OBITUARIES

Aug 27, 2025

Lois M Phelps died on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, and was 90 years old. She was born on June 22, 1935, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Lois was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Edwin Phelps. 

She is survived by her daughters, Celeste Woodall, Stephanie Miller and Julie Collier.

Ed and Lois worked together in Real Estate for over 20 years.

Graveside services...

Aug 22, 2025

Frances Ballou McCreight Schroter Henry passed away August 22, 2025, at the age of 98.

Fran was born on September 5, 1926, in Tampa, Florida to John Shannon McCreight and Emily Marie McBride and grew up in Lakeland, Florida. After high school she signed up as a cadet nurse in the governmental WW II nursing program at Charlotte Memorial Hospital, earning...

Aug 22, 2025

In Loving Memory of Carol Taylor Sherman.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the much beloved Carol Sherman, who left us on August 21, 2025 at the age of 78.

Carol was a loving wife and mother, a devoted friend, and a Lakeland native who touched the lives of many. She will be remembered for her wit,...

Aug 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of Jaxon Blake Miller

February 15, 2025 – August 20, 2025

With shattered hearts and immeasurable sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved son, baby brother, grandson, great grandson, nephew, cousin, friend and so much more. Jaxon Blake Miller, who left this world on August 20, 2025, at just six months old. Though his time with us was...

Aug 18, 2025

Gina Sharie Godbee – Our loving sister Gina, 65 years old of Orlando, Florida went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 18, 2025. She is the daughter of Wilma Jo Judd and Felda Douglas Godbee of Lakeland Florida. Gina has three wonderful sons she adored, Michael McGlamry, Adam McGlamry, and Nathan Godbee. Gina has five beautiful grandchildren Brigina,...

Aug 17, 2025

Shirley Collins passed away August 17, 2025, at home peacefully. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Collins, son, William Martin. Shirley is survived by brother, Curtis Dickens, son, Charles Barber, daughters, Karen Barnett and Donna Keller Kosmoski. She has 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. She graduated from college with an associate’s degree and...

Aug 12, 2025

Lynn Ruth Burns, age 77, of Lakeland, FL, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025. Born in Troy, New York, on February 8, 1948, Lynn resided in Lakeland since 1962. A hairdresser for many years, she returned to school in midlife to obtain her medical CNA license and remained in that field until retirement. She was a dedicated, beloved employee...

Aug 11, 2025

Aug 11, 2025

Marguerite (Weetsie), 94, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, at home with her family. She is survived by her husband, James E. Boone, Jr; daughter, Ellen Huey; two grandchildren, Shyla and Jason Fletcher; great granddaughters, Alani, Abby and Karleigh; stepdaughters, Jennifer Brinson and Jaime Gottlieb; 4 step-grandchildren, 5 step-great-grandchildren and two nephews, Chuck and Terry Thorpe.

Born on October 9,...

Aug 8, 2025

Cindy Deann Harrington (“Deann”) passed away unexpectedly at her home in Lakeland, Florida, on Aug 8, 2025. She was 66 years old. She is survived by her brother, Scott Harrington, his wife, Monica Goyal, and her nephew, Devin Harrington, from Toronto, Canada.

Deann graduated from Husson College with a degree in Business, earning Dean’s List honors. Following that, she worked as...

Aug 8, 2025

Kristin Marie Feyling, 88 of Lakeland, Florida and Boothbay, Maine, died on August 8, 2025, at Westminster Lakeland Senior Living from Parkinson’s Disease complications. She was born January 31, 1937, in Huntington, West Virginia during the great Ohio River flood of that year. Her mother Birgit Olsen Feyling and her father, Gerhard Tonseth Feyling had to wade through ankle deep...

Aug 7, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Lance Stephen Hamic, on August 7, 2025, at the age of 29 after a courageous battle with cancer. Lance was born on June 28, 1996, in Tampa, Florida, and grew up in Lakeland.

Lance was a vibrant soul whose warmth and kindness touched everyone he met. Lance...

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Jul 31, 2025

Ellen was a national level trainer for Wachovia Securities until 2006, traveling the country to bring newly affiliated financial practices online. In so doing, one of the practices liked her so much, that she stayed permanently, spending the next 19 years as Office Manager, beloved by her advisors and clients alike. “You could hear her smile over the phone”, is...

Jul 27, 2025

Anthony Volpe, (aka Antonio Vittorino Mangino Volpe), 82, peacefully passed away on July 27, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bugnara, Italy, on September 3, 1942, he carried the spirit of his homeland throughout his life. Anthony was a devoted father and cherished grandfather and great-grandfather.

He grew up in the picturesque village of Bugnara in...

Jul 25, 2025

Jul 20, 2025

Claude Elliott Chilcott, 63, of Lakeland, Florida passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025. He was an adventurer who enjoyed deep sea fishing, thoroughbred horse racing, and a good debate. He is survived by brothers, Cliff (Lori), Chuck (Robyn), Clark (Paulette) and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard William and Dorothy Rose...

Jul 20, 2025

Linda “Sue” Harris passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and generosity.

She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of many years, Bill Harris; her parents, JL and Irene Ballard; and her brother, Larry Ballard.

Sue is survived by her loving brothers, Lanny (Gail) Ballard and Buddy Ballard, as well as many cherished nieces and nephews.

A talented...