Category: Obituaries

Coleman Boltin, 28, passed away on August 10, 2023. Coleman was born on August 19, 1994, to Dennis and Tracy Boltin in Brandon, Florida. For the past ten years, he has worked for Universal Studios as a Lead. Coleman enjoyed fishing and boating, and especially spending time with his family.

James “Dooley” Williams Sr. was the 3rd Son of Nora Butler. Born on October 1, 1917, in Ft. Gaines, GA. James was educated at the Schools of Ft. Gaines, GA. His occupation was at the Seaboard Coastline Railroad.

A production/factory worker most of her life, she was 75 years old. She was a good, strong, and proud woman. She is survived by her husband, Steven Norris, 2 children; Gina Williams (Brian), and Catherine Crabtree (Warren); brother, Larry King and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Kenneth was born on October 5, 1930, in Sedalia, Mo., and passed into his loving Savior’s arms on July 30, 2023. He loved joking, was happy-go-lucky, very positive, and loved life. He devoutly followed the St. Louis Cardinals and Mizzou Tigers football.

Rodney Keith Clos, age 66, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Tampa General Hospital. Rod was born November 25, 1956, in Maysville, KY to Richard and Edna Clos. He married Tamara Cook of Maysville, KY on August 8, 1976.

Doris Darlene Edwards passed away on August 6th at the age of 94. She was born on August 26th, 1928, in Booge, South Dakota. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Lendall; her parents Lloyd and Ellen Sandell; two sisters, Elaine Smit, and Loraine Winter; two brothers, Lloyd Sandell Jr. and Robert Sandell and son-in-law Jim Murray.

Our beloved and treasured, Jessie Tyler Moody was tragically taken from us on August 5th, 2023. Tyler was an Angel here on Earth. His memory will continue to live thru each and every one of us. Tyler brought so much Joy and Love to all who encountered him. His smile could heal your soul and that smiled “that smile” could move mountains.

Marilyn Renee Wright, 69, of Foxwood Village, Lakeland, Florida, died Friday, August 4, 2023, at Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born August 12, 1953, in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of Emerson Fiddler and Lorraine (Myers) Fiddler. She had two sisters, Faye Winchell (Spouse Dan Winchell), and Barbara Ball (Spouse Dan Ball). Marilyn married David Campbell on October 27, 1972, and had one daughter Michelle Hanttula (Spouse Joe Hanttula).

Johnnie Victoria McDonald, 73, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, after complications from surgery. She was born in Bath, North Carolina on August 13, 1949. She graduated from Richmond Memorial Hospital School of Nursing (now Bon Secours) in June of 1970 as an R.N. She worked at Lakeland Regional Hospital in oncology and later was a supervisor for a home health oncology team.

Marjorie DeBats, 92, passed peacefully at her loving home, on August 4th, 2023, on her Birthday. Celebration of life will be held Saturday, August 26th, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Edgewood Baptist Church, 403 E Edgewood Dr., Lakeland FL 33803