OBITUARIES

Mar 18, 2019

Henry John Skopp, 81, of Lakeland, FL, passed away March 18, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Anna Tessier Skopp. Born May 1, 1937, in Bridgeport CT, he was the son of the late Henry John and Elizabeth Frances Skopp. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Mary Lou Bullers. Mr. Skopp was a sergeant in...

Mar 16, 2019

JAMES J. ARMOLD, 95 LAKELAND - James J. Armold, 95, of Lakeland (Carpenters Estates), died peacefully on March 16, 2019. He was born on Rebruary 13, 1924 in Newville, PA and spent most of his career as a post office manager in Baltimore, MD. He is survived by two daughters, Judith Armold and Diana (husband Charles) Schnitzlein; 2 grandsons,...

Mar 13, 2019

Richard A. Harman, Jr. Mulberry: Richard Harman of Mulberry crossed over unexpectedly on the evening of Wednesday, March 13, 2019. He was born in Welch, West Virginia on March 30,1948. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia and served in the United States Army. Richard owned Foxx Run Properties, a twenty-year business. He enjoyed collegiate football,...

Mar 13, 2019

Mary Virginia Peaslee Lakeland: Mary Virginia Peaslee, 92, went home to be with the Lord on March 13, 2019. She was born on February 8, 1927 in Jacksonville, Florida. Mary Virginia was a lifelong educator and trained many teachers in Polk County. She also helped many people achieve their GED and was still continuing to tutor 2nd grade children...

Mar 12, 2019

Lakeland – Kathryn C. Roberson died 03/12/19. Heath Funeral Chapel is looking for any information on next of Kin. Please call 863-682-0111

Mar 12, 2019

Lakeland- Mrs. Denise Marie Johnson died on March 12, 2019 at her son’s home. She was born April 28, 1948 in Worcester, Massachusetts. Mrs. Johnson was predeceased by her son, Seth Johnson, and her brother, Guy Durocher. Denise is survived by her husband of 49 years, Robert George Johnson; sons, Garrick Johnson, Zac Johnson; 3 grandchildren, William, Bella and...

Mar 12, 2019

Marjorie “Marge” Anne Smelser 83 Lakeland – Marge Smelser died on March 12, 2019. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Cecil and Beula Scott. She worked at Western High School in Walled Lake, Michigan for 19 years as secretary to the assistant principal. Marge married Dick Smelser on July 6, 1979 in Commerce United Methodist Church in...

Mar 11, 2019

Mar 11, 2019

Captain Clarence Edward LeMasters Chaplain Corps, United States Navy, (Ret.) Lakeland – Chaplain LeMasters passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019. He was born near Bethesda, Ohio on December 5, 1925. He graduated from Asbury College and Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky, and was ordained in the Indiana Conference of The Methodist Church. After serving parishes in Indiana,...

Mar 10, 2019

Ronald E. Ashmore Lakeland: Ronald E. Ashmore, 71, of Lakeland, went to be with the Lord on March 10, 2019. He was born on May 11, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan. For over 40 years, Ron served in downtown mission ministries and in assisted living facilities in Michigan and in Florida. He was a contractor and then transitioned into sales....

Mar 8, 2019

Michelle Suzanne Scott, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed without pain and in peace on March 8th after a seven-month battle with metastatic melanoma. Michelle was born the second of three children to Robert and Margaret (Van Dam) Dorgan in Kalamazoo, Michigan on October 2, 1954. The family moved to Florida when she was three years old. After...

Mar 8, 2019

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Mar 3, 2019

Mary “Rita” Whitaker Secretary, 75 Lakeland – Mary “Rita” Whitaker passed away March 3, 2019, following a fall and Lupus. Rita was born to Mary G. Joseph July 7, 1943 in Pittsburg, PA. Rita graduated from St. Benedicts in 1961 in Pittsburg, PA. Rita has been a Florida resident for about 50 years. Rita was a medical secretary, legal...

Mar 3, 2019

Lakeland- Betsye Kay Finch, 92, went peacefully to be with the Lord on March 3, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Gene Allison Finch, Sr. Born October 25, 1926, in Ft. Meade, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Alex J. Kay, Sr. and Gertrude Johnson Kay. She was also preceded in...

Mar 2, 2019

Gina Lynne Woods Whitlock, 52 years of age, was born July 2, 1966 in Haines City and passed on a beautiful sunny day on March 2, 2019 in Lakeland. The birth and passing date of this amazing daughter, sister, aunt, gigi, friend and loving wife and mother, however, are not nearly as relevant as all the days that she...

Feb 28, 2019

Lakeland- Anna McMahon Florek passed away peacefully on the morning of February 28, 2019. She is predeceased by her parents, Elizabeth and Fenton McMahon; her husband, Dr. Florian Florek; her brother John McMahon; her sisters Mary Scott and Katherine Merritt; and her son, Michael Florek. Born on August 1, 1921 in Picton, Ontario, Canada; she went on to study...

Feb 27, 2019

Flora (Flo) K. Lance Lakeland – Flora K. Lance passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. She was born on May 7, 1946 in Flint, Michigan to Angus E. McCallister and Ica Mae Wilson. Flo worked for Heath Funeral Chapel for 16 years as an administrative assistant. She is survived by her...

Feb 27, 2019

Feb 24, 2019

Lakeland- Thomas R. Jeffries, 78 of Lakeland, surrounded by “his girls,” went to be with the Lord on February 24, 2019. He is survived by his wife, of 53 years, Marie Jeffries; daughter Mary Kelly (Chris), granddaughter Christine Kelly, daughter Monica Jeffries Hazangeles (John), and by many cousins, nephews and nieces. Born August 30, 1940, in Dunbar, Pennsylvania he...

Feb 23, 2019

JAMES 'JIM' GLENN WAGNER, Jr., 64 LAKELAND - James 'Jim' Glenn Wagner, Jr. went to be with his heavenly Father on February 23, 2019 after an aviation accident in Winter Haven, FL. He was born to James G. Wagner, Sr. and Alice Wagner in Waco, Texas on January 15, 1955. Jim was the middle child among his two sisters....