OBITUARIES

Jun 20, 2017

Dorothy Frances Waterbury Lakeland, Dorothy (Dottie) Frances Waterbury died Tuesday, June 20, 2017, At Lakeland Regional Medical Center she was 95. Dorothy was born November 15, 1921, in Alexandria Bay, New York. She lived in Mattydale, New York for many years prior to residing in Lakeland, Florida. She enjoyed doing crafts, puzzles, crocheting, cooking, and spending time with her...

Jun 19, 2017

Stephanie Eaton Thompson Lakeland - Stephanie Eaton Thompson, 62, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017. She is survived by her son, Evan Thompson, brother, David Eaton, sisters, Lisa Eaton Milone and Debbie Eaton, nephews David Eaton, Jr., Dylan Breyer, Joey Milone, and nieces, Meghan McCormick and Mallory McCormick. She is predeceased by her parents, Charles Eaton, Jr. and...

Jun 18, 2017

Carol Jean McElroy (aka Red) lived a full 70 years of life from August 8th, 1946 until Sunday June 18th, 2017. She passed away at her home surround by her loved ones in Lakeland, Florida. Carol was born in Streator, Illinois to Glenn and Rosalie (Crandall) Wise along with her twin brother Tom Wise. She graduated from Gardner South...

Jun 16, 2017

James N. Hendrick, Sr. Lakeland - James N. Hendrick Sr. passed away in the early morning June 16th, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. Jim was born in Detroit on July 26, 1934 to the late John and Geraldine (Cowdrey) Hendrick. Jim started his career at the very young age of 13 as a Bat Boy for the Detroit...

Jun 15, 2017

Grace Rowena Jamison Tebbe Lakeland - Grace Rowena Jamison Tebbe, age 95, left this world for her eternal home on June 15, 2017. Rowena was born in Logansport, Indiana, June 17, 1921 to Arthur and Jeanetta Brown Jamison. Arthur was owner of a music store but during the Depression the family moved to a farm to sustain their life....

Jun 15, 2017

Jun 14, 2017

Betty “Jean” Lamanen Lakeland – Betty “Jean” Lamanen, 83, passed away June 14, 2017. She was born on November 12, 1933 to Lizzie and Andrew Taylor in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Wilfred and sister Rhoda. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, James, daughter Ruth (Rick) Bingen, son...

Jun 13, 2017

Elise Deskins, 98 Lakeland - Elise Deskins was born February 17, 1919 to Sally Ann and Tabor Coursey in Newington Georgia, one of 10 children. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Virgil O. Deskins, numerous siblings and other family. She outlived them all. Her dog, Peanut who she cared for to the very end. She...

Jun 11, 2017

Alice B. Shay (Alice Smith), 92, of Lakeland, went to be with the Lord on June 6, 2017. She was born in Griffin, Florida on May 9, 1925 to the late James and Lilly Smith. Alice attended Griffin Elementary, a Strawberry School. This meant the school year was from March to December, allowing the children to help on their...

Jun 10, 2017

Helen M. Kaiser Helen M Kaiser, 102, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Valencia Hills Health & Rehab Center, Lakeland, Florida. She was born in Michigan in 1914 and moved to Florida full time in 1971 with her husband Clarence H Kaiser. Helen is survived by three children, Kenneth, Wanda (John Linz), Richard (Rosemarie); five grandchildren, five step-grandchildren,...

Jun 8, 2017

Terry “Big Terry” Hicks, Sr., 62, of Lakeland passed away June 8, 2017. Terry was born September 15, 1954 in Plant City, Florida to Thomas C. and Lina M. Hicks. “Big Terry” enjoyed going fishing and was a grilling master. He loved listening to music; Jazz and Rock were two of his favorites. Car racing was also a favorite...

Jun 8, 2017

Patricia Hallman Bell Lakeland - Patricia Hallman Bell, 79, of Lakeland Florida died Thursday evening June 8, 2017 at Lakeland Regional Hospital. She was born June 21, 1937 in Lakeland Florida and is survived by her three children. Burial services will be at 11am June 20, 2017 at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Jun 3, 2017

Dr. Robert Steven Mogyorosy Lakeland - Dr. Robert Steven Mogyorosy died on Saturday June 3, 2017 at The Manor at Carpenter’s Estates in Lakeland, Florida. He was born in Tampa, Florida on August 27, 1927. He served in the U.S. Army and the Air Force from 1945-1947. His highest rank was Captain, USAF Reserve. He graduated from University of...

Jun 1, 2017

Elizabeth “Betty” Duke Mack Rock Hill – Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” Duke Mack, 93, went home to be with her Lord, family and friends on Thursday, June 01, 2017 at Brookdale Spring Arbor. Born in Forsyth, GA, on December 1, 1923 she was a daughter of the late Kennie Norris Duke and Irene Blissett Duke. After graduating from Lakeland High...

Jun 1, 2017

David Michael Simpson, 35 Mulberry- David Michael Simpson of Mulberry, Florida passed away Thursday June 1, 2017 at his home. He was born July 12, 1981 in Phoenix, Arizona to Kevin Simpson and Marilyn (Simpson) Coburn. After high school, he enlisted in the Air Force and remained active duty for 13 years. He was security forces, until the last...

May 30, 2017

May 29, 2017

Carmen Roth Lakeland - Carmen Roth, a devoted Wife, loving Mother, beloved daughter, swim coach, medical biller for a wonderful school to help special needs children, friend to many and long-time resident of Lakeland FL, died unexpectedly on May 29, 2017 at the, age of 53 in a car crash returning with the children to a resort in Ormond...

May 28, 2017

Harold Truman Spears, Jr. 87 Lakeland- Harold Truman Spears, Jr., 87, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 28, 2017 due to multiple myeloma. He was surrounded by his loving family. Harold was born June 21, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, to Lauline Grant Spears and Harold Truman Spears. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1951. He...

May 28, 2017

Robert “Bob” Joseph Fuhrel Lakeland- Robert “Bob” Joseph Fuhrel was born February 16, 1947 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He passed away peacefully at 70 years of age on May 28, 2017 in Lakeland, Florida after a heart attack. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert Joseph Fuhrel and Catherine “Cass” Mary Fuhrel (née Palmer), and his daughter Jeannine...

May 26, 2017

LAKELAND – Anne Talman Tucker, 88, died at her home on Friday, May 26, 2017 surrounded by her family, due to cardiac failure. Anne was born January 29, 1929 in New York, NY the only child of Eleanor Croken Flanagan and Dr. Harold Stanton Flanagan. She moved to Lakeland in 1944. She graduated from Lakeland High School in 1946...