OBITUARIES

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...

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...