OBITUARIES

H. Jean Wright

H. Jean Wright

Jun 19, 2025

Mrs. Hazel Jean “Jeannie” Wright-Max, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and pioneering businesswoman, passed away peacefully on June19, 2025, at home in Lakeland, Florida. She was 78 years old.

Born on May 5, 1947, in Fulton, New York, Jean was the daughter of Harry M. Isbell and Jennie L. Isbell. She grew up in a close-knit family alongside her brothers Harry...

Laura Diane Lindemann

Laura Diane Lindemann

Jun 16, 2025

Laura Diane Campbell Lindemann, 82 years old, died June 16, 2025, Lakeland FL. She was born on August 21, 1942, Staten Island, New York to Lawrence and Margaret Peterson Campbell. She attended New Dorp Moravian Church as a child and was the youngest of four children. She graduated from New Dorp High School and Beth Israel Hospital School of Nursing...

Jeffrey J Allen

Jeffrey J Allen

Jun 6, 2025

Jeffrey J. Allen – June 6, 2025

Age 29 – Tampa, FL

Born November 7, 1995 in Rochester, NY and passed on June 6, 2025 in Tampa, FL. Predeceased by great-grandparents Albert and Viola Gilman, grandparents John Allen, Rosemary Griffin, John Drexel, Norbert and Mary Dennstedt, cousin Brittanee Drexel Survived by father Jeffrey (Nancy) Allen, mother Keri Drexel, fiancé Calvin King, brother...

Jacob Alan Norman

Jacob Alan Norman

Jun 14, 2025

Jacob Alan Norman September 8, 1993 – June 14, 2025

Jacob Alan Norman, 31, of Lakeland, Florida, was called home on June 14th, 2025. Born on September 8, 1993, in Lakeland, Jacob was a devoted Christian and father whose life was marked by love, laughter, and deep faith.

Jacob was an accomplished sales manager and realtor, admired for his drive and dedication...

Mary Ann Touchton

Mary Ann Touchton

Jun 8, 2025

Mary Ann Touchton, 79, of Lakeland, Florida passed away at home on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Born September 29, 1945, to Austine and WR Bill Penney in Worth County, Missouri, Mary Ann graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a BA in Education.

She held many professional roles during her career, generally centered around helping people make the most of their...

Michelle Elaine McNally

Michelle Elaine McNally

Jun 7, 2025

Michelle Elaine McNally, age 41, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on June 7, 2025. Born June 26, 1983, in Lakeland, Michelle was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend whose presence left a lasting impact on all who knew her.

Michelle had a vibrant spirit and a generous heart. She had a gift for connecting with people, whether through her...

Loretta Solarz Menge

Loretta Solarz Menge

Jun 4, 2025

Loretta Rose Menge, 87 of Winter Haven Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 4, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving children.

Loretta was born in Cleveland Ohio and moved to Lakeland FL in 1985. She was married to James Edward Menge for 32 years. They raised eight children.

Kenneth Menge, David Menge (deceased) Karen Menge Frodge (Dennis) John Menge, Barbara...

Gladys Strickland

Gladys Strickland

Jun 4, 2025

Gladys Strickland

(Twin Sister)

Gladys Strickland went to be with our Heavenly Father, June 4, 2025. Gladys was born in Winter Haven and lived there most of her life before moving to Lakeland to be close to her twin sister and family. She graduated from Winter Haven High School and retired from General Foods. She was baptized at First Christian Church and...

Frances Elizabeth Martin

Frances Elizabeth Martin

May 31, 2025

Frances Elizabeth Martin (93) of Lakeland passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Carpenter’s Home.

She was born on March 10, 1932, in Lake Wales, FL to Lester and Elizabeth Martin. After graduation from Lake Wales High School, she attended the Catholic women’s college, Webster College. Upon graduation, she returned to Lake Wales to teach school at Polk Avenue Elementary for...

Tracy S Jones

Tracy S Jones

May 27, 2025

**In Loving Memory of Tracy Jones**

**Queen of the Castle, Devoted Animal Whisperer, and Photographer of Magic**

It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the unexpected passing of Tracy Jones on May 27, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida, at the age of 55.

Tracy leaves behind a world that’s a little dimmer without her light, and a family she loved. She...

Albert William Frazier Jr

Albert William Frazier Jr

May 9, 2025

Born on December 28th, 1941, Albert William Frazier, Jr., “Bill”, left this Earth and was welcomed into his heavenly home on Friday, May 9, 2025. His transition was peaceful, and he was surrounded by family. He was 83.

Bill was born into a lively, musical family and one of faith. From an early age he learned to play the piano and...

Hollis Hamilton Hooks

Hollis Hamilton Hooks

May 10, 2025

Hollis Hamilton Hooks died Saturday, May 10, 2025. He was born on June 3, 1950, in Lakeland, FL, to Mr. Homer Hooks and Mrs. Mary Hooks. He attended Southwest Elementary School, Southwest Junior High School, and graduated from Lakeland Senior High School. He went on to attend Mercer University in Macon, GA, where he was a member of Alpha Tau...

Rhonda Lee Grubb Beswick

Rhonda Lee Grubb Beswick

Jun 29, 2025

Rhonda Lee Grubb Beswick, aged 89, went to be with her Lord Savior Jesus on June 29, 2025, in Lakeland, FL. She was born on May 16, 1936, in Portsmouth, Ohio to Norman and Dorothy Grubb. She was a resident of Lakeland since the age of 12 and a graduate of Lakeland High School. She was predeceased by her husband,...

Mike Lloyd Jr

Mike Lloyd Jr

Jun 14, 2025

George Michael Lloyd Jr. (Mike) of Lakeland, FL died at home while surrounded by family on June 14th at age 96.

Born on February 26, 1929, in Charleston, SC, he moved to Lakeland in 1965. He is predeceased by his wife Louise in 2009, with whom he founded Lloyds of Lakeland Antiques in Downtown Lakeland. Mike finished a distinguished career in...

Daniel Herbert Sherman III

Daniel Herbert Sherman III

Jun 12, 2025

In Loving Memory of Daniel H. Sherman III

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel Sherman, who left us on June, 12th at the age of 78.

Dan was a loving husband and father and a devoted friend who touched the lives of many. He will be remembered for his strength, his quiet wisdom, dry sense of...

Ronald Winton Becton

Ronald Winton Becton

Jun 7, 2025

Ronald Winton Becton, affectionately known as "Ron" Becton, was born on March 31, 1955, in Vacaville, California, at Travis Air Force Base, and passed away on June 7, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida, at the age of seventy. He was surrounded by his loving wife, their three sons, and his sister. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and dedication...