OBITUARIES

Jan 12, 2022

Phillip A. Steadham 69, passed away peacefully at his home on January 12, 2022. Phil was a graduate of The Univ. of South Florida with a double major in Zoology & Chemistry. He was employed for 30 years with IMC (Mosaic) before retiring as the Environmental Director for the Port of Tampa. Phil’s love for music included playing trumpet...

Jan 12, 2022

Steven Anthony Hendrick left this world on January 12, 2022, with his wife and brother by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Steven was born in Lakeland, Florida on December 11, 1990, to Gary and Bonnie Hendrick. Growing up, Steven always had an adventurous spirit and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends....

Jan 8, 2022

LAKELAND - John Alan Mack passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2022. John was born on June 29, 1938, to John Maksymowicz and Sophia Tatur Maksymowicz in Jersey City, New Jersey. He grew up in Jersey City where he graduated from St. Anthony’s Catholic High School. After high school he went on to Florida Southern College in Lakeland,...

Jan 7, 2022

Dorothy S. Reinsch Lakeland – Dorothy S. Reinsch passed away at her home on Friday, January 7, 2022, with her two loving cats by her side. She was 90 years old, born February 24, 1931. She was born and raised in suburban Chicago, Illinois. Dorothy, a recent graduate with a degree from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor...

Jan 6, 2022

David Patrick Klein, 58, of Winter Haven, Florida passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022, from natural causes. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul & Patricia Klein. David is survived by his 4 siblings, Ellen, Mary, Paul & Pat: his two children, David & Joseph and his 6 grandchildren.

Jan 3, 2022

Lonnie Lee Pridgen, Jr passed away Monday, January 3, 2022. He was born on December 29, 1939, in Broxton, Georgia to the late Lonnie Lee Pridgen, Sr and Mamie Day. He loved the outdoors, fishing, and gardening. Lonnie is survived by his sisters, Joeline Merritt (Charles), Yvonne DuBose, and many other loving family members and friends. Graveside services will...

Jan 2, 2022

Jan 2, 2022

Shirley Mae Jenkins, 73, of Lakeland, passed away January 2, 2022, at Consulate of Lakeland in Lakeland, Florida. She was born September 3, 1948, in Uniontown, PA. She formerly worked at Filmland Drive-in Theater. She loved her family and spending time with them. She enjoyed putting puzzles together, caring for her animals, taking walks, and doing crossword puzzles and...

Dec 30, 2021

Mr. Johnathan Lee Gusha, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at the age of 58. Johnathan was born to parents Francis Sidney Gusha, Jr. and Maryanne Gusha on June 11, 1963, in Montpelier, Vermont. Johnathan grew up as the second of four children. Johnathan married Angeline Denise Gush in 2008. He is survived by his...

Dec 30, 2021

Albert Leslie Browne, Jr., 94, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021. His final days were spent surrounded by his family at his beloved home. Al was born on March 6, 1927, in Homestead, FL to Albert L. Browne, Sr. and Gretchen Browne. His family lived in Avon Park during his childhood, and later moved to Lakeland,...

Dec 28, 2021

Dec 26, 2021

Lakeland – Faye Johnson died December 26, 2021, at the age of 92. She was dedicated to her faith, giving a lifetime of service. Faye was a founding member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church about 35 years ago and has served the church in several ministries and organizations often in leadership roles. She was also instrumental in helping...

Dec 25, 2021

Carolyn Graham Kelly was born on February 28, 1935 in Spruce Pine, Alabama to Dallas and Bernice Graham. She passed away in Lakeland, Florida on December 25, 2021 at her home. She was surrounded and cared for by many of her friends. Carolyn Kelly was an only child. When she was fairly young her father who was a logger...

Dec 24, 2021

Lawrence "Larry" Lehman, 79, of Lakeland, died Friday, December 24, 2021, at Winter Haven Hospital. Larry was born August 15, 1942, to Arthur and Irma Lehman in Portland Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Antoinette "Toni" Fiel and survived by his only child, Robert (Jodi) and granddaughter, Katherine, along with many nieces and...

Dec 23, 2021

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Dec 18, 2021

Dorothy W. Watts was the daughter of John F. and Helen S. Winkelblech, born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 9, 1925. She was an elementary school teacher. Dorothy taught Kindergarten at Kathleen Elementary for many years. She married Paul H. Watts on June 24, 1949. Dorothy was an avid writer and had up to 200 penpals around the world....

Dec 18, 2021

Henry Emerson Sherwood, 96, went to be with the Lord on December 18, 2021, after a short illness. He was a loving, kind and generous son, husband, dad, and uncle. But most of all he was a faithful servant to God and his church. Henry was born on August 23, 1925, in Vestal, New York to Judson H. and...

Dec 17, 2021

Jean McPherson Howard, 97, a mother of two, friend to many and loving wife for 77 years to Dr. Woods A. Howard, died Dec. 17 at her home in Lantana, with her husband by her side. Jean used her natural business acumen –- she was a whiz with numbers -- and organizational skills to manage the family’s business affairs...

Dec 17, 2021

Mirtha A. Vallejo passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 17, 2021. She was born on January 6, 1938, in Havana, Cuba, the daughter of Ramiro Morales and Eulalia del Cristo. She attended the University of Havana, where she received both law and business degrees. She went on to use her skills as a Customs Broker working with her father...