OBITUARIES

James Edward Thornton

James Edward Thornton

Jan 27, 2017

Lakeland – Jess passed away on January 27, 2017. He was born in Warwick, New York on June 28, 1942. He loved music, enjoyed golf, and loved spending time with his friends and family. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Thornton and his beloved yorkie-poo pup, Pookie. A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 3, 2017...

Patsy Houghtaling

Patsy Houghtaling

Jan 26, 2017

Pending Service: 02/04/2017 Presbyterian Chapel in the Grove Church 1540 New Jersey Road Lakeland, FL 33803 Heath Funeral Chapel - Tribute Center Visitation: 02/03/2017 Heath Funeral Chapel - Tribute Center

Valborg Elizabeth Foss

Valborg Elizabeth Foss

Jan 22, 2017

Valborg ""Val"" Elizabeth Foss Lakeland, FL " Val passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 22, 2017, with her family by her side. She was born in Franklin, MN, on February 6, 1934. She is survived by her husband, John Foss; daughter Julie; son Doug (Tami); brother, Ralph (Marilyn); step-daughters, Tracey (Brian), Linda (Mark), and Kari (Terry); step-sons, Mike (Kris),...

George William Proferes

George William Proferes

Jan 21, 2017

George W. Proferes, PhD Dr. Proferes, 69, was born in Hampton, Virginia, to Constantine Gus Proferes and Mary Bernice Tyler Proferes (both deceased). He was a graduate of Cocoa High School, Brevard Community College (Eastern State College), and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Old Dominion University at Norfolk, Virginia. He is survived by his spouse, Joanna Kay Bond Proferes,...

Lydia Donlon

Lydia Donlon

Jan 20, 2017

Pending

Delia Nogueras Martinez

Delia Nogueras Martinez

Jan 20, 2017

Delia Nogueras Martinez, 94 Lakeland- Delia Nogueras Martinez was born on July 5th, 1922 in Caguas, Puerto Rico to Rafaela Nogueras and Jose Maria Rosario. She lost her mother at a very young age. She attended el Colegio Del San Gabriel para Los Sordos (Saint Gabriel""s School for the Deaf) in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Years later, Delia went...

Elmer "Gene" Presley

Elmer "Gene" Presley

Jan 20, 2017

Elmer Gene Presley Bartow " Elmer ""Gene"" Presley passed away at his home on January 20, 2017. He was born in Louden, Tennessee on August 18, 1945. Mr. Gene died of heart failure. He is survived by his wife, Judy Presley; sister, Jackie Frady, and brother David Frady, both from Louden, Tennessee; son, Scott Presley, of Lakeland, FL; two...

Gordon Wesley Watson

Gordon Wesley Watson

Jan 18, 2017

Pending Service: 01/23/2017 Lakewood Park United Methodist Church 1140 North Combee Road, Lakeland, FL 33801 Heath Funeral Chapel - Tribute Center Visitation: 01/22/2017 Heath Funeral Chapel - Tribute Center

Susan Blum

Susan Blum

Jan 17, 2017

Pending

Kermit Craig

Kermit Craig

Jan 15, 2017

Pending

Catherine Weis

Catherine Weis

Jan 12, 2017

Lakeland - Katie Weis died on 1/12/17. Services will be held at 10 am Thursday 1/19/17 at St. Joseph""s Catholic Church 210 W Lemon Street. Service: 01/19/2017 St. Joseph's Catholic Church 210 W Lemon Street Lakeland, FL 33815

Olive Katherine White Gambrell

Olive Katherine White Gambrell

Jan 9, 2017

Lakeland - Olive Katherine White Gambrell, passed away to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 9, 2017 as a result from complications from Parkinson's disease. She was born June 8, 1924, in Anniston, Alabama, to Ernest Edgar White and Vashti Earl Richey White. She lived in Birmingham, Alabama, during her childhood years and married her high...

Clara Louise Bevis Fulton

Clara Louise Bevis Fulton

Jan 4, 2017

Clara Louise Bevis Fulton passed away early in the morning of January 4. She was 81. Clara was the firstborn child of Charlie and Jo Helen McCaskill Bevis. She was only two when her baby brother died; the Bevises went on to have four more children, but ""Sissy"" always felt a special responsibility to succeed. She graduated from Florida...

Carl Warner Adams

Carl Warner Adams

Jan 2, 2017

Lakeland " Carl W. Adams passed away January 2, 2017, due to complications with dementia. He was employed by Mobil Chemical for over 29 years as General Maintenance Supervisor. He was a member of Medulla Baptist Church and DeSoto Lodge No.105 in Riverview. He""s survived by his wife, Nina of 68 years; three sons, Steve W. Adams (Melissa); Donnie...