Area Deaths

Therese F. White, 80, of Brooksville, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, at her home. She was born in Newark, N.J., and moved to this area 16 years ago from Bricktown, N.J.
Mrs. White was a retired secretary, former recording secretary for the Spring Hill Civic Association, and a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Anne Peterson of Spring Hill, Mary Thurston of Brooksville and Barbara Lepeshko of Waretown, N.J.; a Godson, Frank "Toni" Hudson of Brooksville; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Pinecrest Funeral Chapels, Mariner Boulevard Chapel, Spring Hill.

Willie "Bobby" Roberts, 66, of Brooksville, died Monday, Nov. 10, at his home.
Mr. Roberts was born in Brooksville and was a lifelong resident.
Survivors include a brother, William Roberts of Brooksville; and two sisters, Mildred Bush Sims and Ann Bush Morrell, both of Brooksville.
Arrangements by Cason Funeral & Cremation Services, Brooksville.

Marie E. Carpenter, 87, of Brooksville, died Thursday, Nov. 13. She was born in Long Island, N.Y., and moved to this area 23 years ago.
Mrs. Carpenter worked as a secretary in the family-owned boat business. She was a member of the Democratic Club, VFW, and started the Bowling Buddies Club of Spring Hill. She was an Episcopalian by faith.
Survivors include two daughters-in-law, Carol Carpenter of Brooksville and Susan Carpenter of Hernando Beach; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Turner Funeral Homes, Spring Hill Chapel.

Edward L. McLeod, 81, of Brooksville, died Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Brooksville Health Care Center. He was born in Philadelphia, Pa., and moved to this area nine years ago from Naples.
Mr. McLeod retired from the Courier Post newspaper in Cherry Hill, N.J. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and a member of the Wesleyan Church and Antique Car Club.
Survivors include his wife, Lillian; two sons, Bruce McLeod of Clementon, N.J., and Wayne McLeod of Morrisville, Pa.; a stepson, James Turner of Clementon; two stepdaughters, Cathy Gaw of Green Valley, Ariz., and Bonnie Olsen of Amado, Ariz.; and six grandchildren.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville Chapel.