OBITUARIES
Lois M. Smout
May 20, 2014
Lois M. Smout was born on October 22, 1914 in Rushville, IL. She was the only child of Frank and Iva Mae Miller. She graduated from St. Petersburg High School in 1932 and Greenville College in 1937. Lois met Charles Smout the only year they were both students at Greenville. They were married in November 1937, a marriage which...
Catheryn M. Henley
May 20, 2014
LAKELAND " Catheryn M. Henley, 88 of Lakeland died May 20, 2014 at the Lakeland Good Shepherd Hospice House due to complications of Alzheimer""s. Catheryn (Kay) was born September 4, 1925 in Oakboro, North Carolina. She and her husband, Richard of 66 years (deceased in 2011) lived in Muskegon, Michigan where she worked as a professional model and in...
Linda Louise Guynn
May 14, 2014
Linda Louise Guynn Linda ""Narni"" Guynn passed away in the early morning hours on May 14, 2014, of Natural Causes. Linda was born on February 8, 1945 in Bradenton, Florida. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all who knew her. Above all she was a faithful child of God and loved the Lord. She...
Clarence F. (Bud) Smith, Jr.
May 8, 2014
Mr. Clarence F. Smith, Jr. died at Southland Suites of heart failure on May 8, 2014. He is survived by his wife Ruth Ann Smith and his daughter Roxann Bonta. Services will be held in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.
Tommie Joe Wolfe Jr.
May 7, 2014
LAKELAND- Tommie Wolfe, Jr., 81, died 5/7/14 due to respiratory failure. Services will be held at First United Methodist Church Saturday May 10, 2014 at 5 pm in the Chapel. Service: 05/10/2014 First United Methodist Church of Lakeland, Florida 72 Lake Morton Drive, Lakeland Florida 33801
Charles Philip Guest
May 6, 2014
Charles Philip Guest, age 67, passed away May 6th 2014 at his home, of heart failure. Born in Tampa, FL he was a life-long resident of Lakeland. After high school, he joined the Air Force and served tours in Greenland, Iceland and Vietnam. Once discharged he attended Florida State University where he obtained a bachelors degree in Criminology. He...
Leann Frances Schreiber
Apr 27, 2014
Leann Frances Schreiber, 89 Lakeland " Leann Schreiber passed away on April 27, 2014 due to heart failure. She was born on March 3, 1925, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Emery and Ada Balog. Leann was a member of The Church of the Resurrection in Lakeland. Leann was predeceased by her husband Fred Schreiber, Jr. She is survived by her...
Carmen Roldan
Apr 18, 2014
Carmen Rose Roldan, 63 Lakeland: Carmen Rose Roldan, 63, of Lakeland, died on April 18, 2014 from respiratory failure. She was born on January 20, 1951 in New York City, NY. She loved everybody and everybody loved her. Carmen was very giving and unselfish. She was preceded in death by her parents Victor Perez and Hilda Ortiz, step father...
Harold "Ed" Gandy
Apr 17, 2014
H. Edward Gandy, 74 Director of Parks and Recreation City of Lakeland. Lakeland- H. Edward Gandy, 75, of Lakeland passed away on April 17, 2014 due to heart failure. H. Ed Gandy was born at Bartow Memorial Hospital on August 14, 1939. He moved to Lakeland in 1944 and attended Lake Morton Elementary, Lakeland Jr. High, and Lakeland Sr....
Patricia Robinson
Apr 9, 2014
PATRICIA M ROBINSON 85 MEDIA SPECIALIST / TEACHER Pat passed away peacefully April 9, 2014 due to natural causes. Born on Dec. 25, 1928, in Carmel, Maine. She was the daughter of Clarence and Kathryn Robinson. She moved to Lakeland in 1956 continuing her teaching career. She was a dedicated professional and designed the library at Southwest Elementary which...
Genevieve Colin Bender
Mar 31, 2014
Genevieve Colin Bender, 96 School Teacher Lakeland- Mrs. Genevieve Colin Bender died on March 31, 2014 at Highlands Lake Center of natural causes. She was born May 19, 1917 in East Chicago, Indiana. Mrs. Bender was a member of Wawasee Lakeside Chapel, Syracuse, Indiana and she was also a member of the Indiana State Teachers Union and the Order...
Audrey Jean Lanier
Mar 26, 2014
LAKELAND " Audrey Jean Davenport Lanier, 76, went to be with her Lord on March 26, 2014 due to heart failure. She was born on September 18, 1937 in Norfolk, VA, the only daughter of Audrey and Joseph Davenport. After graduating from Montpelier High School, she earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Connecticut and a Master""s degree...
Esther M. Franks
Mar 23, 2014
Esther M. Franks, 78, of Lakeland, died on March 23, 2014 from liver failure. She was born on September 28, 1935 in Arcadia, FL. Mrs. Franks is survived by her husband William and her 4 children. A viewing will be held on Tuesday March 25, 2014 from 5-7 P.M. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday March 26,...
Dorothy S. "Dot" Pritchard
Mar 20, 2014
Dorothy S. Pritchard ""Dot"" February 1, 1925 " March 20, 2014 Dorothy was born and raised in Norfolk, VA to an Italian immigrant family. She was of Catholic faith and dedicated her life to her family and friends. She died after a long courageous battle with melanoma. Dot, as she was called by her friends, came to Florida in...
Evelyn Higgins
Mar 19, 2014
Evelyn Higgins, 83 Walmart Lakeland " Evelyn Higgins, 83, was born September 14, 1930 and passed away on March 19, 2014 due to heart failure. She was a lifelong resident of Lakeland. Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband, Charles and her son, Allen. She is survived by her daughters, Nancy Ball and Donna Dennis, her sons, Carlton...
Joyce Risley Crichlow
Mar 19, 2014
JOY R. CRICHLOW, 87 Joyce Risley Crichlow, 87, died Wednesday, March 19, 2014 due to heart failure. Joy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and was a joy to everyone she met. She was born on March 16, 1927 in Tampa, Florida. She graduated from Plant High School and attended Florida State College for Women. She returned to...
James "Jim" David Robinson
Mar 18, 2014
James ""Jim"" David Robinson, Sr., 78 Lakeland - CW4 (ret.) James David Robinson, Sr., a resident of Lakeland, Florida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18th at Lakeland Regional Medical Center at the age of 78, due to complications resulting from Rheumatoid Arthritis. He was born in Lenox, Georgia, on January 13, 1936 and grew up as a farm...
Robert V. Ingram
Mar 18, 2014
Robert V. Ingram, 86 Supervisor " Steel Mills Lakeland " Robert V. Ingram passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 of natural causes. Robert worked for Great Lakes Steel and later for U.S. Steel for 39 years. He moved to Lakeland after his retirement. He was member of the Multi Gallon Blood Donor Club, a Volunteer at Lakeland Regional...
Sara Holm Elkin
Mar 18, 2014
SARA HOLM ELKIN, 78 LAKELAND - Sara Holm Elkin, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, due to heart failure. Sara was born on May 10, 1935, in Lakeland, FL., where she lived most of her life embracing her significant role as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Sara""s greatest joy was...
Doris Cameron Griffin
Mar 17, 2014
Doris Cameron Griffin, 82 Homemaker Lakeland- Mrs. Doris Cameron Griffin died on March 17, 2014 at Lakeland Hospice House from complications due to a fall. She was born December 28, 1931 in Dothan, Alabama. Mrs. Griffin was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Chris B. Griffin, Lakeland, daughter, Gale (Gary) Lasky, Lakeland,...
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