OBITUARIES

Jul 9, 2025

Carl Grady Moore, 80, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025.

Born on May 1, 1945, in Lakeland, Carl was a lifelong resident of the area. After graduating from Summerlin Institute in 1963 (Bartow, FL), he served in the U.S. Army as a Private, stationed in Panama from 1963 to 1966. He carried the discipline and dedication of...

Jul 7, 2025

Harold Wayne Bryan passed away to God’s Loving Arms on July 7, 2025.

He was 74 years of age and was soon to celebrate his 75th birthday on July 24th.

He went to Northwestern University on a full football scholarship and graduated with a Chemical Engineering degree. His career took him from Texas to Saudi Arabia to Lakeland, Florida. He moved to...

Jul 1, 2025

Ronald (Ronnie) Wayne Hand AKA. Ronnie Hand the Produce Man of Hand's Produce, age 60, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 01, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida at Lakeland Regional Health with his sister, son and daughter-in-love by his side.

He was born on June 21, 1965, in Lakeland, Florida @ Lakeland Regional Hospital to his...

Jun 29, 2025

Rhonda Lee Grubb Beswick, aged 89, went to be with her Lord Savior Jesus on June 29, 2025, in Lakeland, FL. She was born on May 16, 1936, in Portsmouth, Ohio to Norman and Dorothy Grubb. She was a resident of Lakeland since the age of 12 and a graduate of Lakeland High School. She was predeceased by her husband,...

Jun 24, 2025

Lorinda Lee (Shimp) Kennedy, age 85, of Lakeland, Florida, went to be with Jesus on June 24th, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Lakeland, Florida. She was born on February 27, 1940, in Miami, Florida, to the late William and Margaret Shimp.

She was known for her immense love. She consistently put others before herself. Those who knew her often said,...

Jun 19, 2025

Mrs. Hazel Jean “Jeannie” Wright-Max, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and pioneering businesswoman, passed away peacefully on June19, 2025, at home in Lakeland, Florida. She was 78 years old.

Born on May 5, 1947, in Fulton, New York, Jean was the daughter of Harry M. Isbell and Jennie L. Isbell. She grew up in a close-knit family alongside her brothers Harry...

Jun 16, 2025

Laura Diane Campbell Lindemann, 82 years old, died June 16, 2025, Lakeland FL. She was born on August 21, 1942, Staten Island, New York to Lawrence and Margaret Peterson Campbell. She attended New Dorp Moravian Church as a child and was the youngest of four children. She graduated from New Dorp High School and Beth Israel Hospital School of Nursing...

Jun 14, 2025

George Michael Lloyd Jr. (Mike) of Lakeland, FL died at home while surrounded by family on June 14th at age 96.

Born on February 26, 1929, in Charleston, SC, he moved to Lakeland in 1965. He is predeceased by his wife Louise in 2009, with whom he founded Lloyds of Lakeland Antiques in Downtown Lakeland. Mike finished a distinguished career in...

Jun 14, 2025

Jacob Alan Norman September 8, 1993 – June 14, 2025

Jacob Alan Norman, 31, of Lakeland, Florida, was called home on June 14th, 2025. Born on September 8, 1993, in Lakeland, Jacob was a devoted Christian and father whose life was marked by love, laughter, and deep faith.

Jacob was an accomplished sales manager and realtor, admired for his drive and dedication...

Jun 12, 2025

In Loving Memory of Daniel H. Sherman III

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel Sherman, who left us on June, 12th at the age of 78.

Dan was a loving husband and father and a devoted friend who touched the lives of many. He will be remembered for his strength, his quiet wisdom, dry sense of...

Jun 12, 2025

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Jun 8, 2025

Mary Ann Touchton, 79, of Lakeland, Florida passed away at home on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Born September 29, 1945, to Austine and WR Bill Penney in Worth County, Missouri, Mary Ann graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a BA in Education.

She held many professional roles during her career, generally centered around helping people make the most of their...

Jun 7, 2025

Ronald Winton Becton, affectionately known as "Ron" Becton, was born on March 31, 1955, in Vacaville, California, at Travis Air Force Base, and passed away on June 7, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida, at the age of seventy. He was surrounded by his loving wife, their three sons, and his sister. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and dedication...

Jun 7, 2025

Michelle Elaine McNally, age 41, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on June 7, 2025. Born June 26, 1983, in Lakeland, Michelle was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend whose presence left a lasting impact on all who knew her.

Michelle had a vibrant spirit and a generous heart. She had a gift for connecting with people, whether through her...

Jun 7, 2025

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Jun 6, 2025

Jeffrey J. Allen – June 6, 2025

Age 29 – Tampa, FL

Born November 7, 1995 in Rochester, NY and passed on June 6, 2025 in Tampa, FL. Predeceased by great-grandparents Albert and Viola Gilman, grandparents John Allen, Rosemary Griffin, John Drexel, Norbert and Mary Dennstedt, cousin Brittanee Drexel Survived by father Jeffrey (Nancy) Allen, mother Keri Drexel, fiancé Calvin King, brother...

Jun 6, 2025

Jun 6, 2025

William Fredrick Wyllie was welcomed into his heavenly home on Friday, June 6, 2025. He passed away peacefully with his devoted wife by his side. He was 86. He spent his final days at Wedgewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lakeland.

Bill, as he was known to his friends, was born on September 30, 1938, in Clearwater to Stanley Clarke Wyllie...