OBITUARIES

Sep 15, 2017

Daniel Lanning Moskowitz of Lakeland, age 63, died September 15, 2017, under the care of Good Shepherd Hospice, after an 18-month battle with brain cancer. Dan was born on Sept 6, 1954, in New York, NY. He graduated from American University where he earned a degree in Physical Education, and later obtained his Master’s degree in Education from the...

Sep 15, 2017

Helen Marie Hutchinson, 90 Ocala- On September 15, 2017, Helen Marie Davids Hutchinson was surrounded by loving family when she went to be with her Lord and to join her loving Husband, Clem Hutchinson, in Heaven. Helen was born 3/21/1927 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father and mother Varian Franklin Davids and Stella...

Sep 14, 2017

Capt. Robert E. Fore USMC (Ret.), 79 Lakeland – September 1, 1938 – September 14, 2017 Bob Fore, native Lakelander, son of Frank and Elsie Fore. Bob has always called Lakeland home. He attended Dixieland Grammar School, Lakeland Junior High and Lakeland Senior High. Upon graduation, he attended Marion Military Academy and graduated from University of Florida. A member...

Sep 14, 2017

Joe Smith Fulmer, 90, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017 in Mulberry, Florida. Born in Saluda, SC, on April 1, 1927, he was the youngest son of the late Talley Doyle and Frankie Herlong Fulmer. He graduated with honors from Clemson A&M College, class of 1951, and was a veteran of the United States Army’s 82nd Airborne Division,...

Sep 12, 2017

Emilie Matthews Edmiston, 91 Lakeland – Emilie Edmiston passed away quietly on September 12, 2017, at Grace Manor Suites. She was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on November 7, 1925, to Mr. and Mrs. A.P. Matthews. She now joins her parents and her husband, Dr. John M. Edmiston, in eternal peace. Emilie was instrumental in starting the Ladies Auxiliary at...

Sep 11, 2017

Reverend Dr. Gerald Bagwell Gerald Bagwell, 81, of Lakeland, FL passed away on September 11, 2017 at the Florida Presbyterian Homes in Lakeland, FL. “Dr. B.” was greatly loved and will be missed by his family and friends. His public ministry extended over fifty years. Gerald was born on February 20th, 1936 in Buford, GA, to Cecil and Ola...

Sep 10, 2017

Sep 8, 2017

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Sep 7, 2017

Lester Wade Smith, 77 Lakeland - Lester Wade Smith passed away on September 7, 2017. He was survived by his wife Becky, his 3 sons, 2 step-sons, 13 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and 3 siblings. He served in the US Navy and retired from the Florida Highway Patrol after 31 years of service. He was a faithful servant of...

Sep 5, 2017

Jennifer Megan Rohlfing Lakeland – Jennifer Megan Rohlfing passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017. She was born in Winter Haven, Florida on February 10, 1981 to Frank and Linda Rohlfing. Jennifer was the owner of Mirabella’s Signature Salon and Spa. She had a vibrant and charismatic personality whose beauty from within reflected upon others. She was full of life...

Sep 4, 2017

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Sep 4, 2017

Sep 3, 2017

Lakeland - Herbert Benjamin Hamic Jr., 51, died September 3, 2017. ‘Herb’ or ‘Herbie’ as he was known to family and friends was born in Lakeland, FL, son of Vera Bravaldo Myers and Herbert Benjamin Hamic Sr. He was born the morning of a tornado, April 4, 1966. The staff at Lakeland Regional called him the ‘tornado baby’. Herbie...

Sep 2, 2017

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Sep 2, 2017

Sharon Combee Hancock Registered Nurse Lakeland – Sharon Combee Hancock passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017. She was born on October 17, 1951 in Lakeland, Florida to James and Pauline Combee. Sharon is survived by her husband, Luther Hancock of 28 years and her two sons, Cameron Simmons and Christopher Aaron Atkinson. Funeral arrangements are pending

Sep 1, 2017

Lakeland- Fogle, ShariLynn, 45, of Lakeland, following a brief illness, gained her angel wings on Friday September 1, 2017 while surrounded by her family. Shari is survived by her mother, MaryAnn Fogle, sister Denise (Keith) Williams; brother, Bill Fogle; sister, Dina (Marty) Todd; nephews: Ryan Williams and Christian Todd; nieces: Jadena Todd and Haley Ping. On Thursday, September 7th...

Sep 1, 2017

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Aug 29, 2017

Aug 28, 2017

Sandra Dunkirk Pinter Lakeland – Sandra Dunkirk Pinter passed away Monday, August 28, 2017. She was born on May 22, 1940, in Taylorville, IL to Wayne and Ethel Dunkirk. Sandra’s passion was her family. She enjoyed reading, playing scrabble and crossword puzzles. She is preceded in death by her son, Michael L. Herchy. Sandra is survived by her daughters...

Aug 26, 2017

Dr. James Wilson Spence, II Neurosurgeon Lakeland – Dr. James W. Spence, II died on August 26, 2017 at the age of 77. He was born on February 22, 1940 in Baltimore Maryland to James and Helen Spence. He was a neurosurgeon for 37 years and worked for Watson Clinic from 1988 to 2006. He enjoyed the outdoors, wine...