OBITUARIES

Feb 28, 2019

Lakeland- Anna McMahon Florek passed away peacefully on the morning of February 28, 2019. She is predeceased by her parents, Elizabeth and Fenton McMahon; her husband, Dr. Florian Florek; her brother John McMahon; her sisters Mary Scott and Katherine Merritt; and her son, Michael Florek. Born on August 1, 1921 in Picton, Ontario, Canada; she went on to study...

Feb 27, 2019

Flora (Flo) K. Lance Lakeland – Flora K. Lance passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. She was born on May 7, 1946 in Flint, Michigan to Angus E. McCallister and Ica Mae Wilson. Flo worked for Heath Funeral Chapel for 16 years as an administrative assistant. She is survived by her...

Feb 27, 2019

Feb 24, 2019

Lakeland- Thomas R. Jeffries, 78 of Lakeland, surrounded by “his girls,” went to be with the Lord on February 24, 2019. He is survived by his wife, of 53 years, Marie Jeffries; daughter Mary Kelly (Chris), granddaughter Christine Kelly, daughter Monica Jeffries Hazangeles (John), and by many cousins, nephews and nieces. Born August 30, 1940, in Dunbar, Pennsylvania he...

Feb 23, 2019

JAMES 'JIM' GLENN WAGNER, Jr., 64 LAKELAND - James 'Jim' Glenn Wagner, Jr. went to be with his heavenly Father on February 23, 2019 after an aviation accident in Winter Haven, FL. He was born to James G. Wagner, Sr. and Alice Wagner in Waco, Texas on January 15, 1955. Jim was the middle child among his two sisters....

Feb 23, 2019

Feb 22, 2019

Gene A. Finch Sr. Lakeland- Gene A. Finch Sr., 88 of Lakeland, went peacefully to be with the Lord on February 22, 2019. He is survived by his wife, of 53 years, Betsye Kay Finch. Born July 3, 1930, in Lakeland he was the son of the late David and Betty Finch. He was also preceded in death by...

Feb 22, 2019

Mr. Albert (Sonny) Hosmer Carter, Jr., age 71, a resident of Lakeland, FL passed away Fri. Feb. 22, 2019 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Sonny was born Jun. 3, 1947 in Jacksonville, FL to Albert and Darthulah (Dot) Carter. He has been a Polk County resident since 1976 after becoming a decorated hero serving in the...

Feb 18, 2019

Jack Lynn Packett, 91, of Lakeland, passed away February 18, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Candi Packett. Born October 23, 1927, in Knoxville, Tennessee, he was a son of the late Esten and Anna Packett. Jack Packett was born in Knoxville TN - back when his mom gave birth to all her kids with a mid-wife. Mr....

Feb 17, 2019

Jewell Eileen Joiner Knapp, 89 Lakeland- Jewell Eileen Joiner Knapp of Lakeland, passed away in her sleep in the early morning hours of 2/17/2019, after a courageous battle with Dementia. Jewell was born in Live Oak, Florida in 1929 to Irma Kate and Arlee Devant Joiner. She grew up in Winter Haven and graduated as Valedictorian of Winter Haven...

Feb 13, 2019

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Feb 6, 2019

Lakeland – Ann Muller, 104 years old . The sweetest lady one could know passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019. She is survived by her niece, Ethel Walden and her four children, Sunshine,Stanley, Summer, Stephen and her cousin Betty Carle. Visitation Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 1:30 pm with services at 2:30 pm at Victory Church Chapel. Interment Dade...

Feb 6, 2019

Johnny William Kirkland, 76 Johnny William Kirkland passed away on February 6, 2019 in Lakeland, FL. He was born on February 18, 1942 in Wheeling, West Virginia to John and Alberta Kail Kirkland, Jr. Mr. Kirkland was a United States Air Force Veteran and was in the band. He was a Mason at Lisbon Lodge in Ohio. He is...

Feb 5, 2019

In sadness, his family announces that Maurice Edward Johnson, 95, passed away on February 5, 2019. Born on May 1, 1923, in Tampa, Florida, Maurice grew up in Ybor City. Maurice is the son of Felicitas Christ and Arthur T. Johnson of Tampa. A combat wounded veteran of World War II, Maurice served and survived on the front lines...

Feb 5, 2019

Feb 4, 2019

THELMA JANET GROSSMAN, 84 LAKELAND – Janet Grossman, 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 4, 2019, at Grace Manor at Lake Morton. Janet was born on August 27, 1934, in Plant City, Florida, to the late Guy and Bea Thompson. She grew up in Coronet and attended Plant City High School. In 1952, Janet married James...

Feb 4, 2019