Category: Obituaries

Jack Everett, a Lakeland native, has died at the age of 84. It was not a plane crash that caused his death, although he had a few near misses with those as well.

A loving sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away at the age of 87 on February 23, 2024 at her home.

Wendy was born on April 16, 1956, in Princeton, New Jersey to Howard and Pauline (Weinberger) Grudin. She grew up in Roosevelt, New Jersey, then later East Windsor, New Jersey.

Rosita Navarro Martinez died at home after a lengthy illness, on Sunday, February 18, 2024, surrounded by her family.

William R Stacey, 83 of Lakeland, FL p assed peacefully at South Florida Baptist Hospital in Plant City, FL.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ruby Gayner on Feb. 16th, 2024 in Lakeland Manor (Lakeland, Florida) where she peacefully transitioned to her final heavenly home. Ruby Gayner was born on November 25th, 1916 in Youngstown, Florida.

Leon “Billy” Clement age 80 passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by his loved ones.

Norma Jean Hercamp, born on July 24, 1933, in Bedford, Indiana, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2024, in Lakeland, Florida.

Victor “Vic” Puhak, 86, passed away Feb. 18, 2024.

Betty Smith Sutton, age 101, passed on February 14, 2024 at Good Shephard Hospice following 24 years in residence at The Estates at Carpenters.