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Nov 25, 2021

Nov 25, 2021

Jack W. Barker of Lakeland, Florida and Beech Mountain, North Carolina, passed away on November 25, 2021. He was born on July 6, 1923, in Bristol, Virginia. Jack was an outstanding athlete in high school where he was captain of the football and basketball teams. He was voted most outstanding athlete in 1942. He still holds the Virginia High...

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Nov 21, 2021

Lakeland – Patricia Ann Smith passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021. She was born on October 24, 1945, in Plant City, Florida to the late Rufus and Sebelia Holland. Patricia retired after 13 years with Lakeland High School as a secretary. She and her late husband, Michael were volunteers with the high school band. Patricia loved spending time with...

Nov 19, 2021

Laura Billups Farlow passed away at 58 years old in Lakeland, FL with her children by her side on Friday November 19, 2021. Laura was born December 29, 1962, to Keith and Claire Billups in Lakeland. She graduated from Santa Fe High School, earned a degree from Kathleen College, and retired from Publix. She loved the city where she...

Nov 19, 2021

Dr. Edwin Roth Lamm died November 19, 2021, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Edwin was born in Far Rockaway, New York in 1934 to his mother Margaret (Roth) and his father Nathan Lamm. His brother Irwin shared their family life. He attended high school there, becoming Valedictorian of his class. He graduated from New York University and...

Nov 17, 2021

William Thomas Hill, 75, of Lakeland, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Born December 10, 1945, in Rochester, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Betty Agnes Hill. He was also preceded in death by his son, Thomas “T” Hill; and sister, Sharri O’Neal. Mr. Hill was a United States Army veteran having been a...

Nov 14, 2021

Nov 13, 2021

Chris Sarratt, age 55, passed away on November 13, 2021, at Good Shepard Hospice, the result of complications from renal failure. He was predeceased by his mother Ruth, and is survived by wife Joy, son Trey Christopher (Christi) of Lawrenceville, Georgia, sister Joan of Knoxville, Tennessee, Father Lamar, and stepmother Judy both of Winter Haven. Chris was born at...

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Nov 12, 2021

Charles Merritt Allen passed away on November 12, 2021, as a result of injuries sustained in an accident at his home. His loving wife, Patsy, and his children were at his side. Merritt was born in Baton Rouge, LA on July 10, 1944. He graduated from Lee High School then enrolled in Louisiana State University where he adapted quickly...

Nov 12, 2021

LAKELAND - Joseph C. Jackson, 71, a lifelong resident of Lakeland, passed away on the morning of Friday, November 12, 2021, due to complications of the heart. He was born on March 26th, 1950, in Ft Myers, Florida to his parents, Amos & Charlotte Jackson. The family moved to Lakeland soon after, where he attended St Joseph's Catholic School...

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It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Carolyn Harvey Smith, 76, of Mulberry, FL. She was a bright spot in this world and will be deeply missed by many. Carolyn’s passing was an unexpected and devastating loss for her family and friends. She touched the lives of so many in their time of need as...