OBITUARIES

Jan 21, 2020

Richard Eugene Wright, III “Ricky” Lakeland – Richard Eugene Wright, III “Ricky” passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020. He was born on March 10, 1994 in Tampa, Florida, to Shannon Ziegler and Richard Wright, Jr. Ricky was very outgoing, loved making people laugh and always had to be the life of the party, he loved rap music, tattoos, drawing...

Jan 20, 2020

Herman Winstead, age 90, passed away in his sleep in the early morning of January 20, 2020 at his home in Auburndale, Florida with his daughter Sue close by. This wonderful man will be deeply missed by so many. Herman was born on February 9, 1929 in Mexico, Kentucky, a tiny rural town. His father Herman Winstead managed a...

Jan 18, 2020

DR. SHERROD RANSOME CAMPBELL III, 82 LAKELAND - Dr. Sherrod Ransome Campbell III, 82, passed away, as a result of Pulmonary Fibrosis, on January 18th, 2020 in Lakeland, Florida surrounded by his family. Sherrod was born in Mansfield Georgia on May 16, 1937, to Dorothy Benton Campbell and Sherrod Ransome Campbell Junior. He graduated from Newton County High in...

Jan 17, 2020

Jan 17, 2020

Georgia Sharon Matthews Saraniti, 68 of Vero Beach, Florida, died January 17, 2020. Sharon was born in Florala, Alabama on November 30, 1951. She attended Samford University and graduated from the University of Tennessee – Chattanooga. Sharon was predeceased by her parents, Dr, C.N. Matthews and Georgia Belle Gross Matthews, and her brother Clifford Newell Matthews, Jr. She is...

Jan 16, 2020

Barbara Jane Gray, 90, of Lakeland, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 16, 2020. Born in Montpelier, Vermont, to the late Charles and Ethel Provost, Barbara spent her childhood in nearby Northfield before moving to Baltimore, Maryland in her early teens. After graduating from Kenwood High School, she worked at the Glenn L. Martin Company...

Jan 12, 2020

Jan 12, 2020

MIANNE MARIE CHONTAS FELTS LAKELAND – Mianne Felts, 94, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 12, 2020. Mianne was born on December 8, 1925, in Manhattan, NY to Maria Barbara Chontas and Thomas A. Cassara. Her early years were spent with her loving foster parents, James and Pauline Mattenlee. Mianne married Orman Felts on August...

Jan 12, 2020

Jan 11, 2020

Jan 10, 2020

Helen Parkin Vandivier Yates, 93, of Lakeland, Florida passed away on January 10, 2020. She was born on February 23, 1926 to Edith Parkin Rhoads and Davis Vandivier. Helen was born in Franklin, Indiana, and at age 2 moved first to Mangum, OK, then El Reno, OK, and finally Chickasha, OK when her dad became a partner in the...

Jan 9, 2020

of Lehigh Acres, Florida departed this earthly life on January 9, 2020, while at home with her family and friends. Mrs. Swords was born in Pontiac Michigan May 15, 1961, to Irene Mae Durham and William Amory Durham. Mary gave her life to the Lord Jesus Christ when she was 18 years of age and attended South Eastern University...

Jan 7, 2020

James Isaac Paige Lakeland - James Isaac Paige, 93, died peacefully on January 7, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Ann; three children: James E. Paige, Patricia Walloga (Robert), and Amy Hoien (Thomas), all of Lakeland. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Heather Bone, Kimberly Paige, Amanda Farrell, Ethan Hoien & Erik Hoien; and...

Jan 6, 2020

Lucille Elliott Reese passed away on January 6, 2020, in Lakeland, FL. She was born on December 3, 1932, in Erwin, TN. She graduated from Unicoi County High School and East Tennessee State Teachers College (now East Tennessee State University) where she majored in Business. She married her husband, Stanton Reese, on August 29, 1958. Together they raised two...

Jan 6, 2020

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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...