OBITUARIES

Myrtle Eunice Hurlburt

Myrtle Eunice Hurlburt

Dec 9, 2015

Myrtle Eunice Hurlburt 9/10/23 - 12/9/15 Myrtle Hurlburt, the second daughter of Isabella and Walter Main, was born September 10, 1923, in New Britain, CT. She was a graduate of Plainville (CT) High School and served as a member of the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) during WWII. Myrtle was married to Robert Hurlburt, a high-school classmate,...

James Kenneth Schuck

James Kenneth Schuck

Dec 9, 2015

James Kenneth Schuck Lakeland - James Kenneth Schuck 89, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. He was born on February 4, 1926, to Gustave and Frances Schuck in Queens, New York. He was a driver for Public Works. He is survived by two sons, Steven and Gerard Schuck A Viewing will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 2015,...

Lynda Johns

Lynda Johns

Dec 8, 2015

Lynda Arnett Johns Lakeland " Beloved Mother, Wife, Daughter, Lynda Arnett Johns passed away at home December 8, 2015, comforted by her family. Born September 23, 1953, in Lakeland to Haydn and Doris Arnett. She was a retired Store Banking Supervisor for Publix. Lynda was preceded in death by her father Haydn Arnett, step-father Cal Myers and nephew Aaron...

Chad Andrew Pring

Chad Andrew Pring

Dec 3, 2015

Chad Andrew Pring Kissimmee - A memorial celebration in his honor will be held Sunday, December 13, 2015, at 1:00 pm at the Smith Family Ranch 13444 Moore Rd, Lakeland, Fl 33809. Bright colors should be worn in his honor. Covered dishes are appreciated for the service. Chad is survived by his parents, Thomas and Michele; his brother Andrew;...

Manuel A. Acevedo

Manuel A. Acevedo

Dec 2, 2015

Manuel A Acevedo Lakeland " Manuel A. Acevedo passed away on December 2, 2015. He was born in Puerto Rico on April 21, 1935. From 1958 to 1964, Manny served in the U.S. Army, returning to Puerto Rico to serve in the Reserves. He attended Colegio Universitario Del Sagrado Corazon, where he graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of...

Argus Gene Parks

Argus Gene Parks

Dec 2, 2015

REVEREND ARGUS GENE PARKS LAKELAND - Gene Parks was born in 1929 to Harold Argus Parks and Lucy Mae (Woodham) Parks in rural Mississippi. This southern boy, who grew up with his parents sharecropping and working in the logging business through the Great Depression, always treasured his early years. From this background, he was chosen to be a voice...

John Blagoff

John Blagoff

Nov 30, 2015

John Russell Blagoff Lakeland " John Russell Blagoff 87, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2015. He was born on February 14, 1928, to Christ and Fanny Blagoff, in Massillon, Ohio. He was very proud to be a ""Massillon Tiger,"" member of the JCs, and the vice president of his senior class. John served in the Ohio National Guard...

William Martin Spencer

William Martin Spencer

Nov 27, 2015

William Martin Spencer Truck Driver William M. Spencer, 70 passed away Friday, November 27, 2015. He was born on March 9, 1945, to Henry and Mable Spencer in Lockport, New York. William enjoyed working in the yard and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Vivian Baird Spencer of 50 years, they had two children, son, Martin, (Terri), daughter,...

Betty Jean Arnold  Poole

Betty Jean Arnold Poole

Nov 27, 2015

Betty Jean Arnold Poole, 82 Lakeland: Betty Jean Arnold Poole died Friday, November 27, 2015 at the age of 82. Betty was a 4th generation Floridian, graduate of Lakeland High School, and retiree of Lakeland Regional Medical Center having given 32 years of service in Human Resources. She is survived by her children Elena Poole Donaldson, Valerie Poole and...

Thomas "Michael" Kebberly

Thomas "Michael" Kebberly

Nov 26, 2015

Thomas ""Michael"" Kebberly, born April 7, 1965 in Uniontown, PA, passed away at the age of 50 on November 26th, 2015. A resident of Lakeland, FL since 1984, he was a well-known part owner of Kau Kau Koner. He was a great friend and ""big brother"" to so many. Always ready with a bad joke, a shoulder, an ear,...

Yvonne Elizabeth Mcdaniel

Yvonne Elizabeth Mcdaniel

Nov 25, 2015

Yvonne E. McDaniel, 94, died Nov.25, 2015.Survived by daughter, Suzanne, sons, Edward and Mark. Private family service at All Saint""s Episcopal Church. Heath Funeral Chapel.

Paul Richard Prunier

Paul Richard Prunier

Nov 25, 2015

Paul R. Prunier, 83 4/29/32-11/25/15 LAKELAND - Paul R. Prunier, 83, passed away at Lakeland Regional Hospital November 25, 2015. Paul is survived by his wife Eileen, children Mike and wife Mary, Jack, Colleen and husband John, Ed and wife Denise, grandchildren Samantha, Meghan, Michael Jr., Noreen, McKenzie and Claire Prunier, and Brooke and Ellen Pataky. A celebration of...

Mary B. White

Mary B. White

Nov 25, 2015

Mary B. White passed away, Wednesday, November 25, 2015. She was born on February 16, 1930 to William and Mae Bradshaw in Burgaw, North Carolina. Mary worked as a secretary for the Polk County School Board for many years. Mary is survived by her one son, John White; two daughters, Gayle McMahon and Lisa Engle; and two grandchildren, Paige...

Charles Henry Brabant

Charles Henry Brabant

Nov 24, 2015

Pending Service: 12/01/2015 St. Joseph Catholic Church 210 W. Lemon Street, Lakeland, FL 33815 Heath Funeral Chapel Visitation: 11/30/2015 Heath Funeral Chapel

Kerens P. Fitzgerald

Kerens P. Fitzgerald

Nov 23, 2015

Kerens P. Fitzgerald died on 11/23/15. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters. He is survived by 2 sisters and his extended loving family.

George Wells Harvey

George Wells Harvey

Nov 23, 2015

George Wells Harvey, Jr., 90, passed away peacefully Monday, November 23, 2015 in Lakeland, Florida. George was born to Edythe Cannon and George Wells Harvey, Sr. in Chattanooga, Tennessee on May 25, 1925. As a boy, he enjoyed fishing and playing football for his alma mater Chattanooga Central High School where he earned the nickname "Lefty." He graduated in...

Tanya Comparetto Friel

Tanya Comparetto Friel

Nov 19, 2015

Tanya Comparetto Friel, 55 Tanya Comparetto Friel, 55, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015. Tanya was born on December 1st, 1959 in Tampa, Florida. She grew up in Tampa and graduated from The Academy of Holy Names (""78). She attended the University of Florida (""82) and then continued her education at Mercer University (""85) from which she earned...

Nery Labbe

Nery Labbe

Nov 16, 2015

Nery Tejeda Labbe, 87, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2015. She was born on May 19, 1928 in Camaguey, Cuba to Francisco and Maria Labbe. She is survived by her granddaughter Adriana.

Girard Gartrell Etheridge, Iii

Girard Gartrell Etheridge, Iii

Nov 14, 2015

Girard Gartrell Etheridge III - 57 Lakeland - Girard Gartrell Etheridge III, passed away on November 14, 2015 at Lakeland Regional Health. Girard was born October 7, 1958, in Lakeland, Florida. He lived in Lakeland his entire life. He attended Lakeland High School. While growing up in Lakeland he was very active in the Boy Scouts and both school...

Robbie (Gizmo) Mccracken Wallach

Robbie (Gizmo) Mccracken Wallach

Nov 14, 2015

Robbie (Gizmo) McCracken Wallach Lakeland " Robbie McCracken Wallach, 87, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2015. She was the eighth of ten children born to Robert and MaryJane McCracken on May 20, 1928, in Socrum, FL. Robbie was a ""Strawberry Girl"" attending school during the summers, allowing her and her siblings To work in the strawberry fields during...