April 26, 2023
Deborah Ann Detwiler, Age 56, passed away on April 22, 2023 in Lakeland, Florida. She was born on October 8, 1966 in PA. Debbie loved to bake and that lead to owning a restaurant called Deb’s Sunshine Café in Polk City for a few years in the earlyApril 26, 2023
Judy Ann Whitaker, born on April 16, 1944, in Frostproof, Florida passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior on April 23, 2023, at the age of 79, surrounded by her loved ones at home in Bartow, Florida. Judy was preceded in death by paApril 25, 2023
Roy Ray Payne Jr. 58, of Polk City, Florida, was called to Heaven on April 18, 2023, he was born in Noblesville, Indiana on September 26, 1964. Roy joins in Heaven, his beloved mother, Delores and brother, Paul, who he missed dearly. He also joins hiApril 25, 2023
John 'Jack" Bisch passed away on April 20, 2023, at age 97. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Frances Bisch; sons John Bisch Jr., Dennis Blake, and Daniel Bisch; daughters Margaret Markowitz, and Marilyn Bisch; 10 grandchildren and 9 great-graApril 21, 2023
Dorris passed away peacefully at 4 AM on April 19th, 2023, only 2 months before her 91st birthday. She was born June 26th, 1932, in Tennessee. She spent many years working, 1st at Sears Tower in Chicago and then with Macy's in Lakeland. Dorris and heApril 11, 2023
Nellie Schweigart was born on September 16, 1928 in Avon Park, Florida. She passed on March 29, 2023 in Lakeland, Florida. She is survived by niece Sharon Ghioto and nephew, Larry Glorius.April 11, 2023
Radames Gonazlez passed away on April 10, 2023 in Lakeland, Florida. He was born in Puerto Rico on May 3, 1940 to Flor and Justa Gonzalez. Radames loved to vacation with his wife and family whenever he got the chance. He is preceded in death by his pApril 6, 2023
Doris Mary Hall Mattson was born June 2, 1930 in Louisville, KY. She had 11 children, 23 grandchildren, 67 great grandchildren and 28 great, great grandchildren. She was a devoted Christian and member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. She enjoyeMarch 28, 2023
Ada Mae Pipkin, of Lakeland, FL passed away on March 24, 2023. She was born on February 26, 1945. Ada and her loving husband Donald Pipkin had two children, Donald Leroy Pipkin and Ruthie Marsh. Ada was a proud grandmother and great grandmother aMarch 27, 2023
Theodore W. Stapper passed away on March 24, 2023, in Lakeland, Florida. He was born in San Antonio, TX to Harold and Elizabeth Stapper on December 18, 1931. Theodore was a US Navy Veteran and was married to and survived by Elizabeth Stapper and theiMarch 24, 2023
WILLIAM FRANK ALBRITTON Frank went home to the Lord on March 21, 2023, he was born January 3, 1954, in Bartow, Florida to Wanda Hicks, and Perry Albritton Sr. He was proud to have served in the United State Marine Corp. Frank loved the FloridaMarch 21, 2023
Audrey May Keebler, 100, of Lakeland, Florida passed away on March 19th, 2023. Born January 21, 1923 to Clinton and Gertrude May of Coronet and Plant City, FL. She grew up in Coronet with typical youth activities, swimming, tennis, baseball, andMarch 16, 2023
Raymond L. Myers, 87, died from natural causes on March 10, 2023, at home. He was born on March 17, 1935, in Erie, PA, the son of the late Raymond A. Myers and Thelma Kuehl Myers. Ray graduated from Erie Tech Memorial HS, Class of 1953. FollowinMarch 16, 2023
Kelee Renee Dias, wife of Tony Dias, entered her heavenly home on Sunday March 12th, 2023. Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on July 23rd, 1962, daughter to the late Don and Jane Thompson, sister to the late Kimberlee Rae Thompson and Danny Keith ThompsonMarch 16, 2023
Tamara Lynn Mckinney Peterson Age 48 passed away on March 11th at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born in Winter Haven on March 5, 1975 to James & Sandra McKinney. Tamara was born and raised in Winter Haven. She graduated from Winter Haven High inMarch 10, 2023
Michael Eugene Hart, Sr, Age 74, went fishing in the big pond in the sky on 3/10/2023 in Lakeland, FL, he was a lifelong resident being born in Lakeland on September 6, 1948. He served in the Vietnam War while serving in the US Army. He married PatsyFebruary 27, 2023
Donald Plank passed away on February 17, 2023. He was predeceased by his wife of 73 years, Nancy Plank. He is survived by his three children, Christine Plank Adams (widowed), Dawn Plank Sims (Tim) and Patrick Plank (Denise) as well as four grandchiFebruary 17, 2023
William R. Thompson (Bill) 81, of Lakeland, Florida went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 12, 2023. He died surrounded by his family after a long illness. Bill was born on Feb. 24, 1941, in Bellville, IL. to the late L.B. and Ollie ThoFebruary 10, 2023
Clifford "Cliff" W. Summers, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Lakeland Regional Health after a brief illness. Cliff was born on January 1, 1941, in Bartow, Florida, to Connie Summers and Estelle (Thompson) SummFebruary 9, 2023
Susan Joyce Sealey, Age 82, passed away on February 3, 2023 in Lakeland, FL. She was born on September 1, 1940 in Lansing, MI. Susan was a beloved, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved music especially Conway Twitty and country musicFebruary 7, 2023
Brenda Elizabeth Eshbaugh Revermann Aust born on April 3, 1938, in Armstrong Co, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on February 5, 2023, at her home in Bartow, FL surrounded by her family. Brenda worked most of her life as a secretary. First for theFebruary 6, 2023
Jimmie Sue Davis, of Fort Meade, FL was born on April 2, 1943, in Lyons, GA to her parents Jimmy and Louise Farrow. Jimmie Sue left this life to be with the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour, on Thursday February 2, 2023. Jimmie Sue was born the secoFebruary 2, 2023
Jean Catherine Miller, 89, peacefully passed away on January 28, 2023. She was a fun, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. She was born in PA, and she is preceded in death by her husband, Howard L. Miller; daughtJanuary 31, 2023
Karen Hoffmann Gould, Age 71, passed away on January 27, 2023, in Lakeland, FL. She was born on October 24, 1951, in Winchester, MA. She was a long-time resident of Winter Haven, Florida. Karen was a very talented seamstress, not only that she was aJanuary 31, 2023
Tina Mae Zink, Age 65, passed away on January 29, 2023, in Auburndale, FL. Tina was born on February 2, 1957, in Zanesville, OH to John and Violet Zink. Tina loved arts and crafts, and as long as she was working her hands, she was happy. She had a la