Obituaries

James Alexander Crouse

November 2, 2021

James Alexander Crouse, 43, died Tuesday, October 12, 2021. He was born November 30, 1977, in Gainesville, FL. He moved to Lakeland with his family in 1990. He lived in Lakeland and worked in the pool business for over 25 years.  Jimmy, as his famil

Linda Marie Snelling

October 27, 2021

Linda passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 24, 2021 in Lakeland, Florida. She was in 1954 in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She was a 1973 graduate of Stafford High School in Fredericksburg, VA and a 1977 graduate of Virginia  Commonwealth Universi

Lori W Glover

October 20, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Lori Glover (Ford/Watkins) announce her passing. Lori was peacefully lifted into the arms of Jesus surrounded by her devoted son and loving family on October 20, 2021, at the age of 59 years. She will be

Dale James Rood

October 19, 2021

Dale James Rood, age 65, passed away in Lakeland, Florida on October 15, 2021. He was born in New York on December 5, 1955. He is survived by son, James Rood; sisters, Mary and Debbie; and brother Tom.

Katherine R Williamson

October 19, 2021

Katherine Rubena Williamson, Age 87, passed away on October 17, 2021 in Winter Haven, FL. She was born on October 5, 1934 in Lumber City, GA to Leroy and Catherine Carpenter. She was a wonderful mother and loved taking care of her family. Katherine i

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William Carl Warneke

October 18, 2021

William C. Warneke died on October 7, 2021 from natural causes. He was 95 years old. Born in Evanston, Illinois on July 9, 1926, and was raised in Chicago. Bill was a WW2 veteran serving in the U.S. Navy Air Corp as an aircrewman on a torpedo bomber.

Leslie Carroll Hutchinson

October 13, 2021

Leslie Carroll Hutchinson, age 74 who was a loving father and grandfather, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 11, 2021 in Lakeland, FL at Lake Gibson Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on August 19, 1948 in Lakeland, FL bu

Charlotte Evans

October 12, 2021

Charlotte Evans, Age 78, passed away on September 28, 2021 in Lakeland, FL. Charlotte was born on December 29, 1942 in Lakeland, FL. She loved to gardening and farming. She preceded in death by her husband, John G Evans in 2019 and her son Verl Alexa

Shari Reed

October 7, 2021

Shari Ann Reed born Nov. 23,1960 passed away on Monday, Sept. 27,2021 at Lakeland Regional Hospital. She was the daughter of Dale and Penny Reed. She is survived by daughters; Linda Jordan and Barbara Mullis of Washington, GA; grandchildren; Sabrina

Stephen Randy Sumner

October 1, 2021

Stephen Randy Sumner, Age 66, passed away on September 25, 2021 in Lakeland Regional Medical Randy Sumner, 66, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021. He was born October 10th, 1954 to Dick and Mae Sumner in Oxford Georgia. Upon moving with his famil

Wayne C Bowen

October 1, 2021

Wayne C. Bowen, Age 55, passed away on August 2, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. Wayne was born on January 24,1966 in Gary, IN. He worked in construction. Wayne was in the Plantation Jaycees. Wayne is survived by 2 daughters, Carly and Danielle; siblings,

Olive Allene Byrd Barr

October 1, 2021

Olive Allene Barr Byrd- Lakeland (93), loving mother and grandma, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 8, 2021. She was the daughter of the late George and Ruby Barr. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 5

Raymond E Stiverson

October 1, 2021

Raymond “Ray” Earl Stiverson Jr., 83, of Lakeland, FL passed away peacefully in his home on August 9th surrounded by his loving family.  Ray grew up in Bethany, Oklahoma with parents, Raymond and Oneta Stiverson. Ray graduated in 1955 from Putna

Willard D Collins Jr

October 1, 2021

Willard David Collins, Jr, Age 59, passed away on August 14, 2021 in Lakeland, FL. Willard was born on August 21,1961 in Bartow, FL. Jr loved to fish and ride his motorcycle. Willard is survived by his daughters, Jasmine and Crystal; mother, Mary

Doris Mooers

October 1, 2021

Doris Lorene Mooers, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died on August 14, 2021 at the age of 89. She will be remembered as a strong, independent woman who was not afraid to say it like it was. She loved her family with all her

Daryl M Sutton

September 30, 2021

Daryl Miles Sutton, Age 66, passed away on September 11, 2021 in Lakeland, FL. He was happy to be a Native Floridian that was born on January 28, 1955 in Dade City, FL. Daryl was a devoted family man that loved to help anyone he could however and wit

Mary Marguerite Novis

September 17, 2021

Mary Marguerite Novis Age 82 passed away peacefully at her home in Auburndale, FL on September 15, 2021. She was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA on December 22, 1938 to Cyril & Helen George. She moved to Lakeland, Florida in 1978 where she worked as a c

Lori Jean Allison

September 15, 2021

Lori Jean Allison, born December 23, 1959, went to be with the Lord on September 9, 2021. Loving wife, sister, mother and grandmother, she leaves behind her husband, Donald Roy Allison; three children, Avery James Leete and Family, Chad Steven Leete

Nina Ruth Grady Kitchens

September 14, 2021

Nina Ruth Kitchens Grady, Age 82, passed away on September 10, 2021 in Lakeland, she was a life long resident of Lakeland having been born here on November 13,1938. Ruth loved to garden and she could grow just about anything. She was also a member of

James Ray Carlisle Beckley

September 3, 2021

James Ray Carlisle Beckley , Age 77, passed away on 8/26/2021 in Lakeland, Fl.  James was born on 4/30/1944 in Cincinnati, OH.  He was a truck driver for 31 years and was employed by Publix for 33 years.  James was a member of SouthWest Church of

Wilma Nell Parrish

September 3, 2021

Wilma Nell Parrish, Age 75, passed away on 9/1/2021 in Lakeland, FL. Wilma was born on 12/15/1945 in , AL. Wilma loved to fish and cook for her family. She loved her grandbabies, they were her world. She is preceded in death by two children, Billie a

James Allen Adams

August 31, 2021

James Allen Adams, age 89 was born in Taft, Tennessee but grew up in Alabama before moving to Lakeland, Florida where he met and married Geraldine Weatherford on May 31, 1952. They were married for 69 years. James was one of 9 children, he had 4 brot

Ansley Hall III

August 31, 2021

Ansley Hall III, 66, known to his family and friends and as "Andy", passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. He was born on August 9, 1955 in St Augustine, Florida. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ansley Hall Jr in 2003 and his mother, Isje i

April Sue McCann

August 31, 2021

April Sue McCann, Age 53, passed away on August 28, 2021 in Lakeland, FL, she was a lifelong resident being born on April 21, 1968 in Lakeland. April was a Barber and part owner at American Hair Cutters. She was a loving mother and Gigi who loved to

Ronald G Eldridge

August 25, 2021

Ronald G Eldridge, Age 66, passed away on 8/22/2021. Ronnie was born on 1955 in Lakewood, NJ. He was a family man. Everything he did he did for his family and his wife. Family trips were his top priority. Ronnie is survived by his wife of 16 years,