Category: Obituaries

Doris May Tubbs Doris May Tubbs, a resident of Highland Lake Center, age 98, went to heaven on March 27, 2023. She was born in Royal Oak, Michigan on 7/26/24. She moved to Florida in the 80s and resided at Highland Village mobile home park. She enjoyed bingo at the clubhouse with her longtime friends and was a true Detroit Tiger fan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur, and her son, David Durrant. Doris is survived by her son, Arthur Tubbs II, and her daughter-in-law, Kim Tubbs, with 8 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren a memorial service will be held at Highland Village mobile home park in the clubhouse at 1 p.m. on April 2, 2023.

Vernon E. Rudolph “Rudy” passed away on March 25th. Survived by his wife Judi and children Tami and Kevin. The memorial service and reception will be on Wednesday, April 5th at 10 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church in Lakeland. Committal service w/ military honors at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell at 2:30 p.m.

Deborah Stephens, 64, of Lakeland, Florida went home to be with the Lord on March 24, 2023. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Phil Stephens; one son, Tim Stephens, his wife Cinthia, children Noah, Nathan, and Noel of Panama City, Florida; one daughter, Christina Brumbalow, her husband Keith, children Carson, Laila, and Nora of South Carolina; Mother, Marian Fears of Lakeland, Florida; and one brother, Marvin Fears (wife Holly) of South Carolina.

Delores Rita Templet Mouton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the age of 88. She was born the second child of seven in Port Allen, Louisiana on the 4th day of April 1934. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rene A. Mouton, and her parents, Mildred Templet Comeaux and Joseph Lance Templet.

Frank went home to the Lord on March 21, 2023, he was born January 3, 1954, in Bartow, Florida to Wanda Hicks, and Perry Albritton Sr. He was proud to have served in the United State Marine Corp. Frank loved the Florida Gators and collecting lighthouses. He loved gardening, and volunteering. He also loved watching old war movies. Frank volunteered for many years for the Winter Haven Optimist Club. He volunteered at their annual Christmas tree lot and dressed up as Santa Claus for their annual 5k run. He also volunteered at the Central Assembly of God food pantry several times a month. Frank was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his brother Perry (Debbie) Albritton jr., of Winter Haven, Fl, Sister Wanda Jean (Walt) Webb of Lake Wales, FL, and Son Scott (Tina ) Williams of Michigan. Frank is also survived by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Audrey May Keebler, 100, of Lakeland, Florida passed away on March 19th, 2023.  Born January 21, 1923, to Clinton and Gertrude May of Coronet and Plant City, FL.  She grew up in Coronet with typical youth activities, swimming, tennis, baseball, and school and dances in Plant City.  After graduating from Plant City High School and Tampa Business College, she was employed at the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Distribution Center in Tampa.  There, in accounting, she met the love of her life, Hamilton, and married in 1941.  In 1942 Hamilton went into the US Army and overseas, and later that year Audrey gave birth to a son, Kenneth.  Following the end of the war in 1945, Hamilton returned to Tampa where he resumed his employment with Pittsburgh Paint and Glass, first in Tampa, and then in 1947, he took a PPG position as the central Florida paint sales representative and they moved to Lakeland.

A Time to be born: Willie Mae Myles was born to the late John Walls and Eva Hytowan on July 20th, 1932 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. A Time to Live:  She attended school in Lake Charles, LA.  She met and married the late Walter Myles.  She was the mother of eight children; Gloria, Patricia, Rosa, Johnny, Tony, Jessie, Doretha, and George.  She worked for the Fox Fire Inn and Lakeland Regional Medical Center where she retired after 20 years. A Time of Service:  Willie Mae (Big Mama) started her Christian journey many years ago.  She was a member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church.  She also helped out the Community when she used to stay at Washington Park Homes.

Kay Eves was a warrior. She fought and fought, but ultimately passed away at the age of 70 after a long and courageous battle with cholangiocarcinoma. Her life was a testament to the beauty of love, kindness, and generosity, and we are all better for having had her in our life. Her niece Flora Bowley, summed it up perfectly when she said “when I think of memories with Aunt Kay, I think of her big smile, sparkling eyes, genuine warmth, and how she always made me feel loved and embraced.” Kay’s love will remain forever in our hearts.