OBITUARIES

Oct 6, 2017

DOROTHY DICK (“Dickie”) ROLLINS CAREFOOT Dorothy Dick Rollins Carefoot passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017 in her home in the Assisted Living Facility at Florida Presbyterian Homes in Lakeland, Florida. Dickie was born in Jacksonville, Florida on February 1, 1920 to Dr. Clarence D. and Pauline Woodley Rollins. She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville...

Oct 6, 2017

Shondi Michele Cole passed from this life on October 6, 2017, after a long and very brave battle with cancer which she faced with the same tenacious and indefatigable spirit in which she lived all of her life. Shondi was born August 24, 1966 in Shawnee Mission, Kansas and was raised in Ottawa, Kansas, but moved to Florida after...

Oct 6, 2017

Doris W. Sherwood Lakeland - Doris W. Sherwood, 89, was carried home in the arms of Jesus, her savior, on October 6, 2017 after a long illness. Doris was born in Binghamton, New York to Raymond and Lillian Weiss. Doris had a lifelong love of music. She worked as a secretary/bookkeeper for several years after being graduated from Binghamton...

Oct 5, 2017

Cleon Eugene (Gene) Holcomb Lakeland – Cleon Eugene (Gene) Holcomb passed away unexpectedly on Thursday October 5, 2017. He was the son of Raymond G. Holcomb and Lois Isabelle Holcomb. The family moved to Marshalltown, Iowa, where he grew up. A best friend introduced his future wife, Anita M. Rockenbach, who he always called his “Little White Dove,” in...

Sep 30, 2017

Rev. Robert Mickler Temple, Jr. 1935 -2017 Lakeland - A celebration of life will be held at College Heights UMC, Saturday, October 7th at 1pm, for Rev. Robert M. Temple, Jr. Viewing will take place between 12pm and 1pm before the service. “Bob” or “Bobby” was born April 3, 1935 in Tallahassee, Florida and passed away peacefully at his...

Sep 30, 2017

Roger Dale Collins, Sr. Lakeland - Roger Dale Collins, Sr. was born on August 20, 1949 to Martin Woodrow Collins and Ruby Frances Winstead Collins in Owensboro, Kentucky. After a hard battle with Cancer, he succumbed on September 30, 2017. Roger was a hard-driven man to do well in all of his endeavors. He was a self-employed carpenter, founder...

Sep 30, 2017

Thomas Daniel Garrett, a retired FedEx pilot who enjoyed his long career with the company almost as much as he loved his family, his pets, and his home, died peacefully at home on September 30, 2017, in the loving care of his wife Shari, daughter Claudia Anne and son Matthew. He is also survived by his sons, Miles and...

Sep 27, 2017

On September 27, Nancy G. Hilliard passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Lakeland, FL. Nancy lived her quiet and happy life with her husband of forty-four years, Raymond L. Hilliard (survived). Nancy graduated from Polk Community College and worked as an RN at Lakeland Regional Medical Center and Winter Haven Hospital. She retired many years...

Sep 27, 2017

Sep 26, 2017

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Sep 25, 2017

Sep 24, 2017

Evelyn Marie Coffman - 82 Mulberry – Evelyn Marie Coffman passed away on Sunday September 24, 2017, at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, Florida. She was born at home in Salem, Illinois, on October 5, 1934, to Louie Wayne and Opal Elizabeth (Puckett) Black. She graduated from Mt. Vernon High School and attended Lincoln Christian Bible College. She worked...

Sep 17, 2017

Thomas Myers, 61 Lakeland – Thomas Myers died on September 17, 2017. He was born in Delaware, Ohio on October 2, 1955 to Mary Lou and Edward Myers. He is survived by his mother and three brothers, Philip Myers, James Myers, and Daniel Myers. A memorial service will be held at 4:30pm on Wednesday September 27, 2017 at Kathleen...

Sep 15, 2017

Daniel Lanning Moskowitz of Lakeland, age 63, died September 15, 2017, under the care of Good Shepherd Hospice, after an 18-month battle with brain cancer. Dan was born on Sept 6, 1954, in New York, NY. He graduated from American University where he earned a degree in Physical Education, and later obtained his Master’s degree in Education from the...

Sep 15, 2017

Helen Marie Hutchinson, 90 Ocala- On September 15, 2017, Helen Marie Davids Hutchinson was surrounded by loving family when she went to be with her Lord and to join her loving Husband, Clem Hutchinson, in Heaven. Helen was born 3/21/1927 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father and mother Varian Franklin Davids and Stella...

Sep 14, 2017

Capt. Robert E. Fore USMC (Ret.), 79 Lakeland – September 1, 1938 – September 14, 2017 Bob Fore, native Lakelander, son of Frank and Elsie Fore. Bob has always called Lakeland home. He attended Dixieland Grammar School, Lakeland Junior High and Lakeland Senior High. Upon graduation, he attended Marion Military Academy and graduated from University of Florida. A member...

Sep 14, 2017

Joe Smith Fulmer, 90, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017 in Mulberry, Florida. Born in Saluda, SC, on April 1, 1927, he was the youngest son of the late Talley Doyle and Frankie Herlong Fulmer. He graduated with honors from Clemson A&M College, class of 1951, and was a veteran of the United States Army’s 82nd Airborne Division,...

Sep 12, 2017

Emilie Matthews Edmiston, 91 Lakeland – Emilie Edmiston passed away quietly on September 12, 2017, at Grace Manor Suites. She was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on November 7, 1925, to Mr. and Mrs. A.P. Matthews. She now joins her parents and her husband, Dr. John M. Edmiston, in eternal peace. Emilie was instrumental in starting the Ladies Auxiliary at...

Sep 11, 2017

Reverend Dr. Gerald Bagwell Gerald Bagwell, 81, of Lakeland, FL passed away on September 11, 2017 at the Florida Presbyterian Homes in Lakeland, FL. “Dr. B.” was greatly loved and will be missed by his family and friends. His public ministry extended over fifty years. Gerald was born on February 20th, 1936 in Buford, GA, to Cecil and Ola...

Sep 10, 2017