OBITUARIES

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...

Aug 29, 2018

Plant City – Dan Erik Jensen (80) passed away Wednesday, August 29th, after living courageously over the past 3 years. He was preceded in death by his beloved Judy Y. Jensen the mother of his 4 children, his parents, Elmer and Margrethe Jensen and his brother, Gorm. He is survived by Judy N Jensen (wife), his siblings Maikki, Uffe,...

Aug 26, 2018

Charles “Charlie” A. Gordy Lakeland: Charles “Charlie” A. Gordy, of Lakeland, died on August 26, 2018. He was born on February 8, 1936 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Charlie was a sales representative and had worked in sales all his life. He was an avid sports fan but most of all loved Lakeland High School “Dreadnaught” football and the Miami...

Aug 26, 2018

William Y. Harrell Lakeland – William Y. Harrell passed away August 26, 2018 at the age of 88. Bill was born in Anderson, South Carolina on August 25, 1930, and was raised in Suwanee, Levy, Columbia and Hamilton counties in North Florida. He graduated from Hamilton County High School in Jasper, Florida. He proudly served our country in the...

Aug 23, 2018

Clay David Bradley Lakeland - Clay David Bradley, 60, of Lakeland, went to be with our Lord on August 23, 2018. Clay was born in Lakeland and spent most of his life there. He loved his family and had many fond childhood memories spending time with his parents, brother, cousins and many friends. He loved snook fishing at Anna...

Aug 21, 2018

Lakeland - Velmer Blankenship died 8/21/18. He is survived by Lee Blankenship, Jr, Wanda Percy, Lisa Jacob, Daphne Bleam, 5 sisters, 1 brother, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Karen Blankenship, and daughter Norma Jean Parr.