OBITUARIES

Mar 2, 2026

Caroline Lewis Curran, born in Wilmington, Delaware on December 20, 1928, passed away on March 2, 2026, in Lakeland, Florida. At the time of her death, she was surrounded by her family.

Caroline is survived by her daughter, Catherine Curran Livingston (Steven) of Silver Spring, Maryland; two grandsons, Christopher S. Livingston (Michelle) of New Market, Maryland, and N. Lee Curran (Paige)...

Feb 18, 2026

Patricia Ann Turlington (Robinson/Busse), 85, of Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, at Lakeland Regional Health after a decade-long struggle with dementia and cancer. She was born on February 6, 1941 in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

A beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Patricia was part of the first generation of women who balanced raising a family with a...

Feb 11, 2026

Lakeland – Frank Carroll Rohlfing, 71, passed away February 11, 2026. Born March 15, 1954, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, he was a proud third-generation citrus grower who devoted his life to Florida’s citrus industry.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Rohlfing; children, Michael and Jennifer; and brother, Charlie Rohlfing.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Linda Rohlfing;...

Feb 15, 2026

Feb 15, 2026

With unexpected sorrow, we announce the passing of Jerry Devore, age 63, who passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Lakeland Regional Hospital in Lakeland, Florida.

Jerry was born on May 20, 1962, in Chester, West Virginia, to Richard and Judy (Lynch) Devore.

He was an amazing and devoted husband to his beloved wife, Pam, and a loving father to his...

Feb 6, 2026

Ronnie Groover, 73, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Lakeland Regional Hospital. He was born on April 11, 1952, in Pensacola, Florida, to Maude Frances Ryals and Robert Osborne Groover.

Ronnie was married to Marie “Karla” Groover, and they resided in Lakeland. He worked at Joyner Lumber and VISTE. Ronnie enjoyed cooking, fishing, bonfires, and loved...

Mar 2, 2026

Carol A. Carlton, 79-years-old who resided in Lakeland, Florida, went to heaven on March 2, 2026, at Lakeland Regional Hospital. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee.

She received her bachelor’s degree in health care administration from Memphis State College and worked in mental health and started Work Loss Management.

Carol retired 25 years ago. She helped start a women’s prison ministry that...

Mar 1, 2026

Feb 16, 2026

Joel F. “Jody” Platzer, 79, of Lakeport, Michigan, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Lakeland Regional Hospital in Lakeland, Florida.

Jody was born September 12, 1946, in Port Huron, Michigan, the youngest of three boys born to the late Joseph L. and Mary Vargo Platzer.

Blessed with outstanding, natural athletic talents, Jody excelled in basketball, baseball, softball, football, hockey, and...

Feb 10, 2026

Feb 10, 2026

Feb 9, 2026

With deep love and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Peter Sinclair More, who departed this life on February 9, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on November 12, 1937, in Akron, Ohio, Pete lived a life marked by devotion, integrity, and a steadfast commitment to the people he loved.

Pete built a distinguished career as a Corporate Executive,...

Feb 8, 2026

Feb 3, 2026

Brian Keith “BK” Humphrey, age 66, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on February 3, 2026, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 23, 1959, in Alton, Illinois, to Don and Margaret Humphrey, who both preceded him in death.

Brian grew up on his family’s farm in Belleview, Missouri. He was well loved and had a natural gift for...

Feb 2, 2026

Feb 2, 2026

Jan 31, 2026

Jan 29, 2026

Joseph Alan Moon, born January 2, 1949, in Peru, Indiana, was the beloved son of Milford S. and Virginia Marie Moon. He grew up alongside his sisters, Nancy Clark (deceased) and Cathy D’Amato, and spent his early childhood in Indiana before the family moved to Florida when he was ten, following his father’s work with the Railroad. The Moons lived...

Jan 23, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Douglas Rowan Collins, of Lakeland, Florida, formerly of Battle Creek, Michigan, on January 23, 2026, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother.

Doug was born May 27, 1941, in Marshall, Michigan, to Milo Sr. and L. Jeanette (Pat) Collins. Doug was married to the love of his life, Betty (DeVoll)...

Jan 19, 2026

Andrew Boleslaw Zakrzewski passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Born in Warsaw, Poland, he immigrated to the USA as a teenager. He graduated from Brookyln College before serving as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps. He went on to the FBI before landing a long career with Flight Safety International as a flight instructor and Director of...