OBITUARIES

Oct 11, 2017

Oct 11, 2017

Everett M. Rieck Lakeland – Everett M. Rieck passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2017. He was born on January 15, 1928 in Granville, Illinois. Everett served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He brokered Everett Rieck Realty and served the community of Lakeland for many years in both Residential and Commercial Real Estate. Everett enjoyed league...

Oct 11, 2017

Derrill Bone, 71 Lakeland – Derrill Bone died on October 11, 2017 at his sister’s house. He was born on June 28, 1946 in Macon, Georgia to Johnny Durrell Bone and Christine Landers. He is survived by his sister, Darrie Durrell; brother, Donald Bone; children, Matthew Bone, Patricia Rose, Derrill Bone, Jr., Cindy Christine Bebee, and Robert Leslie Bebee;...

Oct 11, 2017

Lakeland- Alvin D. Cassens passed away on Wednesday 10/11/17. He is survived by his wife, Ruth and his loving family. Services will be private-Heath Funeral Chpl.

Oct 11, 2017

Lakeland – Paul Rinesmith, 91, passed away on October 11, 2017. He was born in Paris, Illinois on March 1, 1926. He served his country honorably in the US Army during WWII in the 78th Division. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and Remagen, Germany crossed the Rhine River at the Ludendorf Bridge. He also served in...

Oct 9, 2017

Hazel Anne Patterson died 10/08/2017. She is survived by her loving family. A celebration of life will be held Thursday 10/12/17 from 5-7 pm.

Oct 9, 2017

Oct 6, 2017

DOROTHY DICK (“Dickie”) ROLLINS CAREFOOT Dorothy Dick Rollins Carefoot passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017 in her home in the Assisted Living Facility at Florida Presbyterian Homes in Lakeland, Florida. Dickie was born in Jacksonville, Florida on February 1, 1920 to Dr. Clarence D. and Pauline Woodley Rollins. She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville...

Oct 6, 2017

Shondi Michele Cole passed from this life on October 6, 2017, after a long and very brave battle with cancer which she faced with the same tenacious and indefatigable spirit in which she lived all of her life. Shondi was born August 24, 1966 in Shawnee Mission, Kansas and was raised in Ottawa, Kansas, but moved to Florida after...

Oct 6, 2017

Doris W. Sherwood Lakeland - Doris W. Sherwood, 89, was carried home in the arms of Jesus, her savior, on October 6, 2017 after a long illness. Doris was born in Binghamton, New York to Raymond and Lillian Weiss. Doris had a lifelong love of music. She worked as a secretary/bookkeeper for several years after being graduated from Binghamton...

Oct 5, 2017

Cleon Eugene (Gene) Holcomb Lakeland – Cleon Eugene (Gene) Holcomb passed away unexpectedly on Thursday October 5, 2017. He was the son of Raymond G. Holcomb and Lois Isabelle Holcomb. The family moved to Marshalltown, Iowa, where he grew up. A best friend introduced his future wife, Anita M. Rockenbach, who he always called his “Little White Dove,” in...

Sep 30, 2017

Rev. Robert Mickler Temple, Jr. 1935 -2017 Lakeland - A celebration of life will be held at College Heights UMC, Saturday, October 7th at 1pm, for Rev. Robert M. Temple, Jr. Viewing will take place between 12pm and 1pm before the service. “Bob” or “Bobby” was born April 3, 1935 in Tallahassee, Florida and passed away peacefully at his...

Sep 30, 2017

Roger Dale Collins, Sr. Lakeland - Roger Dale Collins, Sr. was born on August 20, 1949 to Martin Woodrow Collins and Ruby Frances Winstead Collins in Owensboro, Kentucky. After a hard battle with Cancer, he succumbed on September 30, 2017. Roger was a hard-driven man to do well in all of his endeavors. He was a self-employed carpenter, founder...

Sep 30, 2017

Thomas Daniel Garrett, a retired FedEx pilot who enjoyed his long career with the company almost as much as he loved his family, his pets, and his home, died peacefully at home on September 30, 2017, in the loving care of his wife Shari, daughter Claudia Anne and son Matthew. He is also survived by his sons, Miles and...

Sep 27, 2017

On September 27, Nancy G. Hilliard passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Lakeland, FL. Nancy lived her quiet and happy life with her husband of forty-four years, Raymond L. Hilliard (survived). Nancy graduated from Polk Community College and worked as an RN at Lakeland Regional Medical Center and Winter Haven Hospital. She retired many years...

Sep 27, 2017

Sep 26, 2017

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Sep 25, 2017

Sep 24, 2017

Evelyn Marie Coffman - 82 Mulberry – Evelyn Marie Coffman passed away on Sunday September 24, 2017, at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, Florida. She was born at home in Salem, Illinois, on October 5, 1934, to Louie Wayne and Opal Elizabeth (Puckett) Black. She graduated from Mt. Vernon High School and attended Lincoln Christian Bible College. She worked...

Sep 17, 2017

Thomas Myers, 61 Lakeland – Thomas Myers died on September 17, 2017. He was born in Delaware, Ohio on October 2, 1955 to Mary Lou and Edward Myers. He is survived by his mother and three brothers, Philip Myers, James Myers, and Daniel Myers. A memorial service will be held at 4:30pm on Wednesday September 27, 2017 at Kathleen...