OBITUARIES

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...

Mar 1, 2021

Mar 1, 2021

Gay M. Donaldson-Fortier, 84, passed peacefully on March 1, 2021. Born in Kenora, Ontario, she moved to the States in 1967. Gay was a true Renaissance woman who embodied the motto “love of learning is the guide in life” and held a Phi Beta Kappa key in science. A bank teller, chemist, weaver, spinner and lacemaker, she studied animal...

Mar 1, 2021

Carol J. Roberts Johnson went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 2, 2021. She was born in Lakeland, Florida on June 19, 1944. She lived in Lakeland most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Richard L. Johnson, her parents Helen and Virgil Roberts and her sister Louise Roberts....

Feb 28, 2021

Wilbert Lynwood “Bert” Harbison of Lakeland, a retired Baptist pastor, died Sunday (February 28, 2021) at Good Shepherd Hospice. He was 90. Reverend Harbison was born February 6, 1931, in Cullman County, Alabama, to Samuel Fernando Harbison and Maudie A. Laurence Harbison. He served as pastor and interim pastor at a dozen churches, most recently at Green Pond Baptist...

Feb 28, 2021

Lakeland – Wayne Nelson Brumbley, 74, died on February 28, 2021. He was born on August 6, 1946 in Salisbury, Maryland. Wayne graduated from Wicomico Senior High School on June 1965 and enlisted in the Air Force on December 10, 1965. He served in the Vietnam War and was a proud veteran. He then worked as an installer for...

Feb 24, 2021

Arthur Ray Clevenger, 75, of Winter Haven, passed away February 24, 2021. Born April 26, 1945, in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late John and Amelia Brown Clevenger. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Bill Wade, Sr. Mr. Clevenger was a United States Navy veteran. He had worked for Adelphia Communications for 30...

Feb 23, 2021

Paul Frederick Alley, 77, of Lakeland, passed away on February 23rd, 2021. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the family has decided to hold a celebration of his life at a later date. Paul was born in West Palm Beach, Florida on July 17th, 1943, and moved to Lakeland in 1956. It was at First United Methodist Church that Paul...

Feb 21, 2021

Feb 21, 2021

Feb 20, 2021

After losing his battle with cancer, Jerry Griffin went to be with the Lord on February 20, 2021 at the age of 81 surrounded by his loving family. Jerry is survived by his wife, Angi Griffin, his sister, Brenda Stowe, his children Shelley Little (David), Buddy Griffin (Karyn Carlton), Matt Fields (Elizabeth Burgos), Diana Golan (David); his grandchildren Logan,...

Feb 20, 2021

Dennis Ray Post, of Lakeland, FL passed away Saturday, February 20, at the age of 79. Dennis was born in Tallman, NY, then moved to Florida where he graduated from Winter Park High school and Florida Technical University. He worked for the City of Lakeland for 31 years. Dennis loved music, gardening, and was an active member of Covenant...

Feb 18, 2021

Susan Jacqueline King, 64, of Lakeland, passed away February 18, 2021, after 3 years of Kidney and Liver Failure. Born March 15, 1956, in West Ham North West, England, she was a daughter of the late Leonard George Relton and is survived by her mother, Ivy Relton. She is also survived by her brother, Garry (Joy) Relton; and her...

Feb 18, 2021

Robert Thomas Lincoln Holroyd “Houston” Age 59 Robert passed peacefully at his home, following a battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on December 10, 1961 in Madison, Wisconsin. As a military child, he grew up in various places around the US & abroad. He received his bachelor of arts from Oklahoma State University....

Feb 17, 2021

Feb 17, 2021

Larger-than-life Donald (Frog) Barclay passed away on February 17, 2021 following complications from heart surgery on November 16, 2020, after a life full of making memories, belly laughter and unmatched love for his family and friends. Don was born in Locust Valley, New York, to his beloved parents Alexander and Nancie Barclay. He spent much of his youth enjoying...

Feb 14, 2021

Bjorn Gade was born on July 19, 1933 in Aalborg, Denmark, and passed away on February 14, 2021. He moved to the United States from Denmark as a teenager with his parents, Asbjorn and Kamma and his siblings, Ole, Liselotte, and Anna. He obtained his naturalization papers on September 7, 1961 and became an American citizen. He served in...

Feb 14, 2021

John Charles Singler was born on May 17, 1956, in Philadelphia, PA., and died on February 14, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. He moved to Lakeland in 1965 and attended Lakeland Senior High School, where he met his soulmate, Cyndi. He graduated in 1974 and then earned his AA Degree from Polk Community College. He worked in...

Feb 11, 2021

Robert George Thomas Johnson (1945-2021) was a retired U.S. Navy corpsman and Vietnam veteran. He was a stubborn but sensitive man who taught his sons the value of thoughtfulness and empathy. He was very passionate about putting his woodworking and carpentry skills to use as a leader in various youth groups growing up. With his leadership and guidance, he...

Feb 11, 2021