OBITUARIES

Feb 3, 2019

Margaret Akins Huggins, 89 Margaret Akins Huggins passed into the arms of our Lord and Savior on February 3, 2019, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 48 years Harry D., and her daughter, Kathy Lynn, and her son Tommy. Margaret was born April 24, 1929, in Louisville, Kentucky. She...

Feb 3, 2019

Orabelle Rae Beach Lakeland - Orabelle Rae Beach 99, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019. She was born September 11, 1919, in Pleasant Grove Township (now known as Barnes City), Iowa. Orabelle moved to Lakeland, FL in 1975 from London, England. She was lively, spirited, and fiercely independent. Orabelle was preceded in death by her husband, U.S. Navy Chief...

Feb 3, 2019

Feb 2, 2019

Ancil Clarence Chandler passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019. He was born on July 20, 1941. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Marie Chandler. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 from 1-3 pm at Heath Funeral Chapel.

Jan 31, 2019

Geraldine La Londe, 74 Lakeland – Geraldine (Gerry) La Londe passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 at her home. She was born on November 17, 1944 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to Walter and Helen Baran. She attended Sacred Heart High School in Elizabeth, New Jersey. She worked the Board of Education in Elizabeth, New Jersey and 25 years at...

Jan 30, 2019

LAKELAND - Fred Ellis was born in Concordia, Kansas on July1, 1948 and passed away at his home in Lakeland on January 30, 2019. He was 70 years old. He was preceded in death by is wife Annie and his son Fred Jr. He is survived by his daughter Julie, her husband Todd and 2 granddaughters, Rebecca and Hannah....

Jan 28, 2019

Eugene Williams 1925 – 2019 Eugene Williams entered heaven with a glorious welcome Monday, January 28. For the last 19 years chronic hip and foot pain made mobility difficult, but he bore his affliction with quiet endurance which was a hallmark of his character. Eugene was born May 16, 1925 in Wellington, Alabama to Charles and Pearl Williams. Eugene...

Jan 28, 2019

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Jan 27, 2019

Lakeland- Jimmy Warren Cheatwood was born in Kathleen, FL in 1931 and passed away on January 27, 2019. He served in Korea with the US Army. He worked for GTE for 37yrs before he retired at age 55. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Clifton and Annie Viola Cheatwood, his seven brothers and sisters, his wife...

Jan 24, 2019

Thomas Edwin Edes, 66, fell asleep in Lakeland Florida and woke up in Heaven on January 24, 2019. He lived life to the fullest and approached everyday as a new adventure because “Ya gotta live once to know how.” Tom lived in Bangor Maine and was a Florida Snowbird, but has called many places home. Tom was born in...

Jan 24, 2019

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Jan 20, 2019

June Dyer Davis passed away January 20th, 2019 at the age of 91. June was predeceased by husband Charles Davis, and is survived by many family members, friends, and students that loved her dearly. June was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and teacher, and she will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and grace. June graduated high school from...

Jan 17, 2019

Lakeland- It is with great sadness that the family of W. T. “Bill” Peck announces his passing on Thursday, January 17, 2019, at his home in Lakeland, Florida, at the age of 98 years. He was a World War II United States Army veteran, proudly serving his country from 1940-1945. He was born on June 9, 1920 in Calvert...

Jan 17, 2019

Lakeland - Robert (BobCat) Cattarius passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019, at home surrounded by loving family following years of health challenges. He was born in Newport News, VA, June 17, 1936 to Otto and Genevieve Cattarius. His father’s Air Force career took them to many US cities as well as England and Germany. He entered Valley Force Military...

Jan 17, 2019

Jan 15, 2019

Howard Alfred Buhl, 94, passed away on January 15th, 2019 after a brief illness. Born in Chicago, Illinois on February 11th, 1924, to Alfred Jensen Buhl and Dorothy Harriet (Wright) Buhl, he spent much of his childhood in Manteno. During World War II, he served as a Motor Machinist’s Mate 2nd class on LST 494 (Landing Ship, Tank), which...

Jan 14, 2019

Jacquetta Baker Asbury,87 Polk County School Board Lakeland - Jacquetta “Jackie” Baker Asbury was born in Stem, North Carolina on November 19, 1931. She passed away on January 14, 2019. She was surrounded by her loving family in life, as she was in death and anxiously held on to life for a visit from her newest great grandchild Mia...

Jan 11, 2019

LAKELAND - Shirley Claire Lose Vennell passed away peacefully at home in Lakeland, Florida, on January 11, 2019 to be with the Lord. She was the third child to Lloyd Levi Lose and Margaret Adams Lose. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 13, 1928. She started singing when she was very young and sang along when her...

Jan 9, 2019

Miguel Antonio Quijano Mercado was born on March 1946 in the beautiful island of Puerto Rico where he lived until the age of 10. He was one of 3 children born to the late Carmen Mercado del Valle and Jose Agustin Quijano and was the beloved husband of Hilda Mosquera. In 1958 his parents decided to seek new horizons...

Jan 7, 2019