Auburndale, FL Obituaries

Maria Goretti Maxey, born on June 10, 1958, passed away on November 25, 2025, at the age of 67. Maria was a resident of Davenport, Florida.

Geneva Elliott, age 93, entered into rest on November 22, 2025. She was born on October 28, 1932, and devoted her life to serving others with compassion, grace, and a quiet strength. Geneva built a m...

William Aubrey “Bill” Smith Born on August 12, 1940, in Irwinton, GA – a man of deep roots, adventurous spirit, and boundless love for family, died peacefully at home in Wahneta, FL on November 20, 2...

Ruth Healy (Durr) of Winter Haven went to be with Jesus on November 18, 2025 at the age of 94. She was surrounded by family as she entered her Heavenly home. She was born on May 29, 1931 to Mae and G...

Shirley Ann Brown, 75, entered into rest on November 17, 2025. She was born on January 11, 1950. Shirley was a graduate of Kathleen High School, Class of 1968. She later built a meaningful career at ...

George Dempsey Dean, born August 18, 1939, passed away on November 12, 2025. George was a quiet man who showed love through his actions. He was dependable, responsible, and always put his family firs...

Anthony (Tony) E. Houvardas, age 70, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in Edgewater, Florida. He was born September 12, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan. He is survived by his loving wi...

Wanda Lou Baggett, born on January 5, 1935, passed away on November 5, 2025, at the age of 90. A committal service will be held at Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens, located at 2200 K-Ville Ave, Auburndale...

Reynold Dwight Mulkey, 76, of Auburndale, FL, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025. He was born on June 25, 1949, to Reynold Clayton Mulkey and Alice Croston. Reynold was a devoted husband to h...

Loretta “Lori” Marshall, age 68, of Miami, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025. Lori was born on July 9, 1957, and was a proud graduate of South Miami Senior High. On July 5, 1980, sh...

In Loving Memory of Lonnie Talmage DuBose September 22, 1943 – October 26, 2025 Beloved Husband, Father, Friend, and Guardian of Nature Lonnie Talmage DuBose, 82, passed away peacefully at his home in...

Cynthia B. Roberts, 76, entered into rest on October 28, 2025. She was born on September 17, 1949 in Kokomo, Indiana. Cynthia was married to her beloved husband, Walter J. Roberts, on October 5, 1968...

Barbara Jean Kemp, age 89, of Lakeland, Florida, passed peacefully on October 26, 2025. Born on April 22, 1936, in Boston MA. She was the oldest of four children. Barb took on her role as big sister...

Altagracia Villafane, born on September 19, 1946, passed away on October 19, 2025, at the age of 79. Altagracia was a resident of Auburndale, Florida.

Doris Tassell was born May Doris Jaeger on July 19, 1933, in Trenton, New Jersey. She entered her Heavenly rest on October 17, 2025, in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, at the age of 92. Doris grew up ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stephen Del Bullock on October 16, 2025 at age 65 in Winter Haven, Florida after an extended hospital and rehabilitation stay following hip surg...

Royce Maynard Shelton of Lakeland, Florida at 91 years of age went to be with his Lord on October 12, 2025. He went peacefully with his son by his side just before midnight. Royce was born March 23,...

In Loving Memory of Mario Galli It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Mario Galli, who went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 10, 2025, in Winter Haven, Florida. Mario was ...

Julie Beth Ward of Bartow, FL took her first Heavenly breath on October 3, 2025 while her oldest sister was with her. Julie was born with Down Syndrome on August 12, 1964 and was truly a miracle child...

Emily Anne Parker, 79, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on October 4, 2025. She was born on May 22, 1946, and lived a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to her family ...

William Edward Rajewski, born on January 7, 1960, passed away on October 2, 2025, at the age of 65. He was a resident of Auburndale, Florida.

John Richard “Rick” MacCalla, Jr., age 76, of Winter Haven, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025. Rick was born on November 14, 1948, and graduated from Winter Haven High School in 1...

Charles Coleman Cummings, aged 87, passed away on September 30, 2025. Born on January 18, 1938, he was a resident of Auburndale, Florida.

Jerry Francis Knabe, born on December 19, 1964, passed away on September 24, 2025, at the age of 60.

Priscilla P Seger entered into rest on September 21, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on November 9, 1947, Priscilla grew up in Asan, Guam to Jose Perez Fejeran and Luisa Pangelinan. She was a devoted wi...

Shirley May Lambert, age 99, of Winter Haven, Florida passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025.

Charles Dewey Vernon III, age 65, of Winter Haven, Florida passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.

Laura J. Kolk, 91, passed away on August 22, 2025 at her home in Lakeland, Florida. She was born on August 23, 1933 in Joplin, Missouri. Laura was a homemaker and a military wife. She married her hu...

Kimberly Annette Dumke Westerfield Brittain, age 60, of Auburndale, Florida passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

Catalina Ortiz, age 85, of Winter Haven, Florida passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

L. Leroy Henson, age 82, of Winter Haven, Florida entered into rest on Sunday, August 10, 2025. He was born on born on October 28, 1942 in Richmond, California. Leroy is survived by his wife of 35 y...

Roger Albert Pelissier, age 86, of Polk City, Florida passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025. A visitation for Roger will be held Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Waring-Sullivan B...

Joseph Wayne Conner, 79, of Winter Haven, Florida, entered into rest on July 27, 2025. Born on November 14, 1945, Wayne was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He married the...

Esther Dumke, age 84, of Auburndale, Florida entered into rest on July 26, 2025. She was born on September 3, 1940, and lived a life marked by love, service, and devotion to her family and community. ...

Martimiana Santiago Godinez, age 84, of Auburndale, Florida passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025. A visitation for Martimiana will be held Friday, August 8, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Ott-L...

Rickey Woods, age 76, of Lake Wales, Florida, entered into rest on July 23, 2025. He was born on August 19, 1948 in Lake Wales. Rickey proudly served his country as a member of the United States Mar...

James Houston Lawrence, 89, of Winter Haven entered into rest on July 12, 2025. He was born on October 14, 1935 in Salem, AL. After graduating from Winter Haven High School in 1953, James proudly se...

Simone L. Smith (Raymond) was born on July 27, 1949 in Haverhill, MA and moved to Plaistow NH at the age of 6, graduated from Timberlane Regional High School in 1968. She was a General Manager for T...

Walter Edward Lundgren Jr., age 77, of Lakeland, Florida passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025.

Aaron Lavel William Nix, age 63, of Winter Haven, Florida passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Pedro Melendez Ortiz, age 68, of Auburndale, Florida passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Michele Lynch, age 75, of Winter Haven, Florida passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Monique Gadbois, age 87, of Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

Emma Catherine Nix, 85, Eagle Lake, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025. Emma was born on May 4, 1940 in Jacob's Creek Pennsylvania. Mom was a devoted, wife and mother. Wife to James Nix who pas...

With deep love and fond remembrance, we celebrate the life of Carmen Maria Soto, age 83, who passed peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Lake Wales, Florida. Carmen was born on January 26, 1942, ...

Lloyd Nelson Race, age 82, of Winter Haven, Florida passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Lloyd Nelson Race (1942-2025), a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and family member, passed away peace...

William Fredrick Borsari, age 63, of Avon Park, Florida passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

Leonard Lee Watson, age 86, of Poinciana, Florida passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. A funeral service for Leonard will be held Friday, June 27, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Ott-Laughlin Fu...

Domenic S. Coccia, Sr., 75, of North Providence, RI, passed away peacefully at his new home in Mulberry, FL on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late James V. and Fi...

Michael Barretta, age 83, of Lakeland, Florida passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Michael appreciated the art of living slowly. A quiet and deeply independent man, he found joy in simple pleasure...