OBITUARIES
Judith Annelle Arbaugh Doyle
Dec 23, 2014
Judith Annelle Arbaugh Doyle, 70 Guidance Counselor Lakeland - Judith Annelle Arbaugh Doyle, 70, passed away at her home on December 23, 2014. She went peacefully, surrounded by family and friends. Judy had endured years of struggle with breast cancer. Judy was born in Lancaster, PA. Her parents, the Reverend Ralph Arbaugh and Emma Sutphin Arbaugh, devoted their lives...
Laurie Speer Duke
Dec 21, 2014
Laurie Speer Duke, 94 Teacher Lakeland, Laurie Speer Duke of Carpenter's Estates in Lakeland, died Sunday December 21, 2014, of heart failure. She was 94 years old. Born in Arcadia, Florida in 1920, Laurie graduated from Desoto County High School in 1938 and then earned a Business Education degree from Florida Southern College where she was a member of...
Vincent Bernard Birkner
Dec 20, 2014
Vincent Bernard Birkner Project Manager Vincent Bernard Birkner of Lakeland passed away on December 20, 2014 from heart failure. He was born on April 4, 1930 in Mount Airy, North Carolina. He came to Lakeland to work for Wellman-Lord Engineering in 1958. He retired from Jacobs Engineering in Baton Rouge, LA in 1999 to return to Florida to be...
Roney Lewis Slama
Dec 15, 2014
Roney Lewis Slama, 90 Pastor Lakeland " Roney Lewis Slama passed away Monday December 15, 2014. She was born on April 30, 1924 in Slayden, Tennessee. From a large family, Roney was a very caring and loving person, spending time caring for her parents in their later years. Roney was one of the first female photographers in the Tennessee...
Arthur Smith
Dec 14, 2014
Arthur Smith, 85 Carpenter Arthur Smith went to be with our Lord & Savior on December 14, 2014 due to congestive heart failure. He was 85. He was born in Decatur Arkansas on February 22, 1929 to Martin & Nancy Elizabeth Smith. He served in the United States Army as Sargent First Class, Airborne Division. He retired as a...
Leon C. Bishop Jr.
Dec 13, 2014
Leon C. Bishop Jr. 67, Owner/Operator of Bishop Tub Repair Mulberry, Leon C. Bishop Jr. 67, entered into the presence of our Lord, Jesus Christ on December 13, 2014, from COPD. He is survived by his wife, Holly Bishop, his sister Leigh Anne Bishop, his step mother Mary Bishop, his daughter Becky Bishop, and two grandsons, Korbin and Dylan....
Betty Jean Mckown
Dec 12, 2014
Betty Jean McKown, 86 Lakeland- Betty Jean McKown passed away on December 12, 2014 from respiratory failure. Devoted Mother and Grandmother. A woman of strong Faith who loved the Lord. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill McKown Sr, son, Bill McKown Jr. and son-in-law Norman Mansfield. She is survived by daughters, Barbara McKown, Beverly Mansfield, son,...
Johnny Gary Landis
Dec 12, 2014
Johnny Gary Landis, 71 LAKELAND - Johnny Gary Landis (Gary), 71, of Lakeland, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away on December 12, 2014 from heart failure. He was born on July 28, 1943 in Searcy, AR to Albert A. and Marie King Landis. Gary is survived by his wife Marie, sons Johnny Landis of Searcy, AR,...
Bonnie N. (Parker) Hendrick
Dec 8, 2014
Bonnie N. (Parker) Hendrick, 60 Lakeland, Bonnie N. (Parker) Hendrick, 60, was born on March 27, 1954 to Archie C. Parker and Evelyn L. Parker and went to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, December 8, 2014, due to complications from lymphoma. She was a devoted loving wife, a caring friend, and the best mom any child...
Patsy Lynn Mattoon
Dec 7, 2014
Patsy Lynn Mattoon, 71 Lakeland""Patsy Mattoon, age 71, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on December 7, 2014. Born on March 13, 1943, Ocala, FL. Mrs. Mattoon is survived by her husband, Michael E. Mattoon, Lakeland; daughters, Colee Dean (Brad) of Panama City Beach, FL and Whitney Gaston (Rodger) of Burke, VA.; grandchildren, Madison and Bailey...
Evelyn Fouts Terry
Dec 7, 2014
Evelyn Fouts Terry, 79 Teacher Plant City - Evelyn F. Terry, peacefully passed away at her home in Plant City, surrounded by family, from liver failure on December 7, 2014. Evelyn was born December 9, 1934, in Mulberry, Fl., to the late Dr. Manly Fouts, and Irvie Sweat Fouts. Evelyn moved from Mulberry to Lakeland when she was nine...
Myrle E. Bray Turner
Dec 7, 2014
Myrle E. Bray Turner, 81 Pharmacy Technician Lakeland""Myrle E. Turner, 81, died December 7, 2014 due to COPD. She was born on Sept. 12, 1933 in Phil Campbell, AL and retired as a Pharmacy Technician at Polk General Hospital. Preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Turner, who she married on March 24, 1951; son, Gregory, 4 brothers, Pestley,...
Edwin Leo Lawton
Dec 7, 2014
Edwin Leo Lawton, 88 Business Owner Plant City " Edwin Leo Lawton, 88, of Plant City, FL, passed away on December 7, 2014, due to heart failure. Edwin was born in Alquina, Indiana, on October 11, 1926. He was preceded in death by his son Charles Lawton, mother Belva Lawton, father Ernest Lawton, and brother Earl Lawton. Mr. Lawton...
Louise P. Whitley
Dec 5, 2014
Louise P. Whitley, 94 Lakeland, Louise P. Whitley passed away peacefully in her sleep at Highlands Lake Center on December 5, 2014. She was born at home on July 25, 1920, in Aquadale, NC, to John M. and Nealie D. Poplin. Louise graduated Aquadale High School, attended business school, and was hired as a secretary at a local hospital...
Reverend Eldon Simmons
Dec 4, 2014
Reverend Eldon Simmons, 99 United Methodist Minister Lakeland - The Reverend Eldon Simmons died December 4, 2014, at Florida Presbyterian Homes in Lakeland, FL due to natural causes. He was 99. Eldon was born near Wausau, Florida on February 13, 1915. He was a retired Methodist Minister with the Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. He was preceded...
Marian Alderman Nelson
Dec 2, 2014
Marian Alderman Nelson, 82 Church Secretary Lakeland- Mrs. Marian Alderman Nelson died on December 2, 2014 at Hawthorne Inn due to complications of Alzheimer""s disease. She was born December 14, 1931 in Lakeland, Florida. Marian was a longtime secretary to numerous ministers at First United Methodist Church. She was married for 35 years to John Z. Nelson of Columbia,...
Linton "Lh" Terry, Jr.
Dec 2, 2014
Linton ""LH"" Terry, Jr. 82 Plant City- Linton H. Terry, Jr., 82, peacefully passed away at his home in Plant City from respiratory failure on December 2, 2014. LH was born November 10, 1932, in Lakeland, Fl., to the late Linton H. Terry, Sr., and Florida Melton Terry. LH grew up in Lakeland and graduated from Lakeland High School...
Joan Crissy Gerau
Nov 27, 2014
Joan Crissy Gerau, 83, Registered Nurse Lakeland, Joan Crissy Gerau, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2014, at LRMC of complications from a fall. She was 83 years old at her death. She was born in Tyrone, PA on April 23, 1931, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pressley Josiah Crissy. She was the mother of four children: Deborah...
Margaret Ann Mclaughlin
Nov 23, 2014
Margaret Ann McLaughlin, 93 Lakeland- Ms. Margaret Ann McLaughlin died on November 23, 2014 at Hawthorne Inn due to natural causes. Margaret was born on September 9, 1921 to William J. McLaughlin and Anne V. McMinamin in Spring Valley, WI. She is survived by her longtime friend and companion of 70 years Beatrice Dierling, Brother, James McLaughlin of Minneapolis,...
John F. Jankowich
Nov 22, 2014
John F. Jankowich, 72 Educator Lakeland- Mr. John F. Jankowich died on November 22, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital in Tampa due to a stroke. He was born September 3, 1942 in West Easton, PA. to Hedwig (nee Fandl) and John E. Jankowich (deceased). The four loves of his life were God, family, friends and education and he used...
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