OBITUARIES

Nov 14, 2021

Nov 13, 2021

Chris Sarratt, age 55, passed away on November 13, 2021, at Good Shepard Hospice, the result of complications from renal failure. He was predeceased by his mother Ruth, and is survived by wife Joy, son Trey Christopher (Christi) of Lawrenceville, Georgia, sister Joan of Knoxville, Tennessee, Father Lamar, and stepmother Judy both of Winter Haven. Chris was born at...

Nov 13, 2021

Nov 12, 2021

Charles Merritt Allen passed away on November 12, 2021, as a result of injuries sustained in an accident at his home. His loving wife, Patsy, and his children were at his side. Merritt was born in Baton Rouge, LA on July 10, 1944. He graduated from Lee High School then enrolled in Louisiana State University where he adapted quickly...

Nov 12, 2021

LAKELAND - Joseph C. Jackson, 71, a lifelong resident of Lakeland, passed away on the morning of Friday, November 12, 2021, due to complications of the heart. He was born on March 26th, 1950, in Ft Myers, Florida to his parents, Amos & Charlotte Jackson. The family moved to Lakeland soon after, where he attended St Joseph's Catholic School...

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Nov 1, 2021

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Carolyn Harvey Smith, 76, of Mulberry, FL. She was a bright spot in this world and will be deeply missed by many. Carolyn’s passing was an unexpected and devastating loss for her family and friends. She touched the lives of so many in their time of need as...

Nov 1, 2021

Emmett Edward Holloway, Jr. 91 Lakeland: Emmett Edward Holloway, Jr., of Lakeland, died on November 1, 2021. He was born on August 13, 1930, in Greensboro, GA. Emmett was a Navy veteran serving during the Korean War Conflict. Following his time in the Navy, he started out as a real estate appraiser and went on to develop what is...

Oct 30, 2021

Oct 30, 2021

It is with saddened heart that I am writing my dear father’s obituary. Dr. Walfredo Arturo Magarino was born in Camaguey Cuba in 1929. He flew into the United States from Cuba in 1961, leaving the oppressive communist government behind to start a new life in the Country that he loved. He worked two jobs so that he and...

Oct 29, 2021

Constance Elaine Riter Murray July 3, 1936 – October 29, 2021 LAKELAND – Ms. Constance “Connie” R. Murray, age 85, passed away at home on October 29, 2021. Connie was born in Montpelier, Ohio, the oldest child of Calvin and Luella Riter. She grew up on the family farm in Stryker, where she graduated from Stryker High School as...

Oct 26, 2021

Lakeland – Preston Eli Means passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. He was born on July 18, 1943, in Versailles, Kentucky to the late Cebert and Mila Means. He worked as a carpenter most of his life, he enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and was an avid pool player. Preston and Vivian were members of Ignited Church. He is...

Oct 26, 2021

Paul Ole Summerlin 02/27/1966 - 10/26/2021 On Tuesday, October 26, 2021, Paul Ole Summerlin went to be with the LORD. Paul is survived by his wife Janice; his children Randy (Megan); Brandy (William); Griffin; and Sylvia; three grandchildren; his stepmother, Maggie; and his sisters and sister-in-law, Terri, Dale, and Kathy; as well as many family members; and his two...

Oct 25, 2021

Gary Edward Lewis 79, passed away peacefully and comfortably on Monday, October 25, 2021, after a battle with liver and bone cancer. He was at the James A. Haley VA Hospice and surrounded by his family. Gary was born in Rochester, NY to Rita and William Lewis. He enlisted in the Marine Corps at the age of 17 and...