OBITUARIES

Feb 21, 2021

Feb 21, 2021

Feb 20, 2021

After losing his battle with cancer, Jerry Griffin went to be with the Lord on February 20, 2021 at the age of 81 surrounded by his loving family. Jerry is survived by his wife, Angi Griffin, his sister, Brenda Stowe, his children Shelley Little (David), Buddy Griffin (Karyn Carlton), Matt Fields (Elizabeth Burgos), Diana Golan (David); his grandchildren Logan,...

Feb 20, 2021

Dennis Ray Post, of Lakeland, FL passed away Saturday, February 20, at the age of 79. Dennis was born in Tallman, NY, then moved to Florida where he graduated from Winter Park High school and Florida Technical University. He worked for the City of Lakeland for 31 years. Dennis loved music, gardening, and was an active member of Covenant...

Feb 18, 2021

Susan Jacqueline King, 64, of Lakeland, passed away February 18, 2021, after 3 years of Kidney and Liver Failure. Born March 15, 1956, in West Ham North West, England, she was a daughter of the late Leonard George Relton and is survived by her mother, Ivy Relton. She is also survived by her brother, Garry (Joy) Relton; and her...

Feb 18, 2021

Robert Thomas Lincoln Holroyd “Houston” Age 59 Robert passed peacefully at his home, following a battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on December 10, 1961 in Madison, Wisconsin. As a military child, he grew up in various places around the US & abroad. He received his bachelor of arts from Oklahoma State University....

Feb 17, 2021

Feb 17, 2021

Larger-than-life Donald (Frog) Barclay passed away on February 17, 2021 following complications from heart surgery on November 16, 2020, after a life full of making memories, belly laughter and unmatched love for his family and friends. Don was born in Locust Valley, New York, to his beloved parents Alexander and Nancie Barclay. He spent much of his youth enjoying...

Feb 14, 2021

Bjorn Gade was born on July 19, 1933 in Aalborg, Denmark, and passed away on February 14, 2021. He moved to the United States from Denmark as a teenager with his parents, Asbjorn and Kamma and his siblings, Ole, Liselotte, and Anna. He obtained his naturalization papers on September 7, 1961 and became an American citizen. He served in...

Feb 14, 2021

John Charles Singler was born on May 17, 1956, in Philadelphia, PA., and died on February 14, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. He moved to Lakeland in 1965 and attended Lakeland Senior High School, where he met his soulmate, Cyndi. He graduated in 1974 and then earned his AA Degree from Polk Community College. He worked in...

Feb 11, 2021

Robert George Thomas Johnson (1945-2021) was a retired U.S. Navy corpsman and Vietnam veteran. He was a stubborn but sensitive man who taught his sons the value of thoughtfulness and empathy. He was very passionate about putting his woodworking and carpentry skills to use as a leader in various youth groups growing up. With his leadership and guidance, he...

Feb 11, 2021

Feb 11, 2021

Virginia Lee Varn Cox was preceded by her childhood sweetheart, husband and soulmate Doyle Carlton Cox; son Glen Michael; her parents Golespie “Dip”and Gladys Aldrich Varn; and her sister Helen Marie. Born and raised in Brooksville, FL, she graduated from Hernando High School, class of 1947, and attended Florida State University. They lived in Tallahassee, moving to Winter Haven...

Feb 10, 2021

James Martin Weeks, Jr. (Jim) of Lakeland, FL, died peacefully in his home on Wednesday, February 10. Jim was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to James and Mellzena Weeks on August 12, 1937. He graduated from Ohio University where he was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity, and where he met his future wife of 60 years, Suzanne (Susie,...

Feb 10, 2021

Nellene M. Timpner Lakeland: Nellene M. Timpner, 92, of Lakeland, died on February 10, 2021. She was born on February 3, 1929 to Leon and Feleta Martin in Rockdale, Texas. Nellene was a homemaker, who loved to sew and cook. She also helped run the family business, South Lake Feed store in Clermont, for several years. Nellene was of...

Feb 9, 2021

Margaret “Margie” Ellen Von Preysing was born October 18, 1952, in Freeport, NY, to Anita and Ernest Rehberg. She and her brother, Tom, were raised in Merrick, NY. Margie married Robert Von Preysing on May 7, 1983. On August 13, 1985, Margie gave Robert a precious gift: their son, Richard. She devoted her life to their marriage and to...

Feb 6, 2021

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Jan 27, 2021

Timothy Bryan Coker passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at the age of 53. He was a loving husband and a devoted father who was cherished by his family and friends. Tim was a lifelong Lakeland resident, born on November 4, 1967 to Pearline Coker Homrich and Richard Wayne Coker. He graduated from Lakeland High School in 1985....