OBITUARIES

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...

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...

Sep 27, 2017

Sep 26, 2017

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Sep 25, 2017

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sep 14, 2017

Capt. Robert E. Fore USMC (Ret.), 79 Lakeland – September 1, 1938 – September 14, 2017 Bob Fore, native Lakelander, son of Frank and Elsie Fore. Bob has always called Lakeland home. He attended Dixieland Grammar School, Lakeland Junior High and Lakeland Senior High. Upon graduation, he attended Marion Military Academy and graduated from University of Florida. A member...

Sep 14, 2017

Joe Smith Fulmer, 90, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017 in Mulberry, Florida. Born in Saluda, SC, on April 1, 1927, he was the youngest son of the late Talley Doyle and Frankie Herlong Fulmer. He graduated with honors from Clemson A&M College, class of 1951, and was a veteran of the United States Army’s 82nd Airborne Division,...

Sep 12, 2017

Emilie Matthews Edmiston, 91 Lakeland – Emilie Edmiston passed away quietly on September 12, 2017, at Grace Manor Suites. She was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on November 7, 1925, to Mr. and Mrs. A.P. Matthews. She now joins her parents and her husband, Dr. John M. Edmiston, in eternal peace. Emilie was instrumental in starting the Ladies Auxiliary at...

Sep 11, 2017

Reverend Dr. Gerald Bagwell Gerald Bagwell, 81, of Lakeland, FL passed away on September 11, 2017 at the Florida Presbyterian Homes in Lakeland, FL. “Dr. B.” was greatly loved and will be missed by his family and friends. His public ministry extended over fifty years. Gerald was born on February 20th, 1936 in Buford, GA, to Cecil and Ola...

Sep 10, 2017

Sep 8, 2017

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Sep 7, 2017

Lester Wade Smith, 77 Lakeland - Lester Wade Smith passed away on September 7, 2017. He was survived by his wife Becky, his 3 sons, 2 step-sons, 13 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and 3 siblings. He served in the US Navy and retired from the Florida Highway Patrol after 31 years of service. He was a faithful servant of...

Sep 5, 2017

Jennifer Megan Rohlfing Lakeland – Jennifer Megan Rohlfing passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017. She was born in Winter Haven, Florida on February 10, 1981 to Frank and Linda Rohlfing. Jennifer was the owner of Mirabella’s Signature Salon and Spa. She had a vibrant and charismatic personality whose beauty from within reflected upon others. She was full of life...

Sep 4, 2017

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Sep 4, 2017

Sep 3, 2017

Lakeland - Herbert Benjamin Hamic Jr., 51, died September 3, 2017. ‘Herb’ or ‘Herbie’ as he was known to family and friends was born in Lakeland, FL, son of Vera Bravaldo Myers and Herbert Benjamin Hamic Sr. He was born the morning of a tornado, April 4, 1966. The staff at Lakeland Regional called him the ‘tornado baby’. Herbie...