OBITUARIES

Mar 31, 2020

Mar 30, 2020

Charles Douglas Lynn (75) of Lakeland, FL passed away peacefully at his home on March 30, 2020. Charles is survived by his wife of 56 years, Brenda Gail Neely Lynn of Lakeland, FL; his son Marlon Lynn (Katrina) and grandchildren Chloe, Amelia, and Mitchell Lynn of Lakeland, FL; his brothers Mike Lynn (Tracie), David Lynn (Cheryl), and Terry Lynn...

Mar 30, 2020

On Monday, March 30, 2020, in Lakeland, FL, Ronald Gary Sweet peacefully passed away at the age of 81 from Alzheimer’s complications. His loving wife and eternal companion Brenda Sweet, stood by him, loved him and visited him every day until his passing. He was born on November 21, 1938 in Brady Lake, Ohio. He joined the Navy at...

Mar 29, 2020

Mar 29, 2020

Mario Thomas Maimone, 64, of Lakeland, FL, passed away March 29, 2020. Born May 28, 1955, in Hackensack, NJ, he was a son of the late Hugo and Claire Maimone. He worked many years in the construction industry. Mr. Maimone is survived by his brother, John Maimone, of NJ; and sister, Marylou Maimone, of VA.

Mar 27, 2020

With the deepest sorrow, we announce that Jeffery Jay Pierce, age 52, our most beloved husband, father, son, brother, family member and friend passed away suddenly on Friday, March 27, 2020. Jeff was born August 11, 1967, in Plant City, FL to Richard and Mary Alice Pierce. Jeff was a life-long resident of Lakeland. He graduated from Lake Gibson...

Mar 27, 2020

The life of Dr. William A. Sawyers will be remembered at Grace Lutheran Church as part of the regular Sunday service on May 16, 2021. The service starts at 10:00 am and can be followed via livestream https://www.gracelakeland.com/live/ or on Facebook. Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church in lieu of flowers.

Mar 27, 2020

Lakeland – William A. “Bill” Sawyers, beloved husband, father, and educator passed away on March 27, 2020 at the age of 92. Bill was born in 1927 in the Panama Canal Zone, the son of William and Grace Sawyers, where his father served as principal of the American high school. Bill and his family later settled in at Patchogue,...

Mar 25, 2020

Mar 24, 2020

Nancye Thornberry, Polk Senior Games Founder, Dies at 89 Lakeland has lost one of its matriarchs. Nancye Thornberry, who founded the Polk Senior Games and helped start Mayfaire-by-the-Lake when she led the Polk Museum of Art, died Tuesday night after a long illness, She was 89. Thornberry, who enriched both the physical and cultural health of the community, had...

Mar 22, 2020

Mar 18, 2020

Mar 17, 2020

HIGGS III, REVIS DAVID Nov. 10, 1946 – March 17, 2020 Lakeland - Life-long Lakeland resident “David” Higgs, 73, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at Valencia Hills Health and Rehabilitation in Lakeland. He was a graduate of St. Joseph Academy, Lakeland Junior and Senior High School. Starting as a youth, he was a motorcycle enthusiast which led...

Mar 17, 2020

On Tuesday March 17, 2020, Donald K. Stokes, loving husband, passed away at the age of 77. Donald was born on December 4, 1942 in Edison, NJ to George and Mary Ellen Stokes. He served in the U.S. Army and Air Force as a Technical Sgt. for 20 years serving in Texas, Alaska and New York. He was married...

Mar 16, 2020

Lakeland – Eberto Pineiro, 79, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020. He was born in Sucre, Bolivia on May 15, 1940 to the late Eberto Pineiro and Esther Alvarez. Mr. Pineiro was a retired neurologist. He was a board-certified sleep neurologist at Watson Clinic for 41 years. He is survived by his two sons, Eberto “Bobby” Pineiro (Kinsey) of...

Mar 12, 2020

Mar 10, 2020

Jason Ashley Fouts Apopka - Jason Ashley Fouts, 49, died of natural causes on March 10, 2020. He was born in Lakeland, Florida on March 8, 1971 to Patty and George Fouts, and attended Dixieland Elementary and Southwest Junior High. He graduated from Lakeland High School in 1989. Jason was a Navy veteran. He was a lover of animals,...

Mar 4, 2020

Feb 28, 2020

Feb 27, 2020

Lakeland – Barbara M. Uhl, 81, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Rushville, NY on May 16, 1938. She moved to Lakeland, FL in 1969. She was an amazing mother not only to her boys but to others as well.Through the years, she was a Winston school...