OBITUARIES

Nov 1, 2017

Linda Diane Moore Lakeland – Linda Diane (Cunningham) Moore passed on peacefully in her sleep at home on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. She was born on August 21, 1966, in Daytona Beach, Florida to James and Elaine (Hartman) Cunningham. A faithful Catholic all of her life, she was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lakeland for 37 years....

Oct 28, 2017

Lakeland - Donald Eugene Shelby, age 94, a resident of Lakeland, FL, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 28, 2017. Don was born on October 11, 1923 in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Eunice and Claude Shelby. After graduating from Shortridge High School in Indianapolis, Don was drafted into the army during World War II....

Oct 28, 2017

Russell D. Hatch, Lakeland, FL Formerly of Franklinville, died Saturday (Oct. 28, 2017) at his home under hospice care. He was born Sept. 10, 1928 to Donald F. and Florence (Judge) Hatch in Olean, NY. Mr. Hatch married Betty B. Creamer in Franklinville on Sept. 30, 1950 who predeceased by Jan. 31, 1993. After graduating from Ten Broeck Academy...

Oct 27, 2017

Lakeland - Mona Lee Green passed away peacefully Friday, October 27, 2017, surrounded by her family. Mona was born on July 16, 1932, in Fort Meade, Florida, to Morris Rowell and Meda Albritton Rowell. Mona graduated from Summerlin Institute in Bartow where she was a cheerleader and glee club member. Mona was loved by her classmates, many of them...

Oct 26, 2017

LAKELAND – Huie McAfee Harrison passed away on October 26, 2017. He was born in Wrightsville, Georgia, June 2, 1930, to Greene and Lillian Harrison. A few years after Huie was born, the family moved to Eaton Park, Florida, where he grew up. Huie attended school in Highland City and Bartow, Florida, and earned his GED. He joined the...

Oct 24, 2017

Nancy C. Panter, 83 Passed away October 24th at Valencia Hills Rehabilitation Facility. Preceeded in death by Charles S. Panter. Survived by her son David C. Panter, her daughter Debby L. Holt, five grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery on Friday, October 27th at 11:00 a.m.

Oct 23, 2017

Loretta Giannini Wurthmann, 80, of Lakeland, passed away on October 23, 2017. She was born October 4, 1937 in Youngstown, Ohio, to the late Vito and Lena (Strollo) Giannini. Loretta graduated from Lakeland High School in 1955. She was involved with Lakeland Cotillion Club, a Camp Fire leader for many years, and participated in PTA. Loretta also co-owned Vito’s...

Oct 18, 2017

Lakeland - Loye James Futch died unexpectedly in Lakeland, FL on October 18, 2017 at the age of 53. Loye is survived by his wife, Christy Wessel; children, Jordan Nicole Futch, Graeson Tyler Futch and Carson Marie Futch; Mother, Mary (West) Futch; Sister, Kelley (Futch) Boree; Sister-in-law, Karen Holtmeyer (Gary); Brother-in-law, Mike Wessel (Donna); Sister-in-law, Jayne Juern (Larry); Sister-in-law,...

Oct 17, 2017

Lakeland – John S. Yohn died on 10/17/17. Memorial Services will be held at New Life Community Church in Polk City on Saturday 10/21/17 at 1pm.

Oct 16, 2017

Oct 15, 2017

Lakeland - Mary Harris Ford passed away on Sunday October 15,2017 in Lakeland, Florida. She was born on May 25, 1945 to Eric and Rosa Lee Harris. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. Mary enjoyed the outdoors, shopping, and spending time with her great-grandchildren. She was a 3rd generation Lakelander. She was preceded in death by her...

Oct 14, 2017

Oct 12, 2017

Elizabeth (Betty) Wawrejko Phelps Lakeland - Elizabeth (Betty) Wawrejko Phelps, 90, passed away on October 12, 2017, of pancreatic cancer. She was born in Spring Creek, PA, in 1927 to John and Theresa Wawrejko. She worked at the Navy and Agriculture Departments in Washington, DC, until retiring to Florida. Betty enjoyed reading, gardening, Chinese food and loved to play...

Oct 11, 2017

Oct 11, 2017

Everett M. Rieck Lakeland – Everett M. Rieck passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2017. He was born on January 15, 1928 in Granville, Illinois. Everett served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He brokered Everett Rieck Realty and served the community of Lakeland for many years in both Residential and Commercial Real Estate. Everett enjoyed league...

Oct 11, 2017

Derrill Bone, 71 Lakeland – Derrill Bone died on October 11, 2017 at his sister’s house. He was born on June 28, 1946 in Macon, Georgia to Johnny Durrell Bone and Christine Landers. He is survived by his sister, Darrie Durrell; brother, Donald Bone; children, Matthew Bone, Patricia Rose, Derrill Bone, Jr., Cindy Christine Bebee, and Robert Leslie Bebee;...

Oct 11, 2017

Lakeland- Alvin D. Cassens passed away on Wednesday 10/11/17. He is survived by his wife, Ruth and his loving family. Services will be private-Heath Funeral Chpl.

Oct 11, 2017

Lakeland – Paul Rinesmith, 91, passed away on October 11, 2017. He was born in Paris, Illinois on March 1, 1926. He served his country honorably in the US Army during WWII in the 78th Division. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and Remagen, Germany crossed the Rhine River at the Ludendorf Bridge. He also served in...

Oct 9, 2017

Hazel Anne Patterson died 10/08/2017. She is survived by her loving family. A celebration of life will be held Thursday 10/12/17 from 5-7 pm.

Oct 9, 2017