OBITUARIES

Jan 6, 2026

Judy Brice passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in her home, surrounded by those she loved. She was born on November 25, 1931, in Lakeland, Florida, to Robert Ziba Gibson and Julia Bush Gibson. Judy was a proud graduate of Lakeland Senior High School, class of 1950.

Judy and her beloved husband, E. Alex...

Jan 2, 2026

Margie Roper Brown of Lakeland, Fl passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on Friday January 2nd, 2026. She was born and raised in Gadsden, Alabama on December 23, 1929, to the late Melvin and Lura Condray Roper.

An active member of the First United Methodist Church, Margie served on the Altar Guild, Office Guild and Stitches of Love ministry....

Nov 27, 2025

Barbara M. Pearson

Barbara M. Pearson, 67, passed away at Good Shepherd Hospice on November 27, 2025, following a fourteen-month battle with breast cancer. She was born on April 27, 1958, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, and later moved to Florida, eventually settling in Lakeland, where she spent nearly 50 years enjoying the Sunshine State.

Barbara was preceded in death by her father, Fred...

Jan 13, 2026

Jan 13, 2026

Jan 11, 2026

Edgar Hoyt Maddox (72), born December 21, 1953, passed away on January 11, 2026. Born in Dade City Florida to Albert and Leola Maddox. Edgar is proceeded in death by his parents Albert and Leola, his brothers Harold Maddox and Albert Ferril Maddox.

Edgar is survived by his daughter Stacey Register and her fiancé Jerry Whitehouse, his granddaughter Bridget, his grandson...

Jan 10, 2026

James John (Aloysius) Curtis went home on January 10th, 2026, at 82 years young, in his home of Lakeland, FL. Jim was born in Chicago, Illinois to Arthur and Caroline (Abbedietto) Curtis. Jim completed the tenth grade, then entered into the military where he dutifully served his country. After serving in the military, Jim entered into the workforce where he...

Jan 9, 2026

1 Corinthians 13:13

And now these three remain: Faith, Hope, and Love. But the greatest of these is Love.

Kathryn Jackson Kaiser, 89, of Lakeland, FL, left us to be with her beloved Tom on January 9, 2026, from complications related to Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born on February 3, 1936, in Scott County, TN and is preceded in death by her...

Jan 3, 2026

Dec 30, 2025

Dec 25, 2025

Cpt. Dennis K. Baldwin, retired, age 74, of Lakeland, Florida, entered his heavenly home on December 25, 2025

Born on January 17, 1951, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to R. Maxine Baldwin and Rodney C. Baldwin, Dennis was a graduate of Wendell Willkie High School in Elwood, Indiana. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army from...

Dec 23, 2025

Rev. Charles Patrick “Pat” Polstra, age 95, was welcomed home to heaven on 12/23/2025. He was born on May 22,1930 in Lafayette, Indiana, the eldest son of Clarence Jacob “Abie” Polstra and Mary Roberta Polstra Barnes.

Charles was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was raised in Northern Indiana, graduating from Winamac High School in 1948 and continuing his education...

Dec 22, 2025

Dr. Kevin F. Browne, Jr., passed away quietly at home on Monday, December 22 from leukemia. He was 73 years old.

Kevin was born on June 24, 1952, in New York City to Kevin and Nora Browne Sr. and raised in New Jersey. Education and learning were always priorities for him, carrying him through twelve years of Catholic school and a...

Dec 22, 2025

Jennie Lee Shearer, 40, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a long illness.

Jennie brought joy and love to her parents, Janet and the late John W. Shearer. She truly completed their lives.

Jennie was a creative, artistic soul who loved visual and performing arts. She was an accomplished musician, having studied at Interlochen Center...

Dec 21, 2025

Dec 21, 2025

Carolyn Ruth Green Fullgraf, 69 years old, entered into glory at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Lakeland on Sunday December 21, 2025.

Carolyn was born on July 28, 1956 in Huntington West Virginia, to Clyde and Edith Green. She lived with her parents in Chesapeake, Ohio before moving to Hurricane, West Virginia. She graduated from Hurricane High School in June...

Dec 20, 2025

Dec 20, 2025

Jesse Fuller Grimmett of Eagle Lake, passed unexpectedly on Saturday December 20th, 2025 at age 27. The loss of Jesse is not only one that his family will feel indefinitely, but anyone who had the pleasure to know him.

Jesse was born to Allan and Dayna Grimmett on June 11, 1998, in Hastings, Nebraska, with a face full of freckles and...

Dec 19, 2025

Catherine Myrine Jones, age 96, went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in her own home.

She was born November 12, 1929, in Oneonta, Alabama. Catherine grew up on a farm and after high school moved to Birmingham, where she met the love of her life, Clarence Earl Jones. They were married on...

Dec 16, 2025