Obituaries

Eric Matthew Farr was born on January 17, 1978 in Montpelier, Vermont. He was a loving son, father, and friend. Eric is survived by his children Sebastian, Caitlyn, Matthew, and Sabrina, all of Lakeland, his mother Melanie Donahue of Lakeland, his father Jeffery Donahue of Tennessee, as well as many aunts, uncles, friends, and loved ones. Services will be held on Tuesday, Oct 26, from 3-6pm at David Russell Funeral Home.  A Go Fund Me has been set up to help his children and...

Nanette Marie (Rowley) Larson – Age 62, of Lakeland, Florida went to be with the Lord September 26, 2021 She was born on April 27, 1959 to Edward Rowley and Joanne (Bushnell) Starr in Waukegan, IL. Nanette was raised in Lake Villa, IL before moving to Mound, MN, then later to Lakeland, FL. She is survived by her husband Dar Larson; mother Joanne (Bushnell) Starr; daughters, Danielle (Michael) Nicholas, Kelsey (Tyler) Winkey, and Cayla Larson; her siblings, Wendy (Steve) Fedie, Kevin...

Mr. Richard A. Wagner, Sr. of Lakeland died September 24, 2021 in his home. He was 95 years old. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 29, 1926. He was a retired police lieutenant, from Mt. Lebanon, PA. He came to Lakeland from Waynesburg, PA in 1983. He was a WWII Navy Veteran, life member of VFW Post 2297, member of American Legion Post 954, Jefferson, PA, Moose Lodge #461 Waynesburg, PA, life member FOP Lodge #91 Pittsburgh, PA, life member Mt. Lebanon Police Association, life member Boro...

Pastor Rusty Herrington was born in March 1962 to Robert “Bob” and Margaret “Peg” Herrington in Lakeland, Florida. Rusty went home to be with his Lord on August 28, 2021 while surrounded by the family he loved so dearly. Rusty shared his life with his beloved wife of 30 years, Angela Jean Herrington, and the enormous family they created together. Together Rusty and Angel raised a family they treasured dearly. 7 kids and their spouses, 5 grandkids, and 1 great nephew...

Pamela Dawn Melton, 52, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021, in Lakeland, FL. Pam was born September 19, 1968, in Baltimore, MD and moved to Florida in 1984 and has been here since. Pam is survived by her husband, Doug Melton; Son, Douglas Melton (Jessica); Daughter, Cieara Nesvacil (Devon); Mother, Sandra Marquez (Paul), Father, Larry Arthur (Betty); Sister, Bridget Wiles (Rick), Jessica Marquez (Brandon); Brother, Larry Arthur Jr (Karen); Grandchildren, Colton and Abigail Melton,...

Mankidiyan, Antony Thoman, Lakeland, 83 Mr. Antony Thoman Mankidiyan, of Lakeland, died August 24, 2021 at his home. He is survived by his Son and Daughter and many other family members. Additional obituary information may be available at a later date. Funeral services shall be a viewing and prayer service at St. John Neuman Catholic Church scheduled for Friday, August 27th, 2021 from 10:30a.m. till 12 noon. The prayer service will follow at the church on the same...

William Thomas Haynes III (Bill) passed on August 17, 2021. He was born in Brockport, NY, on July 17, 1959. Bill served in the US Marine Corps with honor. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Marie Haynes, daughters, Jennifer (Jason) Cobin of New York, Kaylee Elliott of Winter Haven, his mother, Carolyn Ophardt of New York, brother, Tim Haynes of New York, four grandchildren, William Elliott, Lexie Cobin, Anson Elliott, LJ Cobin,...

Crickette Charmain Shank-Trask (58 years old) was born on September 7, 1962, to Richard and Rosalie Shank in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. On August 13, 2021, surrounded by the love of her family, Crickette went home to be with her Lord. Crickette and her family moved to Lakeland, Florida in 1982. It was in Lakeland, Florida where she met the love of her life, Richard Trask. In 1990, Crickette and Richard married and built their family. Crickette and Richard have two daughters, Melissa Shank and...

It is with profound sadness that the family of Norman "Norm" Ballard announces his passing on July 29th, 2021 at his home in Lakeland, Florida. He was 68 years young. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Vicki Ballard of 20 years  as well as his 6 children; Barbara Ferron (Matt) of Kansas, Bobbi Ballard of Michigan, Norman Ballard II (Michelle) of Michigan, William Ballard (Tabbi) of Florida, Meagan Taylor (Ken) of Michigan, Breyana Ballard of Florida, as well as...