All Tributes - Lakeland, FL

Gloria M. Ray, 86, of Lakeland, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 14, 1935 to Carl and Miriam Larsh. Gloria worked as a bookkeeper for many years and retired as a Timekeeper for the U.S. Postal Service. She was a long-time member of Lakes Church (formally Church at the Mall) and enjoyed her Sunday School class. Gloria loved to play the piano, so much that she replaced her dining room furniture with a grand piano. She also enjoyed...

Lakeland - Betty Jane Orme, 87, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Betty is survived by her daughters, Janet Wheeler and Pamela Higgins; sister, Vivian King; brother, Edward Kite; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at 11 am, at Lakeland Memorial Gardens. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared by clicking the “Share A Memory or Tribute Wall” link.

Shirley Ann Bailie, 87, peacefully transitioned from her temporary earthly home to her eternal home with Jesus on May 19, 2022. She is now resting in the bosom of Jesus, her eternal Father, and is reunited with her parents (Ray and Laverne Sharp) and siblings (Betty Privett, Donald Sharp, David Sharp). She is also preceded in death by a daughter-in-law (Elizabeth Dowling Bailie) and grandson (Brian Bailie), as well as other precious family members and friends. Shirley was born February...

Wanna Ruth (Mercer) Walker born February 3rd, 1934 in Moultrie Georgia, gained her angel wings and joined her heavenly Father on May 14, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude O. Walker. She was of Assembly of God faith. She leaves behind two daughters-Donna (Walker) McCraw and husband Rick of North Carolina and Debbie (Walker) Hendrix and husband Kevin of Florida. Four grandchildren- Gregory White, Amanda Bradley (Jeremy), Alicia Novell (Andrew), and Walker Hendrix. Also,...

Audrey L. Yelvington January 26, 1949 – May 10, 2022 (Age 73) On May 10, 2022, Audrey Yelvington passed away. She is survived by her husband, Rendal G. Yelvington; son, Sean Fletcher; sisters, Carol, Carley and Robbie; brother, Jay; Grandchildren; Benjamin, Hope, Sam, and Ayslin. She is preceeded in death by her son, Michael. Audrey loved her family. “Blood is thicker than water” was a phrase she used quite often while raising her son and during conversations with family. ...

Harlon L. Murphy February 4, 1947 - May 8, 2022 Harlon L. Murphy, affectionately called Harvey, began his eternal life with the Lord on May 8, 2022. Harlon was born in Culpepper, Virginia on February 4, 1947, to the late Andrew and Margaret Murphy. In October of 2018, he was preceded in death by his wife Mary Francis Davis. One of 5 children, in 1954, he and his family moved to Washington, D.C., where he received his primary education. A self-trained auto mechanic, Harlon loved to...

Niobe B. Rivers, 89, passed away peacefully at home on May 6, 2022. Niobe was born April 3, 1933, in Camden, New Jersey to George and Freida Frame. Married 66 years to her devoted husband Harold who pre-deceased Niobe in 2018 they raised three daughters. Originally from the Delaware Valley area she most recently lived in Crystal River near her family. The family moved quite often and traveled extensively. Niobe had traveled to 64 countries and widely in the United States. She retired from...

    Jane Elizabeth (Ashline) Rutberg, “Janey,” 77, passed away on May 5, 2022, in Lake Wales, Florida, surrounded by her family at home. Jane was born in Beverly, Massachusetts on September 20, 1944. She was the daughter of Eleanor Madeline (Silva) Ashline and Robert Pickett Ashline, who preceded her in death in 1965 and 1996, respectively. Jane lived in the city of Gloucester, Massachusetts for 49 years, a small town located on the coast of Cape Ann. She grew up...

Edward R. Stambrosky, 86, of Lakeland, passed away May 3, 2022. He was born June 18, 1935 in Pittsburgh, PA to parents John and Mary Stambrosky. Ed proudly served in the US Army. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother George Stambrosky; sister Pauline Fuchs; and grandson Blake. Left to treasure Ed’s memory is his wife of 62 years, Janet; his children Edward R. Jr (Susan), Randy J., and Lynn A. Powell(Robert); grandchildren Andrew, Amanda, Matthew, Katie, Shane and Brandon;...

On the morning of May 3, 2022, Judith (Judy) Marie Boyle, 72, joined our Creator. She is survived by her husband Richard Boyle; daughters Maria and Julita; her son Ian ;and her grandchildren: Elixa, Frankie, Cristian, Johnny, Joshua and Emma. Judy had a one of a kind personality and could never be described as “shy”, she loved singing (always off key) and dancing (always out of rhythm). She could be counted on to make any awkward situation more awkward. She grew up in the small...