Russell Wayne Smither, 65, of Lakeland, Florida, died April 4, 2020. He was born on September 15, 1954 in Milan, Indiana to Russell and Della Smither of Lakeland, Florida. He is survived by both of his parents; two sons, Brian Ray Smither, of Lakeland, Florida and Andrew Russell Smither of Pickens, South Carolina; also, the love of his life, Melissa Wade. A memorial service is pending and will be held at a future time.

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With deepest sorrow we share with you the passing of Robert Lawrence Honeycutt, our loved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, family member and friend passed away April 2, 2020.

Frances Marion Eldridge, 85, passed away March 31, 2020. She was born in Asbury Park, NJ. Frances was preceded in death by her husband, David W. Eldridge. Survivors include her daughters, Teresa Jones and Donna Bolduc; 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

On Monday, March 30, 2020, in Lakeland, FL, Ronald Gary Sweet peacefully passed away at the age of 81 from Alzheimer’s complications. His loving wife and eternal companion Brenda Sweet, stood by him, loved him and visited him every day until his passing.

With the deepest sorrow, we announce that Jeffery Jay Pierce, age 52, our most beloved husband, father, son, brother, family member and friend passed away suddenly on Friday, March 27, 2020. Jeff was born August 11, 1967, in Plant City, FL to Richard and Mary Alice Pierce.

Mario Thomas Maimone, 64, of Lakeland, FL, passed away March 29, 2020.

Rev. Karl D. Strader was born in the year 1929 to parents Arch & Cloa Strader of Homestead, Oklahoma. He graduated with a Master’s degree of Theology from Bob Jones University in South Carolina, and also received an honorary doctorate degree from Oral Roberts University. He was an Assembly of God minister for over 65 years and had been active in ministry until the last few months, when he fully retired.

Gerald S. Rabin, 89, a lifelong resident of Lakeland, passed away on March 30, 2020.

Charles Douglas Lynn, 75, of Lakeland, FL passed away peacefully at his home on March 30, 2020.