OBITUARIES

Feb 10, 2019

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Feb 9, 2019

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Feb 6, 2019

Lakeland – Ann Muller, 104 years old . The sweetest lady one could know passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019. She is survived by her niece, Ethel Walden and her four children, Sunshine,Stanley, Summer, Stephen and her cousin Betty Carle. Visitation Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 1:30 pm with services at 2:30 pm at Victory Church Chapel. Interment Dade...

Feb 6, 2019

Johnny William Kirkland, 76 Johnny William Kirkland passed away on February 6, 2019 in Lakeland, FL. He was born on February 18, 1942 in Wheeling, West Virginia to John and Alberta Kail Kirkland, Jr. Mr. Kirkland was a United States Air Force Veteran and was in the band. He was a Mason at Lisbon Lodge in Ohio. He is...

Feb 5, 2019

In sadness, his family announces that Maurice Edward Johnson, 95, passed away on February 5, 2019. Born on May 1, 1923, in Tampa, Florida, Maurice grew up in Ybor City. Maurice is the son of Felicitas Christ and Arthur T. Johnson of Tampa. A combat wounded veteran of World War II, Maurice served and survived on the front lines...

Feb 5, 2019

Feb 4, 2019

THELMA JANET GROSSMAN, 84 LAKELAND – Janet Grossman, 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 4, 2019, at Grace Manor at Lake Morton. Janet was born on August 27, 1934, in Plant City, Florida, to the late Guy and Bea Thompson. She grew up in Coronet and attended Plant City High School. In 1952, Janet married James...

Feb 4, 2019

Feb 3, 2019

Margaret Akins Huggins, 89 Margaret Akins Huggins passed into the arms of our Lord and Savior on February 3, 2019, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 48 years Harry D., and her daughter, Kathy Lynn, and her son Tommy. Margaret was born April 24, 1929, in Louisville, Kentucky. She...

Feb 3, 2019

Orabelle Rae Beach Lakeland - Orabelle Rae Beach 99, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019. She was born September 11, 1919, in Pleasant Grove Township (now known as Barnes City), Iowa. Orabelle moved to Lakeland, FL in 1975 from London, England. She was lively, spirited, and fiercely independent. Orabelle was preceded in death by her husband, U.S. Navy Chief...

Feb 3, 2019

Feb 2, 2019

Ancil Clarence Chandler passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019. He was born on July 20, 1941. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Marie Chandler. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 from 1-3 pm at Heath Funeral Chapel.

Jan 31, 2019

Geraldine La Londe, 74 Lakeland – Geraldine (Gerry) La Londe passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 at her home. She was born on November 17, 1944 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to Walter and Helen Baran. She attended Sacred Heart High School in Elizabeth, New Jersey. She worked the Board of Education in Elizabeth, New Jersey and 25 years at...

Jan 30, 2019

LAKELAND - Fred Ellis was born in Concordia, Kansas on July1, 1948 and passed away at his home in Lakeland on January 30, 2019. He was 70 years old. He was preceded in death by is wife Annie and his son Fred Jr. He is survived by his daughter Julie, her husband Todd and 2 granddaughters, Rebecca and Hannah....

Jan 28, 2019

Eugene Williams 1925 – 2019 Eugene Williams entered heaven with a glorious welcome Monday, January 28. For the last 19 years chronic hip and foot pain made mobility difficult, but he bore his affliction with quiet endurance which was a hallmark of his character. Eugene was born May 16, 1925 in Wellington, Alabama to Charles and Pearl Williams. Eugene...

Jan 28, 2019

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Jan 27, 2019

Lakeland- Jimmy Warren Cheatwood was born in Kathleen, FL in 1931 and passed away on January 27, 2019. He served in Korea with the US Army. He worked for GTE for 37yrs before he retired at age 55. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Clifton and Annie Viola Cheatwood, his seven brothers and sisters, his wife...

Jan 24, 2019

Thomas Edwin Edes, 66, fell asleep in Lakeland Florida and woke up in Heaven on January 24, 2019. He lived life to the fullest and approached everyday as a new adventure because “Ya gotta live once to know how.” Tom lived in Bangor Maine and was a Florida Snowbird, but has called many places home. Tom was born in...

Jan 24, 2019

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Jan 20, 2019

June Dyer Davis passed away January 20th, 2019 at the age of 91. June was predeceased by husband Charles Davis, and is survived by many family members, friends, and students that loved her dearly. June was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and teacher, and she will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and grace. June graduated high school from...