OBITUARIES

Oct 10, 2018

Elisa Masten Carr Plant City - Elisa Masten Carr, 86, peacefully passed away on October 10, 2018 surrounded in love by her family. Born on March 25, 1932 in Union, SC to Irwin Masten and Mary Elizabeth McNeel, and she graduated from Union High School in 1950 and attended Winthrop College in Rock Hill, SC. In 1953, Elisa married...

Oct 9, 2018

William C. McGraw, Jr. Regional Manager McGraw-Hill, Inc. William C. McGraw, Jr, 82, of Lakeland, FL, died peacefully on October 9, 2018. Bill enjoyed life to the very fullest until his death. He was the devoted husband of Carolyn Warner McGraw for 53 marvelous years. Bill was born August 8,1936 in Forest City, North Carolina to William Curtis and...

Oct 6, 2018

BETTIE C. DUNCAN, 92 LAKELAND - Mrs. Bettie Jeanne Case Duncan of Lakeland died Saturday, October 6, 2018, following a short illness. Bettie was born in Lakeland on November 17, 1925, to the late George and Ada Jane (Sanderson) Case. She attended John Cox Elementary School, Lakeland Junior High and Lakeland Senior High. She married Buford W. Duncan in...

Oct 5, 2018

Alma Jane Brown, Secretary – Davy McKee Corp. Lakeland - Alma Jane Brown, 82 years old, passed away on October 5, 2018. Alma Jane was born and raised in Lakeland, FL. She attended Webster Avenue Elementary School and graduated from Lakeland Sr. High School in the class of 1954. If Jane was your friend, she was a true and...

Oct 3, 2018

Lakeland – Susan Hough died 10/3/2018. Went to Jesus at 62. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed poetry. As well as cooking. Family was her joy. We will miss her love.

Sep 23, 2018

Elizabeth (Betty) Delong Huber Registered Nurse Lakeland – Elizabeth (Betty) Huber passed away on September 23, 2018. She was born in Peasleeville, New York on December 26, 1919. She graduated from Peru High School in 1937, and Champlain Valley Hospital School of Nursing in 1941, and received her R.N. degree. She moved with her family to Lakeland, Florida in...

Sep 20, 2018

Lakeland – Jamie Leahann Weston passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018. She was born on March 25, 1997, in Lakeland, Florida to Jack Shofner and Tammy Ahlborn. Jamie received her bachelor’s degree in English from Southeastern University. She is survived by her husband, Wade Dennis Weston, parents, Jack (Debi) Shofner, Tammy (Mitch) Greene, siblings, Jacquelyn Tello, Jessie Tello, grandparents,...

Sep 16, 2018

Barbara Claire Skeen Lakeland – Barbara Claire Skeen, age 86, passed away at home in Highland City, FL, on Sunday, September 16, 2018. Barbara was born on November 11, 1931, to parents Frances and Ross Gunning in Lakeland, FL. A graduate of Florida Southern College, she was a school teacher for many years at Highland City Elementary. Though retired...

Sep 15, 2018

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Sep 13, 2018

Coleen Quirk Hart, 66, went to her heavenly home on September 13 after a brave battle with a long illness. Her devotion to family, church, and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Coleen was born to the late John Maurice and Constance (Connie) Quirk, in Camden NJ on April 26,...

Sep 10, 2018

Lakeland: Lee Wesley Oglesby, of Lakeland, died on September 10, 2018. He was born on June 8, 1944 in Clearwater, Florida. Lee was self-employed for many years working in the material handling industry. He enjoyed restoring motorcycles and also riding them cross- country. Lee was an active member of College Heights United Methodist Church and served as a trustee....

Sep 9, 2018

Medro Herbert Grantham, Sr. died on September 9, 2018 at the age of 94. He was a good man and lived with the utmost level of integrity. Medro was known for creating amazing memories for his family. He is survived by his wife, Peggy, and three children, Medro Grantham, Jr., Barbara Lubi, and Jack Grantham. Memorial donations may be...

Sep 9, 2018

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Sep 5, 2018

Sep 2, 2018

Robert Harrison Hudgins went home to be with the Lord peacefully on September 2, 2018. He was born in West Palm Beach, Florida, on October 15, 1932 to Mattie Corbin Harrison Hudgins and Lynwood Lewis Hudgins. Known as Bob to most, he attended Florida Military Academy in St. Augustine and then was graduated from The Bolles School in Jacksonville,...

Sep 2, 2018

Carol Drake, 73, of Lakeland, Florida, died at home on September 2, 2018, surrounded by family. Carol was born on June 18, 1945, in New York City, the first child of the late Edward and Mary Carapezza. When she was ten, her father’s position as a mechanic for Pan American Airlines moved the family to Turkey, then Germany, and...

Sep 1, 2018

Aug 31, 2018

FRANK DELNORE ANGLIN, 84 LAKELAND – Frank Delnore Anglin, 84 of Lakeland, went to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 31, 2018. He was born in Roanoke, AL on December 4, 1933 to Oliver William and Mary Lou Anglin and moved to Lakeland in 1958. Frank graduated from Handley High School in 1952, joined the...

Aug 30, 2018

James Ray Porter, 81 DOT Lakeland- James “Ray” Porter, went to be with his God on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Lakeland Nursing & Rehab. His wife, Debra, and close family were at his side. Ray was born in 1937, Barnesville, Georgia the son of James A. and Alice Porter. He grew up in Barnesville and graduated from the...

Aug 30, 2018

Dr. Beverly Brimacomb, DVM Lakeland – Dr. Beverly Brimacomb passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018. She was born on March 24, 1953, to Beverley Wilks Hirsig and Susan Francis Baker in Jacksonville, Florida. Beverly graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine and she was compassionate about animals. She practiced veterinary medicine for over 30 years at...