OBITUARIES

Feb 10, 2021

James Martin Weeks, Jr. (Jim) of Lakeland, FL, died peacefully in his home on Wednesday, February 10. Jim was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to James and Mellzena Weeks on August 12, 1937. He graduated from Ohio University where he was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity, and where he met his future wife of 60 years, Suzanne (Susie,...

Feb 10, 2021

Nellene M. Timpner Lakeland: Nellene M. Timpner, 92, of Lakeland, died on February 10, 2021. She was born on February 3, 1929 to Leon and Feleta Martin in Rockdale, Texas. Nellene was a homemaker, who loved to sew and cook. She also helped run the family business, South Lake Feed store in Clermont, for several years. Nellene was of...

Feb 9, 2021

Margaret “Margie” Ellen Von Preysing was born October 18, 1952, in Freeport, NY, to Anita and Ernest Rehberg. She and her brother, Tom, were raised in Merrick, NY. Margie married Robert Von Preysing on May 7, 1983. On August 13, 1985, Margie gave Robert a precious gift: their son, Richard. She devoted her life to their marriage and to...

Feb 6, 2021

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Jan 27, 2021

Timothy Bryan Coker passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at the age of 53. He was a loving husband and a devoted father who was cherished by his family and friends. Tim was a lifelong Lakeland resident, born on November 4, 1967 to Pearline Coker Homrich and Richard Wayne Coker. He graduated from Lakeland High School in 1985....

Jan 27, 2021

Jan 26, 2021

Jan 26, 2021

John Edward Hoback "The Main Hoback" passed away Tuesday January 26th, 2021, at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born September 20, 1937. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Joann. John was born in East Liverpool, Ohio. His occupation was a truck driver for 40+ years. He was the son of Mildred and...

Jan 25, 2021

Lou Elton Jenkins, 76, of Lakeland, passed away January 25, 2021, at Kindred Hospital in Tampa, Florida. He was born July 11, 1944, in Mulberry, FL. He retired from The Lakeland Center, now known as the RP Funding Center. He loved his family and friends and spending time with them. He enjoyed making new friends, driving, word searches and...

Jan 24, 2021

Melba Mae Arndt, 94, of Lakeland, passed away January 24, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Arndt. Born May 12, 1926, in Topton, PA, she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Hattie Moyer Heffner. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Minerva Madiera; and brother, Sterling Heffner. Mrs. Arndt was a...

Jan 22, 2021

Jan 22, 2021

Jan 21, 2021

LAKELAND - On Thursday, January 21, 2021, David Paul Williams, loving son and brother, passed away at the age of 60. David was born on October 14, 1960 in Taunton, MA to Kathleen and Thomas Williams. The family moved to Lakeland FL in February 1962. David graduated from Lakeland High School and served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He...

Jan 19, 2021

Lakeland- Mrs. Julia C. Salas, age 48, went home to be with the Lord on January 19, 2021. She was born in Wauchula, Fl. on December 30, 1972. She is survived by her four children, Brandon Salas, Christian Hunt, Ruben Trevino, Savannah Trevino, grandson, Lucas Salas, Parents, Sally Coronado, Vicente Coronado, two brothers, Edward Coronado, Vincent Coronado and her...

Jan 18, 2021

Lakeland – Henry Falcon passed away Monday, January 18, 2021. He migrated from Cuba on July 29, 1971, and later became a proud American U.S. Citizen. He was the son of Marcelino and Laura Falcon. He was the greatest husband to Ana Falcon and proud father of Jessica (Aaron) and Jackie (Greivin), and Papi to Briana, Tatiana, Blake, Jovany,...

Jan 17, 2021

Lakeland – Lois was born in Sparta, GA to John Ruff Sr., and Georgia Mae Brown on January 5, 1949. Lois has 4 children, Robert Baker Jr., Trebor Baker, Aleshavon Ervin and Thaddaeus Baker, 4 siblings, John Ruff Jr., Eddie Roy Ruff, Christine Ruff, DC Ruff, and 19 grandchildren. Lois symbolized her dedication to do God’s will by baptism...

Jan 17, 2021

James “Jim” T. Brunson, 64, of Lakeland, passed away January 17, 2021. Born March 1, 1956, in Tampa, he was the son of the late Lenton and Margaret Thornton Brunson. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Lynn Bassett. Jim was retired from Publix as a buyer. He enjoyed golfing and fishing, was an avid Florida Gators...

Jan 17, 2021