OBITUARIES

Aug 18, 2025

Gina Sharie Godbee – Our loving sister Gina, 65 years old of Orlando, Florida went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 18, 2025. She is the daughter of Wilma Jo Judd and Felda Douglas Godbee of Lakeland Florida. Gina has three wonderful sons she adored, Michael McGlamry, Adam McGlamry, and Nathan Godbee. Gina has five beautiful grandchildren Brigina,...

Aug 17, 2025

Shirley Collins passed away August 17, 2025, at home peacefully. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Collins, son, William Martin. Shirley is survived by brother, Curtis Dickens, son, Charles Barber, daughters, Karen Barnett and Donna Keller Kosmoski. She has 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. She graduated from college with an associate’s degree and...

Aug 12, 2025

Lynn Ruth Burns, age 77, of Lakeland, FL, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025. Born in Troy, New York, on February 8, 1948, Lynn resided in Lakeland since 1962. A hairdresser for many years, she returned to school in midlife to obtain her medical CNA license and remained in that field until retirement. She was a dedicated, beloved employee...

Aug 11, 2025

Aug 11, 2025

Marguerite (Weetsie), 94, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, at home with her family. She is survived by her husband, James E. Boone, Jr; daughter, Ellen Huey; two grandchildren, Shyla and Jason Fletcher; great granddaughters, Alani, Abby and Karleigh; stepdaughters, Jennifer Brinson and Jaime Gottlieb; 4 step-grandchildren, 5 step-great-grandchildren and two nephews, Chuck and Terry Thorpe.

Born on October 9,...

Aug 8, 2025

Aug 8, 2025

Kristin Marie Feyling, 88 of Lakeland, Florida and Boothbay, Maine, died on August 8, 2025, at Westminster Lakeland Senior Living from Parkinson’s Disease complications. She was born January 31, 1937, in Huntington, West Virginia during the great Ohio River flood of that year. Her mother Birgit Olsen Feyling and her father, Gerhard Tonseth Feyling had to wade through ankle deep...

Aug 7, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Lance Stephen Hamic, on August 7, 2025, at the age of 29 after a courageous battle with cancer. Lance was born on June 28, 1996, in Tampa, Florida, and grew up in Lakeland.

Lance was a vibrant soul whose warmth and kindness touched everyone he met. Lance...

Aug 6, 2025

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Jul 31, 2025

Ellen was a national level trainer for Wachovia Securities until 2006, traveling the country to bring newly affiliated financial practices online. In so doing, one of the practices liked her so much, that she stayed permanently, spending the next 19 years as Office Manager, beloved by her advisors and clients alike. “You could hear her smile over the phone”, is...

Jul 27, 2025

Anthony Volpe, (aka Antonio Vittorino Mangino Volpe), 82, peacefully passed away on July 27, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bugnara, Italy, on September 3, 1942, he carried the spirit of his homeland throughout his life. Anthony was a devoted father and cherished grandfather and great-grandfather.

He grew up in the picturesque village of Bugnara in...

Jul 25, 2025

Jul 20, 2025

Claude Elliott Chilcott, 63, of Lakeland, Florida passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025. He was an adventurer who enjoyed deep sea fishing, thoroughbred horse racing, and a good debate. He is survived by brothers, Cliff (Lori), Chuck (Robyn), Clark (Paulette) and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard William and Dorothy Rose...

Jul 20, 2025

Linda “Sue” Harris passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and generosity.

She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of many years, Bill Harris; her parents, JL and Irene Ballard; and her brother, Larry Ballard.

Sue is survived by her loving brothers, Lanny (Gail) Ballard and Buddy Ballard, as well as many cherished nieces and nephews.

A talented...

Jul 19, 2025

Phyllis Anne Lowry (1949-2025)

Phyllis Lowry, a longtime Lakeland resident known for her indomitable wit, charitable fund-raising and devotion to family, died July 19, 2025, two days after she turned 76.

Her death was the result of recently diagnosed cancer.

Phyllis was a presence in and around Lakeland. She was co-founder of what came to be known as the "Chip for Education" golf...

Jul 19, 2025

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Jul 10, 2025

Phyllis Ann Mitchell Montgomery, 83, peacefully passed away at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Lakeland, FL on July 10, 2025. She was born October 25, 1941, in Louisville, KY to the late C. W. and Stella Flood Mitchell.

Phyllis graduated in 1959 from New Albany High School in New Albany, Indiana. Shortly after high school, Phyllis and her family relocated to...