OBITUARIES

Jan 2, 2017

Donald S. Wasilewski, 78 Professional Engineer Lakeland- Donald S. Wasilewski, P.E., 78, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017, at Good Shepherd Hospice. Don was born April 10, 1938, in LaSalle, Illinois, the oldest son of Stanley and Irene Wasilewski. Don attended Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, and obtained his mechanical engineering degree in 1961. On January...

Jan 2, 2017

Richard Roy Hamann died on 1/2/2017 at LRMH. Viewing will be 1/5/2017 at 1 p.m. at Heath Funeral Chapel with services at 1:30 p.m. Service: 01/05/2017 Heath Funeral Chapel 328 S. Ingraham Avenue, Lakeland, Fl. 33801 Heath Funeral Chapel Visitation: 01/05/2017 Heath Funeral Chapel

Jan 1, 2017

Janet G. Boyett, 88 Homemaker Lakeland- Mrs. Janet G. Boyett died on January 1, 2017 at Savannah Cottage. She was born August 21, 1928 in Lakeland, Florida. Janet was a member of the Lake Gibson Church of Christ. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, George M. Boyett. Survivors include 2 sons, Bud (Linda) Boyett, Lakeland and...

Jan 1, 2017

Dec 31, 2016

Elijah Paul Harrison passed away 12/31/2016. Services will be held on Wednesday January 4, 2017 at 6 pm at Heath Funeral Chapel, 328 South Ingraham Ave. Service: 01/04/2017 Heath Funeral Chapel - with reception to follow in the Tribute Center 328 S. Ingraham Ave Lakeland, FL 33801

Dec 29, 2016

Visitation: January 1, 2017 from 2-3 pm at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Polk City Service: January 1, 2017 at 3:00 pm at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Polk City Hazel Eunice Baker Hazel Eunice Baker, born March 31, 1928, the first child to Hazel Alice Combee and Walter Maxwell went to be with the Lord on December 29,...

Dec 29, 2016

Howard Jones Loving Father and Husband Lakeland " Howard Jones, 91, passed away on December 29, 2016. He was born in Wilmington, Ohio on August 10, 1925. He is survived by his wife Ferol and three sons, Chip Jones, Clay Jones, and Randy Jones. He was a retired insurance salesman. Services are to be announced.

Dec 29, 2016

Laura Michelle Amick, age 26 of Lakeland, FL passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016. Laura was known for her joyful spirit and caring heart. Laura graduated from Lakeland Senior High School in 2008. Then, attended the University of South Florida and was a member of the Sigma Delta Tau Sorority. She earned her LPN from Galen College of...

Dec 27, 2016

Harriet Owens McIntosh died peacefully Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Florida Presbyterian Homes in Lakeland, Florida at age 95. Born in Palm Beach on October 16, 1921 to James Marion Owens and Willa Bazemore Owens, Harriet cherished growing up by the ocean and her summers at the family""s farm in Clayton, GA. She was a member of Memorial Presbyterian...

Dec 21, 2016

Lakeland - Barbara Hallman passed away December 21, 2016 at Lakeland Regional Hospital due to a lengthy illness. She was born March 24, 1939 in Lakeland, FL and lived there all her life. She was a retired housekeeper for several hotels in the Lakeland area. She was preceded in death by her husband Alsey Hallman and parents, Harold and...

Dec 20, 2016

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Dec 19, 2016

Robert Jacob McNeely Lakeland " Robert Jacob McNeely, ""Jake"", 22 years old. He was born on April 12, 1994, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He died on December 19, 2016 at Lakeland Regional Health due to injuries sustained from a hit-and-run accident. Jake was a loving son, brother and uncle. Jake will be deeply missed by all who knew him and...

Dec 16, 2016

Michael C. Clanton Lakeland " Michael Christopher Clanton, age 23, passed away unexpectedly on December 16, 2016, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Michael was born happy in Lakeland, FL on February 10, 1993. He graduated from Lakeland Senior High School in 2011. He was working in graphic design with Retinal Elation, LLC in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Michael""s love for skateboarding...

Dec 15, 2016

Lakeland - Mr. Edgar O. LaRoche, Jr. died on December 15, 2016, at his residence in Lakeland, Florida. He was 81. Born in Woonsocket, R.I. to the late Edgar O. and Rose R. (Connell) LaRoche, he was also the step-son of the late Yvonne (Ethier) LaRoche, he was the brother of the late Col. Robert P. LaRoche, USAF and...

Dec 15, 2016

Mr. Edgar O. LaRoche, Jr. died on December 15, 2016, at his residence in Lakeland, Florida. He was 81. Born in Woonsocket, R.I. to the late Edgar O. and Rose R. (Connell) LaRoche, he was also the step-son of the late Yvonne (Ethier) LaRoche, he was the brother of the late Col. Robert P. LaRoche, USAF and the former...

Dec 14, 2016

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Dec 10, 2016

Getting Mrs. McCauley as your kindergarten teacher was like winning the education lottery. Thanks to her endless patience, creativity and rapport with children, hundreds of students left her classroom knowing more than their A, B, C""s and simple sums: they knew they were loved. Margie McCauley, a retired teacher, loving wife and devoted mother of three sons, died unexpectedly...

Dec 10, 2016

Patricia Ann Snowberger Office Manager Lakeland: Patricia Ann Snowberger, 72, of Lakeland, died on December 10, 2016 from a long battle with dementia. She was born on September 11, 1944 in Carson City, Michigan. Patty was an office manager for an attorney""s office for 23 years. She is survived by her husband Robert Snowberger of 36 years; 3 daughters;...

Dec 9, 2016

Sharon B. Brackin passed away December 9, 2016. She is survived by son, Chris and daughter, Anna. A Graveside service will be held on December 14, 2016 at Oak Hill Burial Park at 1:00 pm. Service: 12/14/2016 Oak Hill Burial Park 4620 US Highway 98 South Lakeland, FL 33812

Dec 9, 2016

On December 9, 2016 Jacqueline Davis Andrews of Lakeland, Fla. passed on to the other side. Jacqueline was born on June 9, 1925 in St. Joseph, MO. to parents William True Davis, Sr. and Hellen Marstella Davis. She grew up in St. Joseph attending and graduating from Central High School at age sixteen. From there, she attended the University...