OBITUARIES

Dec 29, 2017

Lakeland – Ann Ellis, died on 12/29/17. Viewing will be on Thu. 1/4/18 from 12-2PM at Heath Funeral Chapel with a graveside following at Oak Hill Burial Park. Heath Funeral Chapel

Dec 28, 2017

Margaret Mae Hutton Lakeland – Margaret Mae Hutton passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017, to join her husband Douglas and son Phillip, with her family at her side at Lakeland Regional Health. Margaret was born October 4, 1927. She was a graduate of Kathleen Senior High. Margaret married Douglas Hutton August 6, 1946, and was married for 70 years....

Dec 27, 2017

Lakeland – Dyas W. Gregg died 12/27/2017. Preceded by his parents, Lee & Josephine Gregg. Survived by his sister Lila Clifton.

Dec 27, 2017

Ronald Dwayne Hedgecock LAKELAND – Ronald Dwayne Hedgecock died unexpectedly on December 27, 2017 after struggling with pancreatitis since early October. He was born in Lakeland, Florida on March 19, 1973 to parents Ronald and Aloma Hedgecock. Ronald married his wife Angela Wynn Hedgecock and resided in Mulberry, Florida until September 2017 when they relocated to Sevierville, Tennessee. He...

Dec 25, 2017

Dec 25, 2017

Lawrence Paul Libertore, Jr. Lakeland - Lawrence Paul Libertore, Jr, a former State Representative, County Commissioner, Real Estate Developer/Broker and University of Florida Quarterback died unexpectedly on Dec 25, 2017. He succumbed to complications from a rapid onset pulmonary condition at age 78. Larry was born in Canton, Ohio to Lawrence Paul Libertore, Sr. and Jean Maggorie Libertore. He...

Dec 24, 2017

Peter Laurenson Worthington Jr. and Victoria Shannon Worthington Lakeland- In the early hours of Christmas Eve, Peter Laurenson Worthington Jr. and his beautiful new bride of six months, Victoria Shannon Worthington, were killed in a plane crash in Bartow, Florida. Pete was born in 1990 in Baltimore, Maryland to his father, Peter Laurenson Worthington and his mother, Jennie Clark...

Dec 24, 2017

Marian Clark Dolce, 96 Teacher Lakeland- Marian Clark Dolce passed away on December 24, 2017 at Brookdale Highlands. Marian was born October 13, 1921 in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. to her parents, James E. and Luella Erickson Clark. She was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Sister. She enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, doing cross-word puzzles and...

Dec 24, 2017

Peter Laurenson Worthington Jr. and Victoria Shannon Worthington Lakeland- In the early hours of Christmas Eve, Peter Laurenson Worthington Jr. and his beautiful new bride of six months, Victoria Shannon Worthington, were killed in a plane crash in Bartow, Florida. Pete was born in 1990 in Baltimore, Maryland to his father, Peter Laurenson Worthington, and his mother, Jennie Clark...

Dec 24, 2017

John Hugh Shannon Lakeland - John Hugh Shannon, 70, of Lakeland, Florida, died on December 24, 2017. Born in Sikeston, Missouri, he grew up in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and spent most of his life in Florida. John earned the rank of Eagle Scout and graduated from Fort Myers High School. He then attended Edison Community College before completing his undergraduate...

Dec 24, 2017

Olivia Anne “Livi” Shannon Lakeland - Olivia Anne “Livi” Shannon, 24, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017. She was born in Lakeland, Florida on September 10, 1993 and was a lifelong resident. Livi attended St. Paul Lutheran church and school. She graduated from Lakeland High School in 2013. Livi was attending Southeastern University in her Junior year majoring in...

Dec 22, 2017

Ann Miller Lakeland- Ann F. Miller, born in Geneva, New York March 18th, 1936, peacefully passed December 22nd, at her home. Loving wife to Robert G. Miller, who preceded her in death. They resided in Lakeland, Fl raising their two children, retiring in Chokoloskee. She is survived by her children: Terri Miller, Steve Miller and his wife Catherine Vivi,...

Dec 22, 2017

David W. Rogers “Taka”, 57 Lakeland – David W. Rogers died unexpectedly on December 22, 2017. He was born in Marietta, Georgia to parents Kay and John Rogers. He studied at North Georgia. David married his wife Pam Rogers and resided in Lakeland. He worked for the City of Lakeland for 30 years and was a member of First...

Dec 21, 2017

William M. Walters, 70 Publix – Director of Merchandise Lakeland – William M. Walters passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 21, 2017. He was born on June 12, 1947 in Welch, West Virginia to Alfred Julius Walters and Sylvia Irene Sharrett. He worked for Pubix for 47 years. He enjoyed cooking, yard work, hunting and spending time with family. He...

Dec 20, 2017

Dec 16, 2017

Richard (Dick) Huffman PLANT CITY, FL - Richard (Dick) Huffman, 92, of Plant City, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017, at South Florida Baptist Hospital. Born on May 28, 1925, in Zanesville, Ohio, he was the only son of Ray and Blanche (Stockum) Huffman. He grew up in Zanesville and was a 1943 graduate of Lash High School. Dick...

Dec 16, 2017

Lynn Marie Burke Lakeland- Lynn Marie Burke, 64, died on Dec. 16, 2017 at Lakeland Regional Health. She was born on Sept. 9, 1953 in Alton, IL to the late Carl and Helen Howard. Lynn received her early elementary school education at Colegio Abraham Lincoln in Bogota, Colombia where her father worked for Owens-Illinois Glass Co. As a result...

Dec 15, 2017

Roy M Jernall Lakeland – Roy M Jernall passed away Friday, December 15, 2017. He was born February 11, 1930. He was formally of Minneapolis and Crosslake Minnesota. He is preceded in death by mother, father, sister and wife Katherin (Kate). Roy is survived by wife JoAnn of 34 years, son, daughter, three step daughters, several grandchildren and three...

Dec 15, 2017

Clara Houseman Harrelson Lakeland – Clara Houseman Harrelson passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017. She was born on July 9, 1923 in Ybor City, Florida to Edward Joseph Houseman and Katie Carson. She was an active member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church. Clara was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She was a Proverbs 31 woman. She is...

Dec 15, 2017