OBITUARIES

Jun 13, 2017

Elise Deskins, 98 Lakeland - Elise Deskins was born February 17, 1919 to Sally Ann and Tabor Coursey in Newington Georgia, one of 10 children. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Virgil O. Deskins, numerous siblings and other family. She outlived them all. Her dog, Peanut who she cared for to the very end. She...

Jun 11, 2017

Alice B. Shay (Alice Smith), 92, of Lakeland, went to be with the Lord on June 6, 2017. She was born in Griffin, Florida on May 9, 1925 to the late James and Lilly Smith. Alice attended Griffin Elementary, a Strawberry School. This meant the school year was from March to December, allowing the children to help on their...

Jun 10, 2017

Helen M. Kaiser Helen M Kaiser, 102, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Valencia Hills Health & Rehab Center, Lakeland, Florida. She was born in Michigan in 1914 and moved to Florida full time in 1971 with her husband Clarence H Kaiser. Helen is survived by three children, Kenneth, Wanda (John Linz), Richard (Rosemarie); five grandchildren, five step-grandchildren,...

Jun 8, 2017

Terry “Big Terry” Hicks, Sr., 62, of Lakeland passed away June 8, 2017. Terry was born September 15, 1954 in Plant City, Florida to Thomas C. and Lina M. Hicks. “Big Terry” enjoyed going fishing and was a grilling master. He loved listening to music; Jazz and Rock were two of his favorites. Car racing was also a favorite...

Jun 8, 2017

Patricia Hallman Bell Lakeland - Patricia Hallman Bell, 79, of Lakeland Florida died Thursday evening June 8, 2017 at Lakeland Regional Hospital. She was born June 21, 1937 in Lakeland Florida and is survived by her three children. Burial services will be at 11am June 20, 2017 at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Jun 3, 2017

Dr. Robert Steven Mogyorosy Lakeland - Dr. Robert Steven Mogyorosy died on Saturday June 3, 2017 at The Manor at Carpenter’s Estates in Lakeland, Florida. He was born in Tampa, Florida on August 27, 1927. He served in the U.S. Army and the Air Force from 1945-1947. His highest rank was Captain, USAF Reserve. He graduated from University of...

Jun 1, 2017

Elizabeth “Betty” Duke Mack Rock Hill – Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” Duke Mack, 93, went home to be with her Lord, family and friends on Thursday, June 01, 2017 at Brookdale Spring Arbor. Born in Forsyth, GA, on December 1, 1923 she was a daughter of the late Kennie Norris Duke and Irene Blissett Duke. After graduating from Lakeland High...

Jun 1, 2017

David Michael Simpson, 35 Mulberry- David Michael Simpson of Mulberry, Florida passed away Thursday June 1, 2017 at his home. He was born July 12, 1981 in Phoenix, Arizona to Kevin Simpson and Marilyn (Simpson) Coburn. After high school, he enlisted in the Air Force and remained active duty for 13 years. He was security forces, until the last...

May 30, 2017

May 29, 2017

Carmen Roth Lakeland - Carmen Roth, a devoted Wife, loving Mother, beloved daughter, swim coach, medical biller for a wonderful school to help special needs children, friend to many and long-time resident of Lakeland FL, died unexpectedly on May 29, 2017 at the, age of 53 in a car crash returning with the children to a resort in Ormond...

May 28, 2017

Harold Truman Spears, Jr. 87 Lakeland- Harold Truman Spears, Jr., 87, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 28, 2017 due to multiple myeloma. He was surrounded by his loving family. Harold was born June 21, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, to Lauline Grant Spears and Harold Truman Spears. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1951. He...

May 28, 2017

Robert “Bob” Joseph Fuhrel Lakeland- Robert “Bob” Joseph Fuhrel was born February 16, 1947 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He passed away peacefully at 70 years of age on May 28, 2017 in Lakeland, Florida after a heart attack. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert Joseph Fuhrel and Catherine “Cass” Mary Fuhrel (née Palmer), and his daughter Jeannine...

May 26, 2017

LAKELAND – Anne Talman Tucker, 88, died at her home on Friday, May 26, 2017 surrounded by her family, due to cardiac failure. Anne was born January 29, 1929 in New York, NY the only child of Eleanor Croken Flanagan and Dr. Harold Stanton Flanagan. She moved to Lakeland in 1944. She graduated from Lakeland High School in 1946...

May 25, 2017

William “Bill, Billy” Swift Jr. May 22, 1938 ------ May 25, 2017 The Son of William Vincent Swift Sr., and Christine H. Swift. He was a graduate of Florida Southern College and began is working Career with “Davie Power”, mulberry High School in shop, and Palatka schools In the “shop” for several Years. He finally returned to Lakeland to...

May 21, 2017

Michael Allen Sabo, Lakeland – Michael Sabo passed away May 21, 2017. He was born in Lakeland, FL on December 21, 1946 to Michael and Anna Sabo. He was a much loved husband, father, brother, papaw, and friend. He was skilled at everything he put his hands to. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Charles...

May 18, 2017

Lakeland – Marian D. Murphey, 88 passed away peacefully at Good Shepherd Hospice on May 18, 2017. She attended Austin Peay State University. She lived in Tennessee until moving to Lakeland in 1986 where she enjoyed travel and bridge. She was an avid reader and watercolorist. She taught painting and won numerous awards. She will be remembered for her...

May 14, 2017

May 12, 2017

Lakeland - Sarah Christine Fearrand was born in Lakeland, Florida on July 3, 1935 to Rawlins and Mattie Rigsby. She passed away at Lakeland Regional Health Center on May 12, 2017. She was a Lakeland High School graduate and retired from Publix, where she worked for many years. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Lakeland though...

May 12, 2017

Deacon Steve Robert Roe, 63 Deacon Steve went home to Heaven May 12, 2017. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, June 3, 1953 to the late Bobby and Betty Roe. He was ordained June 13, 2009 to the Diocese of Orlando and was the Chaplin for the Polk County Sheriff’s Department. He was also a member of the Knights...

May 12, 2017

Louise Roberts Lakeland – Louise Roberts passed away Friday, May 12, 2017. She was born in Plant City, Florida on October 8, 1945 to the late Helen and Virgil Roberts. Louise is a graduate of Kathleen High School, she played softball for Lakeland Volunteers. Louise liked sports, camping, traveling, reading, fishing and cooking, especially grilling. Louise was skilled in...