OBITUARIES

Margaret Frances Pennington

Margaret Frances Pennington

Jun 11, 2022

Lakeland, FL - Frances Keller Pennington went to be with our Heavenly Father on the morning of Saturday, June 11, 2022. She was 96 years old! Frances was born on June 6, 1926, in Yukon, McDowell County, West Virginia. She had a long career at Appalachian Power in Bluefield, WV, and was a member of various social clubs. She...

Frederick Thomas Steel

Frederick Thomas Steel

Jun 10, 2022

Fred "Freddie" Steel sadly passed away on June 10, 2022, in Lakeland FL. Jackson High School basketball state champion starter, University of Michigan graduate, U.S. Marine, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. plant manager, proud father of 3 beautiful daughters, model grandfather of 6 exceptional grandchildren, scratch golfer, professional fisherman, savvy gambler, and the life of the party. These are...

Norman Francis Curran, Sr

Norman Francis Curran, Sr

Jun 7, 2022

Norman Francis Curran, born in Boston, MA, on September 22, 1926, passed away on June 7, 2022, in Lakeland, FL. At the time of his death, he was surrounded by his family, including his wife of 67 years, Caroline Curran. He is survived by Caroline and two children, Catherine Curran Livingston of Silver Spring, MD, and Norman Curran of...

Hilda D. Walters

Hilda D. Walters

Jun 3, 2022

Hilda Diane Walters passed away June 3, 2022. She was born on February 2, 1954 in Orlando, FL to Robert and Virginia Herrington. She is survived by her husband of 50 years Jim Walters and three children, Candy Gordon (Clint), Jimmy Walters (Michelle), Kathy Singler (Ron) and eight grandchildren Megan, Maverick, and Montana Gordon, Cole and Isabella Singler, and...

Lillian  M. Narvaez

Lillian M. Narvaez

Jun 3, 2022

Mulberry-Lillian M Narvaez passed away Friday, June 3, 2022. She was born in BayamĂłn, Puerto Rico on October 17. 1981. She is survived by her husband Jose Narvaez, son Lucas Mateo Narvaez, parents Hector & Hilda Deida. Siblings Anne-Marie Bernard (Richard Bernard - spouse), Hector M. Deida (Sonia Deida - spouse) and Lisette M. Moore (Herman Moore - spouse)....

Jerel Francis Eaton

Jerel Francis Eaton

Jun 3, 2022

Dr. Jerel Francis Eaton known as “Jerry" passed peacefully on June 3, 2022. Born in Illinois to Ortis A. and Mildred V. Eaton, he is preceded by his parents and brother David Hart. He resided in Lakeland, Florida with his wife Linda C. Eaton, married for 55 years. A member of the Chiropractic Association, he received his Doctor of...

Jerry P. Brookins

Jerry P. Brookins

Jun 2, 2022

Jerry P. Brookins, 61, Lakeland, passed away on June 2, 2022. He was born on April 9, 1961, in Lakeland, FL; son of the late Burl M. and Margaret (Blair) Brookins. He is survived by his brother, Larry Brookins of Lakeland. He was a United States Veteran. Inurnment will take place at Florida National Cemetery at a later date....

Francis Lincoln Merritt Jr.

Francis Lincoln Merritt Jr.

Jun 1, 2022

Francis Lincoln Merritt Jr. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on June 1, 2022. He was born on February 6, 1927, in West Springfield, Massachusetts to Francis Lincoln Merritt Sr. and Myrtle Robertson Merritt, both proud New Englanders with relatives who fought in the Revolutionary War. Frank became a member of the Mayflower Society through William Bradford....

Lexi Logan Bell

Lexi Logan Bell

May 29, 2022

Lexi Logan Bell, 34, of Lakeland, passed away at home with family from congestive heart failure May 29, 2022, after an extended hospital stay. Although the youngest sibling, she was enthusiastically competitive with her brothers, Josh Thompson, and Dane Bell, whether it was a game of Scrabble after Christmas Dinner or who could get the most air in a...

Doris Virginia Bryant

Doris Virginia Bryant

May 28, 2022

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Doris Virginia Booth Bryant of Lakeland, FL. She died at age 92 on May 28, 2022 at Good Shepherd Hospice House. A native Floridian, Doris was born on May 20, 1930 to Henry James Booth and Hazel Iona Severance and had four siblings: Dorothy Stella Booth, Jewell Lorraine...

Joanne Elizabeth Wilkinson

Joanne Elizabeth Wilkinson

May 18, 2022

Joanne Wilkiinson, 71, passed away on May 18th, 2022, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Her loving heart and kindness cast a beacon of light for all who knew her. She was born to Virginia Waller and Devere Savage on April 7, 1951, in Mason City, Iowa. She moved to Miami, Florida at the age of 11...

Dorothy Holmes

Dorothy Holmes

May 16, 2022

Dorothy Schoener Holmes of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022 at 80 years of age. She was born on September 17, 1941, in Magee Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of the late Charles and Martha Schoener. She attended Brookline Grade School and graduated with honors from South Hills High School in 1959. She graduated from Washington...

Betty  Taylor Burrows

Betty Taylor Burrows

May 15, 2022

Betty Taylor Burrows, 88, resident of Lakeland since 1962, passed away on May 15, 2022. Betty was Born on June 27, 1933, in Lebanon, TN. She was a daughter of the late Sutton and Madge Rhea. She is survived by her son, Sutton (Amy) Taylor and daughter, June Tyre. Graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, May 21, 2022...