OBITUARIES

Oct 27, 2024

Audrey Miller Heath, of Lakeland, died peacefully surrounded by family on October 27, 2024. She was born November 16,1928, in Boynton Beach, Florida, growing up in West Palm Beach. She lived the majority of her 95 years in Florida.

After graduation from Palm Beach High in 1946 and the University of Mary Washington in 1950,...

Oct 27, 2024

Michael Steve Wesson, 68, of Winter Haven, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on October 27, 2024. Born on December 23, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan, Michael lived a life filled with love, adventure, and dedication.

Michael is preceded in death by his father, Steve R. Wesson. He is survived by his loving mother, Olive...

Oct 27, 2024

Mary Ruth Lovett Chesson was born on August 31,1928, in Atlanta, Georgia.

She lived and attended school there until she met her husband Maywood "Chess" Chesson, and they married in 1948. They moved to Lakeland that spring to begin a very successful happy family life.

She is survived by her children...

Oct 25, 2024

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Oct 20, 2024

Wimpy was born in Plant City, Florida and lived most of his life in Lakeland. Wimpy was a welder/fitter all his life - working for Robinson Fans of Florida for many years. He had been retired for several years.

Wimpy was a loving husband to Sheila for 32 years. He was a precious son and...

Oct 16, 2024

Marlene Claire Swick passed away peacefully, the morning of October 16, 2024, at the age of 89. She was born in Napoleon,

Ohio on September 23, 1935, and was the daughter of the late Ford and Bernadine (Crossman) Hann. She passed filled with the love of her family, including her devoted husband of almost 70 years, Theodore...

Oct 16, 2024

Christine "Chris" Parmelee Sikes, a longtime Lakeland resident, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at the age of 87.

Chris was born in West Palm Beach, Florida, on August 15, 1937. She was the daughter of Imogen and Robert Parmelee. Chris graduated from Palm Beach High School and Florida State University. While earning her degree...

Oct 14, 2024

Thomas “Thom” Patrick Powers, Jr. passed away on October 14th, 2024, at age 81 in Lakeland, Florida. Thom was born in Chicago, Illinois to Thomas Patrick Powers, Sr. and Louise Edmonson Powers. Thom is survived by Dorothy, his wife of 59 years, his older sister Linda Powers Bilanchone, his loving daughters, Tracey Ritter (Brad) and Jackie May (Tim), and...

Oct 14, 2024

Frederick C Knight passed away peacefully on October 14, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Fred’s survived by his loving wife, Gale, and his beloved daughters: Courtney (Bryan), McKenzie, and Olivia. He was also a cherished grandfather to his granddaughter, Arbor. Fred leaves behind siblings David (Mary) Knight, Roger Knight, Diana Zeller, Debbie Collins, and Bobby...

Oct 14, 2024

Oct 14, 2024

Emma Faye Barnes, 95, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Monday, October 14, 2024, at her residence in Lakeland, Florida.

Emma Faye, who many knew as ‘FAYE’ was a life-long resident of Florida. She was born in Lecanto, Florida in July of 1929 to J.Y. Barnes and Emma Lois Baker Barnes. Faye received...

Oct 13, 2024

Our beloved mother, Olga Nereida Ortiz Martinez passed away at the age of 80, on Sunday, October 13, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

She was born on November 3,1943 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico to her parents Pablo Ortiz Rivera and Virginia Diaz Perez. She was raised in Comerio, Puerto Rico as the second...

Oct 11, 2024

Oct 10, 2024

Donald “Don” Mark Bordelon, 91, of Lakeland Florida passed away peacefully on October 10, 2024. He was born April 25, 1933, in Moreauville, La. to Leonce Paul “Tonky” Bordelon and Jenny Novo Bordelon. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Leonce Paul “LP” Bordelon III. He was a deeply devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather...

Oct 5, 2024

Oct 4, 2024

Dr. Robert “Bob” Claudio Estupinan passed away on October 4, 2024. He was born in Chicago on December 23, 1957 to Juan Elio and Blanca Reina Estupinan. He worked at Watson Clinic for 30 plus years.

He is survived by his wife, Amanda and his children, Blanca, Gracie, and Bobby.

A...

Oct 2, 2024

Paula Young Wells passed away of heart failure (a broken heart) on October 2nd, 2024. She was born on September 6th, 1961.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years, Scott Clifton Wells, just a little over 2 weeks ago. She is survived by her father, Paul D. Young; her sister...

Sep 30, 2024

Jean Bailey MacLauchlan, 89, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on September 30, 2024. Jean was the beloved wife of Dale MacLauchlan for 50 years.

Jean was born on March 2, 1935 in Cambridge, Maine to the late Harold and Arlene (Lander) Bailey. She graduated from Dexter High School in Maine and attended the...

Sep 30, 2024

George Semieon Stough Jr., a beloved resident of Manchester, Georgia, and later Lakeland, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2024, at 89 years of age. He is remembered for his unwavering dedication, service, and love that he selflessly extended to his communities.

George was born in Linden, Alabama, and received his high school diploma...