OBITUARIES

Jun 27, 2021

Jun 26, 2021

Mary Ellen Moore Fielder departed earthly life for her next adventure on June 26, 2021, at the end of a long illness. She took her leave at home in Lakeland surrounded by family. Those remaining behind take great joy in the certainty that she is reveling in reunion with loved ones who have gone before. Mary Ellen was born...

Jun 26, 2021

Mike was born in St. Petersburg, FL, April 18, 1926, to Elmer and Esther Kelley, but was a life-long resident of Lakeland. He passed away on June 26, 2021, in Lakeland, FL, at the age of 95. He graduated from Shattuck Military School in Minnesota and served two and a half years in the infantry during WWII. He graduated...

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Jun 15, 2021

Richard Lewis Skrovanek of Lakeland Florida died on June 15, 2021. He was born in Binghamton, N.Y. January 28, 1941. He moved to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, graduating at Broward High School, then attended Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama prior to joining the Air Force. In addition to his roles as husband, father and businessman, Richard (Dick) was active and...

Jun 13, 2021

Nancy Williams, 86 Adolescent Counselor and Teacher Mrs. Nancy Richardson Williams of Lakeland died after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease on June 13, 2021, at her daughter’s home in Elkton, FL. She was 86. Born in Bryant, AR on February 22, 1935, Nancy moved to Lakeland in 1971 with her family. After graduating from Florida Southern College with...

Jun 5, 2021

Joy Lee Mogyorosy, age 92, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2021, in Lakeland, Florida. Born on November 24, 1928, in Spring Lake, Florida, she earned a bachelors’ degree from Florida State University. She was a bibliophile, lexophile and ailurophile. She dedicated her life-long career to teaching English and History to junior high students in Auburndale and Lakeland. Beloved...

Jun 5, 2021

Lakeland – Joseph Harvey Hickey passed away on June 5, 2021 due to natural causes. He was born on December 4, 1945 in Lakeland, Florida. He was retired from Publix Supermarkets. He is survived by his children: John Hickey, Maryann Borchers and granddaughter, Emma Wnuk. A funeral service will be held on June 15, 2021 at 10:00am at Heath...

Jun 3, 2021

James H Ryan passed away June 3, 2021, in Lakeland, FL. Predeceased by his parents, Dorothy and Harold Ryan and his wife, Marilyn (Gray). Jim served in the USAF 554th Red Horse Division from 1968-1971 then worked for the Eastman Kodak Company until retirement. A private family burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Fowlerville, NY was held July 7,...

May 31, 2021

May 27, 2021

Lakeland - Richard “Rick” Dobson was received into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, May 27, 2021, after a brief battle with cancer. He was a loving husband, exceptional father, and unforgettable grandfather and great-grandfather. His life was guided by the Christian principles he was taught as a child and it was reflected in his sense of justice, kindness,...

May 26, 2021

Gregory “Greg” Scott Cress was a caring husband, father, son, friend, teacher, and coach. He left this world suddenly and stepped into eternity on May 26, 2021, at the age of 58 at his home in Lakeland, Florida. Greg was born to Larry and Joy Cress on February 6, 1963, in Concord, North Carolina. After graduating from high school,...

May 26, 2021

Ruth was born December 16, 1930 in Maine. After receiving her master’s degree in education at USM, she moved to Florida and was an elementary school teacher at Southwest Elementary School until 2001 when she retired. She is predeceased by her husband, Captain William Padfield and her daughter Joan Padfield. She is survived by her granddaughters, Bethany Wade, Amber...

May 25, 2021

May 24, 2021

Lakeland – Jean Osment Sutton passed away Monday, May 24, 2021. She was born in Hollywood, Florida to the late Bill and Marie Osment. She was a member of the Magnolia Investment Club, Citrus Circle Garden Club of Lakeland, Lakeland Music Club and PEO Sisterhood and Farm Bureau for 70 years. Jean was a Professional Painter and Master Gardner....

May 23, 2021

Lakeland – Linda Gail Double passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021. She was born in Lakeland, Florida on October 11, 1940, to the late Jackson and Myrtle Gilbert. She is survived by her 3 children, Sheila Gail Bairley (Roy), Teresa Kilgore, Ronnie Brooks (Lisa), 5 grandchildren; Ryan, Amanda, Angel, Shannah, Austin, 5 great grandchildren; Adam, Easton, Elisabeth, Esther, Bentley,...

May 21, 2021