September 6, 2024
James Brown Minnis 72 of Lakeland, Fl died on August 27, 2024, in Lakeland, Florida. He was born in Hillsborough, North Carolina in 1951 to James Minnis Sr and Francis Moore. Jimmy graduated high school and sometime after joined the United States MSeptember 6, 2024
Mary “Frances” Handley, Age 85, passed away on September 5, 2024, in Lakeland, FL. She was born on March 19, 1939, in Prospect, TN to Aubrey and Ruby Walker. Frances was born under 3 pounds and not expected to survive. Proving she was a fighter fSeptember 5, 2024
Louis Donald “Don” Champion was a devoted and loving husband and father who passed away on August 19, 2024 in Chandler, AZ, he was born January 1925, to Louis A Champion & Fredricka Champion in Utica, NY. Don attended St. Cloud High School, FAugust 22, 2024
Steve Travis Hudson, age 67, passed away in Winter Haven on August 18, 2024. Steve was born in Samson, AL to Travis and Ruth Hudson on October 28, 1956. Steve was a beloved son, dad, brother, grandfather and uncle. He loved playing golf on Saturday mAugust 16, 2024
Juan A. DeLeon was born in Philadelphia, PA on November 20, 2003, and passed away on August 10, 2024. He is survived by a loving family.August 12, 2024
Donald E. Matter, 88, of Lakeland, FL, sadly left us on August 3, 2024. Devoted husband to Nancy E. Matter (nee Weida), devoted brother to the late Harold W. Matter, devoted uncle to Kim L. Asten and husband Tim, and Bryan K, Matter and wife KatrinAugust 12, 2024
James “Jim” Schmidt, Age 84, passed away on 8/9/2024 in Temple Terrace, FL. Jim was born on 5/17/1940 in St Louis, MO to James and Ethel Schmidt. As a child he moved to Lakeland and resided there throughout his life where he graduated from LakelaAugust 1, 2024
Alan Russell Parker, age 82, passed away on July 23, 2024, in Lakeland Florida. He was born on March 3, 1942, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to Allen Ordway and Faith Hill Parker. He moved to Groveland, Massachusetts when he was a young child and livedAugust 1, 2024
William Bradley “Brad” Edwards age 60 passed away in Lakeland on July 23,2024. He is most affectionately known as Pops and Santa Claus. He was born in Reno, Nevada on February 19, 1964. Brad was preceded in death by his mother Carole WaverlyAugust 1, 2024
Shirley Jean Bailey, 76, of Lakeland Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on July 29, 2024. She was born in Petoskey, Michigan, on March 30, 1948, the daughter of Roland and Esther (Sauder) Warren. She attended Petoskey High School and on JuneJuly 30, 2024
Larry Dean Malone, age 71, passed away July 21, 2024, in Lakeland, FL. He was born September 9, 1952, to the late James Marcus Malone and Rose Marie Malone (Bennett). He was a loving son and uncle. Larry lived most his life in the Lakeland area and iJuly 29, 2024
William “Bill” Edward Sullivan, Jr, Age 96, passed away on July 23, 2024, in Lakeland, FL. William was born on July 29,1927 in Madison, GA to William and Lucille Sullivan. Bill served in the US Marine Corp during World War II. He was a member ofJuly 23, 2024
Antonia Dinnald, Age 85, passed away on 7/20/2024 in Ft Meade, FL. Antionia was born on 1/16/1939 in Plateros Zacatecas, Mexico. She was a strong hard worker but she put her children and grandchildren first above all else. Antionia was a beautiful soJuly 23, 2024
David Michael Rogers, Age 81, passed away on July 19, 2024, in Lakeland, FL. He was born on July 7,1943, in Washington, DC. His early years were spent in Arlington, VA and then he traveled with his parents to several foreign countries, as his fatherJuly 18, 2024
John Edward Tyler, also known as Buddy Tyler to friends and family, sadly passed away late Monday evening July 1, 2024, in Davenport, Florida. John was born on May 16, 1954, in Charleston, SC to John and Willamae Tyler. John was a well and pump serviJuly 18, 2024
Alice Margie Olivera, the mom of Dolly, Benjie, Ruthie, Tammy and Lisa born on January 24, 1955, in Philadelphia Pennsylvania married to Benjamin Olivera on July 1, 1971. Margie dedicated her life to raising her children and loving her family. In addHeyward "Keith" Joseph Keith Yeoman
July 16, 2024
Heyward Joseph Keith Yeoman, (Keith) age 46, passed on Saturday, July 13, 2024 in Lakeland, FL. Keith was born December 15, 1977 in Charleston, SC. He had a great sense of humor (some might say he was a “smart-ass”) with devotion to his family anJuly 16, 2024
Arlis Ray Roberts, Jr, Age 79, went to be with the LORD on July 13,2024, in Lakeland, FL. He was born on December 3,1944, in Tampa, FL to Arlis Ray Roberts and Ruth Frances Gardner. He married his high school sweetheart, Rosemary Kirkland, in 1966. TJuly 15, 2024
Harold Wayne Glave passed away at home on July 5, 2024, after a long illness. Born in Cortland, NY, on September 2, 1940, he moved with his family to Lakeland, FL when he was nine years old. He spent most of his life in Lakeland, but also lived in OJuly 12, 2024
Robert “Bob” Kuntz, Age 69, of Port Orange FL, passed away on April 8, 2024. He was born on October 24, 1954, in Kansas City, MO to Eugene and Elizabeth Kuntz. Bob is survived by his wife, Mariea Kuntz; Children, Jeremy Kuntz (Araceli), Jaime MonJuly 5, 2024
Rosemary Smith, Age 92, passed away on 7/4/2024 in Lakeland, FL. She was born on 11/11/1931 in Charleston, WV. Rosemary met her husband, Leroy Smith in Chicago and they were married on June 19, 1951, and the family moved to Lakeland around 1968.�July 3, 2024
Jared is survived by his mother, Jane Sigler (Clearwater Florida), his father, Eugene Sigler, (Largo, Fl), his son, Jared Glenn Sigler, Jr. (Largo, FL), Uncle, Mitchell Clay (Ashville, OH) and many cousins. Jared was born on October 24, 1984, in MoJune 12, 2024
Teresa Warren passed away on June 9, 2024, at the age of 57, in Lakeland, Florida. Her battle with serious medical issues showed her courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Teresa lived her life to the fullest through simple pleasures. She loJune 7, 2024
Robert Garrett McCann, 31, of Lakeland passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. He was born in Brandon, FL and raised in Polk County, he was the beloved son of Robert McCann and Loretta Holcomb. Known for his skill and patience in painting WarhammerMay 17, 2024
Bonnie Lou Outten Williams, 77, dies peacefully at her home on May 16, 2024, after a long illness. She was the daughter of George and Blanche Outten of Millsboro, DE. She spent all of her childhood in small town southern Delaware until moving to Lake