OBITUARIES

Arthur Smith

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

Reverend James Clifford Revell, I

Reverend James Clifford Revell, I

Nov 22, 2014

The Reverend James Clifford Revell, I James Clifford Revell, 92, of Kissimmee, Florida died November 22, 2014. James was born on March 20, 1922 in Hagerstown, Maryland to Carlton and Irene Revell. He proudly served his country in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II and was honorably discharged as a Second Lieutenant. But first and foremost,...

Ann S. Matthews

Ann S. Matthews

Nov 19, 2014

ANN S. MATTHEWS, 92 Insurance Agent Ann S. Matthews, 92, passed away November 19, 2014, due to cancer. Elizabeth Ann was born May 26, 1922, in Clarksville, Florida, the daughter of James Inman Smith and Anna Lee Attaway Smith. With her family, she came to Lakeland shortly after she was born. Ann worked in the insurance industry for 30...

Marjorie E. Scott

Marjorie E. Scott

Nov 16, 2014

Marjorie E. Scott, 92, died at home on November 16, 2014 due to natural causes. Visitation is on November 21, 2014 from 5-7 p.m. The funeral service will be held on November 22, 2014 at 3 p.m. at the Heath Funeral Chapel. Service: 11/22/2014 Heath Funeral Chapel 328 S. Ingraham Avenue, Lakeland, Fl. 33801 Heath Funeral Chapel Visitation: 11/21/2014...

Marino Hernandez Jr.

Marino Hernandez Jr.

Nov 16, 2014

Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow, but remember me in every tomorrow. Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles. I""ve only gone to rest for a while. Although my leaving causes pain and grief, my going has eased my hurt and given me relief. So dry your eyes and remember me, not as I am but as...