Category: Obituaries

Joel F. “Jody” Platzer, 79, of Lakeport, Michigan, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Lakeland Regional Hospital in Lakeland, Florida.

With deep love and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Peter Sinclair More, who departed this life on February 9, 2026, at the age of 88.

Stephen was a connoisseur of fast cars, boats, and cigars.

Bernice Hazel King Gutshall, transitioned to Eternal Life on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the age of 98 years in Lakeland, Florida.

Kyle Bryan Sellars, 80, passed away on February 7 in Lakeland, Florida.

James Curtis “JC” White, 88, passed away peacefully on the morning of February 7, 2026.

Eugene “Gene” Creel, 75, a devoted servant of the Lord, passed peacefully into eternal rest on the afternoon of February 9, 2026, at his home in Plant City, Florida.

  Susan Rebecca Upthegrove, 68, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026. Susie was diagnosed with cancer following a nephrectomy in 2023. She chose to spend her remaining time at home with hospice care in late 2025. She was the longtime partner of Anthony G. Earl and shared fifteen years of life, work, and companionship […]

George Andrew Cristofaro, known to all as “Andy,” passed away on January 27, 2026, in Lakeland, Florida.

Tom Howard, affectionately known as “Pappy and Grandpa Tommy,” passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 17, 2026.