OBITUARIES

Nov 20, 2018

Edward Francis Goodemote, 89 Lakeland – Edward Francis Goodemote passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. He was born on February 2, 1929 in Batavia, NY to Cecil and Mary Goodemote. He was a United States Army Korean War veteran. Edward worked for General Motors in Product Engineering, Design and Drafting department for many years. He enjoyed ardent golfer,...

Nov 18, 2018

Nov 17, 2018

Robert Tidwell, age 83, Lakeland – Robert Tidwell, age 83, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018 in Lakeland, Florida. Born on December 20, 1934 in Hamilton County, Florida he was the son of the late Carl and Eunice Tidwell. Robert grew up on a farm in Hamilton County, attended Jennings High School, and served in the United States...

Nov 17, 2018

Nov 13, 2018

Nov 13, 2018

Shirley Alice Chapman, 90 Lakeland – Shirley Alice Chapman, the widow of the late Menzo Chapman, entered into rest on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. She was born on March 9, 1928 in Muskegon, Michigan to Thomas and Gladys Sikkenga. For over 45 years, she worked as a telephone operator and Union President in Michigan. Shirley enjoyed many years on...

Nov 13, 2018

Nov 12, 2018

Lakeland – Rebecca L. Thompson died on 11/12/2018. Services Mon. 11/19/2018 at 11 a.m. with viewing one hour prior at Strong Tower Church.

Nov 12, 2018

Nov 12, 2018

BETTY CAMPBELL EDENFIELD, 89 LAKELAND – Betty Campbell Edenfield, 89, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 12, 2018, due to natural causes. Born in 1929, in Columbus, Mississippi, Betty attended high school in Washington D.C. while her parents worked in the Pentagon. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude from the University of...

Nov 11, 2018

Lakeland – William B. “Dub” Franks died on 11/11/2018. Services Friday, 11/16/2018 at 1 p.m. with viewing one hour prior at Heath Funeral Chapel.

Nov 8, 2018

Joe Ronald Parrish Lakeland – Joe Ronald Parrish passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018. He was born on February 29, 1936 in Clanton, Alabama to Clifton C. Parrish and Lucille Kelley. He worked for Halliburton Industrial Services for 30 years before retirement. Joe served during the Korean War as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps...

Nov 8, 2018

Nov 5, 2018

Mary Lou Wheeler Lakeland –Mary Lou Wheeler passed away Monday, November 5, 2018. She was born on November 25, 1952 in Roanoke, VA. She was the daughter of Norman and Geneva Mitchell, After being born in Roanoke she spent much of her life in Lakeland. She was a devoted wife and mother, an adoring grandmother and was an animal...

Nov 4, 2018

MERO “SMOKEY” BERNARD, 92 Mero “Smokey” Bernard passed away peacefully on November 4th, 2018 in Bartow Florida. He was 92. Mero, who went by his nickname Smokey, was born on February 14, 1926 in Montorio Al Vomano, Italy. He immigrated with his mother to Youngstown, Ohio in 1929 and became a U.S. Citizen in 1943. Smokey was drafted into...

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Oct 31, 2018