OBITUARIES

Nov 11, 2017

Lakeland- Henry Maxwell Schmidt, 90, died peacefully on November 11, 2017. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 2, 1927 to Edna Kufahl and Bruno Schmidt. Henry served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He married his wife, Claire of 50 years on August 27, 1954 in Vero Beach, FL. They had 2 daughters. Henry received degrees from...

Nov 9, 2017

Nancy Streater Peterson Nancy Streater Peterson, 90, was born on November 7, 1927, in Sarasota, Florida. She moved to Lakeland soon after, where she lived until 1990. She graduated from Lakeland High School and Florida State University, then married J. “Jay” Hardin Peterson, Jr. in 1949. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary before he passed away in 2000. Nancy...

Nov 8, 2017

Bonnie Delaney, 61, of Lakeland Florida passed away on Wednesday November 8, 2017. Bonnie was born in Cleveland Ohio on September 13, 1956, To Grace and Peter Haritan. Bonnie is the Cherished wife and soul mate to Dennis F. Delaney for 50 years. Bonnie has been the pillar of strength and guiding light to her children, Arianna Delaney-Acosta, Son-in-law...

Nov 7, 2017

Georgie Evelyn Loudy Willis – September 20, 1918 – November 7, 2017 Evelyn Loudy Willis died peacefully at home surrounded by her children on November 7, 2017. She was 99 years old. Evelyn was born in Dungannon, Virginia, on September 20, 1918, to William Henry Loudy and Clara Gray Loudy. She was the third of four sisters. When she...

Nov 4, 2017

Julia “Judy” Pickard McCaul, 73 Lakeland – Judy passed away peacefully after a long battle with COPD on Saturday, November 4, 2017. She was a strong and tough woman of many interests and accomplishments, including owning “Pickard Groves," a successful citrus growing and shipping business for more than 30 years. Judy was preceded in death by her beloved husband,...

Nov 3, 2017

Gilberto Cortes, 92 Lakeland- Gilberto Cortes passed on peacefully in his sleep at home on Friday, November 3, 2017. Gilberto was a Godly man and will always be remembered for his faith and love of God. If you knew him you loved as he was always putting other first. He will be remembered and greatly missed by all who...

Nov 2, 2017

Nov 1, 2017

Linda Diane Moore Lakeland – Linda Diane (Cunningham) Moore passed on peacefully in her sleep at home on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. She was born on August 21, 1966, in Daytona Beach, Florida to James and Elaine (Hartman) Cunningham. A faithful Catholic all of her life, she was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lakeland for 37 years....

Oct 28, 2017

Lakeland - Donald Eugene Shelby, age 94, a resident of Lakeland, FL, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 28, 2017. Don was born on October 11, 1923 in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Eunice and Claude Shelby. After graduating from Shortridge High School in Indianapolis, Don was drafted into the army during World War II....

Oct 28, 2017

Russell D. Hatch, Lakeland, FL Formerly of Franklinville, died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2017) at his home under hospice care. He was born Sept. 10, 1928 to Donald F. and Florence (Judge) Hatch in Olean, NY. Mr. Hatch married Betty B. Creamer in Franklinville on Sept. 30, 1950 who predeceased by Jan. 31, 1993. After graduating from Ten Broeck Academy...

Oct 27, 2017

Lakeland - Mona Lee Green passed away peacefully Friday, October 27, 2017, surrounded by her family. Mona was born on July 16, 1932, in Fort Meade, Florida, to Morris Rowell and Meda Albritton Rowell. Mona graduated from Summerlin Institute in Bartow where she was a cheerleader and glee club member. Mona was loved by her classmates, many of them...

Oct 26, 2017

LAKELAND – Huie McAfee Harrison passed away on October 26, 2017. He was born in Wrightsville, Georgia, June 2, 1930, to Greene and Lillian Harrison. A few years after Huie was born, the family moved to Eaton Park, Florida, where he grew up. Huie attended school in Highland City and Bartow, Florida, and earned his GED. He joined the...

Oct 24, 2017

Nancy C. Panter, 83 Passed away October 24th at Valencia Hills Rehabilitation Facility. Preceeded in death by Charles S. Panter. Survived by her son David C. Panter, her daughter Debby L. Holt, five grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery on Friday, October 27th at 11:00 a.m.

Oct 23, 2017

Loretta Giannini Wurthmann, 80, of Lakeland, passed away on October 23, 2017. She was born October 4, 1937 in Youngstown, Ohio, to the late Vito and Lena (Strollo) Giannini. Loretta graduated from Lakeland High School in 1955. She was involved with Lakeland Cotillion Club, a Camp Fire leader for many years, and participated in PTA. Loretta also co-owned Vito’s...

Oct 18, 2017

Lakeland - Loye James Futch died unexpectedly in Lakeland, FL on October 18, 2017 at the age of 53. Loye is survived by his wife, Christy Wessel; children, Jordan Nicole Futch, Graeson Tyler Futch and Carson Marie Futch; Mother, Mary (West) Futch; Sister, Kelley (Futch) Boree; Sister-in-law, Karen Holtmeyer (Gary); Brother-in-law, Mike Wessel (Donna); Sister-in-law, Jayne Juern (Larry); Sister-in-law,...

Oct 17, 2017

Lakeland – John S. Yohn died on 10/17/17. Memorial Services will be held at New Life Community Church in Polk City on Saturday 10/21/17 at 1pm.

Oct 16, 2017

Oct 15, 2017

Lakeland - Mary Harris Ford passed away on Sunday October 15,2017 in Lakeland, Florida. She was born on May 25, 1945 to Eric and Rosa Lee Harris. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. Mary enjoyed the outdoors, shopping, and spending time with her great-grandchildren. She was a 3rd generation Lakelander. She was preceded in death by her...

Oct 14, 2017

Oct 12, 2017

Elizabeth (Betty) Wawrejko Phelps Lakeland - Elizabeth (Betty) Wawrejko Phelps, 90, passed away on October 12, 2017, of pancreatic cancer. She was born in Spring Creek, PA, in 1927 to John and Theresa Wawrejko. She worked at the Navy and Agriculture Departments in Washington, DC, until retiring to Florida. Betty enjoyed reading, gardening, Chinese food and loved to play...