Obituaries

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

James McKinney Cooper Jr

January 2, 2026

James was born on November 22, 1968, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Catherine Newell and James McKinney Cooper Sr. He spent his early years moving with  his father, James, mother Catherine and sisters Kimberli and Valeri from Florida to Tennesse

William Horde

December 30, 2025

William Eugene Horde, 83, of Lakeland, Florida went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 28, 2025.  Mr. Horde was born on February 17, 1942 in Flint, Michigan.  Mr. Horde is survived by his wife of 63 years, Phyllis Horde, four children:  Eric

April Whitt

December 29, 2025

April Whitt, a beloved mother, grandmother, wife, teacher, and author, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida, at the age of 68. Born on January 28, 1957, in West Palm Beach, Florida. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Englis

Bonnie E Mayhew

December 29, 2025

Bonnie E. Mayhew, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, at the age of 81. She was born on February 17, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, to her loving parents, Alexander Moore and Catherine Laburn

Sandra Faye Sutton

December 26, 2025

Sandra Faye (Kirkland) Sutton, 64 MEDULLA - Sandra Faye (Kirkland) Sutton, 64, passed away at sunrise in her home surrounded by family on December 24, 2025.  Born in Lakeland, FL on September 6, 1961, Sandra was a lifelong resident of Medulla, FL

Harold "Dugan" Wilder

December 19, 2025

Harold “Dugan” Wilder passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, leaving behind a lifetime of stories, laughter, and just a little bit of tire smoke. Dugan was born on November 27, 1938, in Perrysburg, Ohio, and grew up in nearby Monclova. He atte

Douglas Gerald Woolsey

December 17, 2025

Douglas Gerald Woolsey, a cherished husband, beloved uncle, and devoted friend, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, at the age of 89, in Lakeland, Florida. He was born on July 23, 1936, in Sayre, Pennsylvania, to Dr. G. Arthur and Eudora Woo

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Donald Larry Mayhew

December 15, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Larry Mayhew, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who left this world on December 1, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on July 22, 1939, in Welch, West Virginia, Donald exempli

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John Lee Flanigan

December 15, 2025

John Lee Flanigan, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, at the age of 90, in Lakeland, Florida. Born on September 19, 1935, in Warren, Ohio, John lived a life rich in love, adventure, and de

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Billy George Miller

December 8, 2025

Billy George Miller, a son, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, at the age of 77, in Lakeland, Florida. Born on October 19, 1948, in Samson, Alabama, Billy was the beloved son of James and Ruby Miller. He was a man define

Kamal "Kim" Punwani

December 3, 2025

Kamal “Kim” Punwani, of Lake Alfred, Florida, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, friendship, and adventure. Mr. Punwani was born in Mumbai, India, and his life journey took him across the globe. He resided for many years in

Betty A Williams

December 3, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth” Betty” Anne Williams, a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who made her final journey on December 2, 2025, at the age of 94. Betty was born on January 2, 1931, in Wellsbu

Freddie Mac Guthrie

December 1, 2025

Freddie Mac Guthrie, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on July 9, 1950, in Bartow, Florida, Freddie was a lifelong resident of the Sunshine State, ultimately findin

Phyllis Anne Carter

November 26, 2025

Phyllis Anne Carter, a beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 24, 1961, in Baltimore, Maryland, to John Carter and Jean Carter. Phyll

Laurence Delbert Gower

November 24, 2025

Laurence Delbert Gower, a beloved husband, stepfather, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida. Born on May 24, 1948, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Laurence brought joy and laughter to all who knew him. He was

Rebecca Ann Baker

November 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rebecca Ann Baker, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who departed this world on November 20, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on August 31, 1953, in Lakeland, Florida, Rebecca

Michael Anthony Grady Jr

November 16, 2025

Michael Anthony Grady, Jr., age 55, entered his heavenly rest on November 13, 2025, one day after celebrating his 55th birthday. He was born on November 12, 1970, at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois, the beloved son of Michael Anthony Grady, Sr. (dec

Donna Marie Andrews

November 12, 2025

Donna Marie Andrews, 80, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, in the comfort of her home surrounded by family. Born on May 20, 1945, in Rochester, New York, Donna was the beloved daughter of Joseph and Evelyn Shatzel.