Obituaries

Sara Jessica Gardner

August 23, 2021

Sara Jessica Gardner passed away on August 18, 2021 in Lakeland, Florida. She was born on March 3, 1986 to Robert and Kathy Gardner in Brandon, Florida. Sara joins her mother, Kathy in Heaven. Sara is survived by her father, Robert; 2 brothers, Ro

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Eduardo C Hernandez

August 21, 2021

Eduardo C Hernandez, Age 85, passed away on August 13, 2021 in Tampa, Fl. He was born in El Paso, Texas in 1935. Eddie served in the US Air Force for 4 years, where met and married Ceci, and they had 6 children together. After the military, he went t

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David Frank Vrbensky

August 6, 2021

David Frank Vrbensky, a Husband, a Father, a Grandfather, a Brother (these are his favorite accomplishments), left us on Monday, July 19, 2021. He started his adventure in Fenton, MI as the baby in the family to John J Vrbensky and Vera Vrbensky w

Lester Daniel Stewart

August 5, 2021

Lester Daniel Stewart, 67, of Lakeland Florida died, on July 26, 2021, in Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center. ​ Lester Daniel Stewart (Danny) was born on November 20, 1953, in Bainbridge Georgia, Decatur County. He was a life long resident of

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Lewis Edward McQueen

August 4, 2021

Lewis Edward McQueen, 93, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021. Ed (Hoss) was born on January 15, 1928 in Jacksonville, Florida, and was a resident of Lakeland, Florida since 1963. In 1946, he graduated from Robert E. Lee high school in Jacksonvill

Richard Dale Clark

August 3, 2021

Richard Dale Clark, 88, of Winter Haven, Fl 7-31-1933 to 7-29-2021 Richard D. Clark, was born to Ralph and Mae Clark on July 31, 1933, in St. Louis, Mo. He graduated from Ritenour Senior High School in St Louis and after serving in the Air Force fo

Nita Jean Wyrick

July 29, 2021

Nita Jean Wyrick, Age 90, passed away on July 29, 2021 in Lakeland, FL. Nita was born on August 12, 1930 in McKeesPort, PA. She was a medical transcriptionist for many years. Nita loved the Lord and would be offended if you called her “religious”

Janet R Ott

July 15, 2021

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we share that Janet Ott of Lakeland, Florida entered into heaven after a brief illness. Janet retired as cafeteria manager at Medulla Elementary after 29 nine years where she felt blessed to have been a pa

George Franklin Trevillian

July 14, 2021

George F. Trevillian passed away on July 1, 2021 in Lakeland, Florida. He was born in 1939 in Detroit, MI. He joins his parents and 2 of his siblings in his passing. He is survived by six siblings; Rosezella Row,  Janice McNeale, Denise Johnson, Ken

Norman Gullion

July 12, 2021

Norman Lee Gullion, Age 83, passed away on July 12, 2021 in Tampa, FL. Norman was born on July 23, 1937 in Patriot, IN. Norman preceded in death by his parents; 3 siblings; Hazel, Raymond and Harry; daughter –in-law, Shelly Gullion. He is survived

Lawrence Edward Conner

July 9, 2021

Lawrence Edward Conner "Larry" went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, early Thursday morning, July 1, 2021. Larry was born November 9, 1947 in Hollywood, Florida. He came to Lake Wales in 1960 and he graduated from Lake Wales High Sc

Gloria M Sawtelle

July 9, 2021

Gloria M. Seeley Sawtelle, June 4, 1926 - July 9, 2021 "Precious in the sight of the Lord, is the death of His saints." Psalm 116:15. Gloria entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on July 9, 2021 at the age of 95 years. Gloria trusted Jesu

Evelyn E Bess

July 7, 2021

Evelyn E. Bess, age 88, passed away on July 7, 2021 in Winter Haven, Florida. She was born on August 21, 1932 in Perry, Florida to Webster and Mable McDonald. She is preceded in death by her husband, Stetson. Evelyn is survived by her sister, Juanita

Julius Lane Bazemore Jr

July 6, 2021

Lane Bazemore passed away on July 2, 2021 after a valiant fight with cancer. Lane was an avid hunter, a High School fishing team captain, a journeyman electrician but above all, he was a dedicated and devoted Dad, husband and Pop Pops to his loving

Horace Emmitt Fulwood

June 28, 2021

Horace Emmitt Fulwood, Age 91, passed away on June 22, 2021 in Winter Haven; FL. Horace was born on July 3, 1929 in Tampa, FL John and Alama Fulwood. He met and married the love of his life BettyJo and they were married for over 65 years before she p

JoAnn D Andress

June 25, 2021

JoAnn D Andress, Age 82, passed away on June 24, 2021 in Lakeland, FL having been born on January 30, 1939 in Lakeland making her a lifelong resident. She and her husband own and operated many restaurants in and areas the Lakeland area. JoAnn is sur

Helen T Pileggi

June 21, 2021

Helen T. Pileggi, 45, of Lakeland, passed away June 15, 2021, with loved ones by her side. She was born to her parents, November 21, 1975 in Chester, Pennsylvania. Helen is survived by her parents, Jean Cross Pileggi and Salvatore Pileggi, and her ch

Judy Williams

June 18, 2021

Judy Williams, Age 72, passed away on June 9, 2021 in Lakeland, Florida. She was born on May 12, 1949 in Hamilton, Ohio to Edith and Garland Back. She loved being a grandmother and she was the person you wanted to travel with. She was a Girl Scout le

Melba Moynihan Roggen

June 15, 2021

Melba Moynihan Roggen,98, of Winter Haven, Florida died Saturday, June 12, 2021 in Bartow. She was born on December 2, 1922 in Rochester, NY to Emma and Frank Moynihan. Melba was a former City Manager for Polk City , Florida and a former owner of Rid

Archie Bartram

June 15, 2021

Archie Bartram, age 79, passed away on June 12, 2021 in Lakeland, Florida. He is survived by wife, Melvie Brown; children, Cassie and Stephen and many other family and friends.

Naomi Pipkin

June 14, 2021

Naomi Pipkin, 93 Mrs. Naomi Taylor Pipkin of Winter Haven died Wednesday (June 9) at Winter Haven Hospital.  She was 93. Naomi was born in Mulberry on March 13, 1928.  She moved to Winter Haven in her early twenties, where she worked as co-ow

Rev. Wade A Fahnestock

June 9, 2021

Rev. WADE ALAN FAHNESTOCK Beloved husband, father, brother & friend your memory will live forever in our hearts. We know you are resting in peace in God's love, which deeply comforts our pain of your departure. Rev. WADE ALAN FAHNESTOCK son

Thomas R Gaudioso

June 8, 2021

Thomas R. Gaudioso,  (Tom) passed at the age  of 69 on Friday,  June 4th, 2021 after years of struggling with cancer.  His last days were spent under the benevolent care of Good Shepard Hospice in Auburndale, Fl.  Tom is predeceased by his paren

Michael Reynolds

June 7, 2021

With deepest sorrow that we announce that Michael Wayne Reynolds, age 29, My beloved son, brother, uncle, father, family member, friend passed away suddenly Thursday, June 3,2021 unexpectedly. Those who knew Michael, even just a little, lost a shinn

Larry O'Neal Waddle

May 28, 2021

Larry O'Neal Waddle, Sr, Age 74, passed away on May 19, 2021 in Winter Haven, FL. Larry was born on October 30, 1946 in Cullman, Alabama. He was a heavy equipment operator for Smith Built Sheds. He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, drag racing, camping and sp