OBITUARIES

Feb 23, 2019

Feb 22, 2019

Gene A. Finch Sr. Lakeland- Gene A. Finch Sr., 88 of Lakeland, went peacefully to be with the Lord on February 22, 2019. He is survived by his wife, of 53 years, Betsye Kay Finch. Born July 3, 1930, in Lakeland he was the son of the late David and Betty Finch. He was also preceded in death by...

Feb 22, 2019

Mr. Albert (Sonny) Hosmer Carter, Jr., age 71, a resident of Lakeland, FL passed away Fri. Feb. 22, 2019 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Sonny was born Jun. 3, 1947 in Jacksonville, FL to Albert and Darthulah (Dot) Carter. He has been a Polk County resident since 1976 after becoming a decorated hero serving in the...

Feb 18, 2019

Jack Lynn Packett, 91, of Lakeland, passed away February 18, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Candi Packett. Born October 23, 1927, in Knoxville, Tennessee, he was a son of the late Esten and Anna Packett. Jack Packett was born in Knoxville TN - back when his mom gave birth to all her kids with a mid-wife. Mr....

Feb 17, 2019

Jewell Eileen Joiner Knapp, 89 Lakeland- Jewell Eileen Joiner Knapp of Lakeland, passed away in her sleep in the early morning hours of 2/17/2019, after a courageous battle with Dementia. Jewell was born in Live Oak, Florida in 1929 to Irma Kate and Arlee Devant Joiner. She grew up in Winter Haven and graduated as Valedictorian of Winter Haven...

Feb 13, 2019

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Feb 6, 2019

Lakeland – Ann Muller, 104 years old . The sweetest lady one could know passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019. She is survived by her niece, Ethel Walden and her four children, Sunshine,Stanley, Summer, Stephen and her cousin Betty Carle. Visitation Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 1:30 pm with services at 2:30 pm at Victory Church Chapel. Interment Dade...

Feb 6, 2019

Johnny William Kirkland, 76 Johnny William Kirkland passed away on February 6, 2019 in Lakeland, FL. He was born on February 18, 1942 in Wheeling, West Virginia to John and Alberta Kail Kirkland, Jr. Mr. Kirkland was a United States Air Force Veteran and was in the band. He was a Mason at Lisbon Lodge in Ohio. He is...

Feb 5, 2019

In sadness, his family announces that Maurice Edward Johnson, 95, passed away on February 5, 2019. Born on May 1, 1923, in Tampa, Florida, Maurice grew up in Ybor City. Maurice is the son of Felicitas Christ and Arthur T. Johnson of Tampa. A combat wounded veteran of World War II, Maurice served and survived on the front lines...

Feb 5, 2019

Feb 4, 2019

THELMA JANET GROSSMAN, 84 LAKELAND – Janet Grossman, 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 4, 2019, at Grace Manor at Lake Morton. Janet was born on August 27, 1934, in Plant City, Florida, to the late Guy and Bea Thompson. She grew up in Coronet and attended Plant City High School. In 1952, Janet married James...

Feb 4, 2019

Feb 3, 2019

Margaret Akins Huggins, 89 Margaret Akins Huggins passed into the arms of our Lord and Savior on February 3, 2019, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 48 years Harry D., and her daughter, Kathy Lynn, and her son Tommy. Margaret was born April 24, 1929, in Louisville, Kentucky. She...

Feb 3, 2019

Orabelle Rae Beach Lakeland - Orabelle Rae Beach 99, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019. She was born September 11, 1919, in Pleasant Grove Township (now known as Barnes City), Iowa. Orabelle moved to Lakeland, FL in 1975 from London, England. She was lively, spirited, and fiercely independent. Orabelle was preceded in death by her husband, U.S. Navy Chief...

Feb 3, 2019

Feb 2, 2019

Ancil Clarence Chandler passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019. He was born on July 20, 1941. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Marie Chandler. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 from 1-3 pm at Heath Funeral Chapel.

Jan 31, 2019

Geraldine La Londe, 74 Lakeland – Geraldine (Gerry) La Londe passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 at her home. She was born on November 17, 1944 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to Walter and Helen Baran. She attended Sacred Heart High School in Elizabeth, New Jersey. She worked the Board of Education in Elizabeth, New Jersey and 25 years at...