OBITUARIES

Dec 14, 2017

Dec 11, 2017

Robert W. “Bob” Andrew, Sr. Banker Lakeland- Bob Andrew, age 80 passed away on December 11, 2017 peacefully to a much better life. He was born in Newark, NJ on December 2, 1937. Bob graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Business and continued his education at LSU, receiving a Master's degree in Banking. He retired...

Dec 11, 2017

Dec 10, 2017

Martin W. Mason, Jr, 86 Watkins Motor Lines Lakeland - Martin W. Mason, Jr. passed away on December 10 at Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland at age 86. He was born May 15, 1931 in Bronx, New York to Martin and Irene Mason. He grew up in Montclair, New Jersey. Martin served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War....

Dec 10, 2017

Brady Douglas Whalen Lakeland – Brady Douglas Whalen passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017. He was born on September 4, 1987 in Lakeland, Florida to Tracy Douglas Whalen and Susan Brady Mooney. He was a graduate from George Jenkins High School in 2006. He won many scholarships in school from FCCLA and took 1st place in the state...

Dec 9, 2017

Lakeland – Daryl W Brooks passed away 12/09/2017. He is survived by his wife Leah. Memorial service will be Thursday 12/21/17 at 11 am at Heath Funeral Chapel

Dec 8, 2017

Surrounded by his family, Glenn Terry Shelby, age 62, passed from this earthly life into the loving arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 8, 2017. Glenn was born in 1955 in Miami, FL, the only child of Donald and Rhean Itara (“Tara”) Shelby. After graduating from Miami-Palmetto High School in 1973, he attended Southern Methodist University in...

Dec 8, 2017

Lakeland - Patricia A. Bay was born on November 12, 1920 in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Bethany College with a bachelor’s degree. She moved to Lakeland in 1948. She was the owner of Pat’s Spray Service from 1960 to 2017. While in Lakeland, Pat was involved in the Lakeland Choral Society and the Lakeland Little Theater. She enjoyed...

Dec 6, 2017

Jerry L. Burse, 70 Lakeland – Jerry L. Burse passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017. Jerry was born in Bay City, Michigan. He is survived by his wife, Sharon of 51 years, two sons and five grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Bethel Baptist Church of Lakeland, 3125 W Socrum Loop Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810, on Tuesday, December 12,...

Dec 5, 2017

Charles Eugene Shea Lakeland – Charles E. Shea passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017. He was born on July 1, 1941 in Saratoga Springs, New York to Frances Shea and Beatrice (Benson) Shea. He served in the United States Army for 4 years. Charles loved collecting coins and was the Business Owner of CES Collectables for 35 years. He...

Dec 4, 2017

Dec 4, 2017

Dec 3, 2017

Earl Wallace Galbraith Lakeland - Earl Wallace Galbraith was born October 8, 1924 in Menoinee, Michigan to Florence and Wallace Galbraith of rural Crivitz, Wisconsin. He attended a one room elementary country school near his home and Merrill, Wisconsin High School, graduating in 1942. His family was active in 4-H clubs, with special interest in Woodworking, Landscaping, Gardening and...

Dec 2, 2017

Dec 2, 2017

Marjorie Blakeman Jakes Lakeland- Marjorie Blakeman Jakes Beloved wife of William E. Jakes and mother of Alison Jakes Argersinger (Thomas), William B. Jakes, Rev. Jeffrey P. Jakes (Katherine) was called to heaven by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 2, 2017. Born in Camden, New York on November 22, Marjorie lived in several Upstate New York cities....

Dec 1, 2017

Jim B Lawson, 90 Lawson Sheet Metal Lakeland – Jim Lawson passed away on December 1, 2017. He was born on January 25, 1927 in Mayo, Florida to John Clark and Annie Lawson. He is survived by his wife, June Lawson; two children, Deana Fernandez and David Lawson; five grandchildren; and fourteen great grandchildren. A memorial service will be...

Nov 29, 2017

Hattie Kemp Wilson, 84 of Trenton, FL, went to rest with her eternal Savior on November 29, 2017 at Haven Hospice in Lake City, FL. Hattie was born to Roy Kemp and Ruby Vineyard Kemp on February 15, 1933 in Ponchatoula, LA. Upon graduating from Southeastern Louisiana College in Hammond, LA she and her mother moved to Florida where...

Nov 28, 2017

Nov 27, 2017

Elizabeth Wheeler Allen Nurse/Human Resources Lakeland – Elizabeth Wheeler Allen passed away Monday, November 27, 2017. She was born on April 15, 1939 in Durham, North Carolina to Clifton Columbus Wheeler and Alice Green. Elizabeth earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Duke University. She worked many years for Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She was a member of...

Nov 25, 2017

Mary A. Rodda Medical Assistant Lakeland- Mrs. Mary A. Rodda died at Opis Highlands Lake Center on November 25, 2017. She was born November 14, 1931 in LaSalle, Illinois. She relocated her family to Lakeland in 1971. Mary attended St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Albert R. Rodda, her...