Obituaries

Sara Adkins, 35, of Lakeland passed suddenly Sunday, September 18, 2022. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, and friend.  Sara was first and foremost, above all else, a devoted mom. She married her high school sweetheart, James, and supported his military career as they grew their family. She was happiest when spending time with family and friends, and sharing her love of crafting. To know her was truly to love her. She will be deeply missed by family, friends, and all who...

Charles Raymond Hinthorne died on Monday , September 12,2022,after a long illness. Chuck was born on July 29, 1945 , in Peoria, Illinois, and grew up Gibson City Illinois. Aspiring to become a teacher, Chuck graduated from Illinois State University in 1967. He earned his Master's Degree in secondary reading from Illinois State University in 1974, a law degree from the University of Miami School of Law in 1981. Chuck's teaching experience spanned 39 years in Illinois and Florida...

Lucas Parr ( Tampa Florida) was born in Homestead ,Florida on February 29,1988 to Jerry Parr and Elizabeth Boone (Lakeland). He entered into rest suddenly on September 9,2022 . Lucas worked many years managing a crew in the roofing industry. Lucas is Survived by two sons Anthony Parr and Mason Parr, his grandmother Lucinda Chavez ,mother Liza Boone, Stepfather Lowell Boone, brothers James Parr and Ryan Boone. Sisters Emily Hartzner, Olivia Paulson and Erica Boone, His any nieces...

If you are a family member or a friend of Mary Cole , please contact the funeral home. 863.616.1131  

If you are a family member or friend of Mr. Alan Somach , please contact the funeral home. 863.616.1131

Aleyamma Thomas Samuel was born to Thomas and Susan Thekkan on January 15, 1937 in Veliyanad, Kerala, India. She was the fifth of seven children. After completing her high school education, Aleyamma was the first in her family to pursue higher learning. She obtained her nursing training in Thiruvilla Medical Mission Nursing School and then moved to Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh (MP) to work. She went on to obtain her degree in Nursing Administration and Education at the Rajkumari Amrit Kaur...

Benjiman “Skeeter” Philip Harris Sr. passed away on June 19, 2022, peacefully at home. Benjiman was born April 16, 1958, to Luther Sr. and Barbara Ann Harris. He was a devoted and hard worker; he was employed over 30 years as a Polk County school board employee. Benjiman was preceded in death by his sisters Conchita Singleton and Margie Perrin, and his brothers Bobby Harris and Leroy “Bobo Harris. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his brother Luther Harris Jr. and...

Jason Julius Benton, Sr. August 18, 1975 – June 15, 2022 (age 46) Mr. Jason Julius Benton, Sr., of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at home. Jason began his journey August 18, 1975, in Bartow, Florida, born to Butch Benton and Esther Angel Yereb. Jason was raised in Tampa, FL (111 Gilchrist Ave.) and later returned to Lakeland, Florida. Jason was preceded in death by his parents, Butch Benton and Esther Angel Yereb and by his sister Sherry Renee Benton...

William B. Ellard (Uncle Junior)   Junior was born in Ft. Bragg North Carolina July 20, 1954 to Bill B Ellard and Hazel I Hardison.   He was reunited with his parents in death June 11th, 2022, in addition to his parents Junior was preceded in death by brothers Jamie Ellard, Kenneth Ellard, and Floyd Ellard.    He is survived by his two sisters Rita Sorrell (Johnny Sorrell) and Sandie Sumner, and lots of nieces and nephews.   He was a carpenter that loved to...