OBITUARIES

Aug 6, 2025

Aug 5, 2025

Jul 31, 2025

Ellen was a national level trainer for Wachovia Securities until 2006, traveling the country to bring newly affiliated financial practices online. In so doing, one of the practices liked her so much, that she stayed permanently, spending the next 19 years as Office Manager, beloved by her advisors and clients alike. “You could hear her smile over the phone”, is...

Jul 27, 2025

Anthony Volpe, (aka Antonio Vittorino Mangino Volpe), 82, peacefully passed away on July 27, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bugnara, Italy, on September 3, 1942, he carried the spirit of his homeland throughout his life. Anthony was a devoted father and cherished grandfather and great-grandfather.

He grew up in the picturesque village of Bugnara in...

Jul 25, 2025

Jul 20, 2025

Claude Elliott Chilcott, 63, of Lakeland, Florida passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025. He was an adventurer who enjoyed deep sea fishing, thoroughbred horse racing, and a good debate. He is survived by brothers, Cliff (Lori), Chuck (Robyn), Clark (Paulette) and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard William and Dorothy Rose...

Jul 20, 2025

Linda “Sue” Harris passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and generosity.

She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of many years, Bill Harris; her parents, JL and Irene Ballard; and her brother, Larry Ballard.

Sue is survived by her loving brothers, Lanny (Gail) Ballard and Buddy Ballard, as well as many cherished nieces and nephews.

A talented...

Jul 19, 2025

Phyllis Anne Lowry (1949-2025)

Phyllis Lowry, a longtime Lakeland resident known for her indomitable wit, charitable fund-raising and devotion to family, died July 19, 2025, two days after she turned 76.

Her death was the result of recently diagnosed cancer.

Phyllis was a presence in and around Lakeland. She was co-founder of what came to be known as the "Chip for Education" golf...

Jul 19, 2025

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Jul 10, 2025

Phyllis Ann Mitchell Montgomery, 83, peacefully passed away at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Lakeland, FL on July 10, 2025. She was born October 25, 1941, in Louisville, KY to the late C. W. and Stella Flood Mitchell.

Phyllis graduated in 1959 from New Albany High School in New Albany, Indiana. Shortly after high school, Phyllis and her family relocated to...

Jul 10, 2025

Elaine M. Turner 75, of Lakeland, Florida died Thursday July 10, 2025, at the Good Shepherd Hospice Lakeland Hospice House in Lakeland, FL.

She was born June 18,1950, in Catskill, New York, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Norma (Poultney) Armstrong.

A beloved mother, she was devoted to her children and grandchildren.

Elaine was a lifetime member of the East...

Jul 9, 2025

Carl Grady Moore, 80, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025.

Born on May 1, 1945, in Lakeland, Carl was a lifelong resident of the area. After graduating from Summerlin Institute in 1963 (Bartow, FL), he served in the U.S. Army as a Private, stationed in Panama from 1963 to 1966. He carried the discipline and dedication of...

Jul 7, 2025

Harold Wayne Bryan passed away to God’s Loving Arms on July 7, 2025.

He was 74 years of age and was soon to celebrate his 75th birthday on July 24th.

He went to Northwestern University on a full football scholarship and graduated with a Chemical Engineering degree. His career took him from Texas to Saudi Arabia to Lakeland, Florida. He moved to...

Jul 1, 2025

Ronald (Ronnie) Wayne Hand AKA. Ronnie Hand the Produce Man of Hand's Produce, age 60, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 01, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida at Lakeland Regional Health with his sister, son and daughter-in-love by his side.

He was born on June 21, 1965, in Lakeland, Florida @ Lakeland Regional Hospital to his...

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,...

Jun 24, 2025

Lorinda Lee (Shimp) Kennedy, age 85, of Lakeland, Florida, went to be with Jesus on June 24th, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Lakeland, Florida. She was born on February 27, 1940, in Miami, Florida, to the late William and Margaret Shimp.

She was known for her immense love. She consistently put others before herself. Those who knew her often said,...

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...

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...

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...