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Frances M. Parker

Frances M. Parker

Jan 9, 2014

Frances M. Parker, 91 Lakeland " Frances M. Parker, 91, passed away on January 09, 2014 due to natural causes. Frances was born in Mechanicville, NY on October 4, 1922 and was a devoted Catholic. She is survived by her sons, Charles, John, Sr. and William Michael Parker, her daughter, Patricia Ann Parker, two grandsons, John Parker, Jr. and...

Dorothy "Dottie" W. Collins

Dorothy "Dottie" W. Collins

Jan 7, 2014

Dorothy ""Dottie"" W. Collins, 90 Lakeland " ""Dottie"" was born in 1923 and passed on January 07, 2014 of natural causes. She lived in Zanesville, Ohio until she left for Duke University where she graduated in 1944 with a degree in Economics. Dottie married Dr. John P. Collins in 1946, and they moved to Lakeland in 1955 where they...

Christine Thompson Broughton

Christine Thompson Broughton

Jan 6, 2014

Christine Thompson Broughton, 87, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 6, in Lakeland, due to heart failure. Born in Graniteville, South Carolina, Mrs. Broughton moved to Augusta, Georgia, at age 6, and resided there until 2007. She was a beloved leader of her home church, Crawford Avenue Baptist, where she was a member for more than...

Michelle Ashlee Goldman-Griffith

Michelle Ashlee Goldman-Griffith

Jan 4, 2014

Michelle Ashlee Goldman-Griffith, 28 Lakeland " Michelle Ashlee Goldman-Griffith, 28, was born November 25, 1985 and passed away on January 4, 2014 due to cardiac arrest. She was a loving daughter and mother. She is survived by her beloved husband, Dave Griffith, her daughter, Ciera Melody Goldman, her mother, Eileen ""Lee"" Whitt (Jerrold) and father, David C. Goldman. A...

C. Frank Scott

C. Frank Scott

Jan 3, 2014

C. Frank Scott, 97 Lakeland: Clarence Frank Scott, 97, retired Lakeland banker, died at home of natural causes on Friday January 3, 2014. A native of Alabama, Frank was born on July 7, 1916, son of B.E. & Maud Lee Kelly Scott of Prattville. After World War II, he moved to Lakeland from Charleston, S.C. All of his life,...

Margaret Smith

Margaret Smith

Jan 2, 2014

Margaret Smith, 87 Lakeland: Margaret Smith, 87, of Lakeland, died on January 2, 2014 from cancer. She was born on October 1, 1926 in Brownsville, Pennsylvania. Margaret enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She also loved to cook and travel, and loved her plants and flowers. She was a loving mom, grandmother, and friend and will be...

W. Clinton Wallace

W. Clinton Wallace

Jan 2, 2014

W.Clinton Wallace, 63 Attorney William Clinton Wallace, great father, husband and a counselor to many, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2014. First and foremost in Clint""s life was his wife Leslie G. Wallace (deceased) who was loved by all who knew her and their two sons, Clinton G. Wallace and Chad M. Wallace. Clint was born on August...

Patricia Robinson

Patricia Robinson

Jan 1, 2014

PATRICIA M ROBINSON 85 MEDIA SPECIALIST / TEACHER Pat passed away peacefully April 9, 2014 due to natural causes. Born on Dec. 25, 1928, in Carmel, Maine. She was the daughter of Clarence and Kathryn Robinson. She moved to Lakeland in 1956 continuing her teaching career. She was a dedicated professional and designed the library at Southwest Elementary which...

Graham Hutchins

Graham Hutchins

Jan 1, 2014

Graham Hutchins

Bernice W. Shaw

Bernice W. Shaw

Dec 26, 2013

Bernice W. Shaw, 92 Homemaker Lakeland " Bernice W. Shaw, 92, was born on July 28, 1921 in St. Petersburg, FL and passed away peacefully at her home on December 26, 2013 due to natural causes. Bernice is preceded in death by her husbands, Leon Cothron and Ervin Shaw, her brothers, Raymond Ward and Cecil Ward, and sister, Dorothy...

James Smiley (Spooky) Bush

James Smiley (Spooky) Bush

Dec 24, 2013

James Smiley (Spooky) Bush, 77 City of Lakeland Firefighter Lakeland- Mr. James Smiley (Spooky) Bush died on December 24, 2013 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center of heart failure. He was born September 7, 1936 in Colquitt, GA. Mr. Bush served in the United States Army and was stationed in Birmingham, AL, working in the records department. He later served...

Juanita M. Hicks

Juanita M. Hicks

Dec 23, 2013

Juanita M. Hicks, 84 Teacher Juanita Moore Hicks of Waxhaw, NC passed away on December 23, 2013 due to complication s from a stroke. She was 84 years old. She was born in Orlando, Florida on August 20, 1929 to Rosa and O.M. Moore. Her family moved to Lake Wales, Florida later that year. She was a graduate of...

Milford Ernest League

Milford Ernest League

Dec 23, 2013

Milford Ernest \"Buster\" League, 83 Lakeland, FL - Milford Ernest \"Buster\" League, 83, passed away from septic shock Monday, December 23, 2013 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland with his family by his side. Buster was born October 19, 1930 in San Marcos, Texas, the youngest of two children of the late Milford and Ruby (Gray) League. He...

Bobby Lee Eastham

Bobby Lee Eastham

Dec 21, 2013

Bobby Lee Eastham, 61 Publix Super Markets Lakeland- Bobby Lee Eastham, age 61, was surrounded by his family and friends when he peacefully passed away due to respiratory failure on Dec. 21st 2013. He was born to the late Willis and Pauline Eastham on March 18, 1952. He was preceded in death by his wife Deborah Eastham, sister Linda...

Shirley B. Maine

Shirley B. Maine

Dec 20, 2013

Shirley B. Maine, 93 Kraft Foods Shirley B. Maine passed away on December 20, 2013 due to natural causes. She was born on July 12, 1920 in Borodino, NY to Aylmer and Hazel Brown. Shirley was married to her husband, Russell, for 68 years and raised 4 children and 2 foster children. Her family moved to Lakeland in 1963...

Joseph F. Hayes, Sr.

Joseph F. Hayes, Sr.

Dec 15, 2013

Joseph F. Hayes, Sr. 74, of Lakeland, FL, and former longtime resident of Stoddard, NH, passed away peacefully at home after a long period of failing health surrounded by members of his family on Dec. 15, 2013. He was born Dec. 8, 1939, in Salem, MA, son of the late Francis and Dorothy (Therrio) Hayes. He grew up in...

Eugene L. Roberts

Eugene L. Roberts

Dec 11, 2013

Eugene L. Roberts, 81 Educator-Business Man Lakeland " Eugene Roberts passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 due to congestive heart failure. He was born in Key West, Florida on November 22, 1932. Mr. Roberts was extremely active in our community; he was truly a man that loved his city, state, and nation. He had served in and led...

James H. Hankins

James H. Hankins

Dec 10, 2013

Rev. Dr. James Herbert Hankins United Methodist Pastor Lakeland: James (Jim) Hankins, 82, left his earthly home to be with his Lord on December 10, 2013 due to lung cancer. He was born on March 10, 1931 to Rev. Leroy and Florence Hankins in Cedar Bluff, VA. Dr. Hankins was an active minister in the United Methodist Church for...

Phyllis Jean Jacobs

Phyllis Jean Jacobs

Dec 10, 2013

Phyllis Jean Jacobs, 75 Southeastern University Phyllis Jacobs passed away on December 10, 2013 due to respiratory failure at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She was born on May 14, 1938 in Gary IN. to William and Naomi Maurer. Phyllis worked at Southeastern University as a financial aid counselor for 25 years. She was a long time member of Southside...

Edward E. Murphey

Edward E. Murphey

Dec 6, 2013

Edward E. Murphey, 87, passed away peacefully of heart failure on December 6, 2013. Born in Palmetto, FL, he moved to Tennessee at an early age where he lived until retirement from GMAC. He then moved to Lakeland in 1986 where he enjoyed travel and golf. He served in the US Marine Corps and attended The University of North...

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