Obituaries

Paul Frances Pizzimenti, Jr., 70, of Lakeland, Florida, formerly of Everett, Massachusetts, passed away on Monday, January 20. Born in Somerville, Mass on January 28, 1949, Paul was the son of the late Paul F. Pizzimenti Sr., and Annette DeRusso. Paul is preceded in death by his son, Sean E. Sinawski in 1990. Paul graduated from Everett Vocational High School. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving our country in the US Navy. Paul worked as a security supervisor for the past 25...

Marilyn Bush Bolster, 68 On Saturday, January 18, 2020, Marilyn Bush Bolster, loving mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 68. She joins her parents Russell and Jane Orr Bush who preceded her.  She is survived by her children, Beau Bolster and Melissa Yelnick, and her grandchildren, Stephen Franzen, Katie Smith, and Hunter Hampton. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 5:00 pm at Lakeland Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, 2125 South Bartow Hwy,...

Charles Doyl Livers, 96, of Lakeland, Florida, formerly of Louisville,Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, January 16th. Born in Louisville, Kentucky on September 14, 1923, Charles was the son of the late Clarence D. Livers and Anna M. Hale Livers. Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Reynolds Livers in 1999, a daughter, Donna Livers Rein in 2007 and a granddaughter, Nicole Vanessa Rein Melhorn in 2009. Also preceding him in death were his siblings; Mildred Livers, Inez Sharp...

A visitation and viewing will be held at the David Russell Funeral Home beginning at 1p.m., Monday, January 20th and lasting.til 11p.m. that evening. At a later date, to be determined, Mr. Fernandez Soto will be laid to rest in Puerto Rico.

Victor Manuel Reyes Jr., age 62, passed away January 10th, 2020 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. Victor was born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico on September 28th, 1957. In life he enjoyed playing Dominos and spending time with family and friends. Victor was the life of the room, He was very caring and a shoulder to lean on. If you ever needed to vent or someone to simply help guide you, he was there for you.  Victor is survived by his mother Ermelinda Reyes, father Victor M. Reyes Sr.,...

Thomas Michael Ostling, 56, Thomas Michael "Tom" Ostling passed away in Lakeland, Florida on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 of natural causes, at age 56. He was born in Framingham, Massachusetts on February 23, 1963 and adopted through Catholic Charities as an infant by his loving parents Laurence William and Constance Annette Ostling (nee Pruitt) and two very excited siblings. His early years were spent playing in the woods and lakes of Holden & Lake Lashaway Massachusetts,  where at...

Tammi Jo Hillman, 51 , of Tampa, Florida, passed away January 6, 2020. She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Rapp; one nephew; two great nephews; and her mother-in-law and father-in-law. She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Hillman and her son, Andrew Rapp, both of Tampa, Florida; her father Joseph (Nancy) Rapp; Hellen Alan (Paula) Callahan; Diana (Gary) Hillman Vanskike of Monmouth, Illinois; William Hillman III of Peoria, Illinois; Timothy...

Myrdice M Smith, 84  ,of Lakeland, FL went home to be with the lord on 1/2/2020 at her home. She was 84 years old. Born in Douglas, GA on December 23rd 1935. She spent all of her life being a loving mother and grandmother. Myrdice is the daughter of late Johnny and Sallie Kinnett and proceeded in death by her husband Leon Smith, her son Barry Gillen, her sisters Sarah Ellis, Betty Ellis & brothers  Walter Kinnett, Sammie Kinnett & as well as her grandson James Bailey....

Kim Eugene Ingram, age 67, passed away Thanksgiving Day 2019 at the Lakeland Regional Medical Center.  Kim was born in Portales, NM on July 27, 1952. He was the son of the late Eugene Werle Ingram and Dorothy Fawnette (Pike) Ingram.  His family moved to El Paso, TX where Kim attended Loma Terrace Elementary School, K-8th grade, and Bel Air High School.  He was a drummer in the Highlander marching band.  After high school graduation in 1970, he enrolled in Eastern New...

Mickey Ray Morris, born December 5, 1956, Farmington, San Juan, New Mexico Upon completion of school Mickey went right to automobiles, auto body, and painting. He has attended school in Orlando Florida and has been given numerous certifications in his field. He lost his life due to complications with pancreatic cancer. He was told on August 1st he had 3 months to live. He stayed brave all the way to the end. The last few months Mickey spent his time doing things like keeping...