OBITUARIES
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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