OBITUARIES

Mar 17, 2021

Charles Edward Ratliff, Jr., 94, died March 17, 2021. He was born October 13, 1926 in Morven, NC to Charles Edward Ratliff, Sr. and Mary Katherine Ratliff. The son of a cotton farmer, he graduated from Davidson College in 1947 and earned his PhD from Duke University. He served as an Aviation Supply Officer in the US Navy from...

Mar 14, 2021

Gregoria “Gloria” Gonzalez, 87, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 14, 2021 surrounded by family. She was born in Naguabo, Puerto Rico on July 11, 1933 and was raised by her loving parents Fernando Fortiz and Providencia Chevere in the Catholic faith. She was the second oldest of five children and learned at an early age to...

Mar 11, 2021

Lakeland-Ammie Harrison Lang passed away March 11, 2021. She was born November 30, 1924 in Lakeland, Florida to W.T. And Donie Harrison. Ammie was the youngest of thirteen children. She was a member of Parkview Baptist Church. She loved her church, her family and vacations at Siesta Key and Crystal River. In addition to her parents and siblings she...

Mar 11, 2021

MULBERRY - Katherine Violet Kimball, passed away at home at the age of 80 on March 11, 2021. She was born in Lakeland on September 13, 1940 to Katherine Irene Imler and Edward Glass. She married Ronald C. Kimball Sr. in October 1958. Katherine was a retired Teacher’s Aide for Polk County School Board. She was preceded in death...

Mar 10, 2021

LAKELAND, Juan Bruno De Zayas, Age 83, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. He is survived by his beloved wife Vilna Silva De Zayas, of over 55 years. He was a loving father to Bruno F. De Zayas (Nicole) and Alan De Zayas. Proud grandfather, to Clement De Zeyas, Cecelia De Zayas, Bruno...

Mar 9, 2021

Lakeland, FL – Justin Corey Moss, 32, passed away into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father Tuesday, March 9, 2021. The family will have a “Celebration of His Life” at a later date with family members. Justin was raised in Oconee County, SC and attended Walhalla High School. He was the loving son of Michelle Galbreath Nelson and...

Mar 9, 2021

Lakeland – Charles Donald Paulk passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Laverne Paulk of 69 years and daughters, Susan Washburn (Kenny), Phyllis O’Deay, Donna Coburn and grandchildren all of Lakeland, FL., brother, Herbert Paulk of Salem, FL. No services at this time.

Mar 8, 2021

Margaret Eleanor Michalski, 76, of Lakeland, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021. Margaret was born on July 18, 1944 in Chicago, Ill. to George Slemmer and Olga Kuczerepa. One of three children, she pursued a career in elementary education. She married the love of her life, Dennis Michalski, on August 18, 1973. They had over 40 happy years...

Mar 6, 2021

Lakeland – Christy Lee Fox passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021. She is survived by her husband, Dean Fox of 47 years, son, Dean C. Fox, III, daughter, Hannah Christine Fox, brother, Steve Morlock and many other loving family members and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 12, 2021, at 10 am in the Tribute Center at...

Mar 6, 2021

Kenneth Douglas Gammon passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021, at his home in Lakeland, Florida. Born on July 17, 1930, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Richard & Gertrude Gammon. After living the first four years of his life in Vicksburg, he went to Flint, Indiana, to live with his aunt and uncle because of the death of his mother. His...

Mar 4, 2021

Lakeland – Renee Sonia Elder passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021. She was born in Boston to Kenneth Matthew and Gloria Fontes. Beloved wife to Tony - the Love of his life. She worked as a Certified Nurse Assistant, at Hawthorne Village of Brandon, Fl. Renee loved baking cakes and cookies for others; and was beautifully talented in so...

Mar 4, 2021

Mar 2, 2021

Janeen Marie Hauer of Lakeland, Fl passed away on March 2, 2021, at Good Shepherd Hospice. She was born September 25, 1947 in Flint, MI, the daughter of Bernard and Alta Hauer. Janeen worked a number of years for CRF communities in the corporate office and as a Property Manager, retiring in 2012. Per her wishes, there will be...

Mar 1, 2021

Mar 1, 2021

Gay M. Donaldson-Fortier, 84, passed peacefully on March 1, 2021. Born in Kenora, Ontario, she moved to the States in 1967. Gay was a true Renaissance woman who embodied the motto “love of learning is the guide in life” and held a Phi Beta Kappa key in science. A bank teller, chemist, weaver, spinner and lacemaker, she studied animal...

Mar 1, 2021

Carol J. Roberts Johnson went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 2, 2021. She was born in Lakeland, Florida on June 19, 1944. She lived in Lakeland most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Richard L. Johnson, her parents Helen and Virgil Roberts and her sister Louise Roberts....

Feb 28, 2021

Wilbert Lynwood “Bert” Harbison of Lakeland, a retired Baptist pastor, died Sunday (February 28, 2021) at Good Shepherd Hospice. He was 90. Reverend Harbison was born February 6, 1931, in Cullman County, Alabama, to Samuel Fernando Harbison and Maudie A. Laurence Harbison. He served as pastor and interim pastor at a dozen churches, most recently at Green Pond Baptist...

Feb 28, 2021

Lakeland – Wayne Nelson Brumbley, 74, died on February 28, 2021. He was born on August 6, 1946 in Salisbury, Maryland. Wayne graduated from Wicomico Senior High School on June 1965 and enlisted in the Air Force on December 10, 1965. He served in the Vietnam War and was a proud veteran. He then worked as an installer for...

Feb 24, 2021

Arthur Ray Clevenger, 75, of Winter Haven, passed away February 24, 2021. Born April 26, 1945, in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late John and Amelia Brown Clevenger. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Bill Wade, Sr. Mr. Clevenger was a United States Navy veteran. He had worked for Adelphia Communications for 30...

Feb 23, 2021

Paul Frederick Alley, 77, of Lakeland, passed away on February 23rd, 2021. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the family has decided to hold a celebration of his life at a later date. Paul was born in West Palm Beach, Florida on July 17th, 1943, and moved to Lakeland in 1956. It was at First United Methodist Church that Paul...