OBITUARIES

Oct 18, 2021

Albert C. Lang, 100, left his earthly home on October 18, 2021. He joins his wife, Ammie; his parents, McKinley and Bernice Lang; brothers, Everett, Donald and Clifford; sister, Virginia Galloway; and grandson, Justin Smith. He was born December 30, 1920, in Lakeland, Florida. Albert was a WWII Veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Altair. He...

Oct 14, 2021

Mulberry – Jerry Brandt Gebhardt passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Lakeland Regional Health. He was born on November 21, 1940, in Pekin, Illinois to the late Maurice & Elna Gebhardt. He graduated from Florida Southern College in 1962 with a Bachelor of Business Administration and worked in retail management throughout his career. Jerry was a member...

Oct 13, 2021

Oct 12, 2021

Lakeland, Fl- Ameret Elizabeth Strickland, 89, of Lakeland, died October 12, 2021, at her residence. Elizabeth is preceded in death by her father Zeno Ward and her mother Bertha Strickland; Grandmother, Callie Strickland; survived by her children, David Strickland (Rebecca), Judy Flores (Pete), Jacob Brown (Debbie), Ronald Brown (Paula), Cindy Dimery (Ricky), and Anessa Jones (Micky). She is survived...

Oct 9, 2021

James David Melton, Jr., M.D. (Jim), of Lakeland, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2021. Jim was 87 years old. He was a Florida native, born in Jacksonville, to Bessie Young and James David Melton. He attended Fletcher High School in Jacksonville, where he played basketball. He attended Emory University and Emory Medical School in Georgia. At Emory,...

Oct 7, 2021

Oct 7, 2021

Mary Alice Moran of Lakeland, Florida, passed on 10/07/2021 at the age of 93 after suffering a long illness. At the time of her passing, Mary Alice was a resident at Brookdale Assisted Living facility, Lakeland, Florida and with her family. She was born May 13, 1928, in New Brighton, Pa., the daughter of Earl E. and Helen M....

Oct 7, 2021

Jessie “Virginia” Strickland (nee Sanders), 88, of Lakeland, FL –Devout Christian/Adoring Wife/Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother. Mrs. Strickland passed away last Thursday, October 7, 2021, from pneumonia. Virginia was born January 4, 1933, in Lakeland, Florida. The only child to survive childhood, she was the daughter of Jesse DeWitt Sanders and Clara Ola Sanders (nee Bodiford). She was predeceased...

Oct 7, 2021

Nadine Alderman Wofford, 94, of Greenville, SC passed away in Greenville on Thursday, October 7, 2021. Born in Bartow, Florida on February 22, 1927, to William J. Alderman and Mabel Young Alderman. She worked for 20 years in the office of A.G. Edwards and Sons. She moved to Greenville, SC in 2009. She was a member of Bible Presbyterian...

Oct 7, 2021

Nancy Joanne (Oswald) Richards, 67, longtime Lakeland FL resident, was suddenly called home by her loving Heavenly Father on Thursday October 7, 2021. Welcoming her are parents R. C. (Jim) and Ruth (Trefry) Oswald; grandparents Sterling Worth Trefry (Corabelle) & Eva Oswald; Ed Oswald (uncle), numerous relatives and special longtime friends. Survived by former spouse Richard V Miller and...

Oct 5, 2021

Oct 3, 2021

Wendy Sue Venables, 61, of Lakeland, Florida passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021. Wendy was dearly loved by her family and friends. She was born on September 26, 1959, to Sheila L. Wheatley and Theodore Plain in Endicott, New York. Wendy graduated from Medina Senior High in Medina, Ohio. Wendy was a true nature lover, enjoying days at...

Oct 1, 2021

Oct 1, 2021

Alexander David Merriam, “Alex”, was born on March 21, 1972, in Lakeland, Florida. He was raised and lived in Lakeland his entire life. He earned a BS in Communications and Broadcasting from Southeastern University, Lakeland, Fl. Alex was filled with curiosity and a keen sense of adventure. As a teenager, he loved to surf and spent many Summer days...

Sep 29, 2021

Sep 29, 2021

Cleston Perry Spresser, 82, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Cleston graduated from Lakeland High School in 1957 and served in the United States Navy (National Security Agency). He also worked for the city of Lakeland. He retired from Allen and Company in 2004. in his retirement, Cleston enjoyed growing orchids, taking cross country...

Sep 28, 2021

Charles "Chuck" S. Shaffbower, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Chuck was 78 years old. He passed away at Baptist Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. Originally born in Deckerville, MI, Chuck lived many years in Lakeland, FL before moving to Bluefield, WV. He had a passion for deer hunting, operating heavy equipment, and truck driving. He...

Sep 28, 2021

Sep 27, 2021

Sep 26, 2021

William Marvin Christie, 78, of Lakeland, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at 7:18 pm. Marvin was one of the kindest, most caring men and had so much love for his friends and family. He rarely missed a chance to see his brothers and sister at a good old family reunion, and...