Linda Dianne Shelfer, 74, passed away on February 04, 2023 at 15:21 at Lakeland Regional Health in Lakeland, FL. Linda was born on January 15, 1949, in Cuthbert, Georgia to John and Gussie Hammock (Hunt). Linda worked as a bus driver for the Hardee County School System for 30+ years. She also drove a semi-truck and worked as a cattle rancher with her husband, James. A well-rounded woman, she was also a successful hairdresser. She was an avid and devoted Elvis Presley fan, was of the Baptist...

Cecil LaVelle Jenkins, 80, passed away on January 24, 2023. He was the son of the late Perry and Esther Jenkins, he is also preceded in death by brother; Lamar Jenkins. Survivors include beloved wife of 47 years; Carol Jenkins, daughters; Wendy Wyolene Broom, Karen Lanelle St. Germain, sisters; Elsie Welborn, Cathy Taylor, grandchildren; Ashley Gove, Lance Gove, and many more cherished grandkids, and his beloved French Bulldog; Gizmo. LaVelle worked for 18...

Frances Hart Macarro, 87, passed away in Bartow, Florida, on January 20, 2023, due to a heart condition. Even though her physical heart gave out, her legacy of the importance of faith, family, and friends will be remembered by those she left behind. Born in 1935 to a family of early settlers of Lakeland, Florida, Frances was proud of her heritage of being a sixth-generation Floridian. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harris Hart and Seeny Fields Hart along with a son, David Burnham....

Maria Antonia Machuca, age 63, of Lakeland, Florida passed away on January 15, 2023. A native of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of Rosario Quinones and Eloise Vera Rosario. She leaves behind her loving husband of 47 years, Carlos Machuca Sr., and sons, Carlos (Crystal Cutting) Machuca Jr. and Jose (Lori Sleeper) Machuca, and grandchildren, Dante and Izabelah Machuca. She is also survived by her siblings, Maggie Colon, Tony Quinones, Junior Rosario, Carmen Quinones, and Nilsa...

Larry Dials, age 73, of Lakeland, FL passed away on January 15, 2023. Born in Wooster, Ohio, he was the son of the late James and Evilena Dials. He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Mary Dials, his twin sister, Phyllis (Donald) Bixler, sister, Linda Bixler and Brother Dennis Dials, and many nieces and nephews. Larry was a member of  East Side Assembly of God in Winter Haven, Florida, and worked as a welder on trucks and trailers for Kidron Body Company.  He enjoyed...

Sara Grieshaber, age 87, of Lakeland, FL passed away on January 12, 2023.  A native and lifelong resident of Lakeland, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Lilio Crawford. She is survived by her only son, Steve Chasteen, and his wife Cherie, grandson, Zachary Chasteen, and great-grandchildren, Makenzie, Kaidence , and Kimberlin Chasteen. She leaves behind her brother, Bobby Crawford, sister Sue Loftin, and several nieces and nephews. Sara was a member of Mt. Olive...

Kevin Kaiser, age 63, of Lakeland, FL passed away on January 9, 2023.  A native of Saint Petersburg, Florida, he was the son of James and Mary Frances Kaiser. He is survived by his loving sister, Janet Colson and her children, Jessica and John Colson.  Kevin was a member of the Masonic Lodge, and worked as a bondsman for many years. He was a private man and highly intelligent. He was a master blackjack player and an excellent cook who could cook absolutely anything to perfection....

Juan Negron-Lugo, age 76, of Lakeland, FL passed away on January 8, 2023. A native of Utuado, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Dolores Negron and Rosa Lugo. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Barbara, his children, Kathy, Jaime, and Elizabeth Negron, his grandchildren, Chris (Kayli) Pendleton, Tiana (Ken) Herman, Miracle Ross, Justin Negron, Josh Negron, Justice (Haylee) Negron and Nation Nance, his great-grandchildren, CJ, Taylor, Ryli, Judson, Jasper, Neaveah and...

Reginald Bruce Beaver, age 77, of Lakeland, FL passed away on January 4, 2023. A native of Providence, Rhode Island, he was the son of Reginald and Mariam Beaver. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Margaret, and his step children, Vickie Karz (Barry Reitz) and Brian (Monique) Karz and grandson, Matthew Hammond. Bruce was the owner and operator of Eager Beaver Cleaning Service. His reputation lived up to the name. He truly was an eager beaver. He was a hard worker, fast,...

Miguel Matias-Jiminez, age 17, of Lakeland, FL passed away on January 1, 2023. Born in San Miguel Acatan, Guatemala, he was the son of Miguel Matias and Guadalupe Jiminez. Miguel came to the United States for a better life and opportunities.  He attended Kathleen High School where he was a sophomore. Miguel will be laid to rest in Guatemala. A funeral Mass will be Friday, January 13, 2022, at 4:00 PM at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 820 Marcum Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809. The...