OBITUARIES

Derrill  Bone

Derrill Bone

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;...

Alvin  Donald  Cassens

Alvin Donald Cassens

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.

Paul Martin Rinesmith

Paul Martin Rinesmith

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...

Hazel  Anne  Patterson

Hazel Anne Patterson

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.

Dorothy "Dickie" Rollins Carefoot

Dorothy "Dickie" Rollins Carefoot

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...

Shondi Michele Cole

Shondi Michele Cole

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...

Doris  W Sherwood

Doris W Sherwood

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...

Cleon  "Gene" Eugene Holcomb

Cleon "Gene" Eugene Holcomb

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...

Reverend Robert  Mickler  Temple

Reverend Robert Mickler Temple

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...

Roger  Dale  Collins, Sr.

Roger Dale Collins, Sr.

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...

Thomas  Daniel Garrett

Thomas Daniel Garrett

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...

Nancy  G Hilliard

Nancy G Hilliard

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...

Evelyn  Marie  Coffman

Evelyn Marie Coffman

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...

Thomas Wesley Myers

Thomas Wesley Myers

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...

Daniel  Lanning Moskowitz

Daniel Lanning Moskowitz

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...

Helen  Marie Hutchinson

Helen Marie Hutchinson

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...