OBITUARIES

Jan 22, 2022

James Allen Cooper, 79, of Lakeland, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022. He was born in Greencastle, Indiana on July 6, 1942, to the late Leonard and Marilene Cooper. James graduated from Greencastle High School on May 24, 1961, and served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He worked as a Sales Representative for most of his...

Jan 21, 2022

Jan 20, 2022

Dr. I. Graydon Cloud departed this world on January 20, 2022. Graydon was born in Lakeland, Florida, on September 27, 1922, the youngest son of Talley Alexander and Edna Lois Reddick Cloud. From an early age, Graydon loved sports, the outdoors, and cowboys. He grew up on Bay Street in Lakeland. Graydon attended Lakeland Senior High School from 1936...

Jan 17, 2022

Mrs. Robert P. Williams, Jr., 88, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away January 17, 2022, after a long illness. Ann, Annie Mae, Sweetie, Granny, was born in 1933 to William and Mazie MacKay in Philadelphia, but shortly thereafter moved to Mulberry, Florida. In 1939, she moved to Lakeland, Florida where she lived for the majority of her life. After Ann...

Jan 16, 2022

James Henry Page, 87, of Lakeland, passed away January 16, 2022. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Jan 15, 2022

George Stanley McDonald age 76 of Lakeland, Florida passed away on January 15th, 2022, as a result of heart failure. George, better known as Stan or more famously Poppa lead a great life. He worked in the laboratories at the mines, construction work and at The Publix Deli plant. Needless to say, he had a lot of knowledge about...

Jan 14, 2022

LAKELAND – Orman Felts, 100, (aka O.D., Orbia, Aubry) passed away on January 14, 2022. O.D. was born on July 2, 1921, in Macon, Georgia to Green Berry Felts, Jr. and Nancy Sumner Felts and has been a resident of Lakeland since 1923 except for four years in his early childhood. O.D. attended school in the Kathleen area until...

Jan 12, 2022

Phillip A. Steadham 69, passed away peacefully at his home on January 12, 2022. Phil was a graduate of The Univ. of South Florida with a double major in Zoology & Chemistry. He was employed for 30 years with IMC (Mosaic) before retiring as the Environmental Director for the Port of Tampa. Phil’s love for music included playing trumpet...

Jan 12, 2022

Steven Anthony Hendrick left this world on January 12, 2022, with his wife and brother by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Steven was born in Lakeland, Florida on December 11, 1990, to Gary and Bonnie Hendrick. Growing up, Steven always had an adventurous spirit and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends....

Jan 8, 2022

LAKELAND - John Alan Mack passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2022. John was born on June 29, 1938, to John Maksymowicz and Sophia Tatur Maksymowicz in Jersey City, New Jersey. He grew up in Jersey City where he graduated from St. Anthony’s Catholic High School. After high school he went on to Florida Southern College in Lakeland,...

Jan 7, 2022

Dorothy S. Reinsch Lakeland – Dorothy S. Reinsch passed away at her home on Friday, January 7, 2022, with her two loving cats by her side. She was 90 years old, born February 24, 1931. She was born and raised in suburban Chicago, Illinois. Dorothy, a recent graduate with a degree from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor...

Jan 6, 2022

David Patrick Klein, 58, of Winter Haven, Florida passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022, from natural causes. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul & Patricia Klein. David is survived by his 4 siblings, Ellen, Mary, Paul & Pat: his two children, David & Joseph and his 6 grandchildren.

Jan 3, 2022

Lonnie Lee Pridgen, Jr passed away Monday, January 3, 2022. He was born on December 29, 1939, in Broxton, Georgia to the late Lonnie Lee Pridgen, Sr and Mamie Day. He loved the outdoors, fishing, and gardening. Lonnie is survived by his sisters, Joeline Merritt (Charles), Yvonne DuBose, and many other loving family members and friends. Graveside services will...

Jan 2, 2022

Jan 2, 2022

Shirley Mae Jenkins, 73, of Lakeland, passed away January 2, 2022, at Consulate of Lakeland in Lakeland, Florida. She was born September 3, 1948, in Uniontown, PA. She formerly worked at Filmland Drive-in Theater. She loved her family and spending time with them. She enjoyed putting puzzles together, caring for her animals, taking walks, and doing crossword puzzles and...

Dec 30, 2021

Mr. Johnathan Lee Gusha, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at the age of 58. Johnathan was born to parents Francis Sidney Gusha, Jr. and Maryanne Gusha on June 11, 1963, in Montpelier, Vermont. Johnathan grew up as the second of four children. Johnathan married Angeline Denise Gush in 2008. He is survived by his...

Dec 30, 2021

Albert Leslie Browne, Jr., 94, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021. His final days were spent surrounded by his family at his beloved home. Al was born on March 6, 1927, in Homestead, FL to Albert L. Browne, Sr. and Gretchen Browne. His family lived in Avon Park during his childhood, and later moved to Lakeland,...

Dec 28, 2021

Dec 26, 2021

Lakeland – Faye Johnson died December 26, 2021, at the age of 92. She was dedicated to her faith, giving a lifetime of service. Faye was a founding member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church about 35 years ago and has served the church in several ministries and organizations often in leadership roles. She was also instrumental in helping...

Dec 25, 2021

Carolyn Graham Kelly was born on February 28, 1935 in Spruce Pine, Alabama to Dallas and Bernice Graham. She passed away in Lakeland, Florida on December 25, 2021 at her home. She was surrounded and cared for by many of her friends. Carolyn Kelly was an only child. When she was fairly young her father who was a logger...