OBITUARIES

Jan 17, 2019

Lakeland- It is with great sadness that the family of W. T. “Bill” Peck announces his passing on Thursday, January 17, 2019, at his home in Lakeland, Florida, at the age of 98 years. He was a World War II United States Army veteran, proudly serving his country from 1940-1945. He was born on June 9, 1920 in Calvert...

Jan 17, 2019

Lakeland - Robert (BobCat) Cattarius passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019, at home surrounded by loving family following years of health challenges. He was born in Newport News, VA, June 17, 1936 to Otto and Genevieve Cattarius. His father’s Air Force career took them to many US cities as well as England and Germany. He entered Valley Force Military...

Jan 17, 2019

Jan 15, 2019

Howard Alfred Buhl, 94, passed away on January 15th, 2019 after a brief illness. Born in Chicago, Illinois on February 11th, 1924, to Alfred Jensen Buhl and Dorothy Harriet (Wright) Buhl, he spent much of his childhood in Manteno. During World War II, he served as a Motor Machinist’s Mate 2nd class on LST 494 (Landing Ship, Tank), which...

Jan 14, 2019

Jacquetta Baker Asbury,87 Polk County School Board Lakeland - Jacquetta “Jackie” Baker Asbury was born in Stem, North Carolina on November 19, 1931. She passed away on January 14, 2019. She was surrounded by her loving family in life, as she was in death and anxiously held on to life for a visit from her newest great grandchild Mia...

Jan 11, 2019

LAKELAND - Shirley Claire Lose Vennell passed away peacefully at home in Lakeland, Florida, on January 11, 2019 to be with the Lord. She was the third child to Lloyd Levi Lose and Margaret Adams Lose. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 13, 1928. She started singing when she was very young and sang along when her...

Jan 9, 2019

Miguel Antonio Quijano Mercado was born on March 1946 in the beautiful island of Puerto Rico where he lived until the age of 10. He was one of 3 children born to the late Carmen Mercado del Valle and Jose Agustin Quijano and was the beloved husband of Hilda Mosquera. In 1958 his parents decided to seek new horizons...

Jan 7, 2019

Jan 4, 2019

Lakeland - John Edward McQuillen, 86, of Lakeland, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019. John was born on January 9, 1932 to Albert and Ruth McQuillen in Lincoln Park, Michigan. He was a Korean War veteran. John is survived by his loving wife, Norma Jean; his sons, David, Dan, Dale, Duane and their spouses. His grandchildren, Fallon, Ryan,...

Jan 3, 2019

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Jan 3, 2019

Dec 31, 2018

James (Jim) Leonard Moore, 84 Lakeland - James (Jim) Leonard Moore, 84, of Lakeland went to be with his Lord on Monday, December 31, 2018, while in Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center in Lakeland, Florida. He died of natural causes. Jim was born in Lakeland, Florida to Thomas H. Moore and Mae Bell Smith on February 2, 1934. He...

Dec 31, 2018

David Stanley Royal, Sr. Lakeland - David Stanley Royal, Sr., 83, of Lakeland passed comfortably away at home on Monday, December 31, 2018. David was born in Sorrento, Florida on March 11, 1935, to the late Ettie Miley and Dixie Elliott Royal. David was a Doctor in the Army Medical Corps for five years where he met and married...

Dec 31, 2018

Martha (Marty) Cecile Glenn, 83, of Lakeland, went to her heavenly home on December 31, 2018. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She is dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Mrs. Glenn was born October 17, 1935 in Bowling Green, KY. Her father worked for Woodmen of the World...

Dec 26, 2018

Lakeland – Lonnie Laurence Addison passed away December 26, 2018. He was born on August 26, 1934, in Okeechobee, FL, to Lawrence and Floy Addison. He owned and operated Addison Development and Construction. Lonnie enjoyed fishing and Nascar racing He was always kind, loving, and generous. Lonnie is survived by his loving wife, Evelyn Rae Addison; his children, Lonnie...

Dec 26, 2018

Theodore “Ted” Willard Weeks III Lakeland- Theodore “Ted” Willard Weeks III, age 71, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 in Lakeland, FL. Born in Ft. Myers, FL on September 16, 1947, the first son of Ted W. Weeks Jr. and Anne Joyner. Ted graduated Lakeland Senior High School in 1965, where he met and began dating his wife,...

Dec 23, 2018

Dec 23, 2018

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Dec 20, 2018

RUBY FOLSOM SMITH Lakeland- Ruby Folsom Smith left her earthly home and stepped confidently into blessed eternity on December 20th. Her last days were spent just like her life, with her loving daughter Sharon, and her son David at her side, and surrounded by a host of loving family and friends, all of whom believed it was their privilege...