Deborah Sue Looney Thomas of Auburndale, Florida, went home to her Lord on May 31, 2023. Born March 27, 1966, in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of Ernest Eugene "Gene" Looney and Mary Thomas Looney. She was a loving mother to her three sons, Steven Looney, Michael, and Dusty Feichtel, and two stepdaughters, Amber and LeighAnn Thomas. Debbie was grandmother to 11 grandchildren: Karli, Laci, Ely and Lily, Raelynn, Rayden, and Axel, Chassity and Chayce and Leo and Heavenlee. She...

Samuel James Stephens Jr, 79 of Wauchula, Florida passed away on May 29, 2023 in Lakeland, Florida. He was the son of Samuel and Eva Stephens. Samuel is survived by his wife Linda Stephens of 33 years, children, Buck Stephens, Carrie Stead, Daniel Stephens, Dustin Johnson, Ryan Johnson, siblings Darlene Deloach, James Stephens, Carolyn Stephens, Ten grandchildren and one great grand child. He owned his own carpenter business, he loved his family, fishing, camping, hunting, mountains and...

Carol H. Frantz, 89, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on May 29, 2023. Carol was born in Dayton, Ohio. She was a calm, gentle soul who always had a twinkle in her eye when she spoke to you. She loved the mountains, classical music, food, teaching, and her spirituality. Her motto was always to "Be a light to others." After she graduated high school, she entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur convent in Ohio. While she was a Nun, Carol earned bachelor's and master's...

Reba Aline Harnage, 93, of Lakeland, Florida passed away on May 14, 2023. A native of Lakeland, Reba was born on December 15, 1929, and was the only child of Christine (Smith) and Thomas Malcom Tyre. Reba worked as a cashier for Publix for many years and later for Walmart. She attended the Presbyterian Church in Lakeland where Floyd Buchanan was pastor. She was an adventurous spirit who enjoyed riding on the back of the motorcycle with her daughter, Kristina well into her 80s. She loved her...

Nancy Lee Kain, 79, of Polk City, Florida, passed away on April 30, 2022. Nancy was born on April 26, 1944, in Baltimore, Maryland to Chares Paul Snyder and Jane Robinson.  Nancy worked as a registered nurse in the operating room and nursing homes. She worked for the Health Department and volunteered at LVIM in Lakeland. She enjoyed sewing and made her own uniforms as well as her daughter, Sharon's prom dress. She loved working in her garden and camping with Rick in...

Kale Lawrence Glidewell, 52, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on April 29, 2023. Kale was born on December 1, 1970, in Lakeland, Florida. Kale worked as a general contractor. He was quite a character who lived life to its fullest and wanted the best for everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. When working on his projects, he had big visions and they always had to be "bigger and better". He was a "King among men". He wanted the very best life for everyone and did...

Le damos gracias a Dios que el día 16 de Septiembre Delicia conoció a Heriberto. Era un día especial que cambió la vida de los dos, fue el principio de una vida inolvidable con tantas memorias hermosas como si fuera ayer el primer día. Delicia fue una mujer trabajadora siempre positiva fuerte luchando para delante con una sonrisa impecable, daba la mano sin pensarlo. Era amadora de dios y siempre lo implemento a su familia. Delicia siempre decía el...

Shelly Ann Plough, 51, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on April 26, 2023. Shelly was born on October 1, 1971, in Plant City, Florida to Robert Lee McDaniel and Clara (Alred) McDaniel. Shelly worked previously as a clinic manager of Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics. She made friends easily everywhere she went as she never met a stranger. She loved to socialize, enjoyed her beer, and to have a good time. Her personality and smile was infectious. She loved karaoke and trivia. She was a...

Michael “Sam” Ellis Phillips, 51, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on April 26, 2023. He was born in Plant City, Florida to Brenda Dean and Arthur Ellis Phillips. Michael, affectionately known as Sam, was a fun-loving, generous man. He thoroughly enjoyed watching wrestling, adored his nieces and nephews, and provided for them throughout their lives. He loved his family, was fun to be around, and made people laugh with his great sense of physical humor.  He will...

Charles Morrell Bozeman, 83, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on April 24, 2023. Charles was born on October 29, 1939, in Lakeland, FL to Cecil and Lorraine (Sanders) Bozeman. Charles worked as a foreman at Plant City Steel. Charles loved traveling in their mobile home. He enjoyed woodworking and was a man of all trades. He will be greatly missed. Charles was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Joe Bozeman, Martha Lee Bozeman, Butch Bozeman, Clyde Bozeman, and...