Category: Obituaries

Elvin Cortes Maldonado, 64, of Davenport, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida.

Tammy Layne (Bates) Bartley was born in February 1960, to Jo-Ann and Herbert Bates. She was the 3rd of 5 living children and jokingly referred to herself as the poor middle-child.

Annamay (Pickar) Koering, age 98, of Brainerd, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 23, 2025.

With shattered hearts and immeasurable sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved son, baby brother, grandson, great grandson, nephew, cousin, friend and so much more.

Gina Sharie Godbee – Our loving sister Gina, 65 years old of Orlando, Florida went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 18, 2025.

Shirley Collins passed away August 17, 2025, at home peacefully. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Collins, son, William Martin.

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.