Category: Obituaries

Lynn Ruth Burns, age 77, of Lakeland, FL, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025. Born in Troy, New York, on February 8, 1948, Lynn resided in Lakeland since 1962.

Marguerite (Weetsie), 94, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, at home with her family.

Mark Michael Vogt, 74, passed away Thursday, July 31 in Lakeland, FL following a long illness.

Larry Neal Spell was born on August 7, 1946, in Savannah, Georgia. He proudly served in the U.S. Army, rising to the rank of Staff Sergeant in the Transportation Division during the Vietnam War.

Virginia Leola Jackson Ross Jones died peacefully in her home at age 97, surrounded by loved ones, on August 14, 2025.

Evva Marie Ballard, age 76, passed away in Lakeland on August 13, 2025.

Vonda Sue Carlton, 82 of Myakka City, Florida peacefully passed away on August 13, 2025 in Lakeland.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Effie Ann Wilson Burd, who left this world peacefully at the age of 87.

Patricia Louise Smith, 80, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025. She was born in Fountain County, IN. Pat loved God, her family, and her friends.

Frances Godwin Carnley, 94, of Lakeland, FL, died peacefully at home with family by her side on August 8, 2025.