OBITUARIES
Caroll Copp Phillips
Jul 17, 2015
Carroll Copp Phillips, 86 Crowder Bros. Ace Hardware Lakeland " Mr. Carroll Copp (Bud) Phillips, died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Born at Tampa General Hospital, on March 10, 1929, he was a second generation Tampa native and the second son of Elizabeth Copp Phillips and I.W. Phillips. Owner of Crowder Bros. ACE Hardware in Lakeland, he...
Marybelle Harner Powell
Jul 17, 2015
Marybelle H. Powell, 88 Homemaker Kennesaw, Ga.- Marybelle Powell, longtime resident of Lakeland, passed away on July 17, 2015, just 2 weeks short of her 89th birthday. She, and her husband Lloyd, made Lakeland their home in 1949. She remained there until 2009, when she moved to Winter Haven to be cared for by her son, Larry. In 2014,...
Richard (Rick) A. Ficquette
Jul 17, 2015
Richard A. Ficquette, 34 LAKELAND " Richard A. Ficquette, Jr. (Rick), age 34, passed away on July 17, 2015. He was born in Winter Haven, FL, on February 7, 1981. He is survived by his wife, Ashley Brehmer Ficquette, son Jaycen Addison Brehmer, daughter Makayla Riley Ficquette, two brothers Brian N. Ficquette (Courtney), Alex B. Ficquette, and his mother...
Beverly H. Germain
Jul 16, 2015
BEVERLY H. GERMAIN, 86, LAKELAND " Bev Germain""s happy and productive life ended on July 16 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center surrounded by all her family. Bev was raised in Michigan and with husband Ed Germain moved to Lakeland in 1966 when Ed was transferred by his employer Agrico. While being a homemaker to three children, Bev was constantly...
Leroy Bradley
Jul 12, 2015
LeRoy Bradley, 83 Lakeland " LeRoy Bradley, 83 walked through the gates of Heaven on Sunday, July 12, 2015. LeRoy was born in Birdtown, NC. LeRoy proudly served his Country, retiring from the USAF in 1971, since retirement was not his style he continued working in Radio for 22 years and was working with Showcase Media prior to his...
James Augustus Proctor
Jul 11, 2015
James Augustus Proctor, 70 Lakeland- James Augustus Proctor died on July 11, 2015. He was the beloved father of James Michael Proctor and most dearly loved husband of Joy Proctor. He moved to Lakeland, Florida in 2003 to be closer to his only brother, Henry Thomas Proctor, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joy Proctor...
Benjamin Henry Lane, Jr
Jul 11, 2015
Benjamin Henry Lane, Jr. Lakeland " Benjamin Henry Lane, Jr. passed away on July 11, 2015. He was born in Seaford, Delaware on December 29, 1937. He was a Major in the U.S. Air Force. He is preceded in death by his mother, Hazel Lane Smith, his father Benjamin Lane, and son Benjamin H. Lane. He is survived by...
Calvin "Bobby" Wyatt,
Jul 6, 2015
Calvin "Bobby" Wyatt, 77, Lakeland - Calvin ""Bobby"" Wyatt, 77 of Polk City, Florida passed away at home from lung cancer on July 6, 2015. Bobby was born November 28, 1937, in Haywood County, North Carolina to Clyde Lewis and Fannie Lee Wyatt. They later moved to Polk County in 1952. Bobby founded Wyatt Sheet Metal, Inc. in 1967,...
Raymond Nathan Peddycoart
Jul 3, 2015
Raymond Nathan Peddycoart, 76 Lakeland: Raymond Nathan Peddycoart, 76, of Lakeland, died on July 3, 2015. He was born on December 12, 1938 in Rome, GA. Nathan was a veteran of the United States Army. He was co-owner of Peddy & Sons Radiator Service for many years and after retiring, worked for Disney for 20 years. He was a...
Gerald "Jerry" J. Eaton
Jul 1, 2015
Gerald (Jerry) J. Eaton Age 85 Passed away on July 1, 2015 Born June 27, 1930 in Derby CT., residing in Seymour CT most of his life. He was employed at AVCO Lycoming, Stratford CT. and retired to Florida in 1992. Jerry played high school and semi-pro football. After honorably serving in the U.S. Navy, he became a member...
M.P. ��Pat�� Mcarthur
Jun 29, 2015
M.P. ""Pat"" McArthur Milton Patrick ""Pat"" McArthur, 88, of Lakeland passed away peacefully on June 29. He was born in Bascom, FL and graduated from FSU with a degree in Geology. His career in the phosphate industry for over 35 years included positions at Davidson Chemical Co., W.R. Grace & Co. and culminated as VP and GM for Occidental...
Wallace Edward Potts
Jun 29, 2015
Wallace Edward Potts, 85 Lakeland " Wallace Edward Potts passed away June 29, 2015. He was born on May 7, 1930, in Lyndhurst, NJ. Wally, as he was known to his friends and family lived a full life. He was a supportive and selfless husband and daddy. His warmth and kindness touched all who came in contact with him....
Moira F. "Motsy" Polifrone
Jun 26, 2015
Moira F. "Motsy" Polifrone Lakeland: It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Mother, Nonnie, Aunt, and friend, Motsy at the age of eighty-nine. She was the daughter of the late Peter R. and Frances A. Austill Sachs. Motsy was preceded in death by her loving husband of forty-two years, Nick L., her...
Kelly D. Androski
Jun 25, 2015
Lakeland - Kelly D. Androski, a loving mother, sister, daughter and life-long resident of Lakeland, FL, died unexpectedly on June 25, 2015 at the age of 39 while traveling on Frontage Road South in Lakeland, FL. Kelly is survived by her parents Roy and Denise Ladouceur; her only child Kaylin Mckay Androski, Her brother Scott Woodard; her grandmother Woodard...
Elizabeth Delight Jones
Jun 24, 2015
Elizabeth Delight Jones, 90 Lakeland- Elizabeth Delight Jones passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015. She was born on July 9, 1924 to Leon and Daisy Horton of Churdan, Iowa. She graduated from Pulaski High School, Pulaski, Iowa and Greenville College, Greenville, Illinois. She taught in the rural schools of Davis County, Iowa, in the elementary school of Plover and...
Milton J. Bassett
Jun 24, 2015
Milton J. Bassett, 94 Lakeland- Milton J. Bassett, 94, of Lakeland, died on June 24, 2015. He was born on September 7, 1920 in Savannah, Georgia. Milton was a veteran of the United States Army having served twenty four years, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant MSG E8 Bassett served during WWII in the Philippines, and two tours in...
Ruth Ann Smith
Jun 23, 2015
Ruth Ann Smith, 77 Homemaker Lakeland-Ruth Ann Smith, 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23rd. She was born in Rosebush, Michigan to Hazel and Jacob Bechdolt. Ruth was a wonderful mother and wife who used her creativity and love to make the world a better place for many people. Her stained glass work creations hold a place of...
Lee R. Closson
Jun 21, 2015
Lee R. Closson, 79 LECO Automotive Auburndale- Mr. Lee R. Closson died on June 21, 2015 at Good Shepherd Hospice. He was born February 23, 1936 in Altoona, PA. He worked most of his life in the automotive industry. He owned his own local business, LECO Automotive in Lakeland for nearly 30 years before retiring. Lee was preceded in...
Ronald Alan Puckett
Jun 19, 2015
Ronald Alan Puckett, 55 Southeast Turf Partners Lakeland " Ronald Alan ""Slim"" Puckett died June 19, 2015 suddenly due to cardiac arrest. He was born February 19, 1960 in Lakeland. Alan is the son of William Ronald Puckett and Edith Wood Puckett who predeceased him. He is survived by Sisters Karen Merritt (Billy) and Sheila McElwee, Nephews Brandt Merritt...
Lori Lafleur
Jun 18, 2015
Lori LaFleur, 51 Print Shop Operator Lakeland- Mrs. Lori LaFleur died on June 18, 2015 at LRMC. She was born August 22, 1963 in Lakeland, Florida. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren. She is predeceased by her father Lysle Twiss. Lori is survived by her husband of 31 years, Joe, 2 daughters, Jessica Chumney, Kayli LaFleur, son, Cory LaFleur,...
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