OBITUARIES

Patricia  Ann Byrd

Patricia Ann Byrd

Nov 28, 2023

Patricia Ann Byrd was born December 7, 1930, to Morris and Margaret Kendall McManus, in New Albany, Indiana.

She lived a happy childhood in New Albany through graduation from high school, before starting her work career with American Creosote.

Pat was married to Howard Byrd, a General Manager at Union Camp,...

Nancy Lamoreaux Lodato

Nancy Lamoreaux Lodato

Nov 28, 2023

Nancy L. Lodato 91, of Polk City, passed away of COPD on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

She is survived by her 2 daughters, Rae Gayer, Tammy Lodato and 3 sons, Larry Lodato, Art Lodato and Jeff Lodato.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 10 am with services...

Ludwig Spiessl

Ludwig Spiessl

Nov 28, 2023

Ludwig Spiessl died on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Good Shepherd Hospice, Lakeland after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Helga Spiessl (Lorenz) of Lakeland, FL; his daughters, Jutta Zaccardi (Richard) of Lakeland, FL; Barbara Lauderer (Norbert) of Feldafing, Germany; Andrea Dockery (Carl) of Lakeland, FL; and son, Mark Spiessl (Kalle)...

Samuel Vernon Houghtaling

Samuel Vernon Houghtaling

Nov 26, 2023

Samuel Vernon Houghtaling died peacefully on November 26, 2023. He was born in Reese, Michigan, on September 6th, 1928, to W. Vernon and Pearl (Hurst) Houghtaling.

Sam graduated from Bay City Central High School and went on to graduate from the University of Michigan with a Bachelors in Chemical Engineering and Mathematics. Sam married Patsy...

Patsy Hudson Wells

Patsy Hudson Wells

Nov 24, 2023

Patsy Hudson Wells, 99, died on November 24, 2023, at home. She was born on January 23, 1924, in Louisville, KY to Irvin and Elizabeth Hudson. Pat was their first-born child, followed by a sister and a brother.

When Pat was around 7 years old, the family purchased a home and grocery store in the...

Sharon  Boswell Wimberly

Sharon Boswell Wimberly

Nov 23, 2023

Sharon Boswell was born on October 5, 1943, in Lakeland, FL, the daughter of George Ross Boswell and Cleo Anna Tiller Boswell. She was the youngest of two girls. Her sister, Margaret Lee Boswell Bauknecht was 10 years older. Little Sharon considered herself a tomboy who loved to be outside, climb trees, ride her bike around the neighbor and...

Ronald Gene Mooney

Ronald Gene Mooney

Nov 23, 2023

Ronald Gene Mooney, 79, of Lakeland met his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, face to face on Thursday, November 23, 2023, after a long battle with liver cancer.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marva (Parr) Mooney, and two sons, Timothy (Angela) of Oklahoma City and Dane (Tammy) of Lakeland, as well...

Elizabeth Ann Suggett

Elizabeth Ann Suggett

Nov 21, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Fouts Suggett, 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Good Shepherd Hospice.

"Libby" was born in Lakeland to H.P. Fouts, Jr. and Norma Byrd Fouts on November 24, 1946. She was the middle child to older sister Norma Sue and younger brother Jack.

She was preceded...

Hugh James Turbeville

Hugh James Turbeville

Nov 21, 2023

Hugh Turbeville, age 83, of Lakeland, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, after spending his last days with family and friends by his bedside.

He was born to Huey and Lorene Turbeville on September 20th, 1940, in Fairfield, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Renee.

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Helen  Hazen Richards

Helen Hazen Richards

Nov 18, 2023

Helen Hazen Richards was born to Harley Shuford Hazen and Mary Elizabeth Windham Hazen on December 29th, 1927. Harley and Mary lived in Center Hill, Fla., a small farming town between Bushnell and Okahumpka. There were no medical facilities in Center Hill, so they went to Tampa, Fla., which is where Helen Jane's aunt lived, who she was named...

Elaine Marie Seip

Elaine Marie Seip

Nov 11, 2023

Elaine Marie Seip, 64, of Lakeland, FL, died on November 11, 2023, at home, of natural causes.

She was born on January 22, 1959, to Nicholas and Angeline Seip in Chicago, Illinois.

Elaine met Keith, in 1991. Together they raised her daughter Tanya, and his two children, Garry and Ashley.

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Dixie Harper Corrigan

Dixie Harper Corrigan

Nov 10, 2023

Dixie H. Corrigan, born on October 10, 1941, concluded her earthly journey on November 10, 2023.

Dixie was born in Charleston, Missouri, and grew up with her parents and seven siblings. She was raised on a farm, engraining in her a deep work ethic and a life surrounded by family. On July 24,...