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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
November 10, 2025
Johnny Stilwell, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, in his hometown of Lakeland, Florida. Born on October 26, 1945, Johnny was a lifelong resident of Lakeland, where he touched the lives of many wi
November 6, 2025
Anatoly Pavlovich Belan, a beloved father and cherished friend, passed away on November 3, 2025, in Winter Haven, Florida, at the age of 77. Born on February 15, 1948, in Russia, Anatoly was a man of remarkable talents, unfaltering spirit, and an inf
November 5, 2025
David Alan Woodham, AKA “Buck”, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, at age 73, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and generosity. He was born on October 14, 1952, in Eustis, Florida, to Van Marlow Woodham and Betty Collier; he lea
November 4, 2025
Wendell Lee Harris, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, in his hometown of Lakeland, Florida. Born on May 24, 1966, Wendell brought joy and laughter to all who knew him during his remarkable 59 years
November 3, 2025
Rory Lynn Tornga (“Nix”), 42, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on October 25, 2025. Born on December 13, 1982, in Bregenz, Austria, she was the beloved daughter of Debra (née Quake) Tornga and John Tornga, and grew up in Dune
October 29, 2025
LaBelle Richards Albritton, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida. Born on October 9, 1943, in Provo, Utah, LaBelle was the cherished daughter of Louis and Jennie Richards. She wou
October 29, 2025
Clyde "Bill" Brown, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida, at the age of 83. Born on September 19, 1942, in Ft. Meade, Florida, Bill lived a life rich in love, laughter, a