OBITUARIES

Jul 25, 2019

Darlene J. Meyers Lakeland, FL – Darlene J. (Kerrigan) Meyers, 79, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Lakeland Regional Hospital under the care of Good Shepherd Hospice. She was the wife of the late Paul A. Meyers. Born on July 10, 1940 in York, PA, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Dorothy (Baker)...

Jul 24, 2019

SHARON “SHARIE” S. WEEKS, age 71, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, with her family by her side. Born in Farmington, ME, on December 14, 1947, the only child of Eileen “Tonie” and C. Clifford Sweet. Sharie grew up in Lakeland, and graduated from Lakeland Senior High School in 1965, where in the ninth grade she met and...

Jul 24, 2019

Jul 23, 2019

Ellen “Bones” Loube passed away in her home in Mt. Airy, MD on July 23, 2019. She was 92 years young. Ellen was born on August 15, 1926 in Mecklenburg County, NC. She worked for the Air Force and retired in 1978. She married Harry Loube in July of 1962 and they had 48 glorious years of marriage together....

Jul 19, 2019

Martha J. Randall Lakeland- Miss Martha J. Randall, 79 years old, went to be with the Lord on July 19, 2019. She is survived by her brother, Don Randall (Louise); her sister, Nancy Singletary (James); and her brother-in-law, Lyndon Walker. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, July 25, 2019, at Oak Hill Burial Park,...

Jul 15, 2019

Robert “Bob” Wendell Allen, Sr., 90 Lakeland – Robert Wendell Allen, Sr., passed away Monday, July 15, 2019, with his family by his side. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Robert enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Robert was preceded in death...

Jul 14, 2019

MARJORIE DODS SAUNDERS, 92 LAKELAND - Marjorie Dods Saunders, 92, spouse of Robert, passed away July 14th, 2019. Born on April 18th, 1927, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of Alan and Kathryn Dods. Marjorie attended Sewickley High School and earned a Degree in English from Juniata College in Pennsylvania, and later a Masters in Library Science at...

Jul 10, 2019

Linda P. Barenthin, 76, of Lakeland, passed away July 10, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Barenthin. Born August 31, 1942, in Sharon, ND, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Alyce Ostenson. Linda and Steve moved from Eldridge, Iowa after retirement, to Lakeland, Florida. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church...

Jul 9, 2019

Lakeland – Bonnie D. Kaufmann passed away 07/09/19. Visitation will be Saturday 7/13/19 at 10am with services at 11am at Heath Funeral Chapel

Jul 9, 2019

Patricia Ann Hagan Polk City - Patricia Ann Hagan, known to her friends as Pat, but to family as Mimi. Resident of Polk City, FL passed away on July 9, 2019. She was at home when she went to meet her heavenly father. Born in Elba, Alabama, on January 6, 1937 to John D. Ruark and Leila Lee Ruark....

Jul 6, 2019

Otto Lamar Cantrall, Jr., Lt. Col., United States Army (Retired) after 22 years of highly decorated, distinguished service, 91, passed away July 6, 2019. He was a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and retired to Lakeland in 1997. His beloved wife, Beverly Charlotte Cantrall, preceded him in death, going home to our Lord on November 24, 2016. He is survived...

Jul 4, 2019

Lakeland – Herb T. Wade, 97 passed away 07/04/19 He was an Engineering Officer on the USS Intrepid Carrier Base Aircraft in the US Navy, WWII.

Jul 3, 2019

Iam P. Bhisitkul, MD 1929-2019 Iam Peter Bhisitkul, MD, passed away on July 3, 2019 at the age of 90. He died peacefully at home in Lakeland, Florida, surrounded by his family – his wife, Catherine, and their four children, as well as their grandchildren. Dr. Bhisitkul had a long career as a urologist, practicing for 32 years in...

Jul 1, 2019

Martha Ellen Trinklein, 94 Martha Ellen Trinklein, Lakeland, died of congestive heart failure, July 1, 2019. She was born March 21, 1925 in St. Joseph, Mo. Mrs. Trinklein was a Preschool Director in Freedom, Pa and an active member of St. Paul Lutheran, Lakeland. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Martha is preceded in death...

Jun 28, 2019

Gene Russell Matthiesen Agrico Production Superintendent Fort Pierce - Gene was born February 15, 1933. He was raised on a farm in Le Mars, Iowa, and graduated from Union Consolidated school. After graduation he attended Westmar College in Le Mars. Gene served in Sioux City, Iowa, Air Guard. He enlisted in the Army and served in Korea with the...

Jun 28, 2019

LAKELAND - Bill Phoa passed away on Friday, June 28th, 2019, surrounded by family at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Sharon Phoa, his three children Teri Reuter, Cindy Phoa, and Joey Phoa, as well as seven grandchildren. As an entrepreneur, Bill and Thelma Williams first opened the House of Cheese Gourmet...

Jun 28, 2019

Adah F. Hood Lakeland- 94, Adah died June 28, 2019. She was born in West Point, IN, to the late Geneva and Edgar Bare. She graduated from Indiana Business College. She moved to Lakeland with her husband Gene Hood in 1956. Adah was a life-long homemaker but worked as a secretary in Indiana and at College Heights United Methodist...

Jun 25, 2019

Betty Stinson Dicks, 90 Lakeland Store Owner Died peacefully June 25, 2019. Born in Valrico, Florida to Joseph D. Stinson and Roxie Stinson the sixth of seven children. Betty was a wife, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She married Carl Dicks on November 24, 1948. The mother of four daughters, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Betty and...

Jun 23, 2019

Connie Lynn Reiber, 63, passed away on June 23rd in the early morning, after a long battle with cancer. With her passing, and resting in the promises and faithfulness of God, we know that cancer is dead, and she is alive and well with our Savior, Jesus Christ. Born on November 21st, 1955, in Tampa, Florida, Connie was the...

Jun 23, 2019