OBITUARIES

Apr 6, 2024

Curtis Hancock was Polk County, Florida, through and through. Devoted to his home and his family, he believed in the adaptive reuse of historic buildings, adding businesses, opportunity, and value to the community. Curtis learned hard work at an early age. Hired as a sixteen-year-old bag boy at the Southgate Publix, Curtis then worked his way up to store...

Apr 3, 2024

Kelley Lynn Shannon of Lakeland, Florida was born in Toledo, Ohio and passed away on April 3rd, 2024, at the age of 47 following a brief battle with cancer.

She is survived by her devoted parents, David, and Ingrid Shannon of Lakeland; her sister, Heather Knight (Chris) of Edwards, Colorado; and their two daughters, Audrey,...

Mar 31, 2024

Bobby Gene Hicks passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024. He was born on July 14, 1935, in Liberty, Alabama to the late John and Lou Hicks.

Bobby delivered flowers at a young age before becoming the owner of Bradley Flowers for 47 years.

He enjoyed working with his hands and was...

Mar 31, 2024

Gail Patterson left this earth on March 31st, 2024, at 9:55 PM at Good Shephard Hospice House in Lakeland, Florida. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones as she took her last breath.

Gail is survived by her husband of 42 years, Bob, sisters Deb Lee and Elda Owens, sons Richard Sumner and...

Mar 29, 2024

Mar 28, 2024

Barrett Boyd Scott, 63, of Lakeland, Florida passed away Thursday March 28, 2024, at his residence. He was born April 15, 1960, in DeFuiak Springs, Florida.

Barrett graduated from Walton Senior High School. After graduation he served in the United States Army. He enjoyed fishing, road trips, music (singing, dancing, and making music), family time,...

Mar 27, 2024

Mar 25, 2024

Judith (Judy) James Davidson, age 76, passed away on March 25, 2024, in Lakeland, Florida. She was born on May 8, 1947, in Lake Wales, Florida, to William and Edith James. After graduation with her bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida, she taught English at Mulberry High School, Southwest Middle School, and Bartow High School. She was...

Mar 24, 2024

Clarita “Corkie” was born in Passaic, New Jersey on November 26, 1930. She passed away in Florida on March 24, 2024.

Corkie called Lakeland, FL her home for over 50 years. She raised her family here, made numerous friends, and contributed to the betterment of her community through her tireless efforts of helping others by...

Mar 24, 2024

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Mar 24, 2024

Catherine Bhisitkul (1939-2024) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family in Lakeland, Florida on March 24, 2024. A beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, her memory is cherished by her family and the many people she touched throughout her life.

Catherine Murchake was born in 1939, and raised on a farm in Annapolis, Maryland...

Mar 22, 2024

Mar 21, 2024

Marion Rahmel of Lakeland, Florida died March 21, 2024, at Florida Presbyterian Homes. She was 99 years old. Born in Holgate, Ohio, on November 28, 1924, and came to Florida from Toledo, Ohio in 1959. She taught school at Grace Lutheran School in Saint Petersburg, Florida and Pinellas County Florida School System in Largo, Florida.

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Mar 21, 2024

Ashley John (A.J.) Wooten, 56, went home to be with the LORD on Thursday, March 21st, 2024, from heart complications. He was born in Chapel Hill, N.C. to Robin Wooten, M.D., and Sarah Wooten Winslow. At the age of three, Ashley and family moved to Lakeland, FL, where he attended Carlton Palmore Elementary School, Lakeland Highlands Junior High (at...

Mar 20, 2024

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Mar 20, 2024