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
October 24, 2025
Bruce Edward Goers, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on October 22, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida. Born in Detroit, Michigan, on May 23, 1939, to Gus and Mabel Goers, Bruce grew up with a natural curiosity for how things worked—a trait that woul
October 20, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alfred Matsko, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who left this world on October 12, 2025, at the age of 86. Alfred was born on March 19, 1939, in Ashland, Pennsylvania, to Alfr
October 20, 2025
Kenneth “Clem” Allen Leaver, 75, of Dover, Florida, formerly of Bismarck, Illinois, passed away at 9:30 a.m. on October 15, 2025 at Lakeland Regional Hospital, Florida. Born on February 23, 1950, Clem was the son of Merle and Florence Leaver. He
October 20, 2025
October 16, 2025
Dulcie Gloria Redguard, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on November 8, 1931, in Russells, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, Dulcie lived a life rich in love, creativity, an
October 14, 2025
Kenneth Eugene Folsom, Age 75, passed away on October 11, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida He was born on October 9, 1950, in Lakeland to Charles and Mary Folsom. Kenneth enjoyed many of life’s simple pleasures such as fishing and the sound of his own gu
October 10, 2025
Carried in the arms of Jesus, Norma Lee Riley Taylor, 96, went to Heaven, October 1, 2025, to join her husband of nearly 76 years. Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Nan, and Aunt…Teacher, Principal, Friend, and Neighbor, Norma Taylor wore many hats i
October 10, 2025
ALLEN STUART MARSHALL, 80, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away peacefully at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, October 1, 2025. Allen was born in Chicago, IL. He paved his way through his younger childhood being a young entrepreneur with working side h
October 8, 2025
Elizabeth “Arlene” Stapper, age 92, passed peacefully sleeping into arms of the Lord on October 7, 2025. Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, a true Southern Girl, loving & believing deeply in our Lord, Jesus Christ. She was born September
October 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Mary Trask, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, who departed from this world on October 6, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida. Born on May 8, 1958, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Linda was the cher
September 24, 2025
In Loving Memory of Deborah Sue Lovering April 3, 1956 – September 3, 2025 Most knew her by the name Susie, a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who lived her entire life in Lakeland. She passed