OBITUARIES

Michael ��Mickey�� Wayne Elms

Michael ��Mickey�� Wayne Elms

Jun 17, 2015

Michael ""Mickey"" Wayne Elms Lakeland - Michael ""Mickey"" Wayne Elms, 61, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away peacefully in his sleep June 17, 2015, at home. He was born August 20, 1953, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Loretta and Herman Elms. He was one of seven (7) siblings. He attended Clairton High School and Allegheny Community College...

Betty Jean Smith Wey

Betty Jean Smith Wey

Jun 17, 2015

Betty Jean Smith Wey Lakeland - Betty Jean Smith Wey of Lakeland, FL, entered into eternal rest at home surrounded by her loving family on June 17, 2015. She has been a resident of Lakeland since 1977 when her husband was transferred here with Publix Supermarkets. Betty was born November 15,1924, at home in Seelyville, IN, Vigo County, the...

April Dawn Moore

April Dawn Moore

Jun 14, 2015

April Dawn Moore, 41 No one could have brought as much joy into our lives as April Dawn Moore who passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2015. April was born on October 12, 1973, in Winter Haven, Florida. April""s caring, positive spirit led her to reach out to others in need and was held steadfast her entire life by...

Kaye Stallings James

Kaye Stallings James

Jun 12, 2015

Kaye Stallings James Lakeland " Kaye Stallings James, 70 passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015 from complications of pulmonary fibrosis. Kaye was born in Wilson, NC on August 12, 1944 to the late Gordon and Nell Stallings. She is survived by her husband of 54 years Dennis James; daughters, Karen James Hensley and Kathryn James (Jim) Swift and...

Glen Lee Gordon

Glen Lee Gordon

Jun 5, 2015

GLEN LEE GORDON, 78 REALTOR Lakeland- Mr Glen Lee Gordon, 78, passed away peacefully Friday, June 5, 2015 in Lakeland, Florida. Glen was born October 5, 1936. He was a lifelong resident of Lakeland, a graduate of Lakeland High School and a two year graduate of Florida Southern College. He was also a lifelong member of First Baptist Church....

Gregory Julius Kolp

Gregory Julius Kolp

Jun 4, 2015

Gregory Julius Kolp, 53, died on June 4, 2015 at LRMC. He is survived by his wife, Sue Kolp, 4 brothers & 1 sister. Heath Funeral Chapel

James Walton Griffin

James Walton Griffin

Jun 4, 2015

James Walton Griffin, 94 Atlantic Coastline, CSX Railroad Lakeland: James Walton Griffin, 94, of Lakeland, died on June 4, 2015 at his home. He was born on February 23, 1921 in Spring Hope, North Carolina. He was a member and deacon at Southside Baptist Church and was also a member of First United Methodist Church of Lakeland. He was...

Shirley Joan Sawyers

Shirley Joan Sawyers

Jun 3, 2015

SHIRLEY JOAN SAWYERS Lakeland " Shirley Joan Sawyers, my beloved wife, left us on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 due to problems in swallowing, breathing, and her circulatory system. This lovely girl, the daughter of Floyd and Mildred Pease, was born on August 2, 1927 in Binghamton, NY. Shirley graduated from Binghamton High School in 1945. She began her quest...

Harriet Ann Edwards

Harriet Ann Edwards

May 31, 2015

Harriet Ann Edwards, 81, died on May 31, 2015 at LRMC. She is survived by 5 children, 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Heath Funeral Chapel

Carl Elliott Reitano

Carl Elliott Reitano

May 31, 2015

Carl Elliott Reitano, 25 Business Owner, Landscaper Holiday - Carl Elliott Reitano of Holiday, Florida, was killed in a motorcycle accident on Sunday, May 31. He was born on December 18, 1989. Carl, a landscaper and small business owner, was a devoted son and loyal friend. All who knew him were touched by his gentle soul and humble demeanor....

Walter D. Sachatsky

Walter D. Sachatsky

May 30, 2015

Walter ""Satch"" Sachatsky, 70, died on May 30, 2015. He is survived by his wife Mary, 2 children Paul Sachatsky and Mira Miller. Heath Funeral Chapel

Helen S. Burke Applebee

Helen S. Burke Applebee

May 30, 2015

Helen S. Burke Applebee, 96 Lakeland: Helen S. Burke Applebee, 96, of Lakeland, died on May 30, 2015. She was born in the Bronx, NY on February 4, 1919. Helen was of the catholic faith. She moved from Naples, FL to Lakeland in 1992. She was preceded in death by her husbands; Thomas N. Burke and LeRoy Applebee; her...

Edmund L. Ahlgren

Edmund L. Ahlgren

May 29, 2015

Edmund L. Ahlgren, 62 Business Owner - Pallet Recycle Lakeland " Edmund L. Ahlgren passed away on Friday, May 29, 2015. He owned and operated Pallet Recycle. He was born on August 5, 1952 in Ludington, Michigan to Raymond H. Ahlgren and Beverly Howe. In Edmunds spare time he enjoyed traveling and gambling. He also had a great love...

Cynthia Simmons Hallman

Cynthia Simmons Hallman

May 25, 2015

Cynthia Simmons Hallman, 55 Lakeland: Cynthia Simmons Hallman, 55, of Lakeland, passed away on May 25, 2015 at home surrounded by her family. Cindy was born in Columbia, South Carolina on October 16, 1959. She is preceded in death by her father Henry L. Simmons. She is survived by her husband and best friend Bruce Hallman of Lakeland; mother...

Laura Jane Compton

Laura Jane Compton

May 25, 2015

Laura Jane Compton, 86 Laura J. Compton passed away peacefully on May 25, 2015 from complications of a stroke. Born June 8, 1928, one of sixteen children, to Carl and Lula Camper, in Buchanan VA. Laura came to Lakeland in 1958 with her husband and children from Roanoke, VA. She graduated from Florida Southern College in 1963 with a...

Helen Shaw Birch

Helen Shaw Birch

May 24, 2015

Helen Shaw Birch Registered Nurse Lakeland " Helen Shaw Birch passed away on May 24, 2015. She was born on November 11, 1926, in Dunedin, Florida. She was a surgical assistant and a glaucoma screening nurse. Helen was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Lakeland, Florida. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Birch...

Janet Fae Darnell

Janet Fae Darnell

May 19, 2015

Janet Fae Darnell, 84 Lakeland " Janet Fae Darnell, 84, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at her home in Lakeland. Janet was a victim of lung cancer, however, she accepted her fate with the utmost courage and resolve. Her beautiful smile, tender heart and love of laughter stayed with her to her final breath. Janet was born...

Dale Henry Twachtmann

Dale Henry Twachtmann

May 17, 2015

Dale Henry Twachtmann Dale H.Twachtmann, longtime water resources, environmental administrator and Consultant passed away peacefully at his home in Lakeland, FL on Sunday, May 17. Born March 22, 1932 in Lowden, Iowa, the son of Henry G. and Milda Butterbrodt Twachtmann, he graduated from Lowden High School. In 1955 he graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in...

Richard Arnold Ficquette, Sr.

Richard Arnold Ficquette, Sr.

May 16, 2015

Richard A. Ficquette, Sr., 66 Lakeland- Richard A. Ficquette, Sr., age 66, died peacefully at home on May 16, 2015. He was born in Orlando, FL on August 11, 1948. He graduated from the University of South Florida in 1970. Richard's career was in sales. He was preceded in death by his parents Martha and Harry Ficquette and his...

Doris Lambert Barker

Doris Lambert Barker

May 14, 2015

Doris Lambert Barker, 80 Publix Secretary Lakeland- Mrs. Doris Lambert Barker joined her Lord on May 14, 2015. A beloved daughter, mother, sister, grandmother and aunt, she will be very missed. Born June 18, 1934 in Catlettsburg, KY., Doris had been a resident in Lakeland since 1968. She enjoyed working in the dairy office of the early Publix Headquarters....