OBITUARIES

Sep 25, 2025

Sep 22, 2025

Sep 22, 2025

Mary Jeannine Davis, affectionately known as Marmar, Aunt Heanie, and Sergeant Rhonda, passed away on September 22, 2025, at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center. She was 79 years old.

Jeannine was born on August 28, 1946, in Royal Oak, Michigan, to the late Fred Walker and Betty Jo Walker. She earned her master’s degree in library science and dedicated her career...

Sep 21, 2025

Sep 21, 2025

Jeanette Alice Webb, 93, of Lakeland passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025. Born in Louisville, KY on August 12, 1932, to Michael Angelo DeFilippo and Mary Helen Silny. She graduated from the Nazareth School of Nursing in Lexington, Kentucky and began a lifelong career of compassionate care.

In 1953, Jeanette married the love of her life, Floyd G. Webb Jr.,...

Sep 19, 2025

Elaine Capozzoli, age 91, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025. She was born on March 12, 1934, in Appleton, Wisconsin, to Elsie and Frank Henke.

At the age of 18, Elaine moved to Milwaukee, where she soon met and married the love of her life, William (Bill) Capozzoli, in 1953. Bill was also known to many as “Cap”. Together, they...

Sep 16, 2025

Sep 16, 2025

Abigail De La Mata Delgado, la mejor mamá, esposa, abuela e hija. Una mujer que irradiaba calor y mucho amor. Sencilla con una sonrisa carismática. Siempre se estaba riendo y por eso todos los que la conocieron la amaban. Dios no fue la excepción, Él se la llevó para que siguiera sonriendo en el reino de los cielos. Ella está...

Sep 8, 2025

Alfred “Al” Eugene Pfund passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, at the age of 91 surrounded by family and friends. Born on May 21, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York, he was the only child of Lydia and Erwin Pfund. Al lived in Lakeland, Florida for 44 years by way of Morrisville, Pennsylvania. Al lived a full life devoted to...

Sep 7, 2025

Dr. Dwayne Frank of Lakeland, FL was born in Nampa, ID on January 17, 1938, the oldest of four brothers to Pastor Irving and Laverne Frank. He began attending Cedarville College in Ohio in 1956 and married his high school sweetheart JoAnn Watson in 1960.

Earning his Doctor of Education from the University of Idaho, he returned to Cedarville College in...

Sep 7, 2025

Sandy Everett, a fiercely loyal and life-long adventurer, has died at the age of 84. Sandy was a multi-hyphenate before the term existed: a beloved mother, Lake Gibson High School teacher, Christian, cub scout leader, businesswoman, and first mate.

Sandy was born August 8, 1941, to Red and Frances Sharp in Paragould, Arkansas. In Paragould, Sandy built a family of friendships...

Sep 6, 2025

Sep 6, 2025

Ralph Blalock, age 92, of Lakeland, Florida passed away on September 6, 2025. He was born on September 18, 1932 in Jackson, Mississippi and was raised in Ocala, Florida. He graduated from Ocala High School, Class of 1951, where he excelled in Varsity Basketball and Swimming, while working at Silver Springs. He attended the University of Florida before being drafted...

Sep 3, 2025

Evelyn (Lynn) Murchake Sangster passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Lynn was born on February 18, 1947, in Washington DC to John P. and Evelyn (Graninger) Murchake. Along with her younger brother Stephen (Steve), she was fortunate to have a wonderful childhood in Silver Spring, Maryland. She graduated from Springbrook High School in 1965, and attended...

Aug 27, 2025

Lois M Phelps died on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, and was 90 years old. She was born on June 22, 1935, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Lois was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Edwin Phelps. 

She is survived by her daughters, Celeste Woodall, Stephanie Miller and Julie Collier.

Ed and Lois worked together in Real Estate for over 20 years.

Graveside services...

Aug 22, 2025

Frances Ballou McCreight Schroter Henry passed away August 22, 2025, at the age of 98.

Fran was born on September 5, 1926, in Tampa, Florida to John Shannon McCreight and Emily Marie McBride and grew up in Lakeland, Florida. After high school she signed up as a cadet nurse in the governmental WW II nursing program at Charlotte Memorial Hospital, earning...

Aug 22, 2025

In Loving Memory of Carol Taylor Sherman.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the much beloved Carol Sherman, who left us on August 21, 2025 at the age of 78.

Carol was a loving wife and mother, a devoted friend, and a Lakeland native who touched the lives of many. She will be remembered for her wit,...

Aug 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of Jaxon Blake Miller

February 15, 2025 – August 20, 2025

With shattered hearts and immeasurable sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved son, baby brother, grandson, great grandson, nephew, cousin, friend and so much more. Jaxon Blake Miller, who left this world on August 20, 2025, at just six months old. Though his time with us was...

Aug 18, 2025

Gina Sharie Godbee – Our loving sister Gina, 65 years old of Orlando, Florida went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 18, 2025. She is the daughter of Wilma Jo Judd and Felda Douglas Godbee of Lakeland Florida. Gina has three wonderful sons she adored, Michael McGlamry, Adam McGlamry, and Nathan Godbee. Gina has five beautiful grandchildren Brigina,...

Aug 17, 2025

Shirley Collins passed away August 17, 2025, at home peacefully. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Collins, son, William Martin. Shirley is survived by brother, Curtis Dickens, son, Charles Barber, daughters, Karen Barnett and Donna Keller Kosmoski. She has 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. She graduated from college with an associate’s degree and...