OBITUARIES
Michael Brady
May 22, 2012
Michael A. Brady, 55 Locomotive Engineer Lakeland " After a long struggle with diabetes and kidney disease, Mike went to be with his Lord on May 22, 2012. Michael is preceded in death by his father, Robert L. Brady. A loving husband and father, survived by his wife, Melinda of 32 years, son, Christopher M. A. Brady, mother, Ruby...
Ruth Louise Edwards
May 16, 2012
Ruth L. (Jones) Edwards, 84 Ruth L. Edwards was born on December 21, 1927 in Lakeland, FL and went to be with Jesus on May 15, 2012 due to congested heart failure. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, W. Travis Edwards. She is survived by her three children, Mease (Geri) Ratley, Wayne (Esther) Edwards,...
Charles B. Wiland
May 15, 2012
Charles ""Chuck"" Wiland, 86 Lakeland: Charles ""Chuck"" Wiland, 86, of Lakeland, went to be with the Lord on May 15, 2012 from respiratory failure. His life was one of great accomplishments and success. He was a decorated veteran of WWII serving in the Navy-Air Force. He achieved a doctorate degree from Kent State University in Ohio where he also...
Charlotte J. Jackson
May 15, 2012
Charlotte Josephine Jackson Secretary Charlotte Josephine Jackson, 91, passed away May 15, 2012 at Savannah Court of dementia. She moved to Florida in 1922 from West Virginia. She was a graduate of Lakeland High School in 1938. She was one of the founders of Joe""s Tax Service along with her husband Amos and son Joseph. She loved to garden...
James Harvey Smith
May 15, 2012
James H. ""Jimmy"" Smith, 80 Lakeland- James H. Smith passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 after a long battle with pulmonary fibrous. Born in Tampa, Fl, January 27, 1932. He served his country in the Navy from 1951-1955. He was employed with Florida Georgia Tractor Company, Tampa and Florida Georgia/HF Mason Equipment Company in Lakeland...
David Ray Gossett
May 14, 2012
David Ray Gossett 58 CF Industries Lakeland- Mr. David Ray Gossett died on May 14, 2012 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center of cancer. He was born February 8, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and an active member of the Society of Mining and Metallurgy Exploration (SME). He was active...
Doris Dollar Brackman
May 11, 2012
Doris Dollar Brackman, 79 Homemaker Lakeland - Doris D. Brackman, 79, went to heaven peacefully to be with Jesus on Friday, May 11, 2012 due to leukemia. She was born March 15, 1933 in Buford, GA. Doris was a member of First United Methodist Church of Lakeland for twenty two years. She was a loyal friend to many, loving...
Edith Lucille Sexton
May 9, 2012
Edith Lucille Thomas Sexton Edith Lucille Thomas Sexton, age 85, formerly of Miami passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from complications from dementia. Edith Lucille was born on March 27, 1927 in Huntington, West Virginia the daughter of the late Roy Thomas and Emma Lou (Riffitt) Thomas. Edith Lucille was raised in West Virginia and resided for many years...
John M. Bramlett
May 4, 2012
John Monroe Bramlett, 82 U.S. Air Force " Retired Lakeland " John M. Bramlett, 82, was born September 1, 1929 in Rydel, GA to the late William Lindsey Bramlett and Annie Dee Cagle. He passed away Friday, May 4, 2012 due to heart failure. John proudly served 22 years in the U.S. Air Force. John was preceded in death...
Walter Charles Fink
May 3, 2012
Walter Fink, Wards Air Conditioning Lakeland " Walter Fink passed away May 3, 2012 from complications from an aortic aneurysm. He survived by his wife, Patricia, two daughters, Linda (Tim) Rice and children, Emily and Ben, Carol (David) Mullins and children, Alex and Josh, sister, Adelaide Coyle and sister-in-law, Jo Anne Schiffert. Mr. Fink attended Penn State University and...
Lillian Greer Benedict
Apr 30, 2012
Lillian Greer Benedict 64 Wolfsons/Publix Pharmacy Lillian (Greer) Benedict 64, of Lakeland, Florida fell asleep in Christ on April 30th 2012. She was received by our Lord as a result of Lung failure. She was born on the northwest side of Pittsburgh September 17th 1947. Greer and family moved to Lakeland in 1968 which quickly became their home. Greer...
Barbara Mcneil Yow
Apr 30, 2012
Barbara McNeill Yow, 91 Lakeland " Barbara McNeill Yow, 91, passed away Monday, April 30, 2012 after a brief illness. She was the daughter of Rachel and Walter McNeill. She was a member of the Lakeland Jr. League and the First Presbyterian Church. Barbara is preceded in death by her sister, Rachel Rand, and three husbands. She is survived...
Deborah E. Leckey
Apr 29, 2012
Deborah E. Leckey Clerk Deborah E. Leckey, ""Debbie"", 57 of Lakeland, Florida passed away suddenly on April 29, 2012 after a brief infection. She is survived by her devoted life partner of 24 years Neil Schmitt, parents, Pete and Ola Leckey, Riverview, Fl, step brother, Steve Westerfield, Tampa, Fl, close friends, Diane Ottey and Troy Montague and a host...
William E. Byrd
Apr 26, 2012
William E. Byrd, 81, Publix Lakeland " William E. Byrd, 81, passed away on April 26, 2012 due to heart failure. He was born August 11, 1930 in St. Petersburg, FL. He started working in the produce business and then worked in the insurance business. After retiring, he worked for Publix for 13 years. He was a member and...
Laurie Madonia
Apr 25, 2012
Laurie Elizabeth Madonia 50 Pharmaceutical and Hospital Executive Laurie Elizabeth Madonia, beloved daughter of Evelyn and Batista Madonia, Sr., died peacefully after a long battle with Cancer, on April 25, 2012 at the Moffitt Cancer Center! She was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, and had been a resident of Lakeland, Florida, for the past 31 years! Laurie was a graduate...
Norris Raymond Clyce
Apr 24, 2012
Norris Raymond Clyce 75 Owner Operator, Trucking Lakeland- Mr. Norris Raymond Clyce died on April 24, 2012 at Consulate Healthcare of Lakeland of Diabetes. He was born June 7, 1936 in Beaver, Ohio. Mr. Clyce leased to H.B. Douglas Trucking for most of his life. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was predeceased by brother, James Edward Clyce...
James H. Smith, Sr.
Apr 22, 2012
James Howard Smith, Sr., 81, Educator Lakeland " James H. Smith, Sr., 81, passed away on April 22, 2012 due to heart failure. He was born on July 7, 1930 in Coalwood, WV. He graduated from Concord College and Rollins College. He was a retired educator from the Polk County School Board. James is survived by his daughters, Patricia...
Charles Wilmer Scott
Apr 19, 2012
Charles Wilmer Scott, 83 Area Manager " Phosphate Lakeland " Charles Wilmer Scott finished his earthly race and entered heavens gates as a result of cancer on April 19, 2012. He was born March 23, 1929 in Telfair County, GA. He was the last survivor of eight sons born to John P. and Bertha Irene Scott. He attended public...
Carrie Hall
Apr 18, 2012
Carrie Hall, 87, Florida Tile Lakeland " Carrie Hall, 87, passed away on April 18, 2012 due to Alzheimer""s disease. She was born on July 12, 1924 in Colquitt, Georgia. She was a member of the Parkview Baptist Church. Carrie is preceded by her husband, Joe N. Hall. She is survived by her two sons, Joe N. Hall Jr....
Iris Livingston Larsen
Apr 18, 2012
Iris Livingston Larsen, 98, Larsen Jewelers Lakeland " Iris Larsen passed away peacefully on April 18, 2012 in Lakeland due to natural causes. Born December 29, 1913 in Brewster, FL to Wiley and Martha Livingston, she was one of seven children. Iris attended school in Orlando and operated a beauty salon. She was of the Lutheran faith. In 1941,...
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