Garfield Williams, Jr. was born on December 2, 1963 in Lakeland, Florida to the late Garfield Williams, Sr. and Betty Jean Samders-Williams. He was reared by his grandparents, the late Lucille & Willie Williams. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents & son, Charlie Bates. He served his country in the US Army.

Roy G. Graves – 82, died May 18, 2020.

Boyd D. Stephens passed away peacefully on May 19, 2020. He was born June 3, 1935 in Danville, KY. He moved to Florida from Indiana in 1956 and was an entrepreneur.

Herman Wayne Cochran, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, May 18, 2020. The youngest of three children, he was born in Arcadia, Florida on October 2, 1944, to the late Herman Barnett Cochran and Viva Stephens Cochran.

James Joseph Walsh – October 31, 1948-May 16, 2020

 Maxine M. Fey, 92, passed away May 13, 2020.

Former postal worker, Rennis C. Collins, died peacefully at his home in Lakeland, Florida, on May 15, 2020.

Dr. Robert Edwin “Bob” Williams of Lakeland, FL died unexpectedly of a sudden cardiac arrest at the age of 88 on May 10, 2020 while enjoying a small family gathering.

Shirlejane Lea Poole, 80 of Mulberry passed away May 14, 2020.

At 93, Jeanette Dickson Bouton ended her earthly journey, transitioning into spirit.