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 ReJanuary 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. SheJanuary 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 workedJanuary 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 survivedJanuary 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 strongAltagracia 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 MarchJanuary 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 herJanuary 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 wDecember 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 lDecember 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 bDecember 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 tDecember 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, ShirleyDecember 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, mDecember 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 friendsDecember 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 fDecember 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 (ZiDecember 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 IlNovember 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 liveNovember 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 FloridaNovember 13, 2024
Alberto Bustamante, age 29, passed away in Panama City, Florida on November 10, 2024. He was born in Lakeland, Fl on September 29, 1995 to Adolfo Bustamante and Maria Frutis. He is survived by both of his parents, 4 siblings and many nieces and nepheNovember 11, 2024
Kenneth C. Ryan, Age 62, passed away on 11/9/2024 in Lakeland, FL. He was born on 11/6/1962 in Lakeland, FL to Joan Chamberlain. Kenny was a hardworking man with good work ethic that is not seen any more and stubborn to a fault. He loved taking carNovember 5, 2024
Loretta J. Sparks, Age 86 Loretta Sparks passed away surrounded by her family on November 3, 2024, in Lakeland, Florida. She was born on March 31, 1938, in Akron, Ohio. Loretta was a devoted homemaker, known for her exceptional cooking and baking.November 5, 2024
Calvin L. Beavers was born on May 6, 1969, in Lakeland Florida passed away on November 3, 2024. He survived by his loving wife, Desiree, two daughters, Destiny and Kayla and four grandchildren, Tristian, Elijah, Makayla and Jaylynn. Calvin leOctober 30, 2024
Barbara Boyett passed away Monday, October 28, 2024 in Lakeland, Florida from a recent illness. she was born in Liverpool, England and Barbara had resided here since 1992. She will be missed by family and friends. A memorial / remembrance service