OBITUARIES

Aug 7, 2020

HARKINS, William R., 82, of Lakeland, FL, passed August 7, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife, Jean, his brother Mike and sister-in-law Louise, niece Lisa, sister-in-law Karen, six children, eleven grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the charity of your choice.

Aug 6, 2020

Isabelle T. Jencowski Bartow - Isabelle T. Jencowski, 93, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2020. She was born in Delray Beach, FL on July 30, 1927 to the late Ira Lee and Viola Turnbull. She was retired after 30 years of service from the US Department of Agriculture and a longtime active member of the First Baptist Church...

Aug 5, 2020

Lakeland -Christopher Randall Holley passed away Wednesday, August 5th 2020 in Lakeland, Florida. Christopher was born April 23, 1999 to Hope Davis Holley and Michael Randall Holley in Lakeland, Florida where he remained a lifelong resident. He was a loving son, brother, and friend. Christopher was a 2017 graduate of Lakeland High School. He was a lettered athlete on...

Aug 5, 2020

Charles “Chuck” P. Robbins, Sr. died peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born on March 12, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA into a family of coal miners and steelworkers, the first-born of William and Marion (Kuhn) Robbins. He grew up in Carnegie, PA and graduated from Scott Township High School. He served...

Aug 3, 2020

JANET M HERDMAN October 31, 1933 – August 3, 2020 Lakeland - Ms. Janet M. Herdman, age 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 3, 2020. Janet was born in Gallman, Mississippi to Albert R. and Ina M. Mackey. The family soon moved to Crystal Springs, Mississippi where she grew up and attended Crystal Springs High School....

Aug 2, 2020

Lakeland - Larry Peterson, born in Miami, Florida on January 10, 1940 entered eternal rest on Sunday, August 2, 2020 in Lakeland, Florida. Affectionately known as “Ole Sparky” by those who loved him, Larry is survived by his wife, Barbara, his son, Michael, his grandchildren, Nick and Alexandra, his sister, Carol, and his dog, Coco. Larry touched the lives...

Aug 1, 2020

LAKELAND, FL- Dr. Thomas Christopher McLaughlin, 84, of Lakeland, FL, died peacefully on August 1, 2020. He was the son of the late George Edward McLaughlin and Rosemary Deibel McLaughlin. He is survived by his three children Catherine McLaughlin of Kennesaw, GA, Elizabeth McLaughlin Hope (Keith) of Norfolk, VA, and Thomas Christopher McLaughlin, Jr, (Brandi) of Lakeland, FL; grandchildren...

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Jul 29, 2020

Rodney “Roddy” A. Ward Jennings 75 Winter Haven- Mrs. Rodney Jennings died on July 29, 2020 at Palm Gardens of Winter Haven. She was born June 29, 1945 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. Roddy was a member of the Junior League of Lakeland and the P.E.O. Lakeland Chapter W. She worked as a Registered Nurse for 5 years, then raised...

Jul 27, 2020

Jul 26, 2020

Lakeland - Valerie Ann Wasilewski, 80, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020, surrounded by her family at Lakeland Regional Health Center. Valerie was born June 26, 1940, in Peru, Illinois, the oldest daughter of Frank and Ann Kierczynski. Valerie was married to Donald Stanley Wasilewski for 56 years before his passing in 2017. Valerie was a...

Jul 26, 2020

Lakeland – Edward John Berry, Jr., 79, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020. He was born on July 11, 1941, in Elizabeth, New Jersey to the late Edward and Anna Berry. He was also preceded in death by his son, Tommy Berry. Edward retired from United States Postal Service. Edward is survived by his wife, Sarah Berry; son, David...

Jul 26, 2020

Mr. Roberto I. Morrell, 96, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 26 at his home in Lakeland, Florida among family and friends. Roberto was born on February 13, 1924 in Havana, Cuba to Roberto Fernandez-Morrell and Maria Antonia Batista. He was predeceased by his parents and his three sisters, Marta Fernandez-Morrell, Isabel Erviti and Celia Fernandez-Morrell (RSCJ). He earned his...

Jul 25, 2020

Jul 24, 2020

Jul 22, 2020

Lakeland - Wilton C. Williams, City of Lakeland-Fire Department in Lakeland - 74, peacefully passed away at home from complications related to ALS, July 22, 2020. Mr. Williams was born in Homeland, FL, on December 10, 1945 to the late Lenton and Ollie Williams. After graduating from Turkey Creek High School, he became a member of the United States...

Jul 22, 2020

Jul 20, 2020

James H. English, Jr. “Jay”, 60, of Lakeland, died on July 20, 2020. He was born on September 18, 1959 and lived his entire life in Lakeland, Florida. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Janice, their daughter Kristen, sisters Cathy Lamb and Rachel (Tony) Gilbert, beloved grand animals, as well as numerous extended family members. He...

Jul 20, 2020

Lakeland -Grady K. Keller died on July 20, 2020. He was 72. Survived by children, Donna Keller, Karen Martin, Charles Barber & Will Martin and brother, Bradley Keller.