OBITUARIES

Jan 30, 2024

Brittney Lee Crocker,30, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024, after a long battle with addiction. Born on November 12, 1993, in Gainesville FL, Brittney is survived by her parents, Robert and Vickie Crocker; grandmother, Linda McNeill; papa, M.B. McNeill; children, Isaiah, Amias, Zaniyah, Zaiden, and Adien; sisters, Brandy (twin), Chelsey, Maria, Anita, and Amanda; brothers Kyle...

Jan 29, 2024

The Honorable Steven Leroy Selph died of heart failure on Monday, January 29, 2024. He was born in Romulus, New York, on April 26, 1954, to Linton Leroy Selph, Jr. and Mary Louise (Robinson) Selph. He grew up in Lakeland, Florida and attended Lakeland High School, University of South Florida, and Stetson Law School.

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Jan 29, 2024

Carlos Guillermo Rodriguez a loving son, brother, father of 3, grandfather of 8, great grandfather 13, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at the age of 92.

Carlos was born on November 4, 1931, in Ponce Puerto Rico to Crispulo Rodriguez and Agustina Medina. He had eight brothers and sisters.

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Jan 28, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family William Ira Smith (Bill) 92-year-old disabled veteran announces his passing on 01/28/2024 after a brief but serious illness, at his home surrounded, by his daughter, Tara, and Grandson, Maxwell.

Bill will be missed by his Daughter Tara Lyn Smith, and her four children, Samantha Grimes, Krista Smith,...

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Jan 26, 2024

Robert Andrew Goitiandia, 68, of Lakeland, FL passed away peacefully at home on January 26, 2024.

Robert was born in Newark, NJ and was raised in Irvington until his family moved to Union, NJ.

Robert attended Union High School. He earned an Engineering associate degree at Union College of Union, NJ...

Jan 25, 2024

The family will be gathering to share some of our favorite memories. Feel free to share stories of laughter and happiness to help us remember this special person who is greatly missed.

Jan 25, 2024

Sandra Joyce Phillips Wall, 83, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on January 25, 2024. She was a Christian and member of Scott Lake Baptist Church.

Sandra was born on May 21, 1940, to Albert and Nettie Phillips in Picinic, Florida. She was the youngest of four daughters and one brother.

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Jan 24, 2024

Jan 23, 2024

Jose Antonio Rodriguez Zavaleta, (70), of Lakeland, Florida, was reunited with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.

Jose, fondly known as Jun, was born to Jose and Santiaga Rodriguez on April 12, 1953, in Dorado, Puerto Rico. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Jun moved to New York...

Jan 22, 2024

John E. Dennie passed away on January 22, 2024, in Lakeland, Florida. He was born November 7, 1925, in Martins Ferry, Ohio.

John earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from West Virginia University. He is a Navy veteran and served in World War II. John worked as an engineer at Union Carbide...

Jan 19, 2024

Hugh Wendell Johnson, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home in Lakeland on Friday, January 19, 2024, at 95 years old. Hugh was a proud “Florida Cracker,” born on January 28,1928 in Bradenton, Florida. He attended local schools in Bradenton, graduating from Bradenton High School in 1946. Hugh (aka Wink to his family and friends) worked diligently during his...

Jan 19, 2024

We remember with deep affection Beverly Capps Lyon, who passed away on January 19, 2024 after a brief illness. Born on September 8, 1936, in Atlanta, Georgia, Beverly's life was a journey of love, dedication, and adventure. She was predeceased by her husband, Gene, and her parents, Dr., and Mrs. C. Glynn Capps of Plant City.

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Jan 12, 2024

James Allen Wilkins “Jim” AKA by his friends as “Willie.” 88 of Lakeland, Florida passed away at his home on January 12, 2024. Jim was born October 31, 1935, at the family home in Harrod, Ohio to Vernon Thayer Wilkins and Esther Sophia Gottschalk Wilkins,

Jim was educated in the Harrod public schools and graduated...

Jan 12, 2024

Thomas Lund Freund passed away on January 12th, 2024, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center of natural causes.

Tom was born in Cedar Rapids, IA on May 5th, 1928, to Carl and Irene Freund. After graduation from High School in 1946, He enlisted in the army serving overseas in Korea until the end of World War 2. He...

Jan 11, 2024

David Allen Gentry, 81, died peacefully at his home in Lakeland, Florida, on January 11, 2024, with family nearby and his wife of 60 years, Judith Stanger Gentry, at his side. David was born October 15, 1942, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the first of the two sons of Donald Gentry, who soon shipped out to serve with the Army Corps...