OBITUARIES

Jan 7, 2018

Katie Gieger School Teacher Lakeland – Katie Jenkins Gieger died Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Highlands Lake Center. She was 98 years old. She was born in Laurel, Mississippi on November 10, 1919; she was the youngest of 3 children. She and her husband (Mack) married in 1941 while Mack was in the military. Prior to Mack’s retirement, Katie...

Jan 4, 2018

Robert Edward Cherryhomes, Kite, GA – Robert Edward Cherryhomes passed away January 4, 2018 in Kite, GA. He was born August 16, 1947 in Lakeland, FL to Ira and Juanita Harris Cherryhomes. He graduated from Lakeland High School in 1966 and then received his Associates Degree from Polk Junior College in 1969. Also, he served in the Air Force....

Jan 3, 2018

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Jan 3, 2018

David Nicholas Bryan, 31 Lakeland – David Nicholas Bryan died January 3, 2018 at home with family and under the loving care of Compassionate Care Hospice due to injury sustained by an impaired driver. He was born October 25, 1986 in Orlando, Florida to Michelle Wasmuth and David L. Bryan. He graduated from Florida Technical College in 2016 with...

Jan 1, 2018

Edith S. Ward Lakeland - Edith S. Ward, affectionately known as “Miss Edie” rose to new heavenly life in the first hours of the New Year, January 1, 2018. Edie was loved by many, and her earthly presence is already greatly missed. A beloved child of God, she believed in the promises of her Savior Jesus Christ, of His...

Dec 30, 2017

Thomas Lanier Melton, Sr. Architect Lakeland- Mr. Thomas Lanier Melton, Sr., died on December 30, 2017. He was born June 15, 1963 in Wilmington, Delaware. He graduated from Lakeland High School in 1982. Tommy had been an architect in Lakeland since 1993 after graduation from the school of Architectural and Engineering Technology at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. He...

Dec 29, 2017

Lakeland – Ann Ellis, died on 12/29/17. Viewing will be on Thu. 1/4/18 from 12-2PM at Heath Funeral Chapel with a graveside following at Oak Hill Burial Park. Heath Funeral Chapel

Dec 28, 2017

Margaret Mae Hutton Lakeland – Margaret Mae Hutton passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017, to join her husband Douglas and son Phillip, with her family at her side at Lakeland Regional Health. Margaret was born October 4, 1927. She was a graduate of Kathleen Senior High. Margaret married Douglas Hutton August 6, 1946, and was married for 70 years....

Dec 27, 2017

Lakeland – Dyas W. Gregg died 12/27/2017. Preceded by his parents, Lee & Josephine Gregg. Survived by his sister Lila Clifton.

Dec 27, 2017

Ronald Dwayne Hedgecock LAKELAND – Ronald Dwayne Hedgecock died unexpectedly on December 27, 2017 after struggling with pancreatitis since early October. He was born in Lakeland, Florida on March 19, 1973 to parents Ronald and Aloma Hedgecock. Ronald married his wife Angela Wynn Hedgecock and resided in Mulberry, Florida until September 2017 when they relocated to Sevierville, Tennessee. He...

Dec 25, 2017

Dec 25, 2017

Lawrence Paul Libertore, Jr. Lakeland - Lawrence Paul Libertore, Jr, a former State Representative, County Commissioner, Real Estate Developer/Broker and University of Florida Quarterback died unexpectedly on Dec 25, 2017. He succumbed to complications from a rapid onset pulmonary condition at age 78. Larry was born in Canton, Ohio to Lawrence Paul Libertore, Sr. and Jean Maggorie Libertore. He...

Dec 24, 2017

Peter Laurenson Worthington Jr. and Victoria Shannon Worthington Lakeland- In the early hours of Christmas Eve, Peter Laurenson Worthington Jr. and his beautiful new bride of six months, Victoria Shannon Worthington, were killed in a plane crash in Bartow, Florida. Pete was born in 1990 in Baltimore, Maryland to his father, Peter Laurenson Worthington and his mother, Jennie Clark...

Dec 24, 2017

Marian Clark Dolce, 96 Teacher Lakeland- Marian Clark Dolce passed away on December 24, 2017 at Brookdale Highlands. Marian was born October 13, 1921 in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. to her parents, James E. and Luella Erickson Clark. She was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Sister. She enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, doing cross-word puzzles and...

Dec 24, 2017

Peter Laurenson Worthington Jr. and Victoria Shannon Worthington Lakeland- In the early hours of Christmas Eve, Peter Laurenson Worthington Jr. and his beautiful new bride of six months, Victoria Shannon Worthington, were killed in a plane crash in Bartow, Florida. Pete was born in 1990 in Baltimore, Maryland to his father, Peter Laurenson Worthington, and his mother, Jennie Clark...

Dec 24, 2017

John Hugh Shannon Lakeland - John Hugh Shannon, 70, of Lakeland, Florida, died on December 24, 2017. Born in Sikeston, Missouri, he grew up in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and spent most of his life in Florida. John earned the rank of Eagle Scout and graduated from Fort Myers High School. He then attended Edison Community College before completing his undergraduate...

Dec 24, 2017

Olivia Anne “Livi” Shannon Lakeland - Olivia Anne “Livi” Shannon, 24, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017. She was born in Lakeland, Florida on September 10, 1993 and was a lifelong resident. Livi attended St. Paul Lutheran church and school. She graduated from Lakeland High School in 2013. Livi was attending Southeastern University in her Junior year majoring in...

Dec 22, 2017

Ann Miller Lakeland- Ann F. Miller, born in Geneva, New York March 18th, 1936, peacefully passed December 22nd, at her home. Loving wife to Robert G. Miller, who preceded her in death. They resided in Lakeland, Fl raising their two children, retiring in Chokoloskee. She is survived by her children: Terri Miller, Steve Miller and his wife Catherine Vivi,...

Dec 22, 2017

David W. Rogers “Taka”, 57 Lakeland – David W. Rogers died unexpectedly on December 22, 2017. He was born in Marietta, Georgia to parents Kay and John Rogers. He studied at North Georgia. David married his wife Pam Rogers and resided in Lakeland. He worked for the City of Lakeland for 30 years and was a member of First...

Dec 21, 2017

William M. Walters, 70 Publix – Director of Merchandise Lakeland – William M. Walters passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 21, 2017. He was born on June 12, 1947 in Welch, West Virginia to Alfred Julius Walters and Sylvia Irene Sharrett. He worked for Pubix for 47 years. He enjoyed cooking, yard work, hunting and spending time with family. He...