OBITUARIES

Apr 23, 2019

Lakeland – Constance (nee Brooke) Ray died April 23, 2019, peacefully in her sleep. Connie was born the second of two daughters to the late Hiram Rodney Brooke and Eleanor Brooke in Boston, Massachusetts. The family moved frequently, and Connie grew up in several communities in Massachusetts and Maine. She attended and graduated from Dean Academy in Franklin, Massachusetts,...

Apr 22, 2019

Ricky J. Jorgensen, 65, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 at home surrounded by loved ones in the care of Hospice. He leaves his wife, Diane S. Jorgensen, of 44 years, son James J. Jorgensen and wife Jessica A. Jorgensen, brother Robert C. Jorgensen, six beautiful grandchildren: Abigail Smith, Paige Smith, Colin Smith, Olivia Fernandez, Shane Jorgensen, and...

Apr 22, 2019

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Apr 21, 2019

Apr 19, 2019

Joseph was born in Philadelphia, PA, on November 18, 1933, and passed away on April 19, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife Elaine, his parents James and Barbara Bonner, his siblings Barbara Hunter, Dorothy Crawford and Anna Bonner, child from Nancy Bonner, Peter Christopher, and grandchild Xavier Joseph Bonner. He is survived by his daughter Elizabeth...

Apr 19, 2019

Lakeland – Daniel J. Kachermeyer passed away Friday, April 19, 2019 after a lengthy illness. He was born on October 18, 1948, in Buffalo, New York to Richard and Angeline Kachermeyer. Daniel was a Vietnam Veteran and served in the United States Army. He enjoyed Disney, photography, walking and loved spending time with his family. Daniel is survived by...

Apr 18, 2019

I just want to say one thing....we loved our Mother dearly. She was loving, caring, kind, spiritual Mother. She was a loving sister to her only sister, Mildred, loving Aunt to Debra, an amazing Grandmother to Craig (Craig’s wife Melissa), Marissa (Marissa's husband Brandon), Dillon and Kaley. She was also a loving Great Grandmother (GiGi) to Seth and Izzy....

Apr 18, 2019

O. U. “Oz” Mutz It is with sorrow and profound joy that the family of O. U. “Oz” Mutz announces his Heavenly Homecoming on April 18, 2019. Oz was born February 12, 1928, to Harold W. and Laura Sawin Mutz in Edinburgh, Indiana. In 1937, Oz’s family relocated to Indianapolis, where he worked in his father’s retail and manufacturing...

Apr 17, 2019

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Apr 15, 2019

Lakeland – Eudora Kilgore passed away on April 15, 2019. She was born in Branford, Florida, on January 9, 1923. She was a member of Gibsonia Full Gospel Church of God. She was predeceased by her parents, Grover Earls and Daisy Earls, her husband Walter Kilgore, son Donald Kilgore, and four sisters. She is survived by her son, Aubrey...

Apr 15, 2019

Margaret Lynn Waring Morgan, 100, passed away on April 15, 2019. She was born March 1st, 1919 in Lakeland, Florida. She grew up in the Lakeland area and witnessed many changes throughout the world during her lifetime. She was the oldest daughter of Malcolm G. “M.G.” and Eunice Lee Waring. Margaret’s father was a real estate developer in Lakeland...

Apr 15, 2019

Lakeland- Alana Ruth Wilfong Minear of Lakeland, FL unexpectedly died at her home on 15 April 2019. She was born August 25, 1947 in Elkins, WV to the late Dewey L. Wilfong and Gail Ruth Ours. She is survived by her daughter, Stacey M. Warner (Morgan) of Apex, NC; her brother, Daniel L. Wilfong (Joyce) of Parkersburg, WV; her...

Apr 14, 2019

Lakeland – William Seger, 68, died on 4/14/2019. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday 4/23/2019 at 11:00 A.M. at Oak Hill Burial Park.

Apr 12, 2019

Lakeland: Ardis S. Tucker, 72, of Lakeland, died on April 12, 2019. She was born on March 6, 1947 in Brooksville, Florida. Ardis was an administrative assistant for many years working in different industries. She loved knitting, crocheting, and embroidery. Ardis was a member of the Lakeland Hills Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Apr 11, 2019

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Apr 11, 2019

Garrett Ryan Scaplen Garrett Ryan Scaplen passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019. He was born on May 8, 1994 in Lakeland, Florida to Doug and Mary Scaplen. He was a graduate of George Jenkins High School in 2012 and worked in construction. Garrett enjoyed riding motorcycles and shooting guns. He is survived by his fiancé, Krystal First-Argila; and...

Apr 9, 2019

Lakeland - Alfred Earl Saxon was born on November 8, 1943 to Herbert and Lillie (Shuman) Saxon in Connersville, Indiana. He was the third of eight children. During his life, he served in the Navy, which is how he met his wife, Carolyn Headley. Alfred and Carolyn were married on October 29,1966 and had six children. During his life,...

Apr 6, 2019

Apr 4, 2019