OBITUARIES
Ramon E. Griggs
Jan 10, 2015
RAMON E. GRIGGS, 86 LAKELAND - Ramon 'Ray' Eugene Griggs, 86, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 10, 2015, due to cancer. Ray was born in Lakewood, NJ, at his parent's home on June 10, 1928, to G. Clinton and Blanche Clayton Griggs. Ramon was a hard worker and it can be said without exaggeration that he...
John W. Connelly Sr.
Jan 6, 2015
John W. Connelly Sr., 82 Lakeland - John W. Connelly, Sr. 82, passed away January 6, 2015 at home from complications of MDS and heart problems. He was born September 19, 1932 in National Park, N.J. to James and Mary Connelly. Known to his family as Jack, he was the fourth of six children. A graduate of Haddon Heights...
Sandra Susan Crews Kirkhart
Jan 3, 2015
Sandra Susan Crews Kirkhart, 64 Music Teacher Lakeland " Sandra Susan Crews Kirkhart was born on July 24, 1950 to Winnie and Frank Crews in Wauchula, Florida. Susan was a joy to her parents, she grew up running and climbing trees and took piano lessons. Her family moved to Safety Harbor, Florida when she completed 4th grade. She loved...
Stanley E. Downey (Stan)
Jan 3, 2015
Stanley E. Downey, (Stan) 78 Carpenter Lakeland " Stanley E. Downey 78, died on Saturday, January 3, 2015 from cancer. He was born on March 25, 1936 in Palmerston, Ontario, Canada. He is survived by his wife Diane of 51, years, 5 children, Dale of Alberta, Debbie of Alberta, Christopher of Florida, Craig of Georgia and Cheryl of Kentucky,...
Edna Harmon Prevatt
Jan 2, 2015
Edna Harmon Prevatt, 97 Homemaker Lakeland - Edna Harmon Prevatt died at home of natural causes on January 2, 2015. She was 97. Edna was married to the love of her life, Rubert for 61 years. Born in Bluefield, West Virginia, Lakeland was Edna""s home for 55 years. During that time she worked as a preschool teacher, administrative assistant,...
Frances Ivy Browne
Dec 31, 2014
Frances Ivy Browne, 84 Secretary, State of Florida Lakeland - Frances Ivy Browne, 84, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on December 31, 2014, after a short battle with cancer. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. Frances was born on November 30,1930, in Lakeland, Florida. She grew up in Lakeland and graduated from Lakeland High School....
Robert Paul Mattie, Sr.
Dec 29, 2014
Robert Paul Mattie, Sr. 81 Psychologist Lakeland- Mr. Robert Paul Mattie, Sr. died on Monday, December 29, 2014 at L.R.M.C. due to pneumonia. He was born September 6, 1933 in New Haven, CT. He was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church for over 25 years and also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Mattie is...
Robert E. Peppers
Dec 29, 2014
LAKELAND " Robert Eugene Peppers, 89, passed away Monday, December 29, 2014 from natural causes. Bob was born August 12, 1925 in Farmer City, IL, and grew up in Belleville. Upon graduation from high school in 1943, he enlisted in the Army as a flying cadet. He served in the USAAF during WWII as a navigator in A-26s and...
Joanne Elaine James
Dec 29, 2014
Joanne Elaine James, 68 Dietary Aide/Nursing Home Lakeland - Joanne Elaine James, 68 of Lakeland, FL. passed away on Monday Dec. 29th, 2014 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center due to heart failure. She was born in Webster, Mass. on Oct. 27th of 1946. Joanne was retired but was employed as a cook at Wedgewood Retirement Community previously as well...
James "Jim" Boatwright
Dec 27, 2014
Service: 12/30/2015 Ardella Baptist Church 709 W Pipkin Rd, Lakeland, FL 33813 / (863) 646-2473 Ardella Baptist Church Visitation: 11/30/2014 Ardella Baptist Church
James Boatwright
Dec 27, 2014
Pending Service: 12/30/2015 Ardella Baptist Church 709 W. Pipkin Rd. Lakeland, Fl
Lavada Weaver Acker
Dec 26, 2014
Lavada Weaver Acker, 90 Homemaker Lakeland: Lavada Weaver Acker, 90, of Lakeland, died on December 26, 2014 from natural causes. She was born on August 19, 1924 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was preceded in death by 3 sons and 2 brothers. Lavada is survived by her 2 daughters and 1 granddaughter A funeral service will be held on Tuesday,...
Lawrence (Larry) Norton
Dec 26, 2014
Lawrence " Larry " Norton 68, Mulberry - Lawrence (Larry) Norton, 68, of Mulberry passed away December 26, 2014 of heart failure. He is survived by wife Deborah, 1 son Jamie and 5 grandchildren.
Ralph H. Foreman
Dec 23, 2014
Ralph H. Foreman, 90 Auto Parts Wholesale Supplier Lakeland- Mr. Ralph H Foreman died on December 23, 2014 at his home due to natural causes. He was born March 2, 1924 in Lakeland, Fl. A lifelong resident of Lakeland, graduate of the Florida Military Academy, World War II Veteran, and member of the Lakeland Lions Club, Knights of Columbus,...
Judith Annelle Arbaugh Doyle
Dec 23, 2014
Judith Annelle Arbaugh Doyle, 70 Guidance Counselor Lakeland - Judith Annelle Arbaugh Doyle, 70, passed away at her home on December 23, 2014. She went peacefully, surrounded by family and friends. Judy had endured years of struggle with breast cancer. Judy was born in Lancaster, PA. Her parents, the Reverend Ralph Arbaugh and Emma Sutphin Arbaugh, devoted their lives...
Laurie Speer Duke
Dec 21, 2014
Laurie Speer Duke, 94 Teacher Lakeland, Laurie Speer Duke of Carpenter's Estates in Lakeland, died Sunday December 21, 2014, of heart failure. She was 94 years old. Born in Arcadia, Florida in 1920, Laurie graduated from Desoto County High School in 1938 and then earned a Business Education degree from Florida Southern College where she was a member of...
Vincent Bernard Birkner
Dec 20, 2014
Vincent Bernard Birkner Project Manager Vincent Bernard Birkner of Lakeland passed away on December 20, 2014 from heart failure. He was born on April 4, 1930 in Mount Airy, North Carolina. He came to Lakeland to work for Wellman-Lord Engineering in 1958. He retired from Jacobs Engineering in Baton Rouge, LA in 1999 to return to Florida to be...
Roney Lewis Slama
Dec 15, 2014
Roney Lewis Slama, 90 Pastor Lakeland " Roney Lewis Slama passed away Monday December 15, 2014. She was born on April 30, 1924 in Slayden, Tennessee. From a large family, Roney was a very caring and loving person, spending time caring for her parents in their later years. Roney was one of the first female photographers in the Tennessee...
Arthur Smith
Dec 14, 2014
Arthur Smith, 85 Carpenter Arthur Smith went to be with our Lord & Savior on December 14, 2014 due to congestive heart failure. He was 85. He was born in Decatur Arkansas on February 22, 1929 to Martin & Nancy Elizabeth Smith. He served in the United States Army as Sargent First Class, Airborne Division. He retired as a...
Leon C. Bishop Jr.
Dec 13, 2014
Leon C. Bishop Jr. 67, Owner/Operator of Bishop Tub Repair Mulberry, Leon C. Bishop Jr. 67, entered into the presence of our Lord, Jesus Christ on December 13, 2014, from COPD. He is survived by his wife, Holly Bishop, his sister Leigh Anne Bishop, his step mother Mary Bishop, his daughter Becky Bishop, and two grandsons, Korbin and Dylan....
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