OBITUARIES

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Mar 30, 2023

Richard Warner Sorensen, age 86, passed away peacefully at his home, on March 30, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Richard was born on January 5, 1937, in Neenah, WI, son of Warner and Doris (Drexler) Sorensen.

He graduated from Neenah High School in 1957. He held several odd jobs before accepting a position as a...

Mar 29, 2023

Mar 28, 2023

Vaughn Carpenter Brennan, 89, died on March 28, 2023, after a brief hospital stay. Vaughn was born June 5, 1933, in Berlin, New Hampshire to the late Earl Melis Brennan and Lucile Carpenter Brennan.

Vaughn’s father was a chemical engineer who moved the family from New Hampshire to Dallas, Texas and then to Cincinnati, Ohio....

Mar 27, 2023

Lakeland – Craig William Doggart died on March 27, 2023. He was born in Methuen, Massachusetts to Zona and Francis Doggart. He was married to Gwendolyn Barlow Doggart and was a school teacher at Lakeland Christian School.

His visitation will be held on Friday, March 31, 2023 at Heath Funeral Chapel at 12:30pm with a...

Mar 26, 2023

Joseph Harold Lafleur, Jr., of Auburndale, died on March 26, 2023. He was born on January 27, 1960, in Winter Haven, Florida. Joseph was a graduate of Auburndale High School in 1978. He spent most of his adult life as a warehouseman. He was an avid football fan. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife of 31 years...

Mar 26, 2023

Mar 23, 2023

Joseph John Misiaszek, Jr passed away on March 23, 2023, at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center. He was born on October 15, 1939, in Southbridge, Massachusetts to Joseph Sr and Bertha Misiaszek Lyle.

He is survived by his brothers, Mark and Bill, wife, Nancy, two daughters, Karyn Aurilio and Amy Misiaszek, and three grandchildren, Joshua,...

Mar 22, 2023

Devoted husband and father, David Norman Magazine, sadly left us on 3-22-23. He passed peacefully after a grueling 3-year health battle. Those who know his journey would agree he was the bravest warrior through it all. We honor this amazing man and his beautiful memory, eternally.

David was born in Brooklyn, New York...

Mar 20, 2023

Kathryn Long Adams passed away peacefully on Monday, March 20, 2023. She was born in Norfolk County, Virginia on the 17th of June 1943. She attended Lander College.

She was a dedicated teacher, a member of the Lakeland Junior Women’s Club and enjoyed volunteering on behalf of children’s needs.

She enjoyed...

Mar 19, 2023

Juliann Stough Holman, 74, passed peacefully on March 19, 2023, in Lakeland, Florida, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born in Lansing, Michigan, to Richard and Melba Stough, Julie grew up in Muskegon, on the shores of Lake Michigan. She graduated from Mona Shores High School, and later received an undergraduate degree from Michigan State University, home of her beloved...

Mar 19, 2023

Mr. Clifford Laroy Pickett, of Lakeland, died Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born March 13, 1928, in Miami, he was the son of the late Benjamin Harrison and Gladys Pickett. He was predeceased by his wife, Anna Louise (Vickers) Pickett in 2011; son-in-law Thomas Easom Sharrett of Lakeland in 2022; grandson Gerald Alan...

Mar 17, 2023

Elizabeth Lou Felts “Betty Lou” passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on March 17, 2023. She was a loving mother and Nana, and she will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure to know her.

Betty Lou was born in Freeport, Pennsylvania on August 11, 1937, to the late Raymond and...

Mar 17, 2023

Philip Todd Sebring, “Zip”, passed peacefully in his home on March 17, 2023. He was born in Montour Falls, New York on November 17, 1944. He worked for Publix Supermarkets for over thirty years and retired as head produce buyer.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Mary Sebring. He is survived...

Mar 17, 2023

Carolyn L. Simon passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 in her room at the Manor at Carpenters. She was 96. Born in Chicago, Illinois November 10, 1926 to Alfred and Emma Trembly, she graduated from North Austin High School, and received her undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and Masters in Christian Education from Garrett Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois....

Mar 17, 2023

Mrs. Teresa A. Morrell passed away, at the age of 99, on Friday, March 17,2023, surrounded by family. She was predeceased by her husband, Roberto Morrell and her son Eduardo (Ed) Morrell (wife Shannon). She is survived by her children, Robert A. Morrell (wife Tina), Teresa Morrell, Celia Nolin, Gonzalo Morrell, Maria Martinez, Ignacio Morrell (wife Kim), Jorge Morrell...

Mar 15, 2023

Sherman Edmund (“Sherm”) Harrington Jr. passed away after a brief illness with family at his side on March 15, 2023. He was 89 years old and had been a resident of Sandpiper in Lakeland for many years. He is predeceased by his wife Elizabeth Ann Adams Harrington. He is survived by his daughter, Cindy Deann Harrington of Lakeland, FL...