All Obituaries

CORTEL, Darleen Elizabeth, 75, of Brooksville, Florida, died Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Oak Hill Hospital.     Born January 23, 1944 in Texarkana, Arkansas, she came to the area ten years ago from Akron, Ohio and was a bartender for the Country Club.   She is survived by her husband, Gus Cortel; daughters, Bonnie Leophold of Stow, Ohio, Amy Durkee of Akron, Ohio and Shelly Betz of Akron, Ohio; stepsons: Bart Cortel and Stephan Cortel, both of Akron, Ohio;...

BISHOP, Reverend William "Frank", 83, a beloved husband, father, and minister, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour Friday, June 14, 2019.   Born March 1, 1936 in Brooksville, Florida and a lifelong resident, he was the son of the late Peter Brooks & Edna Pearl (Chapman) Bishop.  He was an ordained minister with the Pentecostal Church of God Florida District and held many offices in the organization.  He was the former Pastor for...

  DAHLGREN, Ronald C., 69, of Brooksville, Florida, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019 at the HPH Hospice Care Center.   He was born June 5, 1950 in Waukesha County, Wisconsin and came to Brooksville seven years ago from Eagle, Wisconsin.  He served in the United States Army and worked as a machinist at Metal Tech International.  He was a member of the Moose Lodge, VFW, Eagles and a parishioner of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Eagle, Wisconsin.   He is survived...

Dennison, Laverne “Vernie” Robert, 59, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at his home.   He was born August 4, 1959 and was a lifelong resident of Brooksville, Florida. He worked for Hernando County as a water inspector and was a member of the Teamsters’ union.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, target shooting, video games, sitting in his hot tub watching nature, and collecting coins, knives, and Civil War and older Western guns.   He is survived by his...

STITTUMS, Dennis, 76, of both Brooksville, Florida and Anderson, Indiana, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. He was born January 11, 1943 in Clinton, Tennessee and was a produce manager for 25 years at Payless Supermarket in Anderson, Indiana.  He loved to play guitar and sing, loved riding his golf cart, loved his church and family and the mountains of Tennessee and Clinton Tennessee, where he was born, and loved traveling and road trips. He is survived by his wife...

WATSON, Warren William, 72, of Brooksville, Florida, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019 at his home.   He was born December 6, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York and came to Brooksville 20 years ago from Triangle, New York.  He served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam veteran.  Besides driving for North American Van Lines, he was a volunteer firefighter for 40 years in Triangle, New York and East Meadow, New York and a member of the VFW in Spring Hill,...

Douglas "Red" J. Cimino, 45, of Brooksville, Florida, was called to be with our Lord Friday, June 7, 2019 surrounded by his family after a strong fought battle with cancer.  His devotion to his family and friends and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Doug was known as “Red” to all who knew him.  He always wore a smile on his face, had a funny story to tell and would drop everything to help others when...

TUCKER, C. “Corky” Raymond, 81, of Brooksville, Florida and formerly of Orchard Park, New York, passed peacefully Friday, June 7, 2019.   He was born June 28, 1937 in Lackawanna, New York and came to Brooksville 15 years ago from Orchard Park.  He was superintendent of Hillcrest Cemetery with 30 years’ service.  His family worked at the cemetery for four generations, and he often left school early to help his Uncle dig a grave.  He served as President...

JINKENS, Julia Janette, 94, of Brooksville, Florida, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at her home. Born January 29, 1925 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Harold & Katherine (Goff) Coe.  She came to Brooksville 54 years ago from the Clearwater and Largo area.  She worked at the daycare center at Hernando Christian Academy and in the cafeteria at Brooksville Elementary School, where she became every student’s...

MEADORS, Jimmy Pat, 74, of Homosassa, Florida, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Brooksville Healthcare Center.   He was born August 10, 1944 in Jellico, Kentucky.  He came to this area 70 years ago and was formerly of Brooksville, Florida prior to settling in Homosassa. He served in the United States Navy for 26 years and retired as Chief Petty Officer.  He worked as a well driller for Swift Mud and was a member of Stable Faith Cowboy Church and the Brooksville Masonic...