OBITUARIES

Oct 17, 2019

Lakeland – William Frenz Timpner passed away on October 17, 2019. He was born in Stamps, Arkansas on February 18, 1925, to Fred and Maye Timpner. He was an Army vet that served during WWII. He was a very active member of several churches and a strong Christian. William had a successful career as an engineer and worked for...

Oct 17, 2019

Samuel F. Payne Lakeland - 64, died October 17, 2019. Sam was born in North Attleboro, MA and relocated to Florida in 1975. In 1982 he moved to Lakeland with his wife and children where he was a landscaper for the past 30 years. Sam is survived by his wife of 41 years, Norma Payne; 2 sons Chad Payne,...

Oct 9, 2019

Lakeland – Lloyd George Ahlschwede passed away October 9, 2019 at Good Shepherd Hospice House. He was born on February 11, 1921 in Grandin, ND, to George and Luise Ahlschwede. He served his country in the US Army Air Corps in Guam during WWII. Upon his return from duty, he began his 37-year career with the US Postal Service...

Oct 8, 2019

Lakeland: Frances I. Coker, 69, of Lakeland, died on October 8, 2019. She was born on January 25, 1950 in Wauchula, Florida. Frances was a member of Family Worship Center and had a passion and love for ministering to the elderly. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and granny. She is survived by her husband Jerry Coker; daughter...

Oct 8, 2019

LAKELAND - Jeanette Ivy Penkert, 95, died on Tuesday, October 8th, 2019 at Lakeland Regional Health Center with her children by her side. Jeanette was born April 8, 1924 in Lakeland, Florida to Hildred and Sim Ivy Sr.. Mrs. Penkert was active in numerous civic and charitable organizations. She was a lifelong, active member of First Presbyterian Church, member...

Oct 7, 2019

Thomas Joseph Riley passed away after a short illness on Monday, October 7, 2019 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center with his son Michael and Patricia Riley, daughter Nicole and sister Kathleen by his side. He was born in Rome, N.Y. April 18, 1943 to Harry J. Riley and Ada (Keller) Riley. Tom was raised in Parish, New York graduating...

Sep 30, 2019

Sep 30, 2019

William F. Cheek 1925-2019 It is with profound sadness that the children of William (Bill) F. Cheek announce his passing. Bill Cheek, age 93, was born at home in Lakeland, FL at 417 S. Tennessee Ave., one half block from Lake Morton. His birth was November 15, 1925 and he lived in this area during the great depression years,...

Sep 27, 2019

Robert John McMorran, Jr., 76, of Lakeland passed away Friday September 27, 2019. He was born on June 22, 1943 in Port Huron, Michigan. He lived in Lakeland, FL during the winter and in Fort Gratiot, MI during the summer. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather with a heart of gold who loved to play golf, fish...

Sep 26, 2019

LAKELAND - Ann G. Randall of Lakeland, FL, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. She was born on Sept. 12, 1934, in Anderson County, KY. She was a graduate of Georgetown College. She taught 1st grade in KY. for 2 yrs. After vacationing in Florida, she knew she wanted to make this her home. She was hired as...

Sep 25, 2019

Louise Armstrong Grice Lakeland – Louise Armstrong Grice passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019. She was born on December 31, 1928 in Bowling Green, Florida to Walter and Orene Armstrong. She worked as a switchboard operator for Watson Clinic and loved crocheting and baking. Louise is preceded in death by her parents and son, Frank Freeland Farrell, Jr. She...

Sep 20, 2019

Sep 19, 2019

Mrs. Natalie Lewis Wood passed away Thursday (Sept. 19, 2019) at Hawthorne Inn in Lakeland, Florida. She was 92. Natalie was born in Poughkeepsie, New York to Stanley and Adeline Lewis on August 27, 1927. Natalie graduated from Poughkeepsie High School in 1945, and after attending business school, she became a secretary and stenographer. Natalie married Donald J. Wood...

Sep 17, 2019

Janie Hunt Pendergrass July 23, 1923 to Sept 17, 2019 “96” Janie H. Pendergrass went home to the Lord on September 17, 2019. Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Aunt and Friend passed away at her home in Lakeland FL. Left to treasure her love and memory are her Daughter Carla Pendergrass Baker and Husband Scott, Granddaughters Cara Rachel Viola and...

Sep 15, 2019

Kenneth P. Davis Lakeland: Kenneth P. Davis, 85, passed away on September 15, 2019 in Lakeland. He was born in Homestead, FL, on June 16, 1934. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Lily Davis. He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy C. Davis. Ken was a veteran of the United States Army, having served...

Sep 12, 2019

David L. Merriam, 77 Lakeland – David L. Merriam passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Jean, children, Lisa Regan, Alex Merriam (Jazmin); grandchildren, Connor and Carley. Services will be held on Monday, September 23, 2019 at 10 am at Florida National cemetery, 6502SW 102nd Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513. In Lieu of flowers...

Sep 10, 2019

Dr. Ann Bailey Bynum died September 10, 2019, at the Good Shepherd Hospice in Lakeland, FL. She was surrounded by her loving family. Her brother, Richard Bailey and wife Deborah Bailey, two daughters, Holly Ann Bowles and husband Tom Bowles of Lakeland, FL, and Susan Heather Vaughn and husband Richard Vaughn of Amelia Island, FL, and six grandchildren, Brett...

Sep 9, 2019

Sep 8, 2019

Nancy Joy Korinek Floyd Lakeland- Nancy Joy Korinek Floyd passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019. She was born on February 23, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, to George and Libby Korinek. Nancy graduated from the University of Miami. She then worked as a school teacher and school secretary for many years Nancy moved to Lakeland in 1974, where she...

Sep 3, 2019

Dr. Leonard George Vaughan, Jr., 90 Lakeland: Dr. Leonard “Buzz” Vaughan, 90, of Lakeland, died on September 3, 2019. He was born in Kansas City, MO, on September 25, 1928, to Ruth and Leonard George Vaughan, Sr. Buzz was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He attended Emory University and was a graduate of the Pennsylvania College...