OBITUARIES

Apr 5, 2021

LAKELAND, Linda Marie Springer passed away at the age of 80 years old on Monday, April 5, 2021 in her sleep. She is survived by her husband, Jay Springer Jr; two sons, Chad Brunner of Downers Grove, IL, and Mike Brunner of Kenosha, WI. She loved the Lord and was a member of Northside Assembly of God Church. As...

Apr 1, 2021

LAKELAND, Michael Ryan Smith passed away April 1, 2021 in his mother’s arms, cheek to cheek of natural causes. Michael was born at Florida Women’s Regency in Winter Haven, on February 13, 1990. Michael graduated from Doris Sanders, where he was elected by his peers as Prom King. Michael is survived by his mother, Karen (Martin) Barnett; father, Michael...

Mar 26, 2021

Mar 25, 2021

Nina "Jackie" Adams, born February 16, 1928 and passed away on March 25, 2021. Preceded in death by her husband, Carl of 68 years. Survived by three sons, Steve W. Adams (Melissa); Donnie W.Adams (Brilla); Ronnie W. Adams and one daughter Connie Alby, and 5 grandchildren. Graveside service will be on Monday, 3/29/2021 at Oak Hill Burial Park in...

Mar 25, 2021

Mar 21, 2021

Lakeland - Leigh Ann Stewart Williams died 03/21/21. Survived by husband & son. Graveside services 04/06/21 at 1 pm at Oak Hill Burial Park.

Mar 18, 2021

Lakeland – Robert Roy Gargan (Bob), passed away at home on March 18, 2021. He was 87 years old. Bob was born in Detroit, MI, on May 6, 1933, to Adele Mae (Balchunas) and Frank King. He was later adopted by his mother's second husband, Martin Gargan, giving him his current surname. Bob was married to Laura Anne (Peterson)...

Mar 17, 2021

Charles Edward Ratliff, Jr., 94, died March 17, 2021. He was born October 13, 1926 in Morven, NC to Charles Edward Ratliff, Sr. and Mary Katherine Ratliff. The son of a cotton farmer, he graduated from Davidson College in 1947 and earned his PhD from Duke University. He served as an Aviation Supply Officer in the US Navy from...

Mar 14, 2021

Gregoria “Gloria” Gonzalez, 87, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 14, 2021 surrounded by family. She was born in Naguabo, Puerto Rico on July 11, 1933 and was raised by her loving parents Fernando Fortiz and Providencia Chevere in the Catholic faith. She was the second oldest of five children and learned at an early age to...

Mar 11, 2021

Lakeland-Ammie Harrison Lang passed away March 11, 2021. She was born November 30, 1924 in Lakeland, Florida to W.T. And Donie Harrison. Ammie was the youngest of thirteen children. She was a member of Parkview Baptist Church. She loved her church, her family and vacations at Siesta Key and Crystal River. In addition to her parents and siblings she...

Mar 11, 2021

MULBERRY - Katherine Violet Kimball, passed away at home at the age of 80 on March 11, 2021. She was born in Lakeland on September 13, 1940 to Katherine Irene Imler and Edward Glass. She married Ronald C. Kimball Sr. in October 1958. Katherine was a retired Teacher’s Aide for Polk County School Board. She was preceded in death...

Mar 10, 2021

LAKELAND, Juan Bruno De Zayas, Age 83, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. He is survived by his beloved wife Vilna Silva De Zayas, of over 55 years. He was a loving father to Bruno F. De Zayas (Nicole) and Alan De Zayas. Proud grandfather, to Clement De Zeyas, Cecelia De Zayas, Bruno...

Mar 9, 2021

Lakeland, FL – Justin Corey Moss, 32, passed away into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father Tuesday, March 9, 2021. The family will have a “Celebration of His Life” at a later date with family members. Justin was raised in Oconee County, SC and attended Walhalla High School. He was the loving son of Michelle Galbreath Nelson and...

Mar 9, 2021

Lakeland – Charles Donald Paulk passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Laverne Paulk of 69 years and daughters, Susan Washburn (Kenny), Phyllis O’Deay, Donna Coburn and grandchildren all of Lakeland, FL., brother, Herbert Paulk of Salem, FL. No services at this time.

Mar 8, 2021

Margaret Eleanor Michalski, 76, of Lakeland, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021. Margaret was born on July 18, 1944 in Chicago, Ill. to George Slemmer and Olga Kuczerepa. One of three children, she pursued a career in elementary education. She married the love of her life, Dennis Michalski, on August 18, 1973. They had over 40 happy years...

Mar 6, 2021

Lakeland – Christy Lee Fox passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021. She is survived by her husband, Dean Fox of 47 years, son, Dean C. Fox, III, daughter, Hannah Christine Fox, brother, Steve Morlock and many other loving family members and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 12, 2021, at 10 am in the Tribute Center at...

Mar 6, 2021

Kenneth Douglas Gammon passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021, at his home in Lakeland, Florida. Born on July 17, 1930, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Richard & Gertrude Gammon. After living the first four years of his life in Vicksburg, he went to Flint, Indiana, to live with his aunt and uncle because of the death of his mother. His...

Mar 4, 2021

Lakeland – Renee Sonia Elder passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021. She was born in Boston to Kenneth Matthew and Gloria Fontes. Beloved wife to Tony - the Love of his life. She worked as a Certified Nurse Assistant, at Hawthorne Village of Brandon, Fl. Renee loved baking cakes and cookies for others; and was beautifully talented in so...

Mar 4, 2021

Mar 2, 2021

Janeen Marie Hauer of Lakeland, Fl passed away on March 2, 2021, at Good Shepherd Hospice. She was born September 25, 1947 in Flint, MI, the daughter of Bernard and Alta Hauer. Janeen worked a number of years for CRF communities in the corporate office and as a Property Manager, retiring in 2012. Per her wishes, there will be...