February 3, 2025
Guadalupe Martinez Sr., a beloved father, grandfather, and son, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida. He was 56 years old. Born on August 26, 1968, in Brownsville, Texas, Guadalupe spent his later years enriching the l
January 31, 2025
Carol Ann Reynolds, a beloved wife, step-mother, and educator, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida, at the age of 80. Born January 12, 1945, in Albany, New York, to Margaret Morrison and George Vunck, Carol met life's c
Savoia Cecilia Cayson Hernandez
January 24, 2025
Savoia Cecilia Hernandez, age 81, passed away on January 22, 2025, in Tampa, FL. Ceci was born on February 14, 1943, in Sopchoppy, FL to William B. and Mildred Alford Cayson. Ceci was loved by so many people. She wore her heart on her sleeve, and was
January 21, 2025
Shirley Klaskey Lance, Age 85, passed away on January 19, 2025, in Lakeland, FL. She was born on July 25, 1939, in Harbor Beach, MI to Nicholas and Mary Klaskey. She was loved by many; she may have given birth to two children, but she was mom to thou
January 20, 2025
Billy Ray McDowell, Age 67, passed away on 1/17/2025 in Lakeland, FL. Billy was born on 8/9/1957 in Boaz, AL. He moved to Florida and graduated from Auburndale High School in 1975, he had a lengthy career and retired from Cutler Federal Company in La
January 15, 2025
Harold Wesley Morey, JR, Age 84, passed away on January 11, 2025, in Winter Haven, FL. He was born on May 16, 1940, in Paradise, CA to Harold and Edith Morey. Harold joined the US Navy right out of high school for a year and then joined the Navy Re
January 15, 2025
Francine Walters, 80, of Lakeland, passed away on January 13, 2025 from non-smokers lung cancer after battling this disease for 3 years. She was born December 12, 1944 in New York, New York. She moved to the Lakeland area in 1998. She
January 13, 2025
Clara “Jean” Mauldin, Age 90, passed away on January 12, 2025, in Lakeland, FL. She was born on February 1, 1934, in Tallahassee, FL to Leon and Forrest Mauldin. Clara lived in the Pensacola area for most of her life after high school. She worked
January 9, 2025
Joan Henry Blanks was born on November 19, 1943, in Hopewell, Virginia, to Bill and Nan Henry, who preceded her in death. Joan died with her family by her side in the early morning hours on December 29, 2024, in Lakeland, Florida. She is survived
January 6, 2025
Allan Darrell Danforth, 79, of Auburndale, FL, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025. Born on January 15, 1945, in Loraine, OH, to Loran and Ruth Danforth. For 42 years, Allan dedicated himself to his appliance service business, building a strong
Altagracia Elvira Zaiter Pichardo
January 3, 2025
In Loving Memory of Altagracia Elvira Zaiter Pichardo (Mami) It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Altagracia Elvira Zaiter Pichardo, who departed this world on December 30, 2024, surrounded by love and family. Born on March
January 2, 2025
Patricia Ann Taylor, Age 68, passed away on December 30, 2024, in Lakeland, FL. She was born on June 17, 1956, in Decatur, IL. She was a loving wife to Mark Taylor and the most amazing mother to Brandon Taylor. At the end of the day with all her
January 2, 2025
Ann Marie Wildoner passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024. She was a beloved wife to her late husband, Fred, and a cherished mother to her late son, young Fred. Ann leaves behind her daughter, Maureen (Mike) Lomaka, her adopted family, Melody &
December 26, 2024
Kenneth David Swartz, Age 45, passed away on December 23, 2024, in Lakeland, FL. He was a Native Floridian having been born on June 20, 1979, in Lakeland to Emory and Sherrill Swartz. He was a child of God first and foremost and loved spreading the w
December 26, 2024
John Charles Gaglione, Age 60, passed away on December 23, 2024, in Lakeland, FL. He was born on October 21, 1964, in Brooklyn, NY to John and Anita Gaglione. John was a “rekkid man” and loved to collect vinyl records and a HUGE Beatles fan and l
December 24, 2024
Loretta Sue Rennon, Age 75, passed away on December 23, 2024, in Lakeland, FL. She was born on August 30, 1949, in Logan, WV to David and Gloria Harris. She is preceded in death by her mom, dad, sister, brothers and daughter, Linda. She is survived b
December 24, 2024
Janet W Tetlow, Age 72, passed away on 12/17/2024 in Lakeland, FL. She was born on 1/23/1952 in Ogden, UT to Theo and Shirley Wayment. Janet met her future husband, Mark, at a softball game while he was stationed in Utah during his service with t
December 17, 2024
Shirley Jean Gibbons, 64, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on December 15, 2024, at Lakeland Regional Hospital, surrounded by her loving family and friends, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on August 18, 1960, in Bartow, Florida, Shirley
December 13, 2024
Barbara Ann Lester, Age 63, passed away on December 11, 2024, in Lakeland, FL. Barbara was born on September 3, 1961, in Scranton, PA. She was married to Daniel Lester for 29 years before his passing 3 years ago. Barbara took pride in being a wife, m
December 13, 2024
David C. Spry III, left us at age 34 on December 9, 2024 in Lakeland, Florida. He was born on July 26, 1990, in Lockport, New York. He was a tattoo artist in Lakeland, Winter Haven, and in Port Charlotte. David loved being around his family friends
December 10, 2024
Glenn Coston Brunson passed away on December 9, 2024, in Lake Wales at the age of 68. He was born on July 28th, 1956, in Lake City, FL to Mac Coston Brunson and his mother Lou Brunson. He graduated from Lakeland High School in 1975. Glenn loved his f
Veteran
December 3, 2024
It is with bittersweet emotion that we announce the homegoing of David Edward Kinstetter, 69, who passed away from his earthly home Wednesday, November 6, 2024. David was born the fifth of nine children to the late Elmer Joseph and Lorraine Marie (Zi
December 2, 2024
Samuel Trent Standridge, age 68, left this world peacefully on the morning of November 22, 2024, in the privacy of his own home. Samuel Trent Standridge was born on June 20th, 1956, in Polk County, Florida, the son of Wally Johnny Standridge and Il
November 19, 2024
Mary Elizabeth (Mary Beth) Mullen, Age 84, passed away on November 12, 2024, in Lakeland, FL. Mary Beth was born on October 8, 1940, in Yonkers, NY to Edward and Mary Doyle. Mary Beth and her sister, Patsy, lived together for most of their adult live
November 19, 2024
Lisa Marie Prescott lived an extraordinary life, and passed November 15th, 2024. Born in Orlando, Florida to Chad and Crystal Barrett on March 7th, 1967, Lisa went on to meet her lifelong partner Jerry while earning her Bachelor’s degree at Florida