OBITUARIES

Sep 5, 2022

Dorothy “Dottie” Marie Kitchell, age 88, passed away on September 5, 2022, in Lakeland, Florida. She was born on July 23, 1934, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Carl and Elvera Gable. She was married to Eugene Francis Kitchell, and they moved to Lakeland in 1988 from southern Indiana. She was a Registered Nurse and worked in both hospitals and schools....

Sep 3, 2022

Sep 2, 2022

Gary George Young

July 6, 1938 – Sept. 2, 2022

Gary George Young, aged 84, was born in Buffalo, NY to Agnes McNeill Young and William George Young.

Gary met his bride of 59 years, Patricia Burke Young, at a high school dance. They became fast friends and were...

Sep 2, 2022

Aug 31, 2022

Bonnie Maxine (Brown) Irby, at the age of 90, finished her earthly race and went home to be with the Lord during the morning hours of Wednesday, August 31st in Lakeland.

Bonnie was born in Haines City, FL and was a graduate of Haines City High School’s class of 1950. She was a member of...

Aug 30, 2022

Melanie Faith Peace was called to her Heavenly home on August 30, 2022. She was born on June 9, 1962, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to James M. Britt and Beverly J. Oliver.

She is survived by her high school sweetheart, Wayne Lamar Peace. They were married for 37 blessed years. She is also survived by her...

Aug 30, 2022

Polly Nona Cribb was born to parents Benjamin and Ester Barrett on March 3, 1938, in “The Highlands”.

The late W.S. Cribb, Jr., and Polly N. Barrett were married on March 2, 1952. They had four children, Bill Cribb (Susan), Suzanne Buckley (Bob), Denise Wheatley (Tom) and the late Tim Cribb.

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Aug 29, 2022

Reverend Dr. John Gilbert Taylor, Jr. “Jack,” son of Gilbert and Ruth Taylor, born October 1936 in Baltimore, Maryland, recently passed after a short but fierce battle with cancer to leave this earth to join the everlasting on August 29, 2022, in Lakeland, FL.

Following his high school graduation in Orlando, FL, Jack attended Presbyterian...

Aug 28, 2022

Eleanor J Campbell, age 78 (born November 4, 1943), returned to her heavenly home on August 28th, 2022. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.

Born in Quincy, Massachusetts, Eleanor received a diploma from The Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in...

Aug 26, 2022

LAKELAND - Carolyn Butler Stout, 66, passed away on August 26, 2022, after a 1 ½-year battle with cancer.

She was a Business Travel Manager for AAA.

Carolyn was predeceased by her parents, George A. Butler Jr., and Gloria A. Butler.

Survived by her beloved husband, Jim Stout; and...

Aug 24, 2022

On Wednesday, August 24, 2022, Austin Rivers Irby died at the age of 37 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Born and raised in Lakeland, Florida, Austin lived a life full of rich experiences. He graduated from Lakeland High School in 2004 where he proudly wore no. 53 on the Dreadnaughts football team. In 2008,  Austin earned a Bachelor of Science from...

Aug 23, 2022

Stovall, Cory Len, 42, of Plant City, Florida, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022.

He was born in Atlanta, Georgia, grew up in Plant City, and later lived in Lakeland, Florida.

He was an accomplished violinist in school, and later played and toured professionally with well-known country music artists....

Aug 22, 2022

Janice English, 63, of Lakeland, died on August 22, 2022. She was born on January 14, 1959, and lived her entire life in Lakeland, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Jay. She is survived by her daughter, Kristen; sisters, Verna Clark, Fran (Bob) Fiorentino, Robbie Johnston (Dave Brimm), Maggie (Doug) Salyers; brother, Chris...

Aug 22, 2022

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Aug 15, 2022

Helen Mackay Brashears, age 61, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, August 15, 2022. She died peacefully at home with her loving husband, Rob, after a battle with ALS. Helen was born on April 11, 1961, in Alexandria, Scotland to parents William (Bill) and Elizabeth (Beth) MacKay. She grew up in Scotland, along with her two brothers,...

Aug 14, 2022

Aug 13, 2022

Heaven gained a kind, funny guy Saturday morning when Mike McCormick got to meet his Savior and be reunited with family, friends, and fellow believers. We are certain that he has already shared many stories to bring his mom, grandparents, and his Uncle David up to speed. He was a great son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, husband, father, son-in-law,...

Aug 10, 2022

Shirley Spargos, age 95, died in her home in Lakeland Wednesday, August 10th. Born in Chicago, she spent most of her life in Florida and worked for the Chrysler Company. Her greatest love was gardening. Shirley served many years as the Treasurer and/or Secretary of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs District 9, the Garden Cub of Lakeland, and...

Aug 9, 2022

Carl Spurlin Dekle (“Spur”), age 100, of Plant City, FL transferred to his heavenly home with Jesus on August 9, 2022. This proud Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps (1940-1945) desired to be remembered for the love of and for his God, love for his family, and love for his country and the great State of Florida. Carl was...