OBITUARIES
Evelyn F. Copple
Nov 25, 2011
Evelyn Fornwalt Copple, age 96, died in her sleep on November 25, 2011, under the care of Good Shepherd Hospice of Lakeland. She was born and raised in Pennsylvania and moved to Lakeland in 1986 to be near her family. She is survived by her daughters, Jane Coyle of Lakeland and Jean Ross of Miami; seven grandchildren, Tim (Laura),...
Deborah Florence Falton
Nov 23, 2011
Deborah Florence Falton, 64 Lakeland: Deborah Florence Falton, 64, of Lakeland, died November 23, 2011 from cancer. She was born on March 22, 1947 in Kew Gardens, NY. She was a member of the Master Gardener Association in Lakeland and also a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland. Debbie loved to paint, cook, was an avid gardener...
Eleanor Elaine Hemness
Nov 20, 2011
Eleanor Hemness 87 Homemaker Brooksville- Mrs. Eleanor Elaine Hemness, a resident of Lakeland for over 60 years, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2011 with her children by her side. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Sunday, December 4th, at Heath Funeral Chapel. She will be deeply missed by all members of family and friends....
Elizabeth G. Arn
Nov 17, 2011
Elizabeth G. Arn 90 Bookkeeper at St. Joseph Catholic Church Lakeland- Mrs. Elizabeth G. Arn died on November 17, 2011 at Highlands Lake Center of natural causes. She was born June 29, 1921 in Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. Arn was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mrs. Arn was predeceased by her husband Frank D. Arn and son, Kenneth...
Evelyn Louise Parker
Nov 12, 2011
Evelyn L. Parker, 81 Owner/Operator Lakeland " Evelyn L. Parker, 81, was born on December 11, 1929 to J.D. and Hattie Mae Jenkins and went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 12, 2011 due to heart failure. She was a loving wife and mother. She was a CN graduate of The Nethercott Institute. She spent...
Enos Royle
Nov 7, 2011
Enos Royle Pilot Enos Royle, 96, Lakeland, died November 7, 2011 of heart failure. He is survived by his wife, Beulah, and loving family. He was a WWII Navy veteran. A memorial service will be held November 13, 2011 @ 5:00 PM at Georgetowne Mobile Manor. Service: 11/13/2011 Georgetowne Mobile Manor 1501 Ariana Street, Lakeland, Florida Georgetowne Mobile Manor...
James Stewart "Cooter" Pollard
Nov 4, 2011
James Stewart ""Cooter"" Pollard, Jr., 78 of Lakeland, FL passed away peacefully surrounded by family Friday, November 4, 2011 of prostate cancer. A true Florida Cracker, he was born in Bradenton, Fl on July 11, 1933. ""Cooter"", as he was known his entire life, graduated from Lakeland High School in 1951 and was Senior Class President. He went on...
Cynthia Ann Cline Chase
Oct 29, 2011
Cynthia Cline Chase, 69, died October 29, 2011. She was born in Lakeland , Florida on May 6, 1942 to Robert N. and Dorothy Benford Cline. She was graduated in 1960 from Lakeland Senior High School and in 1964 with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida State University where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority....
Willa Ree Christensen
Oct 25, 2011
Willa Ree Christensen, 78 Citrus Lakeland- Willa Ree Christensen, 78, died October 25, 2011 of heart failure. She was born October 12, 1933 in Slocumb, Alabama. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Willa Sue. She is survived by sons, Jerry Coker, Lonnie Coker, Jeff Coker and daughter, Deborah Preston. Viewing will be held on Friday, October 28,...
Daryl Wayne Kell
Oct 23, 2011
Daryl Wayne Kell, 69 Lakeland: Daryl Wayne Kell, 69, of Lakeland, died October 23, 2011 from cancer. Daryl was born on August 10, 1942 in Illinois. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Daryl was an avid collector of many antique cars and enjoyed going to car shows throughout the state of Florida. His favorite saying in...
Lillian B. Shafer
Oct 22, 2011
Lillian B. Shafer, 101 Education Lakeland " Lillian B. Shafer was born in Coleman, Georgia on April 4, 1910. She came to Lakeland in 1939. She taught in the Lakeland schools retiring in 1976. She was a member of College Heights United Methodist Church, Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity and the Delta Kappa Gamma Society. She was preceded in death...
William Byron Duncan
Oct 22, 2011
William Byron Duncan, 68 Buyer-Publix Lakeland: William Byron Duncan, 68, of Lakeland, died October 22, 2011. He was born on July 3, 1943 in Coral Gables, Florida. He was a Publix employee for 40 years and a proud husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Betty Duncan; daughter Leslie Duncan; daughter Lara Yehl (CDR Mark Yehl,...
Margaret Reitz Loftheim
Oct 21, 2011
Margaret Reitz Loftheim, 92 Homemaker Lakeland " Margaret Reitz Loftheim, born September 12, 1919 in Salem, Oregon, went to be with her Lord on October 21, 2011. She was 92 years old. She attended the University of Oregon and kept up with their football until the end. She was married to her husband, LTC (Ret) Haakon L. Loftheim, during...
Frank G. Comparetto, Sr.
Oct 20, 2011
Frank G. Comparetto, Sr., 85 Musician/ Band Director Lakeland- Frank G. Comparetto,Sr. 85, died Thursday, 10/20/11 of respiratory failure surrounded by his family. Frank was born 8/15/26 in Tampa, Fl. Frank attended Hillsborough High School, The Universities of Tampa, Miami, Florida, and Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Frank taught music at several schools, most notably Jefferson High School. In 1984...
Martha Meshad Piltz
Oct 16, 2011
Martha Meshad Piltz, 91 Publix Lakeland""Mrs. Martha Meshad Piltz died on October 16, 2011 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center of heart failure. She was 91. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and worked for many years as registrar for Camp Fire Girls and then she worked for Publix as supervisor of the Gift Certificate Department. She...
Maurice "Chuck" Doughten
Oct 16, 2011
Maurice ""Chuck"" Doughten, 80 Structural Steel Iron Worker Lakeland: Maurice ""Chuck"" Doughten, 80, of Lakeland, FL Went home to the Lord on October 16, 2011. He had liver and pancreatic cancer. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 15, 1930. Chuck was a veteran of the Korean Conflict earning the Bronze Medal with V for valor. He was...
William Arthur Ross, Jr.
Oct 15, 2011
WILLIAM ARTHUR ROSS, Jr., 89 LAKELAND - William Arthur Ross, Jr., 89, Devoted Husband, Loving Father and Grandfather, WWII Hero, Community Leader."God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." Bill Ross lived his life with courage, wisdom, and, in the...
Amelia L. Smith
Oct 14, 2011
Amelia L. Smith 95 Teacher Winter Haven- Mrs. Amelia L. Smith died on October 14, 2011 at Clare Bridge of Winter Haven of natural causes. She was 95 years old. She was a member of Crystal Lake United Methodist Church. She was a 50 year member of Alpha Delta Kappa sorority. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her...
Michael Aaron Dillow
Oct 14, 2011
Michael Aaron Dillow, 23 Lakeland: Michael Aaron Dillow, 23, of Lakeland, died October 14, 2011. He was born on July 3, 1988 in Charleston, South Carolina. Michael graduated from Bartow High School with honors in 2006. He worked at Smokey Bones Restaurant in Lakeland. Michael enjoyed family, playing guitar, music and fishing. He is survived by his Father Charles...
Carroll G. "Mac" Mcdowell
Oct 13, 2011
Carroll G. ""Mac"" McDowell, 86 Exploration Geologist BARTOW- Carroll McDowell passed away on Oct. 13, 2011 due to complications of Parkinson""s disease. He was a resident at Savannah Court of Bartow for the last seven years. He was born May 11, 1925 in Charleston, WV, the son of Hobart H. and Sadie Belle McDowell. Mac was a proud 1943...
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