OBITUARIES

Jan 12, 2020

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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...

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

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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...