

Charles “Barry” Johnson passed away peacefully in his sleep on Christmas morning, December 25th, 2025. He was 82 years of age. Born on August 6th, 1943, in Osceola, Arkansas, Barry started from humble beginnings, working in cotton fields as a child to help support his family. His childhood...

Donald Brenham McKay III, 83, passed away on December 23, 2025, at Bayonet Point Hospital in Hudson, Florida. Born in Tampa, Florida on December 29, 1941, he was the son of the late John Angus McKay and Bernice McKay (née Wright). After graduating high school, he proudly served in the Marine...

Lynn C. McKinney, 76, of Spring Hill, passed away on December 23, 2025 at Tampa General Hospital Spring Hill. She was the beloved wife of Daniel “Dan” McKinney, with whom she shared 45 wonderful years of marriage. Born on January 3, 1949, in Queens, New York, Lynn was the daughter of the late Leo...

Judith Ann (Perttunen) Kortier, 78, of Hudson, Florida passed away peacefully at home on December 22, 2025. Born on June 21, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan to Edwin Waldemar Perttunen and Martha Wilhemina (Helberg) Perttunen, Judy graduated from Graveraet High School in Marquette, Michigan. She...

Carolyn Renea (Middleton) Brown (57), born March 19, 1968, passed away on December 18, 2025, in Tampa, Fl. She was born in Port Huron, MI, but made her final home in Brooksville, FL. Carol lived life to the fullest, facing heart complications with remarkable courage and determination. She never...

Robert Luis Concepcion, age 82, passed away on December 14, 2025. He was born on July 29, 1943, in Manhattan, New York. Robert was raised in New York City by his Mother Jean while his Dad served in the Navy during WW II and Korea. His Mother had plenty of help from many members of his large...

A Memorial Service for will be held Monday, December 29, 2025 at 3 PM at Grace Memorial Gardens.