OBITUARIES

Feb 17, 2017

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Feb 17, 2017

Robert Thomas Newsome, Sr. Lakeland - Robert Thomas Newsome, born in Decatur, GA, to Paul and Katurah Newsome on July 15, 1942 went to be with our Lord on February 17, 2017. Robert attended the University of Georgia and graduated with a BS in Agricultural Business in 1965. Shortly thereafter, Robert married Peggy Baker Newsome on June 12, 1965...

Feb 17, 2017

M. Christine Van Allen Smedema Lakeland - M. Christine Van Allen Smedema passed away on February 17, 2017, in Lakeland Florida. She was born on July 19, 1924 to Leila and Lacy English. She is survived by her children, John Van Allen and Katherine Noll, 4 Grand-Daughters, Jodi Watjen (Jim), Jennifer Van Allen, Christy Noll, Heidi Munoz (Eynar), 4...

Feb 16, 2017

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Feb 16, 2017

David Wesley Dow, 63, died on February 16, 2017. A graveside service will be held on Thursday February 23, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at Oak Hill Burial Park.

Feb 16, 2017

Pauline G. Boucher, 71 Lakeland: Pauline G. Boucher, 71, of Lakeland, died on February 16, 2017. She was born on January 8, 1946 in Berlin New Hampshire. Pauline was a dedicated wife and loving mother and dedicated her life to providing day care, helping other families to care for and raise their children. She was preceded in death by...

Feb 15, 2017

Barbara Ford Randall, 80 LAKELAND- Barbara Ford Randall, 80, past away on February 15, 2017 at Lakeland Regional Hospital. Barbara was born in Plainfield, NJ on January 10, 1937 to the late Bob and Ruth Ford. She spent her early childhood in Lakeland, FL before moving to Newbern, NC during WWII, and then to Plainfield NJ. She returned to...

Feb 15, 2017

Lakeland – Delores passed away on February 15, 2017. She was born on September 24, 1932 in Pekin, Illinois. She is survived by her husband, Robert; daughter, Sandy (Gerald) Landvatter; son, Douglas (Pam) Brown; grandchildren, Kent (Jami) Landvatter, Kami Klue; great granchildren, Henry and Lucas Landvatter, Kyndil Rogers, and Zevin Klue. A visitation will be held on Monday, February...

Feb 15, 2017

Harold (Steve) Stephenson Teacher Lakeland – Harold (Steve) Stephenson died on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Mr. Stephenson served in the United States Airforce from 1950 to 1954. Mr. Stephenson taught in the Polk County Schools for many years at Travis Vocational Center from 1969 to 1975. He then taught at Ridge Vo- Tech Center from 1975 until his retirement...

Feb 15, 2017

Mary Alice Copeland, 86 of Lakeland Florida passed on to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 due to natural causes. She joins her beloved husband, mother, father, brothers Troy and Preston and sisters Norma and Ann who passed before her. Mary was born September, 17 1930 to Troy Homer Jones Sr. and Eunice Beatrice Jones,...

Feb 14, 2017

Joy Tissot Moore, age 78, was born on July 23, 1938 in Jacksonville, Florida. She went to her heavenly home on February 14, 2017. She was the daughter of Archie Newton Tissot and Hilda Virginia Lafler Tissot who both predeceased her. She was a 1956 graduate of Gainesville High School in Gainesville, Florida. She also studied at the University...

Feb 14, 2017

Lakeland: Anna L. Mackay, 93, of Lakeland, died on February 14, 2017. She was born on January 21, 1924 in Salisbury North Carolina. Anna was a beloved mother, wife, and a wonderful teacher. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Mackay. She is survived by her 5 children: Laura Ann Burgland, Lynn Ellen Mackay, Donald M. Mackay,...

Feb 13, 2017

Feb 12, 2017

Rev. La Donna Scruggs completed her earthly journey on Sunday, February 12th 2017. La Donna was born on the first of April, 1939. She grew to adulthood in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Edward and Mayme Loescher. From an early age La Donna demonstrated her concern and care for others and felt a call to ministry....

Feb 11, 2017

Feb 9, 2017

Dorothy Jean Shartran January 1, 1928 – February 9, 2017 Dorothy Jean Shartran, 89, passed away on February 9, 2017. She was born in Rochester, New York to the late Elmer and Margaret Damuth. Dorothy was a proud wife, mother, and homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Robert; four daughters and one son; eight grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren,...

Feb 8, 2017

Feb 8, 2017

Feb 6, 2017

Lakeland- Dr. Williams, a native of Lakeland, attended Winston Elementary School and graduated from Lakeland High School in 1949. He attended Florida Southern College, and in 1959 earned the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery at the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, University of Maryland. Dr. Williams married Ann MacKay, a native of Lakeland, on October 1, 1955. He...

Feb 1, 2017

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