OBITUARIES

Robert Glenn Stokes

Robert Glenn Stokes

Apr 26, 2020

LAKELAND – Robert Glenn Stokes, 84, went to his heavenly home on April 26, 2020. In departing this world, he leaves a legacy as a devoted husband, beloved father and grandfather, respected friend, mentor and community leader. Born in Lake Wales to Pauline and Robert Ewell Stokes, Bobby was President of Key Club and participated in high school football,...

Katherine Woodsmall

Katherine Woodsmall

Apr 25, 2020

Lakeland – Katherine Woodsmall passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020. She was born on January 10, 1932 in Paducah, Kentucky to James Bedford Wilson and Katherine Keith. Katherine was preceded in death by her husband, Barrett M. Woodsmall and her son, James W. Woodsmall. She is survived by her daughter, Katherine W. Chachula, three grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren....

Billie Baird Turner

Billie Baird Turner

Apr 25, 2020

Lakeland – Billie Baird Turner passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020. He was born on December 31, 1930 in Whitesboro, Texas to Marcus Turner and Gladys Shook. Billie is survived by his wife Shirley Bothmann Turner.

Katheryn Tew Scarbrough

Katheryn Tew Scarbrough

Apr 20, 2020

Lakeland - Katheryn Tew Scarbrough died April 20, 2020 at Lakeland Regional Health due to a brief illness. She was born July 22, 1929 in Faunsdale, Alabama. The family moved to Thomasville, Alabama in 1939 when she was in the 4th grade. After graduating from high school in 1947 she attended Jefferson Hillman College of Nursing in Birmingham, Alabama....

Adelyn Standridge

Adelyn Standridge

Apr 18, 2020

Mrs. Adelyn Garofalo Standridge, age 77, of Lakeland, FL, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020, at Good Shepherd Hospice House. She was born in Utica, NY, on May 24, 1942, daughter of the late Dominick Sr. and Teadosia Getti Garofalo. Adelyn was raised in Utica, NY, receiving her education in local Utica schools. On April 20, 1963, she...

Salvador Anthony Monte

Salvador Anthony Monte

Apr 17, 2020

Salvador “Sam” Anthony Monte Lakeland — Sam Monte, 77, passed away peacefully of Glioblastoma on Friday, April 17, 2020, surrounded by his wife and children. Sam was born December 16, 1942, in Birmingham, AL to the late John Lewis and Rose Cerniglia Monte. He graduated from John Carroll Catholic High School and Auburn University where he was a proud...

Paul Charles Leonard, Jr

Paul Charles Leonard, Jr

Apr 11, 2020

Paul Charles Leonard Jr. passed away on April 11, 2020 from cancer he was 74. Paul was born December 25, 1945 in Boston, Mass to Dr. Paul and Ann Leonard. He grew up in Clearwater, FL and was raised in the Catholic Church, serving as an altar boy during his youth. He joined the United States Marine Corps in...

Albert E. Bross

Albert E. Bross

Apr 6, 2020

The Villages - Albert E. Bross passed away Monday, April 6, 2020. He was born November 12, 1938. Albert retired from Cincinnati Public Schools as a School Counselor. He resided in the Villages, Florida for the past 25 years. Albert was Past President and member of The Parrot Heads in The Villages Florida and active member of St. Timothy...

Laszlo "Laz" Nemeth, Jr

Laszlo "Laz" Nemeth, Jr

Apr 5, 2020

LAKELAND - Laszlo “Laz” Nemeth Jr, 57, passed away April 5, 2020 at his home. Laszlo was born on April 20, 1962 (Good Friday) to Laszlo Nemeth Sr and Jolan Nemeth in Tonawanda, New York. When he was 7 years old they moved to Florida where he would spend the remainder of his life. He graduated from Plant City...

Patricia Ann Krause

Patricia Ann Krause

Apr 4, 2020

LAKELAND - Patricia A. Krause, 81, died April 4, 2020. Mrs. Krause was born in Feltham, England on August 20, 1938 to the late Elsie H. Blakley. She immigrated to the US in 1946. She was a graduate of Lakeland High School and Lakeland Business Institute. She retired from the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. Mrs. Krause...

Earle Dennis Duncan

Earle Dennis Duncan

Apr 4, 2020

Mulberry- Earle D. Duncan died 04/04/20. He is survived by his wife, Janice. An inurnment will be held at a later date at Florida National Cemetery.