Obituaries


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David E Kinstetter

December 3, 2024

It is with bittersweet emotion that we announce the homegoing of David Edward Kinstetter, 69, who passed away from his earthly home Wednesday, November 6, 2024. David was born the fifth of nine children to the late Elmer Joseph and Lorraine Marie (Zi

Samuel Trent Standridge

December 2, 2024

Samuel Trent Standridge, age 68, left this world peacefully on the morning of November 22, 2024, in the privacy of his own home.  Samuel Trent Standridge was born on June 20th, 1956, in Polk County, Florida, the son of Wally Johnny Standridge and Il

Mary Elizabeth Mullen

November 19, 2024

Mary Elizabeth (Mary Beth) Mullen, Age 84, passed away on November 12, 2024, in Lakeland, FL. Mary Beth was born on October 8, 1940, in Yonkers, NY to Edward and Mary Doyle. Mary Beth and her sister, Patsy, lived together for most of their adult live

Lisa Marie Prescott

November 19, 2024

Lisa Marie Prescott lived an extraordinary life, and passed November 15th, 2024. Born in Orlando, Florida to Chad and Crystal Barrett on March 7th, 1967, Lisa went on to meet her lifelong partner Jerry while earning her Bachelor’s degree at Florida

Alberto Bustamante

November 13, 2024

Alberto Bustamante, age 29, passed away in Panama City, Florida on November 10, 2024. He was born in Lakeland, Fl on September 29, 1995 to Adolfo Bustamante and Maria Frutis. He is survived by both of his parents, 4 siblings and many nieces and nephe

Kenneth "Kenny" C Ryan

November 11, 2024

Kenneth C. Ryan, Age 62, passed away on 11/9/2024 in Lakeland, FL. He was born on 11/6/1962 in Lakeland, FL to Joan Chamberlain. Kenny was a hardworking man with good work ethic that is not seen any more and stubborn to a fault.  He loved taking car

Loretta Sparks

November 5, 2024

Loretta J. Sparks, Age 86 Loretta Sparks passed away surrounded by her family on November 3, 2024, in Lakeland, Florida. She was born on March 31, 1938, in Akron, Ohio. Loretta was a devoted homemaker, known for her exceptional cooking and baking.

Calvin L Beavers

November 5, 2024

Calvin L. Beavers was born on May 6, 1969, in Lakeland Florida passed away on November 3, 2024. He survived by his  loving wife, Desiree, two daughters, Destiny and Kayla and four grandchildren, Tristian, Elijah, Makayla and Jaylynn. Calvin le

Barbara Boyett

October 30, 2024

Barbara Boyett passed away Monday, October 28, 2024 in Lakeland, Florida from a recent illness.  she was born in Liverpool, England and Barbara had resided here since 1992. She will be missed by family and friends. A memorial / remembrance service

Kyle Lorn O'Neal

October 18, 2024

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce Kyle O’Neal, born on February 25, 1977, took his final bow on October 8, 2024. A vibrant and playful spirit, Kyle left behind a legacy of laughter, love, and unforgettable moments. His personality

Diane Bernice LeBelle

October 17, 2024

Diane Bernice LeBelle, Age 68, passed away on October 8, 2024, in Lakeland, FL. Diane was born on November 10, 1955, in Nashua, NH to Leo and Edith LeBlanc. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Edith LeBlanc, son, Justin O’Farrell and h

Donna Lynn Shareef

October 15, 2024

Our cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Donna Lynn Shareef, peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord on October 6, 2024, in Lakeland, FL, surrounded by her loving family after a long, courageous battle with declining hea

Angelyn Brannen Cowart

October 7, 2024

Angelyn Brannen Cowart, 86, of Lakeland, peacefully passed away on October 5, 2024. Angie, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, touched the lives of all who knew her with her grace, strength, and enduring l

Suzane Del Pembroke

October 4, 2024

Suzane "Suzie" Del Pembroke, Age 67, passed away on October 3, 2024, in Lakeland, FL. She was born on July 22,1957, in Bay City, MI.   Suzie attended Handy High School in Bay City, MI, she then married, John “Jack” T. Pembroke a few years later

Lester Patzer

October 2, 2024

Lester Allen Patzer, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on September 17th, 2024 in Lakeland, Florida. He was born on February 27th, 1953 in Shawano, Wisconsin to parents who instilled in him the values of hard work and de

Henry P Ziegler Jr

October 1, 2024

Henry Ziegler, Jr, Age 75, passed away on 9/27/2024 in Lakeland, FL. He was born on 8/29/1949 in Bronx, NY to Henry and Emma Ziegler. He moved to Florida in 1972 and to Lakeland in 1979. He met Carol Rouse in 1972 before marring her on June 11, 1974.

Rebecca A Surrency

October 1, 2024

Rebecca Ann Surrency, Age 83, passed away on September 29, 2024, in Mulberry, FL. She was born on November 6,1940 in St Petersburg, FL to Charles and Dee Sims. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Surrency and her parents.  Rebecca is survi

Linda M Nicoll

October 1, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Nicoll, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, on September 28, 2024, at the age of 68. Linda brought so much warmth, kindness, and light into the lives of all who knew her. Sh

Elsa Gutierrez Neira de Castro

September 26, 2024

Elsa Gutierrez Neira de Castro 91 años, era una querida hermana, Tia, y amiga. Elsa era Católica y muy activa en la Iglesia. Aparte de los quehaceres de su casa, era una excelente costurera y tejedora; dones que el Señor le dio. Fue maestra en Cub

Mindy Lou Schuh

September 24, 2024

Mindy Lou Schuh, Age 55, passed away on September 6, 2024, in Auburndale, Fl. She was born on June 18, 1969, in Grand Rapids, MI to Louis and Virginia Schuh.  She was the youngest of 8 sisters.  Mindy moved to Florida in 1979, where she met and mar

Iris F Duke

September 23, 2024

Iris Faye Duke was born on May 6, 1936, in Summerdale, AL and passed away on September 13, 2024, in Lakeland, FL. Iris was a homemaker most of her life. She owned a clothing business in Winter Haven for several years and worked for American Greeting

Charles "Chuck" C. Clark

September 20, 2024

Charles Coleman Clark, age 58, passed away on September 19, 2024, in Winter Haven, FL. Charles was born on September 25, 1965, in Bartow, FL to Robert Clark and Judi Keffer.  Chuck was close with his older sister Pamela as they were growing up. He w

Lorraine C Pudelski

September 17, 2024

Lorraine C Pudelski, Age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on 9/14/2024 in Lakeland, FL. Lorraine was born on 9/22/1939 in Fall River, MA to Albert and Althea Cambra.  She worked as a seamstress and then moved to Florida in

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Larry Gene Bellew

September 16, 2024

Larry Gene Bellew, a gentle soul that loved music and was always willing to do anything, age 78, passed away at his home in Lakeland, Fl. evening of 09/09/2024. Born 08/06/1946 in Richmond, IN. to Marjorie and Eddie Bellew. Larry was preceded in deat

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James "Jimmy" Brown Minnis

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 M