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.
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Jeffery Jay Pierce, 52
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.
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Mario Thomas Maimone, 64
Mario Thomas Maimone, 64, of Lakeland, FL, passed away March 29, 2020.
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Rev. Karl D. Strader, 91
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 […]
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Gerald S. Rabin, 89
Gerald S. Rabin, 89, a lifelong resident of Lakeland, passed away on March 30, 2020.
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Charles Douglas Lynn, 75
Charles Douglas Lynn, 75, of Lakeland, FL passed away peacefully at his home on March 30, 2020.
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William Terry Mahoney, 74
William “Bill” Terry Mahoney, 74, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness March 30, 2020 at Opis Highland Lakes Center.He was born August 16, 1945 in Welch, W.V., the son of Charles Terry Mahoney and Cleo (Deskins) Mahoney.
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Rosie Ann Pridgen, 87
Rosie Ann Pridgen, 87, passed away March 28, 2020. Rosie was born in Morgan County, Alabama on September 22, 1932. She spent most of her life in Lakeland, where she was a citrus packer for Lakeland Packing Company. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, and spending time with her family.
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William A. ‘Bill’ Sawyers, 92
William A. “Bill” Sawyers, beloved husband, father, and educator passed away on March 27, 2020, at the age of 92.
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Nancye Thornberry, Polk Senior Games Founder, Dies at 89
Lakeland has lost one of its matriarchs. Nancye Thornberry, who founded the Polk Senior Games and helped start Mayfaire-by-the-Lake when she led the Polk Museum of Art, died Tuesday night after a long illness, She was 89.