OBITUARIES

Oct 10, 2025

Helen Nadine Buchy, age 92, a faithful wife and loving mother of eight children, passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved family on October 10, 2025.

Born on September 3, 1933, in Wynne, Arkansas, to Gilson and Garmelia Jones, Helen lived a life marked by dignity, wisdom, and strength. She grew up in a time before electricity, helping her family in...

Oct 5, 2025

Janie Louise Rager Adams Shiver, 80, of Lakeland, FL passed peacefully on October 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.Born on February 2, 1945, to Charles Francis Rager and Florence Louise Boyer Rager, Janie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose kindness and laughter brightened the lives of all who knew her.Janie dedicated her professional life to the...

Oct 5, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Blanca Wiener, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. Blanca passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, at the age of 79.

She was born on June 10, 1946, in San Sebastián, Puerto Rico, to the late Virgilio Rosario and Juana Perez. Blanca was a loving wife to...

Oct 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Michael Elliot Stewart

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Michael Elliot Stewart, who left this world on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the age of 8. Michael brought immense joy, love, and light into the lives of everyone who knew him.

Born on February 11, 2017, Michael was a quirky...

Oct 2, 2025

Sep 30, 2025

Harlan Charles Proctor, Jr., 95, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, surrounded by loving family members. Born in his family’s farmhouse in Morgantown, Kentucky, on July 29, 1930, Harlan graduated from Butler County High School in 1949. He attended Western Kentucky University for three years before enlisting to serve a two-year tour of duty in the U.S. Army.

While in...

Sep 30, 2025

John Vincent Sirera of Lakeland passed away on September 30, 2025, at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center. He was 63 years old. John was born on February 21, 1962, in Portsmouth, Virginia to Vincent and Phyllis Sirera, he was one of five children. His family relocated to Lakeland in 1976. John graduated from Lakeland High School in 1980 and earned...

Sep 25, 2025

Sep 22, 2025

Dennis Pardue, 69, passed away in Lakeland, FL, on September 22, 2025.

Dennis spent his early years in North Carolina and lived most of his life in Lakeland, FL. Throughout the years, he continued to spend time in the Carolinas, drawn to the cooler weather, scenic mountain roads, and opportunities for adventure. He especially enjoyed motocross, motorcycle riding, mountain biking, pulling...

Sep 22, 2025

Mary Jeannine Davis, affectionately known as Marmar, Aunt Heanie, and Sergeant Rhonda, passed away on September 22, 2025, at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center. She was 79 years old.

Jeannine was born on August 28, 1946, in Royal Oak, Michigan, to the late Fred Walker and Betty Jo Walker. She earned her master’s degree in library science and dedicated her career...

Sep 21, 2025

Sep 21, 2025

Jeanette Alice Webb, 93, of Lakeland passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025. Born in Louisville, KY on August 12, 1932, to Michael Angelo DeFilippo and Mary Helen Silny. She graduated from the Nazareth School of Nursing in Lexington, Kentucky and began a lifelong career of compassionate care.

In 1953, Jeanette married the love of her life, Floyd G. Webb Jr.,...

Sep 19, 2025

Elaine Capozzoli, age 91, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025. She was born on March 12, 1934, in Appleton, Wisconsin, to Elsie and Frank Henke.

At the age of 18, Elaine moved to Milwaukee, where she soon met and married the love of her life, William (Bill) Capozzoli, in 1953. Bill was also known to many as “Cap”. Together, they...

Sep 16, 2025

Sep 16, 2025

Abigail De La Mata Delgado, la mejor mamá, esposa, abuela e hija. Una mujer que irradiaba calor y mucho amor. Sencilla con una sonrisa carismática. Siempre se estaba riendo y por eso todos los que la conocieron la amaban. Dios no fue la excepción, Él se la llevó para que siguiera sonriendo en el reino de los cielos. Ella está...

Sep 8, 2025

Alfred “Al” Eugene Pfund passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, at the age of 91 surrounded by family and friends. Born on May 21, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York, he was the only child of Lydia and Erwin Pfund. Al lived in Lakeland, Florida for 44 years by way of Morrisville, Pennsylvania. Al lived a full life devoted to...

Sep 7, 2025

Dr. Dwayne Frank of Lakeland, FL was born in Nampa, ID on January 17, 1938, the oldest of four brothers to Pastor Irving and Laverne Frank. He began attending Cedarville College in Ohio in 1956 and married his high school sweetheart JoAnn Watson in 1960.

Earning his Doctor of Education from the University of Idaho, he returned to Cedarville College in...

Sep 7, 2025

Sandy Everett, a fiercely loyal and life-long adventurer, has died at the age of 84. Sandy was a multi-hyphenate before the term existed: a beloved mother, Lake Gibson High School teacher, Christian, cub scout leader, businesswoman, and first mate.

Sandy was born August 8, 1941, to Red and Frances Sharp in Paragould, Arkansas. In Paragould, Sandy built a family of friendships...

Sep 6, 2025

Sep 6, 2025

Ralph Blalock, age 92, of Lakeland, Florida passed away on September 6, 2025. He was born on September 18, 1932 in Jackson, Mississippi and was raised in Ocala, Florida. He graduated from Ocala High School, Class of 1951, where he excelled in Varsity Basketball and Swimming, while working at Silver Springs. He attended the University of Florida before being drafted...