OBITUARIES

Oct 23, 2017

Loretta Giannini Wurthmann, 80, of Lakeland, passed away on October 23, 2017. She was born October 4, 1937 in Youngstown, Ohio, to the late Vito and Lena (Strollo) Giannini. Loretta graduated from Lakeland High School in 1955. She was involved with Lakeland Cotillion Club, a Camp Fire leader for many years, and participated in PTA. Loretta also co-owned Vito’s...

Oct 18, 2017

Lakeland - Loye James Futch died unexpectedly in Lakeland, FL on October 18, 2017 at the age of 53. Loye is survived by his wife, Christy Wessel; children, Jordan Nicole Futch, Graeson Tyler Futch and Carson Marie Futch; Mother, Mary (West) Futch; Sister, Kelley (Futch) Boree; Sister-in-law, Karen Holtmeyer (Gary); Brother-in-law, Mike Wessel (Donna); Sister-in-law, Jayne Juern (Larry); Sister-in-law,...

Oct 17, 2017

Lakeland – John S. Yohn died on 10/17/17. Memorial Services will be held at New Life Community Church in Polk City on Saturday 10/21/17 at 1pm.

Oct 16, 2017

Oct 15, 2017

Lakeland - Mary Harris Ford passed away on Sunday October 15,2017 in Lakeland, Florida. She was born on May 25, 1945 to Eric and Rosa Lee Harris. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. Mary enjoyed the outdoors, shopping, and spending time with her great-grandchildren. She was a 3rd generation Lakelander. She was preceded in death by her...

Oct 14, 2017

Oct 12, 2017

Elizabeth (Betty) Wawrejko Phelps Lakeland - Elizabeth (Betty) Wawrejko Phelps, 90, passed away on October 12, 2017, of pancreatic cancer. She was born in Spring Creek, PA, in 1927 to John and Theresa Wawrejko. She worked at the Navy and Agriculture Departments in Washington, DC, until retiring to Florida. Betty enjoyed reading, gardening, Chinese food and loved to play...

Oct 11, 2017

Oct 11, 2017

Everett M. Rieck Lakeland – Everett M. Rieck passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2017. He was born on January 15, 1928 in Granville, Illinois. Everett served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He brokered Everett Rieck Realty and served the community of Lakeland for many years in both Residential and Commercial Real Estate. Everett enjoyed league...

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;...

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.

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...

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.

Oct 9, 2017

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...