OBITUARIES
Mary "Carolyn" Field
Oct 31, 2023
Mary “Carolyn” Field, born in Kannapolis, North Carolina on June 15, 1939, passed away on October 31, 2023, in Lakeland, Florida.
A 1957 Lakeland High School graduate, Carolyn earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University in 1961 with a focus in Early Elementary Education. She taught third and fourth grades for 5...
Paddy Ann Bridges
Oct 28, 2023
Lakeland - Paddy Ann McClelland Bridges passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023. She was born in Lakeland, FL., on January 8, 1935, to the late Hiram Woodard McClelland and Rose Margaret Vetzel.
Paddy was a graduate of Kathleen High School. She was part of a Christian Singing Group known as ''The Melody Three”, Paddy...
Elizabeth Ulloa Hernandez
Oct 27, 2023
Elizabeth Hernandez was born on May 17, 1952, in Havana, Cuba. She was a woman of faith who was loving, energetic, humble, genuine, festive, and selfless. She loved music, the beach, gardening, and spending time with her family. She especially loved to dance salsa—though you would never guess that she learned to dance in just one day when she...
Julia Christine Black
Oct 27, 2023
Julia Christine Black was born on January 22, 2007, in Lakeland, Florida. She left us much too soon on Friday, October 27, 2023, after sudden cardiac arrest caused by a pericardial infection.
Julia is survived by her adoring parents, Jenny Rebecca and Norman Larry Black, Jr., and her loving brother, Varn Michael Black, of Lakeland,...
Robert "Bob" Hart Sullivan
Oct 26, 2023
Robert “Bob” Hart Sullivan, 85, of Lakeland was born into eternal life on October 26, 2023.
He was born June 14, 1938, in Nashville, TN but relocated to Florida in pursuit of his passions, eventually settling in Lakeland in 1967. Bob worked in the citrus industry for many years, delighting his family with crates of...
John Michael Fico
Oct 24, 2023
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, John Michael Fico passed away on October 24, 2023, in his Auburndale, Florida home.
A graduate of John Marshall High School in Milwaukee, John graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology. He was a 2002 MSOE graduate, earning a Master of...
Dennis D. Mason
Oct 22, 2023
Dennis Mason, 78, born on March 24, 1945, in Canton, Ohio passed peacefully surrounded by his family at home on Oct. 22, 2023.
Dennis came to Florida as a young boy, he was a graduate of Lakeland Senior High. In 1966, he was drafted and was a Combat Medic in Vietnam till 1967. He was...
U K Custred
Oct 15, 2023
Talk to people who knew UK Custred well and you’ll hear different starting points for describing the man who entered eternal rest on October 15 at the age of 94.
Some begin with his faith, others his intelligence. Still others start by referencing his kindness and love for others. And some speak initially of his generosity, the...
Thomas Andrew "Andy" Bean
Oct 13, 2023
Andy Bean, a long-time resident of Lakeland, Florida and former PGA Tour player went home to be with the Lord at age 70 on October 13, 2023. Born March 13, 1953, in Lafayette, Georgia to Tommy and Margie Bean, Andy had a life full of loves: God and family first, followed by his friends, fishing, golf and the Gators....
Ruth Ann Bickel
Oct 11, 2023
Ruth Ann Bickel (née Weldele), 90, of Lakeland, FL, passed away on October 11, 2023. Ruth was born in Saint Louis, MO, and lived in Green Cove Springs, FL, prior to moving to Lakeland, FL, to be near her family.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, John, of 68 years.
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Victor Earl Ingram
Oct 11, 2023
Victor Earl Ingram (August 6, 1953-October 11, 2023). Victor was the son of Victor J. Ingram and Harriet Brunson Ingram. Victor was always upbeat and friendly despite his mental and physical issues. Victor was born autistic and loved to greet and talk to everyone. Many friends enjoyed his positive attitude.
Victor was always kind and...
Bobby Joe Lee
Oct 9, 2023
Bobby Joe Lee, 61, of Bartow, FL, passed away on Monday October 9, 2023, in his home surrounded by family.
Bobby was born on June 22, 1962, in Winchester, IN to Duane Edward Lee and Margaret Lee Modlin. He spent his youth riding dirt bikes and playing baseball. After Bobby graduated high school in Lynn,...
Shirley B. Deroche
Oct 8, 2023
Shirley B. DeRoche, 96, passed away on October 8, 2023. She was born on November 16, 1926, in Sanford, Maine. She was married to Roland E. DeRoche for more than 73 years until his death in 2017. She and Roland had one child Michael DeRoche, who predeceased her last year in Georgia. Shirley was a dedicated career woman during...
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