Obituaries

Keith Brian Howlett

March 16, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Keith Brian Howlett, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left this world peacefully on March 13, 2026. Born on October 1, 1963, in Lakeland, Florida, Keith was a bea

Remedios Rivera Renfroe

March 10, 2026

Remedios (Remy) Rivera Renfroe, born July 27, 1969, passed away March 5, 2026. In her time with us, Remy left an indelible mark through her unwavering dedication to her family, community, and faith. A cherished member of Resurrection Catholic Church,

Ruth Irene Stacy

March 9, 2026

It is with deep sadness and yet profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Ruth I. Stacy, a cherished sister, aunt, and friend. Ruth peacefully departed this world on March 6, 2026, at the age of 84, leaving behind a leg

Terry Beal

March 6, 2026

Terry Beal finished her earthly course on February 27, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Martha and Walter Timmins of Manchester, CT. She had two brothers and two sisters, who also preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of almost

Deborah Yeater

March 6, 2026

Deborah Yeater, age 76, of Lakeland, Florida passed away tragically on March 3, 2026, following a house fire. Born on December 11, 1949, in Painesville, Ohio. Deborah was the daughter of the late, Albert and Dorothy (Piercy). She was a beloved sister

Doris Adele Dittle

March 5, 2026

Doris Adele Dittle passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, at the age of 90. She was born Doris Adele Byrd on September 23, 1935, at her family home in the Green Pond, Florida. Adele grew up surrounded by her large family, one of seven children

Pamela Jean Lyons

March 4, 2026

On the Lord’s Day, March 1st, 2026, Pam stepped into eternity in the arms of her Lord and Savior peacefully. She has lived in Winter Haven, Florida most of her life and was raised by her parents, Rosemary and Jerry Daniel’s, alongside her two sib

Anna M Lenamon

February 25, 2026

With heavy hearts but profound gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Anna Maria Lenamon, who left us peacefully on February 23, 2026, at the age of 81. Anna was born on December 3, 1944, in the bustling city of Manhattan, NY, to

Phillip L Petty

February 24, 2026

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Phil Petty, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, fiancé, and friend, who departed this world on February 23, 2026, at the age of 67. Phil was born on March 20,

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Lofton Deal

February 16, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lofton Deal, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left this world peacefully on February 14, 2026, at the age of 84. Lofton's journey began on February 5, 1942, in the cha

Charles Lee "Charlee" Bass

February 13, 2026

Charles Lee "Charlee" Bass, age 55, peacefully entered eternity with his Heavenly Father on February 9, 2026, with his loving wife by his side. Born June 20, 1970, in Lakeland, Florida, to Robert "Bobby" Augustus Bass and Carolyn "Laverne" (McNeal) B

Debra Ann Strickland

February 3, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Debra Ann Strickland, age 64, who left us peacefully on January 31, 2026, in Lakeland, Florida. Born on May 6, 1961, in Bartow, Florida, Debra brought joy and love to everyone she encountered th

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William Thomas Hogan

February 2, 2026

William Thomas Hogan, a cherished father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, at the age of 68. Born on March 9, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois, William was the beloved son of William and Geraldine Hogan. He grew up in a lovi

Richard S Newmans Jr

January 28, 2026

Richard S. Newmans Jr passed away on January 21, 2026 in Lakeland, Florida. He was born on February 26, 1957 in Bartow, Florida to Richard and Ermie Newmans. Richard is survived by a loving family. He will be laid to rest with a graveside service on

Gloria Jean Thomason

January 27, 2026

Gloria Jean Thomason, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, in Bartow, Florida. Born on March 10, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri, Gloria lived a life rich with love, compassion, and dedication to her family a

Lois C Murphy

January 26, 2026

Lois C. Murphy, age 92 of Lakeland, FL died at Lakeland Regional Health on January 23, 2026. Lois was born to Fay & Anice (Roebuck) Scott at Belle Center, Ohio on December 2, 1933. She married Charles (Chuck) Murphy on August 14, 1951, and has on

Douglas Caldwell

January 26, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas Caldwell, a beloved father, husband, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, who departed this world on January 23, 2026, at the age of 74. Douglas was born on July 1, 1

Robin Elise VanHook

January 21, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robin Elise VanHook, who departed this world on January 19, 2026, in her beloved Clearwater, Florida, where she was born and raised. Robin's life spanned 61 beautiful years, marked by love, comp

Jane Eskenazi

January 16, 2026

Jane Eskenazi, 84, of Lakeland FL died Dec 26, 2025 of natural causes after a brief stay at LRMC. Jane Eskenazi was born Nov 24, 1941 in Statesboro GA to Grace Eliza and William David. Unfortunately her father passed away when Jane was 6 years old.

Ruth H Davis

January 15, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ruth Helen Davis, who left this world on January 10, 2026, at the age of 61. Ruth was born on November 28, 1964, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, to the loving parents William and Katrina Heim. She

Robert Nicholas Ellison

January 12, 2026

Robert Nicholas “Nick” Ellison, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, entered into the presence of his Savior on January 4, 2026, in Lakeland, Florida. While our hearts are aching, we rejoice knowing that Nick is now cancer-free, pa

Brenda Joyce Kremer

January 9, 2026

Brenda Joyce Kremer, age 75, was born in St Louis, MO. She passed away on January 9, 2026 in Lakeland, FL. She is survived by husband, son, 2 daughters, 2 sisters. Viewing will be on Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026 from 4-5 with a funeral service starting

Hilda P Perez

January 7, 2026

Hilda “Ita” Perez, 93, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, after nine years of living with a form of Alzheimer’s Disease. She was surrounded by love and faith in her final years. Born in Peru, Hilda moved to Lakeland, Florida, in 1961

John BeeGee Sheffield

January 6, 2026

John Sheffield born November 21st  1981. “BeeGee” to his closest friend’s and family also Skorp to his online friends he’s been living on borrowed time for years.  He battled liver disease, colon cancer, and almost pulled it off he fought t

Christy Lee Lever

January 5, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Christy Lee Lever, a beloved wife, mother, nana, and friend, who left this world on December 22, 2025. Christy was born on December 25, 1961, in Tucson, Arizona, to Joe and Patricia Whalen. Her