OBITUARIES

Jan 3, 2020

Jan 2, 2020

Theodora (Teddy) Marion Stasiak Lakeland- Theodora Marion Stasiak, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020. She was born in Calumet City, IL on March 26, 1930, to Joseph and Marion Sikorski. Theodora volunteered at Regenerations Resale Shop in Mulberry, Florida, she was a member of the Knitters, Crocheting and Quilters Group and a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church....

Jan 1, 2020

LAKELAND - Dr. Wallace W. Coyner passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family, on January 1, 2020; he was 84. “Wally” was born on March 4, 1935, which he often quipped was “the only day of the year that is an action.” He lived a full, active life, and was predominantly known locally for his 33-year career...

Jan 1, 2020

Gibbs Eady October 9, 1926 – January 1, 2020 Mr. Taylor Gibbs Eady, Jr., age 93, passed away on January 1, 2020, in his home. Gibbs was born in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, the only son of Taylor Gibbs Eady, Sr. and Marie Suber Eady. Gibbs grew up in Crystal Springs, where he graduated from Crystal Springs High School as...

Dec 27, 2019

Lakeland - Mr. Harry M. Sawyer, Jr., age 86, died on Dec. 27, 2019, at his home. Harry was born in Gary, Indiana, on March 18, 1933, one of three children born to Harry M. Sawyer and Thelma L. Sawyer. His first birthday was spent in Miami Beach in 1934 and thereafter he lived between Gary, Indiana, and New...

Dec 27, 2019

Dec 25, 2019

Dec 23, 2019

LAKELAND – Robert (Bob) Bertrand, 80, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 at Lakeland Regional Health while surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born in Nashville at Vanderbilt Hospital on December 25, 1938 to the late Robert and Gilliam Bertrand. He was raised in nearby Pulaski, Tennessee. Growing up, Bob learned early on that summer vacations were not...

Dec 23, 2019

Charles W. “Chuck” Bovay passed away on December 23, 2019 at the age of 91. He is survived by his wife Connie and their four children: Jack Bovay (Leslie), Mary Ann Bovay Alger (Jon), Rick Bovay (Helen), and Lynne Bovay (Tom Gaare). He is also survived by three grandchildren: John Bovay, Jr. (Wei), Caroline Bovay Meric (Thomas), Eleanor Alger,...

Dec 21, 2019

Dec 21, 2019

Dennis Robert Campagnone, Sr. Lakeland-, Dennis Robert Campagnone, Sr. 74, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019, in Lakeland, FL. He was born in Providence, RI, on August 27, 1945, to the late Carmine and Jenny Campagnone. After graduating high school, Dennis attended Providence College on a full academic scholarship. After college, he went on to attend Air Force...

Dec 21, 2019

Joe P. Ruthven passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21 at the age of 92. He was a family man, former Lakeland mayor, civic leader and successful businessman. Joe founded “The Ruthvens”, a company which has built over 4 million square feet of distribution centers and warehouses in Lakeland and Polk County. Joe was born to Joe and Agnes...

Dec 19, 2019

Dec 19, 2019

Dec 12, 2019

Dec 11, 2019

Lakeland – Loretta W. Clark, 90, died on Dec. 11, 2019. She was born on Oct. 12, 1929 in Mishawaka, IN. She is survived by her husband Leland Clark.

Dec 10, 2019

Dec 9, 2019

Lakeland – Jacqueline C. Pruitt, 86 died Monday, December 9, 2019 at Brookdale Highlands Health Center of Advanced Dementia. She was born in Jacksonville, FL, April 28, 1933 to Jack and Mary Callaham. Before getting married, she was a stewardess for National Airlines and was a member of the Scott Lake Baptist Church. Mrs. Pruitt is preceded in death...

Dec 7, 2019

Dec 4, 2019

George H. “Bo” Anderson Jr. Bo was born on July 21, 1927, to George H. and Nita Hunter Anderson in Greenville, South Carolina. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and attended Clemson College and the University of South Carolina. Thereafter, he joined Security Life and Trust Insurance Company and traveled southern states for eight years....