OBITUARIES

Edna Elliott

Edna Elliott

May 8, 2016

Lakeland- Mrs. Edna Elliott Edna L. Elliott 83, of Lakeland passed away May 8, 2016. She was born in Boonville, Indiana in 1933, to the late Truman and Elouise Young. Edna moved to Lakeland in 1988. She was a school teacher, homemaker, and a member of First United Methodist Church in Lakeland. She is survived by her husband, Robert...

Luther D. Hutton

Luther D. Hutton

May 8, 2016

Luther ""Douglas"" Hutton (March 8, 1926 to May 8, 2016). Douglas was born in Anniston, Alabama to Henry and Grace Hutton. He was a WWII Navy veteran and an office machine technician. He married Margaret Hutton in 1946 and together they had 4 sons. Douglas was a skilled carpenter and agriculturalist. He was a long time member of Kathleen...

John H. Woodall Iii

John H. Woodall Iii

May 2, 2016

JOHN H. WOODALL, III, Lakeland - John H. Woodall, III, born June 25, 1940 to Mr. and Mrs. John H. Woodall, Jr., lost his life on, Monday, May 2, 2016. Known locally as Jack Woodall, he attended John Cox Elementary and Lakeland Jr. High School. He led in school sports and Boy Scouts, where he received his Eagle Scout...

Robert George Lock

Robert George Lock

Apr 29, 2016

Pending....

Curtis D. Shaw

Curtis D. Shaw

Apr 29, 2016

Curtis D. Shaw died on 4/29/16. He is survived by his wife Paula and 2 children. Viewing will be held on Tue. 5/3/16 5-7 PM at Heath Funeral Chapel. Heath Funeral Chapel Visitation: 05/03/2016 Heath Funeral Chapel

Margaret W. Roller

Margaret W. Roller

Apr 27, 2016

Margaret W. Roller 96, of Lakeland, FL passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016. She will be missed by her loving family and friends. Heath Funeral Chapel.

George Warren Trask, Jr

George Warren Trask, Jr

Apr 27, 2016

George Warren (Zip) Trask, Jr. 68 Florida Sheet Metal Lakeland- Mr. George Warren (Zip) Trask, Jr. died on April 27, 2016 at Lakeland Regional Health Center after a lengthy illness. He was born May 5, 1947 in Lakeland, Florida. He attended First United Methodist Church. He was a member of The Lakeland Rotary Club, a Board member of the...

Margaret Clare Boyett

Margaret Clare Boyett

Apr 24, 2016

Margaret Decker Boyett, 76, of Polk City, went to be with the Lord on April 24, 2016. She was born in Oakland, California in 1939, to the late Loren and Anne Decker. Margaret was a lifelong member of St. Anthony""s Catholic Church. Mrs. Boyett was a certified Registered Nurse and also worked for many years as a secretary for...

Martha Rae Howell

Martha Rae Howell

Apr 22, 2016

Martha Rae (Marcie) Evans Jordan Howell Lakeland - Martha Rae (Marcie) Evans Jordan Howell went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 22, 2016. Marcie lived in Lakeland most of her life. She graduated from Lakeland High School in 1947. In 1949 Marcie married Lester Jordan. They were married for 28 years and had two sons, William...

Cheryl Lynn Mcelroy

Cheryl Lynn Mcelroy

Apr 22, 2016

Cheryl Lynn McElroy, 44 Licensed Massage Therapist Lakeland- Mrs. Cheryl Lynn McElroy died on April 22, 2016 at Lakeland Regional Health Center. She was born March 12, 1972 in Lakeland, Florida. She was employed by End Results A Salon Spa. Cheryl was a member of Lakeland Business Leaders. She graduated from Kathleen High School in 1990. She was preceded...

Jesse R. Gann

Jesse R. Gann

Apr 21, 2016

Pending.....

Mickey Joseph Martinasek

Mickey Joseph Martinasek

Apr 18, 2016

Mickey J. Martinasek, 88 Mickey J. Martinasek, a loving husband, loving father and a kindhearted gentleman passed away at his home on April 18, 2016 following his battle with cancer. Mickey was born in Brno, Czech Republic on December 3, 1927. He spent his early years in Czechoslovakia. His father was an engineer whose job took him to Tehran,...

Karen Louise Ankrom Rider-Blackstone

Karen Louise Ankrom Rider-Blackstone

Apr 16, 2016

Karen Louise Ankrom Rider-Blackstone, of Lakeland, FL died of cancer on Saturday, April 16, 2016. She was 73. Born in Kansas City, KS, to Gladys Kiel and Barney Ankrom. She was preceded in death by both parents. Survivors include brother, Ken Ankrom, of Nebraska City, NE; daughter, Kerry Lynn Rider Wagner, of Jefferson, SD; son, Cameron Scott Blackstone, of...

Gene Ledford

Gene Ledford

Apr 15, 2016

Gene Akard Ledford Gene Akard Ledford died in Lakeland, Florida on April 15, 2016.She was born in Seffner, Florida in January 1925. Gene grew up in a Christian home in a very rural community. Her parents were active in church and community life and filled their home with music, good books, and visiting friends. She read Quo Vadis and...

Gene Ledford

Gene Ledford

Apr 15, 2016

Gene Akard Ledford Gene Akard Ledford died in Lakeland, Florida on April 15, 2016.She was born in Seffner, Florida in January 1925. Gene grew up in a Christian home in a very rural community. Her parents were active in church and community life and filled their home with music, good books, and visiting friends. She read Quo Vadis and...

Donald Kerr

Donald Kerr

Apr 14, 2016

Donald Ray Kerr Lakeland " Donald Ray Kerr passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2016. He was born on July 3, 1944 in Wilmington, Ohio to Austin and Margaret Kerr. He was a superintendent for many years in the construction business. Donald was an avid golfer and enjoyed a friendly game of cards. He was a loving father and...

Dr. James Harold Coffman

Dr. James Harold Coffman

Apr 14, 2016

JAMES HAROLD COFFMAN, M.D. Lakeland - James Harold Coffman, M.D., (90) of Lakeland, died on April 14, 2016, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Dr. Coffman was born on January 15, 1926, in Ness City, Kansas. He grew up in El Dorado, Kansas and attended Westminster College. He later graduated from the University of Kansas and...

Jackie Driver Hopper

Jackie Driver Hopper

Apr 14, 2016

Mary Jacquelyn Driver Hopper Lakeland - Mary Jacquelyn Driver Hopper passed away April 14, 2016, peacefully with her family by her side, in Lakeland, Florida, at the age of 85 years old. Jackie was born in Griffin, Georgia on July 15, 1930. She enjoyed many years living in Florence and Cullman, Alabama before moving to Lakeland, Florida. She was...

Elinor Mundy

Elinor Mundy

Apr 13, 2016

ELINOR ANDERSON MUNDY, 76 LAKELAND - Elinor Anderson Mundy died on April 13, 2016 due to complications of Parkinson's and heart disease. Elinor was born on July 6, 1939 in Brewster, FL, to Bill and Beulah Anderson. At an early age she moved to Lakeland where she graduated from Lakeland Senior High in 1957. In high school she was...