Obituaries

Ashley Lee Spruell , was born on April 1,1992 and went home to be with Jesus on March 15,2023. She was born in Evansville,IN and resided in Kissimmee, Florida. Ashley lived in Lakeland, Florida most of her life. Ashley was always looking for ways to share the love of Christ with others, and quick to offer advice and a helping hand. Ashleys emotions ran deep and she loved her family deeply. She loved to sing in choir at church and volunteer in many areas at Family Worship Center in Lakeland...

Leon Sewell Redfern 84 of Lakeland, Florida , was born July 9,1938 in Soperton, Georgia. Sadly left us on Monday , March 6,2023 of natural causes.  Leon is preceded in death by his wife, Alice Yvonne Redfern ; his parents Linton Redfern and Callie Redfern. He is survived by his sons; Leon L, Leo E, and Leslie C. Redfern his daughter; Angela D. Redern. His many grandchildren and Great grandchildren . A graveside service will be held on Monday, March 13,2023 at 10:00 am at...

Matthew Parker Rogers went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 15, 2023, due to injuries from an auto accident. He was born at Lakeland Regional Hospital on June 2, 1978.  He graduated from George Jenkins High School and attended Polk Community College on a Scholarship from the Polk County Bar Association.  In his youth he attended Ardella Baptist Church and was very active in their Youth Ministry. Later, at First Baptist Church at the Mall, he was the co-editor...

Elizabeth Hively , entered into rest on February 10,2023 in Lakeland , Florida . She was born in Detriot , Michigan on August 29,1941  to the late Benard Quinn and Grace Smith.  Elizabeth had a passion for knitting baby booties and hats for cancer patients and dedicated years of her life to that, it brought her so much joy.  She is proceeded in death by her father  Benard Quinn , mother Grace Smith , and her loving husband Robert Hively (Bud). Elizabeth is...

Adela Alvira of lakeland, Florida of was born in Venezuela on January 27,1943. She departed from this life and went to be with the lord Janary 26,2023.  She is survived by her three children;  Aidee Serrano , Nancy Vick , and Mauricio Goliates. Her grandchildren; Sugeidy Serrano, Patricia Bayshore , Javier Goliate , Johanna Estes , Her great granchildren; Geidelys Serrano, Sophia Bayshore, Danyelis Vallecillo and Dylan Serrano.  Adela was a beautiful, strong woman...

Jerrold Brian Dunn Sr., 68 years old, of Lakeland, Florida, born in Jamestown, NY, passed away on 1/19/2023 suddenly. He was a mason for most of his life. He enjoyed bowling, playing pool, but most of all he loved his Busch beer! He left behind his brother: Mark Dunn, his nieces: Andrea Caruso,Brianna Dunn and Soldely Gonzalez his nephew: Jason Dunn; his four children: Angela Chapman, Jessica Dunn, Nicole Dunn, and Jerrold Brian Dunn Jr.; his two step-sons: Matthew Mancini and Brandon...

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Ms.Doris J.Lawrence (Little) of Lakelad , Florida went to be with the Lord peacefully on January 10,2023 , at the age 91. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Vivian (Near) Little. Doris was born September 14,1931 in Bad Axe, Michigan.  She is survived by her two daughters; Charlene (Rick) Gunnell, of Mt. Morris, Michigan, Starlene Marino of Lakeland, Florida ; Sons David Lawrence of Polk City, Florida , William (Kristi) Lawrence and Dale (Trish) Lawrence Jr....

Beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Elvira “Rita” Burch passed away on Tuesday, January 3 at Lakeland Regional Health Center at the age of 89. Mrs. Burch was born on December 23, 1933 in New York City to Cuban immigrant parents Anthony and Josefa Reyes. She moved to Florida in 1966 and was employed with Auto Owners Insurance for more than 20 years until her retirement in 1995. She is predeceased by her parents, husband Montgomery Burch, and sister Josephine Lochner. She...

Katelin Hallford ,born on November 27,1978 in Atlanta, Georgia to Robert and Pamela Hallford, She entered into rest December 12,2022 at the age of 44. Katelin loved spending time with people and had a very strong passion for art, she spent most of her life painting and drawling.  Katelin is survived by her parents , Robert (Leslie) Hallford of  Atlanta, Georgia, Pamela Hallford of Dade City ,Florida ; brothers Gwilym Hallford Dade City, Florida, Evan Hallford of Lakeland...