John Kenneth Allyn
Dec 2, 2021
John “Jack” Kenneth Allyn, 79, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away peacefully with his beloved wife by his side on Wednesday December 2, 2021 at the Florida Presbyterian Homes due to complications of Parkinson’s disease. Born July 26, 1942 in Coral Gables Florida he was the son of the late Kenneth and Mabel (Walsh) Allyn. Jack was a soldier, minister,...
Martha Merton Randall
Nov 30, 2021
Lakeland - Martha Merton Randall passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021. She was born on April 8, 1924, to the late Robert and Edith Ragsdale in Henderson, Kentucky. Martha was a member of Southside Baptist Church. She is survived by her 3 children, David Randall, George William Randall IV, and Linda and her husband, Robert A. (Bob), Goddard; 4...
Robert Lee Robinette
Nov 30, 2021
Lakeland: Robert Lee Robinette, 89, of Lakeland, died on November 30, 2021. Born on December 20, 1931, in Wadsworth, Ohio, Robert was a 20+ year veteran of the Army, Navy and Air Force. As a civilian, he was a civil service employee in aviation. Robert was also an avid woodworker. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy...
Barbara D. Arnold
Nov 28, 2021
Barbara D. Arnold, 93, Lakeland, passed away on November 28, 2021, at Lakeland Regional Health. She was born on October 19, 1928, in Oswegatchie, NY, daughter of Mernie and Gladys (Lillys) Daniels. She was a resident of the Woodbrook Estates for several years and was a resident of the Florida Presbyterian Homes at the time of her death. She...
Carolyn Frances Warner
Nov 26, 2021
Lakeland – Carolyn Warner, age 82, went home to her Lord on November 26, 2021. She was born in Dunedin, Florida on September 30, 1939, to Henry Gresham and Lavena Estelle (Hagin Smith) Johnston. Carolyn lived in Lakeland and attended local schools and Eastside Baptist Church as well as Bonnie Baptist Church. She worked for Maas Brothers and found...
Jack W. Barker
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...
Patricia Ann Smith
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...
Laura Billups Farlow
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...
Dr. Edwin Roth Lamm
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...
Thomas William Hill
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...
Christopher Emery Sarratt
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...
Charles Merritt Allen
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...
Joseph Cleo Jackson
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...