OBITUARIES

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 30, 2018

Allie Frances McGraw Hardy was born at home to Sherman and Isabelle McGraw in Brewton, Alabama, on October 23, 1932. She passed Tuesday, October 30, 2018, after a lengthy struggle with cancer. Fran married and had three children, Sharon Pierce, Betty Harrell, and Samuel Hardy. Fran was a loving mother and grandmother who was loved dearly by her children,...

Oct 30, 2018

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Oct 29, 2018

Lakeland - Urbicia Cobielles, 81, passed Monday, October 29th, 2018. Born on Thursday, April 1st, 1937 in Jatibonico, Cuba. She is survived by her three daughters, Nancy Cobielles, Nery Leach and Neicy McGrath, all of Lakeland, Florida. Grandchildren: Humberto Leach Jr., Jillian Lopez, Amanda Leach, Iliana Castro, Diana Legon, Kenia Rodriguez, Derek McGrath and Annie McGrath. Great-grandchildren: Humberto Leach...

Oct 28, 2018

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Oct 24, 2018

Robert E. Daigle, Sr. 93 Citrus Sales Lakeland – Mr. Robert E. Daigle, Sr. died on October 24, 2018, at Grace Manor at Lakeland Morton. He was born on July 1, 1925, in Bangor, Maine. He served in the United States Air Force during World War II as a B17 Ball Turret Gunner. He was a high school teacher...