OBITUARIES

Gerald "Jerry" J. Eaton

Gerald "Jerry" J. Eaton

Jul 1, 2015

Gerald (Jerry) J. Eaton Age 85 Passed away on July 1, 2015 Born June 27, 1930 in Derby CT., residing in Seymour CT most of his life. He was employed at AVCO Lycoming, Stratford CT. and retired to Florida in 1992. Jerry played high school and semi-pro football. After honorably serving in the U.S. Navy, he became a member...

M.P. ��Pat�� Mcarthur

M.P. ��Pat�� Mcarthur

Jun 29, 2015

M.P. ""Pat"" McArthur Milton Patrick ""Pat"" McArthur, 88, of Lakeland passed away peacefully on June 29. He was born in Bascom, FL and graduated from FSU with a degree in Geology. His career in the phosphate industry for over 35 years included positions at Davidson Chemical Co., W.R. Grace & Co. and culminated as VP and GM for Occidental...

Wallace Edward Potts

Wallace Edward Potts

Jun 29, 2015

Wallace Edward Potts, 85 Lakeland " Wallace Edward Potts passed away June 29, 2015. He was born on May 7, 1930, in Lyndhurst, NJ. Wally, as he was known to his friends and family lived a full life. He was a supportive and selfless husband and daddy. His warmth and kindness touched all who came in contact with him....

Moira F. "Motsy" Polifrone

Moira F. "Motsy" Polifrone

Jun 26, 2015

Moira F. "Motsy" Polifrone Lakeland: It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Mother, Nonnie, Aunt, and friend, Motsy at the age of eighty-nine. She was the daughter of the late Peter R. and Frances A. Austill Sachs. Motsy was preceded in death by her loving husband of forty-two years, Nick L., her...

Kelly D. Androski

Kelly D. Androski

Jun 25, 2015

Lakeland - Kelly D. Androski, a loving mother, sister, daughter and life-long resident of Lakeland, FL, died unexpectedly on June 25, 2015 at the age of 39 while traveling on Frontage Road South in Lakeland, FL. Kelly is survived by her parents Roy and Denise Ladouceur; her only child Kaylin Mckay Androski, Her brother Scott Woodard; her grandmother Woodard...

Elizabeth Delight Jones

Elizabeth Delight Jones

Jun 24, 2015

Elizabeth Delight Jones, 90 Lakeland- Elizabeth Delight Jones passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015. She was born on July 9, 1924 to Leon and Daisy Horton of Churdan, Iowa. She graduated from Pulaski High School, Pulaski, Iowa and Greenville College, Greenville, Illinois. She taught in the rural schools of Davis County, Iowa, in the elementary school of Plover and...

Milton J. Bassett

Milton J. Bassett

Jun 24, 2015

Milton J. Bassett, 94 Lakeland- Milton J. Bassett, 94, of Lakeland, died on June 24, 2015. He was born on September 7, 1920 in Savannah, Georgia. Milton was a veteran of the United States Army having served twenty four years, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant MSG E8 Bassett served during WWII in the Philippines, and two tours in...

Ruth Ann Smith

Ruth Ann Smith

Jun 23, 2015

Ruth Ann Smith, 77 Homemaker Lakeland-Ruth Ann Smith, 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23rd. She was born in Rosebush, Michigan to Hazel and Jacob Bechdolt. Ruth was a wonderful mother and wife who used her creativity and love to make the world a better place for many people. Her stained glass work creations hold a place of...

Lee R. Closson

Lee R. Closson

Jun 21, 2015

Lee R. Closson, 79 LECO Automotive Auburndale- Mr. Lee R. Closson died on June 21, 2015 at Good Shepherd Hospice. He was born February 23, 1936 in Altoona, PA. He worked most of his life in the automotive industry. He owned his own local business, LECO Automotive in Lakeland for nearly 30 years before retiring. Lee was preceded in...

Ronald Alan Puckett

Ronald Alan Puckett

Jun 19, 2015

Ronald Alan Puckett, 55 Southeast Turf Partners Lakeland " Ronald Alan ""Slim"" Puckett died June 19, 2015 suddenly due to cardiac arrest. He was born February 19, 1960 in Lakeland. Alan is the son of William Ronald Puckett and Edith Wood Puckett who predeceased him. He is survived by Sisters Karen Merritt (Billy) and Sheila McElwee, Nephews Brandt Merritt...

Lori Lafleur

Lori Lafleur

Jun 18, 2015

Lori LaFleur, 51 Print Shop Operator Lakeland- Mrs. Lori LaFleur died on June 18, 2015 at LRMC. She was born August 22, 1963 in Lakeland, Florida. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren. She is predeceased by her father Lysle Twiss. Lori is survived by her husband of 31 years, Joe, 2 daughters, Jessica Chumney, Kayli LaFleur, son, Cory LaFleur,...

Michael ��Mickey�� Wayne Elms

Michael ��Mickey�� Wayne Elms

Jun 17, 2015

Michael ""Mickey"" Wayne Elms Lakeland - Michael ""Mickey"" Wayne Elms, 61, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away peacefully in his sleep June 17, 2015, at home. He was born August 20, 1953, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Loretta and Herman Elms. He was one of seven (7) siblings. He attended Clairton High School and Allegheny Community College...

Betty Jean Smith Wey

Betty Jean Smith Wey

Jun 17, 2015

Betty Jean Smith Wey Lakeland - Betty Jean Smith Wey of Lakeland, FL, entered into eternal rest at home surrounded by her loving family on June 17, 2015. She has been a resident of Lakeland since 1977 when her husband was transferred here with Publix Supermarkets. Betty was born November 15,1924, at home in Seelyville, IN, Vigo County, the...

April Dawn Moore

April Dawn Moore

Jun 14, 2015

April Dawn Moore, 41 No one could have brought as much joy into our lives as April Dawn Moore who passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2015. April was born on October 12, 1973, in Winter Haven, Florida. April""s caring, positive spirit led her to reach out to others in need and was held steadfast her entire life by...

Kaye Stallings James

Kaye Stallings James

Jun 12, 2015

Kaye Stallings James Lakeland " Kaye Stallings James, 70 passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015 from complications of pulmonary fibrosis. Kaye was born in Wilson, NC on August 12, 1944 to the late Gordon and Nell Stallings. She is survived by her husband of 54 years Dennis James; daughters, Karen James Hensley and Kathryn James (Jim) Swift and...

Glen Lee Gordon

Glen Lee Gordon

Jun 5, 2015

GLEN LEE GORDON, 78 REALTOR Lakeland- Mr Glen Lee Gordon, 78, passed away peacefully Friday, June 5, 2015 in Lakeland, Florida. Glen was born October 5, 1936. He was a lifelong resident of Lakeland, a graduate of Lakeland High School and a two year graduate of Florida Southern College. He was also a lifelong member of First Baptist Church....

Gregory Julius Kolp

Gregory Julius Kolp

Jun 4, 2015

Gregory Julius Kolp, 53, died on June 4, 2015 at LRMC. He is survived by his wife, Sue Kolp, 4 brothers & 1 sister. Heath Funeral Chapel

James Walton Griffin

James Walton Griffin

Jun 4, 2015

James Walton Griffin, 94 Atlantic Coastline, CSX Railroad Lakeland: James Walton Griffin, 94, of Lakeland, died on June 4, 2015 at his home. He was born on February 23, 1921 in Spring Hope, North Carolina. He was a member and deacon at Southside Baptist Church and was also a member of First United Methodist Church of Lakeland. He was...

Shirley Joan Sawyers

Shirley Joan Sawyers

Jun 3, 2015

SHIRLEY JOAN SAWYERS Lakeland " Shirley Joan Sawyers, my beloved wife, left us on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 due to problems in swallowing, breathing, and her circulatory system. This lovely girl, the daughter of Floyd and Mildred Pease, was born on August 2, 1927 in Binghamton, NY. Shirley graduated from Binghamton High School in 1945. She began her quest...

Harriet Ann Edwards

Harriet Ann Edwards

May 31, 2015

Harriet Ann Edwards, 81, died on May 31, 2015 at LRMC. She is survived by 5 children, 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Heath Funeral Chapel