OBITUARIES

Sep 20, 2023

Mark Allen McQuillen, 67, of Lakeland, passed away unexpectedly on September 20, 2023. He will be greatly missed by his daughter, Kimberly and his parents, Clarence, and Charlene of Lakeland Florida.

Mark was born on April 30,1956 in Wyandotte, Michigan. He grew up in Lincoln Park, a suburb of Detroit Michigan and moved to Florida...

Sep 18, 2023

George Murry Fouts, Sr. died peacefully at his daughter’s home on Monday, September 18, 2023. He was born in Mulberry, FL to Dr. Manly and Irvie S. Fouts on May 2, 1927. After graduating from Mulberry High School in 1944, he received a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida Southern College and a Masters of Science degree from Florida...

Sep 14, 2023

Donald G. Farmer, Sr. of Auburndale went home to be with the Lord on September 14, 2023. He was 88.

Don was born on January 22, 1935, in Lexington, KY. He was a graduate of Lakeland High School (1952) and a graduate of Florida Southern College (1956).

Before moving to Lakeland,...

Sep 1, 2023

Charles “Allen” Runnels, 83, of Lakeland passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023. He was born on October 20, 1939, in Donalsonville, Georgia.

Allen is preceded in death by his parents, Jimmie Lee and Bonnie Runnels, his wife, Lucille Runnels.

He is survived by his stepdaughters, Frankie Spalding, Antoinette Siniard and...

Aug 31, 2023

Barbara Marie (Staney) Ouellette, 79, of Polk City, FL and Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2023, at the Highlands Lake Center Nursing Home in Lakeland FL after a short illness.

Barbara was born on January 20, 1944, in Worcester Mass. to Joseph & Mary (Selius) Staney. She is survived by her husband...

Aug 31, 2023

Aug 30, 2023

James Dunwoody Hardee, Jr. (Jim) passed away August 30, 2023, after a long illness. He was born in Illinois at Evanston Hospital to Marian (Petie) née Petersen of Kenilworth, IL and James Dunwoody Hardee, Sr (Jim) of Toledo, OH. Jim, Jr. grew up attending Winnetka, IL schools: Crow Island, Skokie, and New Trier East High School (NTE) where he...

Aug 24, 2023

Aug 21, 2023

Carol Ann Grizzard Shull Sargeant (80) was born September 5, 1942, the first child of Robert Harold Grizzard and Mildred Olive Booth Grizzard. She passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, from an automobile accident.

Carol Ann was born and raised in Lakeland, Florida. In her youth, she was active in many clubs, including Campfire Girls...

Aug 21, 2023

Jean Orwig Eissman, 85 of Lakeland passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, with her family by her side.

Born in Ardmore, PA on September 10, 1937, to Marvin and Kathryn Orwig. She graduated from Haverford High School in 1955 and Philadelphia General Hospital School of Nursing 1958. Jean worked as an RN and Emergency...

Aug 20, 2023

On August 20, 2023, Alice Theresa (Mulholand) Shaw, 94, of Lakeland, Florida, passed peacefully at home into eternal heaven, with loving family members at her side. Born in Columbus, Ohio on May 21, 1929, to the late Henry J. ‘Harry’ (1900-1988) and Mary J. (Flood) Mulholand (1900-1980), Alice lived an exemplary life of dedication and devotion to God, country,...

Aug 20, 2023

Aug 19, 2023

Ben Bennett Self Jr., 91, passed away August 19, 2023. Ben was born November 6, 1931, in Alabama, the son of Bessie Bennette Self and Nellie Gertrude Self (Williams). Ben served as a Staff Sergeant in the Air Force during the Korean War. After the service, Ben attended and graduated from Florida State University. Upon graduating, Ben worked for...

Aug 19, 2023

Aug 17, 2023

Dr. Jack Quitman Sharpe left this world to live eternally with his Heavenly Father on August 17, 2023. He was 94 years old. A devoted believer in Jesus, he lived out his long life serving his Savior and his fellow saints. He pastored churches from the time he was 17 years old until he was in his 80's. He...

Aug 17, 2023

Mark “Buck” Steven Hendrick 71 of Lakeland, Florida passed away August 17th, 2023, after battling chronic illness.

Mark was born on September 12th, 1951, to Marcella and Seth Hendrick in Augusta, Georgia. Mark attended Fort Meade High School and graduated from Lakeland High School. After graduation, he joined the United States Army and was stationed...

Aug 15, 2023

Aug 13, 2023

Aug 13, 2023

Julie Teresa Jones, 65, of Lakeland, FL passed away on August 13, 2023. Julie was born on July 26th, 1958, to Everitt and Sylvia Jones in Lakeland. She graduated from Kathleen High School in 1976. After graduation, Julie worked for several phosphate mining companies, eventually being promoted to Analytical Lab Technician at Mosaic Fertilizer Company.

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Aug 8, 2023

In fond remembrance, we honor the life of Norma Daniels Dockery, our beloved Mother, who peacefully passed away on August 8th, 2023, enveloped in the comfort of her South Lakeland home, surrounded by three generations of her cherished family. Born on March 17th, 1934 in Iredell County, NC, to Celeste and William Daniels, Norma was a true embodiment of...