OBITUARIES

Jul 19, 2018

Samuel Davis “Dave” Hall, age 64, passed away on Thursday July 19, 2018 at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 21, 1954 in Plant City, Florida, to the late Wilson and Earline Hall. He graduated from Hardee County High School and South Florida Community College. Dave worked over 40 years...

Jul 18, 2018

Dr. J. Leon Jones Lakeland – The life of Dr. James Leon Jones began with a little country boy born to honest, respected, Christian parents, working hard in fields on a farm near Luverne, Alabama. A man who was driven far beyond the average to excel was molded in this setting; he saw a vision and never looked back....

Jul 18, 2018

Julian Lawrence “Larry” Tyre, 84 Lakeland - Julian Lawrence “Larry” Tyre, 84, of Babson Park passed away peacefully on July 18, 2018, after a long battle with Dementia. Larry was born September 8, 1933, on Breezy Point on Crooked Lake in Babson Park. After attending Frostproof High School, he was drafted by the U.S. Army and served in Korea...

Jul 18, 2018

Lakeland - Virginia Ruth Walling, age 71, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 18th, 2018. She was born on October 22, 1946, in Bartow, FL, to ND and Virginia Bryan. Ruth was a lifetime resident of Polk County and retired from the Polk County Building Division. She was a member of Highland Park Church of...

Jul 18, 2018

Lakeland – Joanne Reed passed away on July 18, 2018. She is survived by 4 children, 10 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.

Jul 14, 2018

Barbara Ann Ellis Roberts, 72 Lakeland – Barbara Ann Ellis Roberts passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018. She was born in Lakeland, FL on June 13, 1946. Barbara is a lifelong resident of Lakeland. She was an X-Ray and Radiology Technician at Watson Clinic. She was a longtime member of Imperial Polk Obedience Club. Barbara was preceded in death...

Jul 13, 2018

Lakeland: Eugene C. Patzer, of Lakeland, died on July 13, 2018, at the age of 100. He was born on February 1, 1918, in Ashland, Wisconsin. Eugene served his country for 3 years in the United States Air Force. He was an avid golfer, fisherman, and also loved hunting. Eugene was a member of the Imperial Lakes Country Club...

Jul 12, 2018

Patricia Ann (Trish) Johnson Deal, age 75, died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 12, after experiencing a stroke. A Native Floridian born in Pensacola, FL on March 1, 1943, Trish loved the beautiful beaches of the Emerald Coast and everything about Florida living. The second daughter of David T. Johnson and Mary Comforter Johnson, Trish was a vivacious child, sometimes...

Jul 11, 2018

Sheila Dekle Talcott, 72 Lakeland – Sheila Dekle Talcott passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018. She was born in Lakeland, FL, to Carl and Josephine Dekle. Sheila worked as a Legal Secretary at Campbell, Trohn, Tamayo & Aranda, PA for many years. She was a fantastic wife, mother and grandmother. Sheila loved gardening and the beach. She was a...

Jul 5, 2018

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Jul 5, 2018

Jul 4, 2018

Rebecca "Becky” Crumpler died peacefully at her home in Lakeland, Florida on July 4, 2018 at the age of 70. Becky is survived by her sons Matthew E. Kovach, of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and Andrew E. Kovach, of Pensacola, Florida, as well as 5 grandchildren. Becky was born on April 20, 1948 in Clinton, North Carolina to Annie Mae...

Jul 3, 2018

Joan Trawick “Fluffy” Grant Joan Trawick “Fluffy” Grant passed away July 3, 2018 peacefully at home. She was born March 25, 1931, in Mobile, Alabama to Thomas L. Trawick, Jr. and Antoinette Trawick. Joan attended Wesleyan College in Macon, GA., before starting her family and eventually settling in Lakeland. She worked as a Top Producing Real Estate Agent for...

Jul 3, 2018

NORA E ELGIN, 88, peacefully entered the arms of Jesus on 7/3/18. Nora was a former Kindergarten Teacher, a CNA, and a 10-yr employee of Walt Disney World. She is survived by her daughter, Carol E. Butler, her son, James R. Stewart, 4 grandchildren, and several great- grandchildren. A Celebration of Life is being held on July 16 at...

Jul 2, 2018

Joy T. Smith Lakeland - Joy Thacker Smith, 88 years old, of Clare Bridge Memory Care at Brookdale Highlands, died the morning of July 2, 2018, at the facility. Joy was born November 26, 1929 in Birmingham, Alabama, to Margaret Edwards and Elbert Filmore Thacker. The family lived in Chicago, Illinois, for nine years. She and her mother moved...

Jun 30, 2018

Louise "Noonie" Woodruff Lakeland - "Noonie" Louise Woodruff, 79, loving Mother, passed away on June 30, 2018. She was born on August 13, 1938, in Augusta, GA, the Daughter of Theodore and Evellyn Mitchell. She is survived by her 4 children, Thomas Dryden (Lili), Marc Dryden (Debbie), Sandra Polumbo (Dennis), and Brenda Al-Mutawa (Mustafa). She had 11 grandchildren &...

Jun 26, 2018

Doris (Dot) Moran Pierce, 89 Lakeland – Doris Moran Pierce passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018, in Lakeland, Florida, at Lakeland Hospice House/Good Shepherd Hospice. She was born in Lakeland, Florida on February 20, 1929, to Millard Moran and Sallie Parham. Dot met the love of her life, Francis M. Pierce, and married on August 16, 1946. She was...

Jun 23, 2018

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Jun 21, 2018

James A. Bryan, Sr. w as known by many as a Teacher. He was a Marine that served during the Korean war. Studied several years in the Monestary. He was a Biologist, a pioneer in the computer world, & loved to sail. He is survived by his daughter, Rachel Cecilia Bryan, his son James Albert Bryan, Jr. His granddaughter...

Jun 19, 2018

Matthew Ross Bruner Lakeland – Matthew Ross Bruner passed away on June 19, 2018. He was born on December 8, 1982 in Kansas City, Missouri. Matthew attended Lakeland Christian School. Growing up he played recreational and competitive team sports. As an adult he took up golf, however fishing was his most loved past time. Matthew had a deep love...