OBITUARIES

Aug 13, 2020

LAKELAND - Gordon "Gordie" Haywald, 63, of Lakeland Junction passed peacefully at Lakeland Regional Medical Center after battling an illness of congestive heart failure. His wife and sister were at his side. Gordon was born in Paris, France where his father was stationed in the Air Force. He led the life of a "military brat" moving from state to...

Aug 11, 2020

Florence G. Heath, 98, of Wauchula, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at her home, following a brief illness. Born on September 28, 1921, in Waycross, GA, to Jesse J. Graham and Kathryn (Katie) de Villeneuve Graham, she was the fourth of five children. A longtime member of the First United Methodist Church of...

Aug 10, 2020

James A. Davie, 60, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020. Jim is survived by Deena, his wife of 38 years and was loved by many others who will miss him dearly. As an Army brat, Jim was born June 8, 1960 in Frankfurt, Germany and lived in many places throughout his life but has lived in Lakeland, Florida since...

Aug 10, 2020

Donald R. Johnston Jr. August 10, 2020 Bradenton, FL - Donald R. Johnston Jr., 52, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 due to complications from his battle against cancer. Born and raised in Wisconsin, he lived the last thirty-two years in central Florida, the last twenty of those in the Bradenton, FL area. Donny became an expert millworker, with...

Aug 10, 2020

Aug 10, 2020

Lakeland - Dorothy Fields Courson passed away Monday, August 10, 2020. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Carole Roberts and Diane Price.

Aug 9, 2020

Aug 8, 2020

Sam Scilluffo, 95, passed away peacefully after a long-life on August 8, 2020 in Lakeland FL. He was born July 27, 1925 in Chicago IL. Sam was preceded in death by his wife Rose and his 7 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his loving sons Joseph (Debbie) and James (Lori), grandchildren Samantha and Camen, 4 great grandchildren,...

Aug 7, 2020

HARKINS, William R., 82, of Lakeland, FL, passed August 7, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife, Jean, his brother Mike and sister-in-law Louise, niece Lisa, sister-in-law Karen, six children, eleven grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the charity of your choice.

Aug 6, 2020

Isabelle T. Jencowski Bartow - Isabelle T. Jencowski, 93, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2020. She was born in Delray Beach, FL on July 30, 1927 to the late Ira Lee and Viola Turnbull. She was retired after 30 years of service from the US Department of Agriculture and a longtime active member of the First Baptist Church...

Aug 5, 2020

Lakeland -Christopher Randall Holley passed away Wednesday, August 5th 2020 in Lakeland, Florida. Christopher was born April 23, 1999 to Hope Davis Holley and Michael Randall Holley in Lakeland, Florida where he remained a lifelong resident. He was a loving son, brother, and friend. Christopher was a 2017 graduate of Lakeland High School. He was a lettered athlete on...

Aug 5, 2020

Charles “Chuck” P. Robbins, Sr. died peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born on March 12, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA into a family of coal miners and steelworkers, the first-born of William and Marion (Kuhn) Robbins. He grew up in Carnegie, PA and graduated from Scott Township High School. He served...

Aug 3, 2020

JANET M HERDMAN October 31, 1933 – August 3, 2020 Lakeland - Ms. Janet M. Herdman, age 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 3, 2020. Janet was born in Gallman, Mississippi to Albert R. and Ina M. Mackey. The family soon moved to Crystal Springs, Mississippi where she grew up and attended Crystal Springs High School....

Aug 2, 2020

Lakeland - Larry Peterson, born in Miami, Florida on January 10, 1940 entered eternal rest on Sunday, August 2, 2020 in Lakeland, Florida. Affectionately known as “Ole Sparky” by those who loved him, Larry is survived by his wife, Barbara, his son, Michael, his grandchildren, Nick and Alexandra, his sister, Carol, and his dog, Coco. Larry touched the lives...

Aug 1, 2020

LAKELAND, FL- Dr. Thomas Christopher McLaughlin, 84, of Lakeland, FL, died peacefully on August 1, 2020. He was the son of the late George Edward McLaughlin and Rosemary Deibel McLaughlin. He is survived by his three children Catherine McLaughlin of Kennesaw, GA, Elizabeth McLaughlin Hope (Keith) of Norfolk, VA, and Thomas Christopher McLaughlin, Jr, (Brandi) of Lakeland, FL; grandchildren...

Aug 1, 2020

Aug 1, 2020

Jul 29, 2020

Rodney “Roddy” A. Ward Jennings 75 Winter Haven- Mrs. Rodney Jennings died on July 29, 2020 at Palm Gardens of Winter Haven. She was born June 29, 1945 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. Roddy was a member of the Junior League of Lakeland and the P.E.O. Lakeland Chapter W. She worked as a Registered Nurse for 5 years, then raised...

Jul 27, 2020

Jul 26, 2020

Lakeland - Valerie Ann Wasilewski, 80, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020, surrounded by her family at Lakeland Regional Health Center. Valerie was born June 26, 1940, in Peru, Illinois, the oldest daughter of Frank and Ann Kierczynski. Valerie was married to Donald Stanley Wasilewski for 56 years before his passing in 2017. Valerie was a...