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,...
Cadence Ann Melby
Mar 16, 2014
Cadence Ann Melby, 8 Lakeland " Cadence Ann Melby passed away on March 16, 2014 due to Neurofibromatosis Type 1. Her favorite things included music, movies, laughing, Ninja Turtles, Sponge Bob, playing with her favorite dolls, and eating. Cadence had dreams of becoming a chef and owning her own restaurant. She wanted to get married and have 2 kids...
Betty Lou Woods
Mar 16, 2014
BETTY LOUWOODS, 83 LAKELAND - Betty Lou Woods, age 83, of Lakeland passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 16, 2014, due to complications from a fall. Betty was born in Winter Haven, on December 30, 1930, to Delmar and Edna O\'Connor, and was a resident of Lakeland for more than 50 years. She retired from GTE...
Marcia Monts De Oca - Keesee
Mar 14, 2014
Marcia Monts De Oca " Keesee, 62 Homemaker Lakeland " Marcia Monts De Oca " Keesee passed on March 14, 2014 at Bartow Regional Medical Center at the age of 62 due to a stroke, surrounded by her family. Marcia was born in Lakeland, Florida and was a graduate of Lakeland High School. Marcia is survived by her husband,...
Joel Lynn Allen
Mar 11, 2014
Lakeland- Joel L. Allen, 64, was born August 3, 1949 and passed away on March 11, 2014 due to cancer. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his loving family. A viewing will be held Monday, March 17, 2014 from 5-7pm at Heath Funeral Chapel and a service will be held Tuesday, March 18,...
Bertha Waunita Orff Wood
Mar 7, 2014
BERTHA WAUNITA ORFF WOOD 1941-2014 LAKELAND, FL " Bertha Waunita Orff Wood, 72, passed away peacefully, March 7, in her home after her long brave battle with cancer. She was born November 14, 1941. She was raised in Thomaston, Maine where she attended Georges Valley High School. Shortly after, she met the love of her life and married William...
Naomi Deane "Dixie" Keen
Mar 6, 2014
Naomi Deane ""Dixie"" Keen, 92 Naomi Deane ""Dixie"" Keen, age 92 of Lakeland, Florida passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at her daughter""s home in Tennessee from natural causes. She was born November 27, 1921 in Florahome, Florida; the daughter of the late Eugene F. and Hazel L. (Wistner) Fortman. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great...
Patricia A. Callihan
Mar 5, 2014
Patricia A. Callihan, 79 Homemaker Lakeland " Patricia A. Callihan, 79, was born April 6, 1934 in Spokane, WA and passed away March 5, 2014 due to renal failure. Patricia is preceded in death by her husband, William V. Callihan. She is survived by her three sons, Patrick, David, and Kevin Callihan. A service will be held on March...
Mary A. Morris
Mar 2, 2014
Lakeland - Mary Kuchta Morris, 89, went to Heaven to be with Jesus on Sunday March 2, 2014 due to Respiratory complications. She was born to the late Frank and Mary Kuchta, August 3, 1924 in Greensburg, Pa. Mary married Jack Morris on May 31, 1946, and they lived in PA and LA before retiring to Lakeland, Florida in...
Cathryn Lynn Cruz
Feb 27, 2014
Cathryn Lynn Cruz, 62 Lakeland- Cathryn Lynn Cruz, 62, passed away on February 27, 2014 after a brave battle with cancer. She was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on July 20, 1951. She was a veteran of the United States Navy, and continued to support her country as a civilian, working at various army installations until retiring in 2004....