OBITUARIES

Jul 6, 2021

LAKELAND – Marvin Lee McDaniel passed away at home on July 6, 2021. He was born August 7, 1936, in Washington County, VA, to Ernest and Abbie (Collier) McDaniel. He lived there for the first few years of his life, then moved to Sarasota, FL. Marvin graduated from Sarasota High School in 1954 and soon enlisted in the U.S....

Jul 6, 2021

Lakeland - It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Edith ‘Cookie’ Elizabeth Hall of Lakeland, Florida. A former Admin Assistant at Lakeland Senior High School and mother of 3, she passed away peacefully on July 6, 2021, at the age of 73. She was born in Lakeland, Florida on February 12, 1948,...

Jul 4, 2021

Betty “Jeannie” Anderson Lakeland – Betty “Jeannie” Anderson passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021. She was born August 9, 1944, in Columbus, Georgia, to the late Jack and Betty Jones. Betty is survived by her husband of 57 years, Robert “Bob” Anderson; daughter, Shannon Anderson Fowler (Bill); grandchildren, Peyton Fowler, Ansley Fowler; and many other loving family members and...

Jul 3, 2021

Wayne Lamar Peace, Sr. 12/03/39 - 07/03/21 The family of Lamar Peace held a private gathering on July 10 to celebrate his life. Lamar loved God and Country, was devoted to his family, had a passion for all things outdoors, and let’s not forget Elvis. Lamar is survived by his wife, JoAnn; their children, Stephanie, Wayne, and Morgan, six...

Jul 3, 2021

LAKELAND – Mr. Donald K. Stephens, 83, of Lakeland, passed away peacefully on Saturday the 3rd of July, 2021, with his wife, Carol, at his bedside at Lakeland General Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Carol Stephens; son, Brian Stephens, and his wife, Jean Stephens; granddaughter, Rachel Stephens, grandsons, Andrew Stephens, Matthew Stephens; son, Mark Stephens; and step-grandsons, Sam Sirani...

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Jun 30, 2021

The Reverend Jerry Conner went to be with his Lord, whom he loved with all his heart, on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Jerry was born in Lenoir City, TN, on July 2, 1931, the ninth child of J. Floyd and Myrtle (Shaffer) Conner. He pastored churches in Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee and Lakeland, FL. He is survived by his...

Jun 29, 2021

Pastor Marty completed his journey home on June 29, 2021. If you knew him, then eat a cheeseburger or drink a micro-brew or have an ice cream cone while pausing to think of your own journey. Perhaps there is someone waiting to hear from you or maybe there is something that you’ve always wanted to do and never made...

Jun 29, 2021

Charleen Florence Minelli Crane, age 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. She was born August 21, 1942, in Tower-Soudan, Minnesota. She grew up in Athens, Ohio, and attended Ohio University. She graduated in 1954 with her Bachelor of Science degree. Charleen married her college sweetheart, Gerald Crane (Jerry), in 1965 and was married 46 years until...

Jun 29, 2021

Gerald Donald Zirkelbach, 94, died June 29, 2021. A memorial service will be conducted July 10, 2021 at 3pm at Peak Worship, 315 Granada St. Lakleand, FL 33805. Memorial contributions ma be made to Good Shepherd Hospice.

Jun 27, 2021

Margaret (Peggy) Kieffer was born on April 27th, 1935, in Grand Island, Nebraska to Francis and Ann O’Keefe. Her fondest childhood memories were of time spent at her grandparents’ farm in St. Libory, Nebraska. She attended Duchesne College in Omaha where she met her future husband, Bill Kieffer, who was attending Creighton University. They married in 1956 and resided...

Jun 27, 2021

Jun 26, 2021

Mary Ellen Moore Fielder departed earthly life for her next adventure on June 26, 2021, at the end of a long illness. She took her leave at home in Lakeland surrounded by family. Those remaining behind take great joy in the certainty that she is reveling in reunion with loved ones who have gone before. Mary Ellen was born...

Jun 26, 2021

Mike was born in St. Petersburg, FL, April 18, 1926, to Elmer and Esther Kelley, but was a life-long resident of Lakeland. He passed away on June 26, 2021, in Lakeland, FL, at the age of 95. He graduated from Shattuck Military School in Minnesota and served two and a half years in the infantry during WWII. He graduated...

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Jun 15, 2021

Richard Lewis Skrovanek of Lakeland Florida died on June 15, 2021. He was born in Binghamton, N.Y. January 28, 1941. He moved to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, graduating at Broward High School, then attended Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama prior to joining the Air Force. In addition to his roles as husband, father and businessman, Richard (Dick) was active and...