OBITUARIES

Jul 30, 2022

Jul 29, 2022

Jul 27, 2022

Jul 27, 2022

Virginia “Ginny” Smith Lewis, 89, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Lakeland, FL. Ginny was born on October 27, 1932, in Ramsey, New Jersey. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Ginny was preceded in death by her husband, John Arthur “Art” Lewis, her father, David Smith and her mothers, Ida Smith, and Virginia Vogt. Additionally,...

Jul 24, 2022

Jul 23, 2022

Edith Irene Ostwald Montero 83, of Lakeland passed away July 23, 2022, she was preceded in death by her husband, Santiago Montero. Survivors include her 3 stepchildren, Santiago, Malaina and Yvette Montero; brother-in-law, Emilo (Ada) Montero, and 3 dogs, Edward, Samuel and James.

Jul 23, 2022

Brian Lamar Brady passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at the age of 48 - four years after being diagnosed with synovial sarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer. His strength and perseverance gave him twice as much time on this earth than doctors expected. He was born on March 11, 1974, in Lakeland, FL where he grew up....

Jul 22, 2022

Rita E. Frazier, Lakeland, was called to her eternal home on July 22, 2022, at the age of 78. Born in Weymouth, Massachusetts, to John P. Spellman and Marguerite Lillian Saul, Rita was the last of six children (Paul, Edward, David, Joan, and John “Jack”). She graduated from Braintree High School and soon after, at the tender age of...

Jul 21, 2022

Doris of Lake Wales passed away on July 21, 2022. She was born on January 7, 1936, in Calhoune County, Florida. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Doris worked for Juice Bowl and retired in 2006. She enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing and gardening. She also loved spending time with her family and friends. She...

Jul 18, 2022

Thomas R. Shaw, Lakeland’s first Ambassador, died peacefully at home on July 18, 2022, at the age of 97. Born in Columbus, Ohio, to Robert Ross Shaw and Mary Agatha Sites, Tom was the fourth of 5 sons. He graduated from Rosary High School and the Ohio State University, interrupted by 2 years in the Army Air Corps training...

Jul 17, 2022

Carl Edward Easton. Jr., 89 of Lakeland passed away July 17, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Fisher Easton. Survivors also include 2 sons, Alan Moyer (Mary Jane), Steven Easton (Arlene); and many grandchildren, loving family members and friends. Mr. Easton retired as United States Air Force Veteran after 20 years of serving in Korea. The family...

Jul 17, 2022

Robert Lewis Trohn died peacefully at his home on July 17, 2022, at the age of 91. He was born on Dec. 28, 1930, in Stamford, Connecticut to Philip and Beatrice Osman Trohn. His family moved to Lakeland when he was in his early teens and was one of the early Jewish families in Lakeland, helping to establish the...

Jul 12, 2022

Caroline “Carolyn” Duncan Phillips, 88, past co-owner of Crowder Bros. ACE Hardware, died peacefully July 12, 2022. She was predeceased by her husband, Carroll (Bud) Phillips, and her brother, Walter W. Duncan of Boulder, CO. Born on June 2, 1934, she was the daughter of Walter and Elizabeth Duncan and grew up in Winchester, Virginia. Surrounded by so much...

Jul 11, 2022

Teresa Martinez, age 89, died peacefully in her Lakeland home on the early morning of July 11, 2022, of natural causes and surrounded by family. Teresa was born on September 29, 1932, in Holguin, Cuba, to Iluminado Hidalgo and Juana Ruiz, who taught her to love our Lord Jesus Christ and to be a loving and devoted Christian. In...

Jul 10, 2022

Gerald “Jerry” Nicholas Brown, of Lakeland, had his heavenly homecoming on July 10, 2022. Mr. Brown was born on June 16, 1932, in Volo, Illinois and graduated from Grant High School. After high school he served in the Navy aboard the Howard W. Gilmore. He moved to Lakeland in 1957, graduated from Florida Southern College and enjoyed a 34-year...

Jul 10, 2022

Jul 7, 2022

Carole M. Savage, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend; slipped into eternity with her Lord and Savior on July 7, 2022, at Lakeland Regional Hospital in Lakeland, Florida, due to Covid-19 and pneumonia. Carole fought with all her might to recover, but the Lord had a better plan for her, and called her home to Heaven with...

Jul 6, 2022

George “Doc” Kellams passed away in his home on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at the age of 83. Doc was born in Centerville, Indiana on August 29, 1938. His parents Isabelle and Vernie had 12 children. He is survived by sisters Gertrude Mourfield, Pauline Huffman, Mary Ellen Lang, and brothers Charlie and Robert. He married his long-time love Joyce...

Jul 5, 2022

Carlton Benton, Jr. (also affectionately known as “Big ‘Un” and CB) passed away on July 5, 2022. As a Navy brat, Carlton was born on June 14, 1947, in Jacksonville, FL. He had many fond memories of growing up in Fallon, NV, and Puerto Rico. In 1961, after his father’s retirement from the U.S. Navy, his family settled in...

Jul 5, 2022

Patricia Ann White 76, of Lakeland passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Gary A. White of 25 years, 4 children: Sherry Brown, Roy Brown, Kathleen Scheuermann, and John Brown; grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Friday, July 8, 2022, from 4-6 pm in the Tribute Center at Heath...