Obituaries

Kevin Thomas Mohn

March 18, 2024

Kevins Mohn's journey began in Ithaca New York, on April 19, 1966.  His lifelong journey ended March 13th, 2024. He had resided in Plant City, Florida from the age of eight years old and has been a resident ever since.  Kevin graduated from Plant C

William Holt

March 16, 2024

William "Bill" E. Holt passed away on March 13, 2024, in Lakeland, Fl. He was born in Ottawa, IL on October 16, 1953. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lola Rae DeHoward Kuehl and William Earnest Holt. He is survived by his wife, Dixie Holt

Martha "Marti" Schneider

March 5, 2024

Martha (Marti) Schneider passed away on February 23, 2024, in Lakeland, Florida. She was 52 years old. She was born on December 4, 1971, in St. Petersburg, Florida, and was a lifelong resident of Lakeland. Marti graduated from Lake Gibson High School

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James Floyd Aplin

March 4, 2024

James Aplin passed away on February 29, 2024, he was born in Winter Haven, Florida November 8,1957. He is preceded by his parents Farrell and Thelma Aplin and his nephew, Jonathan Christopher. James was an Army Veteran worked at Disneyland and Disne

Marjorie Stockwell

February 26, 2024

Marjorie Ann Stockwell, Age 85, passed away on February 25, 2024, in Lakeland, FL. She was born on July 28, 1938, in Cohoes, NY to Merle and Angela Welch. Marjorie was an avid reader and took a very active roll in her church, St Stephen’s Episcop

Georgia L Miller

February 23, 2024

Georgia L Miller, age 88, passed away on February 21, 2024, in Lakeland, Florida. She was born in West Virginia on June 20, 1935. Georgia graduated from Marshall University with a teaching degree and was a teacher in a one room schoolhouse in West Vi

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Clifton L Fussell

February 23, 2024

Clifton Fussell passed away on February 21, 2024, in Auburndale. He was born in Polk City on March 27, 1939. He was in road construction for over 30 years. He had a passion for being in the air and was a pilot in his younger years and restored old ca

Paul "Keith" Fussell

February 19, 2024

Paul “Keith” Fussell,61, peacefully passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, in Lakeland, FL. Keith was born on Friday, July 13, 1962, in Lakeland to Patsy Scott and Paul Fussell. He graduated from Auburndale High School in 1980 and was a lifelo

Janet Doris Graham

February 14, 2024

Janet Graham was born on Dec. 7, 1942 in Detroit, MI, she passed away on February 13, 2024 in Lakeland, Florida. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Janet loved to bake; she also loved quilting. She was a Sunday School t

William Kenneth Reeves

February 13, 2024

William Kenneth Reeves was born on December 3, 1939 in Slocomb, Alabama to parents Arthur and Willie Mae Reeves. He was promoted to heaven on February 10, 2024 with his bride, Rachel by his side. Kenneth graduated from Rehobeth High School in Doth

Lee Ann Garvie

February 12, 2024

Lee Ann passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 8, 2024, with her loving husband, son and family by her side. Lee Ann is survived by her husband of 33 years, Steve Garvie, and her son Richard Sumner Garvie, and stepchildren Justin Garvie and

Ralph David Lindsey

February 6, 2024

Ralph David Lindsey, Age 63, passed away on February 3, 2024, in Lakeland, FL. He was born on June, 261960, in Leland, MA to James and Norma Lindsey. Ralph is survived by loving wife, Sheila, who passed away the next day; son, Jimmy Lindsey and a lov

Nancy L Mathis

February 6, 2024

Nancy L Mathis passed away on January 25, 2024, in Frostproof, Fl. She was born on January 15, 1940, to Allen and Rosalie Geibel in Harrisburg, PA. Her pride and joy were her family, but also loved being a school bus driver. She was happily married t

Sheila Diane Lindsey

February 6, 2024

Sheila Diane Lindsey, Age 58, passed away on February 4, 2024, in Lakeland, FL. She was born on February 16, 1965, in Plant City, FL to LD and Willie Fay Green. Sheila is preceded in death by her husband Ralph Lindsey by one day; loving sister Linda

Sharon E Johnson

February 5, 2024

Sharon E. Johnson, age 75, passed away on February 4, 2024, in Lakeland, Florida, she was born on May 29, 1948, in Bristol, TN to Herbert and Betty Vaught. Sharon gave her life to the Lord and loved spreading his word. She served as the Director of W

Michael Joseph Maguire

February 5, 2024

Michael Joseph Maguire, age 72, passed away on January 25, 2024, in Lakeland, Florida. He was born on June 8, 1951, in Chicago, IL to James and Lillian Maguire. Michael lived in Northern Illinois for 68 years before moving to Lakeland, Florida in 202

Ramona Rhodes

February 1, 2024

Ramona Rhodes (Cintron) passed away on January 27, 2024, at the age of 83 in Lakeland, FL. She was born on January 30, 1940, in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Ramona was a beloved elementary school teacher and was honored as Teacher of the Year on two occasions

Gordie Luvencia Cribb

February 1, 2024

Gordie Luvencia Cribb, Age 80, passed away on January 27, 2024, in Lakeland, Florida. She was born on February 23, 1943, in Riverview, FL to James and Cloardiues Welch. She graduated from Mulberry High School and lived in Polk County most of her life

Marcus Wirt McCormick Jr

January 31, 2024

It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of loss that we announce the passing of Marcus (Mark) Wirt McCormick Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Mark departed this life on January 24, 2024, in Lakeland, Florid

Tony Rabon

January 31, 2024

Tony Lee Rabon, born March 2, 1957, went to see Jesus on Jan. 27, 2024, he lived a long, full life and loved his family and friends. Tony was born with cerebral palsy. Nothing stopped him from having a rich, love filled life. He was a high school

Shawn D Minnis

January 30, 2024

Shawn Dineen Minnis (Shepard) passed away on January 27, 2024, in Lakeland, Florida with her loved ones by her side. She was born on September 14, 1956, in Phoenix, Arizona to Benjamin and Ruby Shepard. Shawn was a giving, kind, and beautiful person.

Ann Kathleen Flynn

January 30, 2024

Ann Kathleen Flynn, who died on January 27, 2024, was born in New York, NY on February 12, 1933. Moving to Lakeland in 1974, she became a realtor with Wanda Wilson Realty. In 1980, Ann joined her husband’s insurance agency in Fort Lauderdale, where

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William Richard Foti

January 25, 2024

William Richard Foti, age 89, joined his dog, Buddy on the rainbow bridge on January 23, 2024, while living in Lakeland, FL. He was born in Yonkers, NY to Sophia Jazwinski. William was in the US Air force for 3 years and then became a manager for the

Jeffery Franklin Bird

January 4, 2024

Jeffery Franklin Bird, age 53, passed away on December 30, 2023 in Lakeland, Florida. He was born in 1970 in Tampa. Jeff was such a happy, go-lucky guy, who could always make you laugh. He is preceded in death by his mother, Emily Dix. Jeff is surviv

Paul Waylin Gatlin

January 4, 2024

Paul Waylin Gatlin was born on July 30, 1967 in Polk County where he resided during his lifetime. He departed us on December 18, 2023 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Lakeland. Paul loved his family and friends  as well as his garden and musi