Category: Obituaries

William (Bill) Verplanck of Lakeland Florida passed away Tuesday morning January 2, 2024. Bill was born January 20, 1950, in Edmore, Michigan where he grew up.

Businessman, civic leader, and loving husband, father, and grandfather, James Edward DeLoach, 88, passed away suddenly on Christmas Day 2023, following a morning of delivering gifts and preparing for his family’s Christmas gathering at his and his wife’s home.

Martha Annette Lominack was born May 1, 1936, in Wadley, Georgia to parents Everett Riley and Blondine Moon.

Sheryl Anne Browning Connell touched many lives with her sweet smile, lively laugh and encouraging words. She was a beloved Wife, Mom, Shusha, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, Niece and Friend.

Dale Passmore, 52 was born in Lakeland, Florida on December 10, 1971, to Larry and Carol Passmore of Lakeland, Florida. He passed away with family by his side on December 31, 2023.

Girish Chander Narula, 70 of Ontario, Canada passed peacefully in Lakeland on Sunday, December 31, surrounded by his family.

James “Jimmy” Austin, 71, passed away December 30, 2023.

Dr. Miguel A. Argueta, 60, passed away in Lakeland on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Miguel was born in Honduras to parents Miguel and Jacoba on December 8, 1963.

Frederick “Tony” Battaglia Jr., 62 was born on January 16, 1961, in Bayshore, New York. Tony was a wonderful man who loved his family and country.

George Michael “Mike” Arnold passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends on January 2, 2024. He will long be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father and friend.