Obituaries

LAKELAND, FL – On August 9, 2020, Mildred (Millie) Sickles, 87, peacefully passed away while surrounded by her loving children in Lakeland.  Her husband, Dwight Sickles, preceded her in death.  They were married on June 18, 1955.  Both were active members of Faith Lutheran Church in Lakeland, FL. She was born in Rudd, Iowa, on August 30, 1932 to the late Alfred and Ella Brocker.  She was also preceded in death by her sister Beverly (Donald) Mix.  She is...

Janna Lois Hollifield, of Ocala (Formerly of Lakeland and Spring Hill),  passed away peacefully in hospice with her son and daughter by her side, July 11th, 2020. Janna was born in Harlan County, Kentucky on Aug, 17th 1933. She came to Florida in 1953 and lived most of her life in Lakeland, FL. With her late husband, Clarence (Holly) Hollifield. Janna was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. God bless you Mom, you are home now and we can almost see your beautiful smile from...

MARGARET OAGLES, 90, OF LAKELAND FLORIDA PASSED AWAY AFTER A BRIEF ILLNESS ON JULY 4, 2020.  MARGARET WAS BORN ON MARCH 4, 1930 IN FREDERICKTON NB CANADA, TO THE LATE GEORGE AND MYRTLE (BLIZZARD) MACFAWN.  SHE IS SURVIVED BY A LARGE FAMILY.  FOUR CHILDREN: MARGARET DIANE POGORILICH; DAVID OAGLES; RUSSELL OAGLES; AND DEBRA CARELLO.  TWIN SISTER, MARY GREY OF ST. JOHN NB CANADA; SISTERS LOIS PROULX; MARLENE HOPKINS AND BROTHER HARRY MACFAWN OF LAKELAND.  MARGARET WAS...

Cawood Rainey passed away peacefully on July 1, 2020. He was born in Kingsport, TN, and came to Florida at a young age. He was a plumber, by trade, but was typically known as a "jack of all trades." He was a loving man with a big heart. He is fondly remembered by his daughters as someone who would do anything for anyone. Cawood is preceded in death by his parents Parris and Verda Rainey. He is survived by his seven children: Kenny, Donna, Pam, Michelle, Erica, Kimberly, and...

Luz M. Cruz, 77 Ms. Luz M. Cruz, of Lakeland, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 at Lakeland Regional Health. She was 77. The Family would like to share this passage: Spread you wings and Fly my Angel Your life has touched us all. Your wings so very delicate But your spirit conquers all. You gave us so much joy on Earth But God now reclaims his prize. Spread your wings and fly my Angel Let you wings take to the skies. We will miss you dearly, but your transition is complete. Your...

Ann Marie Welch, 94 Mrs. Ann Marie Welch of Lakeland passed away June 18th, 2020 at Lakeland Regional Health. She was 94. A viewing and funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 30th at David Russell Funeral Home. Interment will take place later that day at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida next to her late husband and her son. Please see the service information below for details. Additional obituary information is pending

Betty Bence, 75 Mrs. Betty Bence passed away peacefully Sunday June 14th. She was at home with her husband, daughter, and son in law by her side. She was 75 years old. Born Betty Jane Moseler August 18, 1944 in St Charles Mo. She relocated to Lakeland in 1987 with her son and daughter.  She married her husband (Floyd) Wayne Bence July 13, 1990. Betty held many jobs over the years but her favorite role was homemaker, and grandmother. She was affectionately known as Mawmaws to her grand...

Hillevi Kirkland, whom many also had known as "Vee", passed away peacefully on June 3, 2020 in Lakeland, FL. Vee was born in White Plains, NY on September 12, 1934 but eventually settled in Lakeland, FL with her mother, Edna Ewerts and brother, Karl Ewerts. Vee attended Lakeland High School, where she was a cheerleader. Vee worked as a bookkeeper for over 30 years and eventually retired in her 80s. She was an avid writer and published an autobiography, The Rippling Effect, in...

Heather  Ann  Smith,  36  she  passed  away  peacefully  at  Kindrid  Hospital  in  Tampa,  Fl  on May  27th,  2020 . She  was  born  on  September  18, 1983  in  St.Joe,  Arkansa . She  was  the  daughter  of Teresa  and  David  Smith . She  worked  as  a  manager , and  also  as  a  retail ...

Charles David Wallner, 67 passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 24th, 2020. He was the husband of Jill Syx Wallner. They shared 25 years together. He was born on March 29, 1953 in Evanston, Illinois. He was the son of Richard and Helene Wallner. He worked as a machinist in both Illinois and  Florida. Charles, AKA Chuck, Wally, Chuckles, Chucky, Dad, Chasman, Pops, Grandpa, Papa Chuck had a larger than life personality. He never knew a...