OBITUARIES

Jun 1, 2017

Elizabeth “Betty” Duke Mack Rock Hill – Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” Duke Mack, 93, went home to be with her Lord, family and friends on Thursday, June 01, 2017 at Brookdale Spring Arbor. Born in Forsyth, GA, on December 1, 1923 she was a daughter of the late Kennie Norris Duke and Irene Blissett Duke. After graduating from Lakeland High...

Jun 1, 2017

David Michael Simpson, 35 Mulberry- David Michael Simpson of Mulberry, Florida passed away Thursday June 1, 2017 at his home. He was born July 12, 1981 in Phoenix, Arizona to Kevin Simpson and Marilyn (Simpson) Coburn. After high school, he enlisted in the Air Force and remained active duty for 13 years. He was security forces, until the last...

May 30, 2017

May 29, 2017

Carmen Roth Lakeland - Carmen Roth, a devoted Wife, loving Mother, beloved daughter, swim coach, medical biller for a wonderful school to help special needs children, friend to many and long-time resident of Lakeland FL, died unexpectedly on May 29, 2017 at the, age of 53 in a car crash returning with the children to a resort in Ormond...

May 28, 2017

Harold Truman Spears, Jr. 87 Lakeland- Harold Truman Spears, Jr., 87, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 28, 2017 due to multiple myeloma. He was surrounded by his loving family. Harold was born June 21, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, to Lauline Grant Spears and Harold Truman Spears. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1951. He...

May 28, 2017

Robert “Bob” Joseph Fuhrel Lakeland- Robert “Bob” Joseph Fuhrel was born February 16, 1947 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He passed away peacefully at 70 years of age on May 28, 2017 in Lakeland, Florida after a heart attack. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert Joseph Fuhrel and Catherine “Cass” Mary Fuhrel (née Palmer), and his daughter Jeannine...

May 26, 2017

LAKELAND – Anne Talman Tucker, 88, died at her home on Friday, May 26, 2017 surrounded by her family, due to cardiac failure. Anne was born January 29, 1929 in New York, NY the only child of Eleanor Croken Flanagan and Dr. Harold Stanton Flanagan. She moved to Lakeland in 1944. She graduated from Lakeland High School in 1946...

May 25, 2017

William “Bill, Billy” Swift Jr. May 22, 1938 ------ May 25, 2017 The Son of William Vincent Swift Sr., and Christine H. Swift. He was a graduate of Florida Southern College and began is working Career with “Davie Power”, mulberry High School in shop, and Palatka schools In the “shop” for several Years. He finally returned to Lakeland to...

May 21, 2017

Michael Allen Sabo, Lakeland – Michael Sabo passed away May 21, 2017. He was born in Lakeland, FL on December 21, 1946 to Michael and Anna Sabo. He was a much loved husband, father, brother, papaw, and friend. He was skilled at everything he put his hands to. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Charles...

May 18, 2017

Lakeland – Marian D. Murphey, 88 passed away peacefully at Good Shepherd Hospice on May 18, 2017. She attended Austin Peay State University. She lived in Tennessee until moving to Lakeland in 1986 where she enjoyed travel and bridge. She was an avid reader and watercolorist. She taught painting and won numerous awards. She will be remembered for her...

May 14, 2017

May 12, 2017

Lakeland - Sarah Christine Fearrand was born in Lakeland, Florida on July 3, 1935 to Rawlins and Mattie Rigsby. She passed away at Lakeland Regional Health Center on May 12, 2017. She was a Lakeland High School graduate and retired from Publix, where she worked for many years. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Lakeland though...

May 12, 2017

Deacon Steve Robert Roe, 63 Deacon Steve went home to Heaven May 12, 2017. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, June 3, 1953 to the late Bobby and Betty Roe. He was ordained June 13, 2009 to the Diocese of Orlando and was the Chaplin for the Polk County Sheriff’s Department. He was also a member of the Knights...

May 12, 2017

Louise Roberts Lakeland – Louise Roberts passed away Friday, May 12, 2017. She was born in Plant City, Florida on October 8, 1945 to the late Helen and Virgil Roberts. Louise is a graduate of Kathleen High School, she played softball for Lakeland Volunteers. Louise liked sports, camping, traveling, reading, fishing and cooking, especially grilling. Louise was skilled in...

May 10, 2017

May 9, 2017

Willie Kate Lindsey Manns Lakeland – Willie Kate Lindsey Manns passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017. She was born October 15, 1919 in Johnson County, GA to Cannie and Matha Lindsey. She moved to Florida in 1950. Kate was a retired supervisor from Publix Danish Bakery, she was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and volunteered various functions....

May 7, 2017

JESS GOVE TUCKER III Stock Broker 1937-2017 Lakeland - Jess was born July 23, 1937 in Jacksonville, Florida to Jess G. Tucker, Jr and Dorothy Ezell Tucker (deceased). He passed into the arms of his Lord on May 7, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Janet Hodges Tucker. He grew up in Bradenton, Florida on...

May 5, 2017

Dorine M. "Dorry" Clevenger, 91 Lakeland - Dorine M. "Dorry" Clevenger passed away on 5 May 2017. She was born January 23, 1926, to Marian Sheaffer Menear and William J. Menear in Harrisburg, in Perry County, Pennsylvania. She grew up in Perry County, and later in Houston, Texas, where she graduated from high school and enrolled in the Texas...

May 3, 2017

Hilda Benitez Lakeland – Hilda Benitez passed away on May 3, 2017. She was born in Santiago, Chile on June 13, 1915. Hilda worked and attended Sweet Memorial Methodist School in Santiago, where she graduated with a degree as a deaconess of the United Methodist Church. She worked teaching preschool for many years; she was part of the Wesley...

May 3, 2017

Elaine M. (Mygrant) Gleason Elaine M. Gleason, 84, of Huntsville, AL (a resident of Lakeland, FL for over 50 years), died Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at her home, after a lengthy struggle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Born June 27, 1932 in Findlay, Ohio, she was the 3rd of seven children of the late Clifton R. and Lilah...