The Ledger Obituaries in Lakeland, FL

Friday, April 19, 2024

Gary Andrew HerringtonAge 73Copley Twp., OHGary Andrew Herrington, 73, of Copley TWP. went home to be with the Lord on March 25, 2024, in Akron, Ohio. Gary was born...Gary Andrew Herrington, 73, of Copley TWP. went home to be with the Lord on March 25, 2024, in Akron, Ohio. Gary was born in Atlanta, GA on October 12, 1950 to the late...Billow Funeral Home

Shirley Smith HoodAge 86Lakeland, FLShirley Smith Hood, 86, of Lakeland, beloved wife, mother, sister-in-law, grandmother, and friend, passed into the loving arms of her Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday,...Shirley Smith Hood, 86, of Lakeland, beloved wife, mother, sister-in-law, grandmother, and friend, passed into the loving arms of her Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Shirley was born on December 6,...Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home

Joyce Katherine PrevatteAge 90Lakeland, FLMrs Joyce Katherine Prevatte, 90, went home to be with the Lord on April 17th 2024.Joyce was born on March 2 1934 to Clarence and...Mrs Joyce Katherine Prevatte, 90, went home to be with the Lord on April 17th 2024.Joyce was born on March 2 1934 to Clarence and Jimmie May Wood in Lakeland Fl. She was a life...

Mr. James Alward Van Fleet, IIIAge 75Lakeland, FLMr. James Alward Van Fleet, III, age 75, of Lakeland, Florida, the grandson of General James and Helen (Moore) Van Fleet, passed away Tuesday, April...Mr. James Alward Van Fleet, III, age 75, of Lakeland, Florida, the grandson of General James and Helen (Moore) Van Fleet, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Lakeland. Mr. Van...Kersey Funeral Home

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Theodosia BakerLakeland, FLTHEODOSIA BAKERBen Hill Griffin Citrusdied peacefully @ LHCC April 13th. Visitation: Sat. 10-11 am @ Pilgrim Rest FWB Church; Funeral Sat. 11 am at the...THEODOSIA BAKERBen Hill Griffin Citrusdied peacefully @ LHCC April 13th. Visitation: Sat. 10-11 am @ Pilgrim Rest FWB Church; Funeral Sat. 11 am at the Church.Oldham Funeral Home

Carole Anne CoburnAge 88Lakeland, FLCarole Anne Coburn, 88, of Lakeland, Fl, passed away peacefully on 11 April 2024. She was born on Christmas Day, 1935, in East Molesey, England,...Carole Anne Coburn, 88, of Lakeland, Fl, passed away peacefully on 11 April 2024. She was born on Christmas Day, 1935, in East Molesey, England, to John and Grace Hicks. Carole was preceded in death...Heath Funeral Chapel

Karen GardnerKaren Adams Gardner, 63, of Lakeland Passed way on Saturday, April13, 2024. She is survived by her children Winston P. Gardner and Nikki L. Gardner;...Karen Adams Gardner, 63, of Lakeland Passed way on Saturday, April13, 2024. She is survived by her children Winston P. Gardner and Nikki L. Gardner; siblings, Sheryl Blommel, Stephen Adams, and Lyn Peck; parents, James...Lakeland Funeral Home

Sylvan Garrett Hanco*ckAge 83Born Nov. 21, 1940. Passed Feb. 26, 2024. Will always be missed. Service 4/27/24 at 11AM at Hanco*ck Cemetery Fort Meade.Born Nov. 21, 1940. Passed Feb. 26, 2024. Will always be missed. Service 4/27/24 at 11AM at Hanco*ck Cemetery Fort Meade.Whidden-McLean Funeral Home

Shirley Virginia Jones LehmanAge 84Lakeland, FLShirley Virginia Jones Lehman of Lakeland, Fl sadly left us on April 11th at 84 years of age. Shirley was born in Winter Haven Oct...Shirley Virginia Jones Lehman of Lakeland, Fl sadly left us on April 11th at 84 years of age. Shirley was born in Winter Haven Oct 8th 1939 . She was a graduate of Lakeland High...

James Franklin Mercer, Sr.Lake Wales, FL85, died April 15, 2024. Arrangements provided by Marion Nelson Funeral Home. Services on May 11, 11:00am at Mary Holland Park - Bartow.85, died April 15, 2024. Arrangements provided by Marion Nelson Funeral Home. Services on May 11, 11:00am at Mary Holland Park - Bartow.Marion Nelson Funeral Home

Robert "Bob" Lee Read, JrAge 88Lakeland, FLRobert “Bob” Lee Read, Jr., 88, was born on January 16, 1936, in Arcadia, FL to Robert Lee Read, Sr. and Gwendolyn LaByer Read. Bob...Robert “Bob” Lee Read, Jr., 88, was born on January 16, 1936, in Arcadia, FL to Robert Lee Read, Sr. and Gwendolyn LaByer Read. Bob graduated from Bartow High School where he lettered in basketball...Heath Funeral Chapel

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Barbara Kay GurskyAge 82Lakeland, FlBarbara Gursky passed away peacefully on 4-15-2024 in Lakeland, surrounded by her loving family. She was 82.Barbara dedicated her life to her family, serving as...Barbara Gursky passed away peacefully on 4-15-2024 in Lakeland, surrounded by her loving family. She was 82.Barbara dedicated her life to her family, serving as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Her warmth, kindness,...

Adolphus E. Williams72, died April 7, 2024. Arrangements provided by Williams Funeral Home. Services on Apr 20, 2:00pm at Church of Christ, Arcadia.72, died April 7, 2024. Arrangements provided by Williams Funeral Home. Services on Apr 20, 2:00pm at Church of Christ, Arcadia.Williams Funeral Home

Robin G. Williams68, died April 12, 2024. Arrangements provided by Williams Funeral Home. Services on Apr 20, 2:00pm at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Bradley.68, died April 12, 2024. Arrangements provided by Williams Funeral Home. Services on Apr 20, 2:00pm at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Bradley.Williams Funeral Home

Clarence Wooten28, died April 9, 2024. Arrangements provided by Williams Funeral Home. Services on Apr 20, 11:00am at Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church.28, died April 9, 2024. Arrangements provided by Williams Funeral Home. Services on Apr 20, 11:00am at Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church.Williams Funeral Home

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Emily Margo BellamyAge 82Pinellas Park, FLEmily Margo Bellamy - loving daughter, sister and friend, retired 6th grade teacher (Winter Haven, FL), history buff, mystery lover, and Anglophile - peacefully passed...Emily Margo Bellamy - loving daughter, sister and friend, retired 6th grade teacher (Winter Haven, FL), history buff, mystery lover, and Anglophile - peacefully passed from this world at the age of 82 on April...

Ann Marie DucemanAge 69Winter Haven, FLAnn Marie Duceman, aged 69 passed this life on April 13 in peace. Born in Bridgeport, CT this beautiful lady worked in Stratford, CT...Ann Marie Duceman, aged 69 passed this life on April 13 in peace. Born in Bridgeport, CT this beautiful lady worked in Stratford, CT at Sikorsky Aircraft managing the copter blade department. In...Whidden-McLean Funeral Home

Juanita Pruitt HardenJuanita Pruitt Harden of Haines City, Florida passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, April 8, 2024. She was born on Wednesday, April 1,...Juanita Pruitt Harden of Haines City, Florida passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, April 8, 2024. She was born on Wednesday, April 1, 1942, in Gadsden, Alabama to Cecil and Imogene Pruitt. ...Oak Ridge Funeral Care

Matthew John McDonaldAge 63Lakeland, FLMatthew John McDonald (Matt), 63, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from cancer. He was born in Sterling, Illinois to W. Thomas McDonald...Matthew John McDonald (Matt), 63, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from cancer. He was born in Sterling, Illinois to W. Thomas McDonald and Norma (Grennan) McDonald. While living in Sterling, after being...Hetah Funeral Chapel

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