September 24, 2026
John Edwin Cowart entered this world on June 16, 1956, born to John Quentin Cowart and Edwina Cowart (nee) Blackwood. Sadly, he departed on August 6, 2026. John grew up in Haines City, Florida and attended Haines City High School. He graduated froSeptember 21, 2026
Vivian R Spray, a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, steadfast friend, and dedicated Christian, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2026. Born on April 27, 1932, in Ft Meade, Florida, Vivian lived a life filled with love, faith, and a commitmSeptember 21, 2026
Alton R. Golden Jr was born on October 24, 1968 in Clearwater, Florida to Ray and Jeannie Golden. He passed away on December 18, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. Alton served in the US Navy during Desert Storm on the USS Saratoga. Alton love to fish, golf, anSeptember 21, 2026
Sarah Turner, a cherished and beloved member of her community, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on September 7, 1935, in Beatrice, Nebraska, Sarah was the daughter of Karl and Phyllis Oeltjen. She gSeptember 17, 2026
Linda J. Merritt, age 77, born on June 13, 1948, in Moundsville, WV and died on June 3, 2026, in Lakeland, Fl. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence Crow Sr and Violet Perry Crow. She is preceded in death by her sister, Patty Rosario and brotherSeptember 8, 2026
Jane Troxler, a beacon of light and love, departed this world on September 4, 2026, at her home after a courageous journey through the challenges of Alzheimer's. Born on October 4, 1949, in the coastal city of Corpus Christi, Texas, to David and RutSeptember 1, 2026
Alexander Wallace McIlwain, 80, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born June 3, 1946, in Evanston, Illinois, he graduated from Tampa University, proudly served six years in the UnitedAugust 28, 2026
Allen-Micheal Ott September 19, 1989 – August 25, 2026 Allen-Micheal Ott, 36, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on August 25, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and precision. Born on September 19, 1989, Allen-MicheaAugust 14, 2026
Bernadette Geerhart Donato, born May 8, 1937, in Paterson, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at her home in Valrico, Florida, on August 3, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Donato; her newborn son, Robert Koehler; and herAugust 11, 2026
James Edward Scheil ("Jim"), 81, of Lakeland, Florida passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026, in Lakeland, Florida. Born on March 29, 1945, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Jim lived a life marked by kindness, faith and friendship. Jim was a friend to allAugust 10, 2026
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Susan (Sue) Hoyt Strain, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, who left us on July 15, 2026. Sue passed away peacefully in her sleep after a courageous battle with Waldenström MacroglobulinemiaAugust 8, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rodney Coy Jamison, beloved husband, father, teacher, coach and friend. Born in Weston, WV on March 10, 1945, Rodney lived a life dedicated to education, sports, and family. He graduated frAugust 7, 2026
Steven Brinkman, a cherished father and beloved friend, passed away on August 5, 2026, at the age of 58. Born on September 1, 1967, in Hollywood, Florida, Steven was the son of John and Gertrude Brinkman. He was predeceased by his parents and his broJuly 31, 2026
Glenn Halkey Mackal entered eternal life on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. His spirit is carried on by his three children, six grandchildren, one sibling, and an extended family of relations and friends from every walk of life. Glenn embraced life more fuJuly 30, 2026
Robert Alan Henry, affectionately known as "Bob," passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on February 24, 1955, in Carrollton, Ohio, Bob was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose vibrant spirit toucJuly 30, 2026
Michael John Meesit, a cherished husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026, at the age of 63. Born on April 27, 1963, in Park Ridge, Illinois, Michael was a beacon of warmth and kindness whose presence lit upJuly 24, 2026
Lorraine Diane Carriere, 77, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Charleston, South Carolina. On June 10, 1967, Diane married the love of her life, Lew Carriere. Together they built a beautJuly 22, 2026
Kyle Allen Prince, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026, at the age of 34. Born on March 16, 1992, in Lakeland, Florida, Kyle was a beacon of joy and warmth to all who had the pleasure of knowinJuly 14, 2026
Romayne Martin, 90, passed away on July 13, 2026. She was born on February 18, 1936, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to Richard and Inez Ahrens. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband. Romayne is survived by her children, Ray, Mariea, Debra, and SuJuly 13, 2026
Sylvia Gail Gibson was born on April 19, 1953, she passed away peacefully at home on April 26, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded by her parents, James and Violet Bozeman. Sylvia worked as a furniture refinisher for BadcocJuly 10, 2026
Deborah Lynn Carlisle, known affectionately as "Ms. Debbie," who departed this life on July 9, 2026. Born on March 18, 1955, in Jackson, Mississippi, Deborah was a beacon of love, kindness, and unwavering faith. Deborah was the cherished daughter oJuly 6, 2026
Just five days before what would have been her 100th birthday, Janet Margaret Hofmann Jones, affectionately known as "Gram" to her grandchildren and great grandchildren, completed a life defined by love,July 3, 2026
With profound sadness and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Pedro Marcial, who entered eternal rest on July 1, 2026, at the age of 88. Pedro was born on March 30, 1938, in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, to Nicholas MarcialJuly 2, 2026
Sandra Kay Stone, 70, of Lakeland, Fl passed away on July 1, 2026. There will never be enough words to describe how wonderful, kind and beautiful and beyond measure Sandy was. She was truly a once in a lifetime type of woman, wife, mother and Mimi.July 2, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of David Clark Dale, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. David passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, at the age of 75, surrounded by the love of his