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Dies Here; Funeral Likely Monday
Mrs. Susan Virginia Ross, who
came to Lakeland from Virginia 12 years ago, died Friday night
at
Morrell Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements have not been completed
pending arrival of relatives, but services probably will be held Monday
at Socrum Baptist Church. Mrs.
Ross had lived at Socrum for the past 2
years. > Surviving are 3 sons, W. B.
Ross, Milwaukee, R. B. Ross of St. Louis and I. J. Ross of Socrum; 4
daughters, Mrs. S. F. Hurst of Live Oak, Mrs. W. T. Ward of Socrum,
Mrs. L. R. Roberts and Mrs. W. E. Woods of Lakeland; 3 brothers, J. H.
and J. C. Tatum of Deland and L. A. Tatum of Knights; 3 sisters, Mrs.
N. L. Perry and Mrs. J. W. Menshew of Barbersville, and Mrs. W. W. Vann
of Bradford. The Gentry-Howe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Ledger, Monday, Aug.
28, 1933 - ROSS Funeral to be Tuesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Susan
Virginia Ross, who died Friday night at the Morrell Memorial Hospital
will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 at the Socrum Cemetery.
Gentry-Howe funeral home is in charge of arrangements.
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Funeral Held For Mrs.
Ross
– Ledger, Wed. Aug. 30, 1933
Funeral services for Mrs. Susan
Virginia Ross who died Friday night at Morrell Memorial Hospital were
held yesterday ( Tuesday ) afternoon at 4:30 at the Socrum Church. A
large crowd attended and there were many beautiful floral offerings. -
Pallbearers were S. B. Merrion,
W. T. Harrison, A. L. Harrell, J. L. Lloyd, D. H. O’Quinn and P.
Busher. Gentry-Howe funeral home in charge of arrangements.
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Funeral services for Hughey
Robbins of Clay Sink, formerly of Socrum, were held this morning at
10:00 from the Socrum Baptist Church with Rev. J. E. Bryant of the Clay
Sink Baptist Church officiating. Arthur Bryant was in charge of the
music. Mr. Robbins, 39 year old
farmer, died in Brooksville hospital after and illness of 8 months. He
lived in Socrum untill 5 years ago, when he moved to Clay Sink. > He is survived by his
widow, 6 children, Betty Larue, Thelma, Inez, Edward, Jose and Earl;
his father, Charles S. Robbins of Socrum; a sister, Mrs. J. H. Lane of
Richloam and 3 brothers, Henry of Medulla, Herman of Lake Wales and
Daniel of Socrum. Interment was in Socrum Cemetery. Pallbearers were
Ralph Mallory, J. Ed Bryant, J. M. Nash, Eddie Osteen, Floyd Osteen,
and Floyd Gandy.
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LAKELAND - Mae
V. Wiggins, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2015, of natural
causes. Mae was born August
30, 1917, and a lifelong resident. She was a member of one of the pioneer
families of the Providence Settlement and Bethel Baptist Church.
Her dogs were her pride and joy. She enjoyed quilting and cooking,
especially chicken 'n dumplings and red velvet cake.> Preceded in
death by her husband,
J. C. Wiggins;
daughter, JoAnne W. Strain; and 3 sisters and 4 brothers. >She is
survived by son, Rabon Roswell Strain; granddaughter, Melba Kay
Roberts; grandson, Charlton Roberts; great grandsons, Johnathan Harper,
Mitchell Harper, J. C. Strain; great granddaughter, Lindsey Strain; and
great great granddaughters, Kaylee and Kelsey Harper. Visitation will
be Monday, February 16, 2015, at Bethel Baptist Church with funeral
services at 11 am, at Bethel Baptist Church. Interment will be in Socrum
Cemetery. – Ledger, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015
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Rev. S. C.
Sloan, a former resident of Lakeland, died last night at his home in
Collins, Ga. He contracted Typhoid Fever 3
weeks ago. > Funeral
arrangements have not been completed, but the body will be brought here
and interment will be in the family plot at Socrum. >Rev. Sloan is
survived by his widow, Mrs. Flossie ( Sherman ) Sloan; 8 children, Mrs.
Roy Odum of Lakeland, Mrs. Myrtle Alderman of Brewster, Ernest Sloan of
Atlanta, Ga., & Stanley, Viola, Louise, Truett and Lloyd Sloan all
of Collins, Ga.; 2 sisters, Mrs. J. M. Hancock of Lakeland & Mrs.
Addie Willis of Tifton, Ga.; 3 brothers, D. H. Sloan,Sr. , A. E. Sloan
and Lacy Sloan all of Lakeland.
> Last Rites for Rev.
S. C. Sloan – Ledger, Thursday, Aug. 31, 1933
A large crowd of sorrowing
relatives and friends gathered at the Socrum Baptist Church yesterday
afternoon to pay their final respects to the memory of Rev. S.C.Sloan,
a former Polk Co., resident who died Sunday night in Collins, Ga. >Rev. J. L. Hampton, long time
friend of the deceased, officiated. He was assisted by Dr. Cunningham,
Dr. Milton, Rev. Bascom Sutton, Rev. Steve McClelland and Rev. Charles
Hancock.
The music was rendered by
Mrs. Tom Cason, Mrs. E. D. Cason, Miss Alyne Malloy and Mr. and Mrs.
Vivian Selph. Interment was in the Socrum
Cemetery. Pallbearers, all nephews of the deceased, were Wright
Catlett, Kenneth Sloan, D. O. Sloan, Kerfoot Bryant, E. O. Sloan and D.
H. Sloan,Jr.
Smith and Dukes, morticians were
in charge of local arrangements.
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NOTE: Please check your
records before adding to your family file
* Samuel C. Sloan
married Flossie Sherman in Polk Co., on Jan. 15, 1901-
* Lacy J. Sloan – B: 01-01-1884 – D: 04-15-1964 – Lakeview Cemetery- Lakeland. * Addied may be- Adaline
Sloan married to a William A. Willis in Polk Co.Fl., on June 26, 1892
* A.E.Sloan may be – Aarom
E. Sloan who married Eddie M. Wilder- Feb. 23, 1893 in Polk Co.
* L. J. maybe – Lacy
J.Sloan who married an Ameda B. Craig in Polk Co., on Oct. 24, 1907
* D. H. Sloan married to Ruby E.
Wilder in Polk Co., on March 14, 1886
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Lakeland
- JoAnne Wiggins Strain, died of cancer Wednesday (October 18, 2006). Born
in Lakeland on March 2, 1936, she was a lifelong
resident. She was an owner and operator in the home healthcare
industry. JoAnne was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and the Kathleen
Area Historical Society. >She
is survived by Mae V. Wiggins (mother), Lakeland; Charlton Prine
Roberts (son), Lakeland, Melba Kay Roberts (daughter), Lakeland, Rabon
Roswell Strain (son), Lakeland, Johnathan Adam Harper (grandson),
Mitchell Robert Harper (grandson), Lindsey Kay Strain (granddaughter),
Joseph Chance Strain (grandson). Visitation will be Sunday, October 22,
2006, at Lanier Funeral Home chapel. Services will be Monday
October 23, 2006, at Bethel Baptist Church. Interment will
be in Socrum Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Kathleen
Area Historical Society.
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>BRENDA JOYCE WADDELL – 60 - Ledger, Dec. 30, 2004. - Wife of Jerrol
Waddell
AUBURNDALE -- Mrs. Brenda Joyce
Waddell of Auburndale died of a heart attack Sunday (Dec. 26, 2004) in
Winter Haven. She was born in Lakeland on June 2, 1944, she was
a lifelong resident. She was a housekeeper for Good Shepherd Hospice.
She was a Baptist. >Mrs. Waddell is survived by her husband,
Jerrol M. Waddell; son, Bruce Waddell, Winter Haven; daughters,
Sabrina Crawford, Lakeland, Lisa Waddell, Winter Haven; brothers, Jerry
Rayborn, Thonotosassa, Wayne Rayborn, Old Town; sisters, Minnie Lou
Pope, Steinahathee, Faye Smith, Houston, Texas; eight grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 this evening at Lanier Funeral Home, 717
W. Griffin Road, Lakeland. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Bethel
Baptist Church in Lakeland – Husband is buried in Socrum
Cemetery.
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>JERROL MALCOLM 'MAC' WADDELL – 75
– Welder - Husband of Brenda Waddell.
WINTER HAVEN - Mr. Jerrol
Malcolm 'Mac' Waddell, died Saturday, April 11, 2015. He was born in
Lakeland on September 24, 1939. He was a welder.> Mr. Waddell
was preceded in death by his wife Brenda Joyce Waddell. >He
is survived by his son Bruce Waddell, Bartow, daughters Sabrina
Crawford, Lakeland, Lisa Waddell, Winter Haven, sister Joyce Mathers,
Lakeland, brother Wesley Waddell, Lake Wales, sisters Laverne Todaro,
Palm Harbor, Kay Eckert, Sarasota; 12 grandchildren; 8 great
grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 16,
2015, at Lanier Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday,
April 17, 2015, at Bethel Baptist Church. Interment will be in Socrum
Cemetery. – Ledger, Wed. April 15, 2015
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LAKELAND - Mrs. Margaret Wilson
Haven, died Sunday, April 12, 2015. She was born in Beaver Dam, KY,
on Aug. 6, 1921. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and a member
of the Church of Christ. >Mrs. Haven was preceded in death by her
husband Raymond C. Haven; and brother Richard Caldwell
Barnes. >She is survived by her daughters Aloma Hedgecock (Ron),
Caroline Preuss (Frank), Jan Boully (James), Vivian Rogers (J.R.), all
of Lakeland, Deborah Smith (Jim), Mt. Pleasant, N.C.; sisters Virginia
Sheffield, Jennie Belle Miller (Kenny), Owensboro, KY, Anna Catherine
Buck, Beaver Dam, KY; 10 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.
Graveside service will be Friday, April 17, 2015, at Socrum
Cemetery
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>RAYMOND C. HAVEN – 86 - LAKELAND -
Raymond C. Haven, died of heat failure on Monday, January 15, 2007. He
is survived by his wife, Margaret and five daughters, Graveside
services will be 2 pm., Wednesday at Socrum Cemetery.
–Ledger, Jan. 17, 2007
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DADE CITY -- Mr. Eugene T.
"Cherokee" Bryant of Dade City, formerly of Lakeland, died of heart and
lung failure Tuesday (Dec. 20, 2005) at Pasco Regional Medical Center
in Dade City. He was born in Toombs County, Ga., on Aug. 1,
1933, he moved to Dade City from Lakeland one year ago.
He was a truck driver for AOC in Lakeland for 15 years. He was a
Baptist. >Mr. Bryant is
survived by
his daughters, Debbie Graham, Regina O'Neal, both of Lakeland; sons,
Darrell Bryant, Lakeland, Raubon Bryant, Rincon, Ga.; sisters, Eunice
Dickie, Brenda Tyson, both of Georgia; brothers, Henry Copeland, Marcus
Copeland, both of Dade City, Jim Jewel, Bobby Copeland, Melvin
Copeland, Pete Copeland, all of Georgia; six grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren. > Visitation will be Friday at
Countryside Funeral Chapel. Services will follow at the funeral home
chapel. Burial will be in
Socrum Cemetery.–
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>RAYMOND
HERBERT BRYANT, 78 - City of Lakeland
LAKELAND - Mr. Raymond Herbert Bryant, died of dementia Thursday April 12, 2007 . Born in Lakeland on August 26, 1928, he was a lifelong resident. He was a supervisor with the city of Lakeland in the Public Works Department, retiring in 1985. He was a member and deacon of Fellowship Church Assembly of God, and a member of the Fellowship Church Board for more than 12 years. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. > Mr. Bryant is survived by his wife, Dorothy Bryant, Kathleen; sons, Raymond H. Bryant, Jr., and his companion, Lena, Lakeland, Warren Bryant and his wife, Cissy, Lakeland; brothers, Albert Bryant and his wife, Thelma, Monroe, MI., Junior Bryant, Howard Bryant, Charles Bryant and his wife, Jean, all of Lakeland; granddaughters, Christian Bryant-Mills and her husband, Sammy, Amber Bryant, Emilly Patterson; grandsons, Justin Bryant, Zachary Patterson, Daniel Chapman. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 2007, at Fellowship Church Assembly of God. Services will follow at 2 p.m. at Fellowship Church Assembly of God. Interment will be in Socrum Cemetery. Lanier Funeral Home, Lakeland. –Ledger, April 13, 2007 |
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LAKELAND - Mrs.
Karen McLaughlin Bryant went
home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 2, 2017. She was born in
Plant City, FL. Karen is a member
of First Baptist Church at The
Mall. She worked as a floral designer for many years. Karen
graduated from Plant City High School and received a degree in
Floral Design from a college in the West Palm Beach area. Karen's
passions included fishing, hunting, and she loved her arts and crafts.
In addition to making flower arrangements as her job, she especially
enjoyed making floral arrangements for people she felt needed cheering
up.> Karen was preceded in death by her mother and
father, Jo Ann and Sammie McLaughlin, Jr.; her brothers, Sam and
Keith.> Karen is survived by her
husband, John; nephew &
niece, Sammie & Nickie McLaughlin; aunt & uncle, Pauline &
LeRoy Crouch; brothers &
sisters-in-law,
Margaret Bryant, Irvin
& Carolyn Bryant, James Bryant, Harry & Claire Bryant, Joyce
Bryant Kendrick and a host of nephews and nieces. Visitation will be
Thursday at Gentry Morrison Funeral Home at Serenity Gardens,
3350 Mall Hill Dr. and Friday. Funeral services will begin at 10:00am
at the funeral home chapel with interment
to follow at Socrum
Cemetery. Condolences to the
family may be offered at
gentry-morrison.com.
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>SAMMIE EDWIN McLAUGHLIN Jr., –76
– Mayor of Mulberry, Fl. - ( Here because of relationship )
MULBERRY - Sammie Edwin McLaughlin Jr. passed away Sat. 9/8/07 due to heart failure. He was born in Plant City, FL on July 11, 1931. Mr. McLaughlin was a mines manager for W.R. Grace Company, a past Worthy Patron of the Order of Eastern Star and a former mayor of Mulberry. > He was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Joanne. Mr. McLaughlin is survived by 2nd. his wife, Lou of Mulberry, daughter, Karen (John) Bryant , son, Sammie McLaughlin, IV of Seffner, sister, Pauline (Leroy) Crouch of Port St. Lucie, FL, Step mother, Iva McLaughlin of Hawthorne, FL, Step Sons, Bruce Jones, Melvin Jones, Wayne Jones, Gary Jones, grandchildren, Lara, Tye, Trae, Kohle, Brent, Kevin & Cindy. Arrangements by, Gentry-Morrison Dukes-Steen Chapel.of Lakeland > Visitation will be Mon. (today) at Browning Road Baptist Church with services at 11am and interment to follow at Springhead Cemetery. –Ledger, Sept. 10, 2007 - F/O- Karen Bryant |
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LAKELAND - Sandra "Sandy" Brooks
Amos, of Lakeland, FL, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2013
surrounded by her loving children at the Tri-county Nursing Home in
Trenton, FL due to renal failure. She was born December 28, 1941 in
Lakeland, FL to the late L.V. and Doris (Brosie) Brooks.
Sandy married her Kathleen High School sweetheart, Joe Amos,
53 years ago. She was a homemaker for many years. Sandy never met a
stranger and was always volunteering. She volunteered for the schools
while her children were there and then later for nieces and nephews.
Sandy volunteered for Lakeland Regional Medical Center in the E.R. as a
"Pink Lady" and loved it. For many years, Sandy & Joe coached girls
softball for Miss Lakeland softball.
>Survivors include: sons Terry
Amos, Jacksonville, Dennis Amos, Lawrenceburg , TN, Joseph "Jaybird"
Amos (Joyce), Polk City; daughters Virginia "Ginger" Jeffries (Keith),
Cross City, and Elizabeth "Beth" Amos (Steve), Lakeland. Sandy and Joe
also raised three of their nieces and nephews: Kim Branthoover (Hap),
Debbie and Eddie Amos, all of Lakeland, sisters Sharon Ely (Gary) and
Sheryl Parada (Hector) of Lakeland. She also had 16 grandchildren and
11 great grandchildren. She loved her family. >She was preceded in death by
her spouse, Joseph "Joe" Amos; parents, L.V. and Doris Brooks,
and granddaughter, Amber Jo Amos. There will be graveside services
held at Socrum Cemetery, 3125 West Socrum Loop Road at 11:00
a.m. on March 23, 2013 for Sandy & Joe Amos and will be officiated
by Gary Ely. –Ledger, March 17, 2013
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LAKELAND - Mrs. Opal Laverne
Anderson, died Sunday, June 29, 2014. Born in Hinsonton, GA,
on June 12, 1930, she was a homemaker, and previously was employed
as a sectionizer with Kraft Foods. Opal was a member of the
Assembly of God. > Opal was preceded in death
by her
husband Raymond Anderson. >She is survived by her daughters
Laverne Faison, Zephyrhills, FL, Sharon Williams, Lenora Miyasato,
Carolene McConney, Theresa Smith, son Richard Anderson, sister Olla Mae
Kelly, all of Lakeland; 19 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; two
great great grandchildren. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, 7/2/14
at Socrum Cemetery. Lanier Funeral Home. –Ledger,
July 1, 2014
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>RAYMOND ANDERSON - 88 - Paint Contractor - h/o- Opal Laverne Anderson
LAKELAND - Mr. Raymond Anderson,
died of Alzheimer's Tuesday (December 18, 2012). Born in Pelham, GA,
on June 13, 1924, Raymond was a paint contractor in the Lakeland area
for over 40 years.
> Mr. Anderson is survived
by his
wife Opal Anderson, Lakeland, FL; daughters Laverne Faison,
Zephyrhills, FL, Sharon Williams, Lanora Miyasato, Carolene McConney,
Theresa Smith, all of Lakeland, FL, son Richard Anderson, Lakeland, FL;
sisters Virginia, Ollie, Shirley, Linda and Marie; brother Amos; 19
grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild.
Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012 at
Socrum Cemetery. Lanier Funeral Home. Ledger, Dec. 19, 2012
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| > NEREIDA ARAYA – 53 - LAKELAND - Ms. Nereida Araya died Fri. April 14, 2011 due to heart failure. Graveside Service Fri. 2 p.m. at Socrum Cemetery. Gentry-Morrison North –Ledger, April 18, 2011 |
| > DONALD D. BELLACH – 89 - U.S. Navy DOVER - Mr. Donald D. Bellach, died of blood cancer Wednesday Sept. 24, 2008 . He was born in Brooksville, FL., on Feb. 22, 1919. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII where he served as a convoy escort. After a 20-year career in the Navy, he retired as a Chief Petty Officer. He was a member of the Florida Fly Wheelers and he restored over 100 antique fly wheel engines. >Mr. Bellach is survived by his sister Alta Cordia Surrency, Dover, FL., son Tony Bellach and wife Dottie, granddaughters Kimberly Roth, Melanie Williams, great granddaughter Zjani Wynne, great grandsons Austin Williams, Brandon Williams, all of Albuquerque, N.M. Interment will be in Socrum Cemetery Visitation will be. Monday, Sept. 29, at Lanier Funeral Home chapel. Services will follow at Lanier Funeral Home chapel.. – Ledger, Sept. 26, 2008 |
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LAKELAND - Mrs. Mildred Knight
Baker, died of COPD Sunday (February 12, 2012). She was born in
Desoto County, Florida, on June 4, 1927. She was a certified
nursing assistant. Mildred joined Lake Wire (Abundant Life) Church of
God after growing up in Bethel Baptist Church. >She was preceded in death by her
husband Jake Knight, daughter Jahala Watson, grandson Skylar
Watson. > She is survived by her
companion T.M. Holt, Lakeland, son Frankie and his wife Ronda
Knight, Polk City, FL, daughters Peggy and her husband David Alberson,
Melinda and her husband Jay Kaminski, both of Lakeland, 9
grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 at Lanier Funeral Home
Chapel. Services will be Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, at Socrum Cemetery. –Ledger, Feb. 14, 2012
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LAKELAND - Mary E. Ash, formerly
of Lakeland, passed away Aug. 15, 2012 in Alabama due to heart
failure. Mrs. Ash had worked as a teacher's aide for 18 years at
Padgett Elementary School, and as a Sunday School teacher at Parkview
Baptist Church. Prior to her husband's death
in 2002, they had a small craft and woodworking shop. >Mary is
survived by her son Chuck and his wife Marilyn of Troy, AL, two
grandchildren and one great grandchild. Graveside services will be
held on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Socrum Cemetery,
Lakeland. Arrangements by Gentry-Morrison, Northside – Ledger,
Aug. 17, 2012
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LAKELAND - Emma
Jean Barfield, went to be with the Lord Friday, August 28, 2015. She was
born in Ocilla, Ga. April 11, 1937, and came to Lakeland in 1945.
Emma was a member of Kathleen Baptist Church. > Emma
was preceded in death by her parents, C. J. and Vester Johnson;
husband, Robert E. Barfield, Sr.; brother, J. C.
Buchannon; sisters, Dorothy Hampton, Johnnie Whitman, Bessie Johnson,
and Elizabeth Lanier.> She is survived by sons, Robert Barfield and
Steven Barfield; daughter, Loma Palmes; grandsons, Adam Palmes and
Charles Styron; granddaughter, Nichole Stevens; great grandsons, Jacob
Palmes, Ethan Stevens, Adam Stevens, and Greyson Stevens; great
granddaughter, Lillian Palmes. A visitation will be held, Tuesday,
Sept. 1, 2015, at Kathleen Baptist Church. The funeral will be Tuesday
at the church. Interment will be in Socrum Cemetery.
–Ledger, Tues. Sept. 1, 2015
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LAKELAND - Mr. Arthur L. "Doc"
Higgins, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at Lakeland Regional
Medical Center due to complications of a stroke. Doc was a lifelong
resident of Lakeland, born in "Socrum" on May 10, 1930. He was a
member of the Bethel Baptist Church. He will be sadly missed by Reba, his wife of 60
years; two daughters, Linda Higgins and Sharon (Steve) Black; two
grandchildren, Chris (Amanda) Black and Laura (Carlton) Taylor; one
great-granddaughter, Carlee Taylor; family members, Bruce (Marion)
Baker and Laura Lynn (Dale) Dearing. > Mr. Higgins was preceded
in death by his daughter, Laura Higgins. Graveside services will be
held on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Socrum Cemetery.
Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home-Northsisde Chapel in charge of
arrangements. – Ledger, Nov. 5, 2010
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LAKELAND - Ms. Reba Higgins
passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2015. Reba was born on February
10, 1933, to Benjamin and Mamie Cason in Lakeland. She was a
lifelong resident of the area. She is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Higgins and
daughter Laura Higgins.> Reba is survived by her daughters, Linda
Higgings (Ron Taylor) and Sharon (Steve) Black; grandchildren,
Christopher (Lauren) Black and Laura Lee (Carlton) Taylor and great
grandchildren, Paisley, Carlee and Truman. A graveside service will be
held on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at Socrum Cemetery.
–Ledger, Tues. Sept. 22,2015
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| > DOUGLAS E. MARSH - 85 - D.E. Marsh, Realtor, Builder, & Broker - Ledger, Oct. 3, 2017 LAKELAND - Douglas E. Marsh of Lakeland went to be with the Lord on Friday September 29, 2017 surrounded by family. Doug was born in Crump, MI to Lester and Martha Marsh, on February 26, 1932. Doug was the realtor, builder and broker for his own business DE Marsh before retiring. He enjoyed the stock market, spending time with family, and his dog Precious. However those who knew him best will always remember him for his sense of humor. > Doug is preceded in death by his parents, siblings, and son Kevin Sholts. > Doug Marsh is survived by beloved wife Patricia, children Wade Marsh, John Marsh, Ronda Comparoni and husband Pete, Kimberly Martin, Robin Dux and husband Leroy, 20 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren, one great great-grandchild; along with a host of other family and friends. A visitation will be held on Tuesday October 3 at Gentry-Morrison, 3350 Mall Hill Drive, Lakeland. A visitation will be held on Wednesday October 4. 2017 followed by a service at New Life Assembly of God, 8595 US 98 N Lakeland. Interment at Socrum Cemetery - |
| > PATRICIA A. MARSH - 80 - w/o - Douglas E. Marsh LAKELAND - Patricia A. Marsh of Lakeland died on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at her residence. Patricia was a member of New Life Assembly of God, enjoyed playing the organ and traveling. > She was preceded in death a son Kevin Scholts in 2012 and her husband Douglas in 2017. > She is survived by her children Robin (Leroy) Dux of Lakeland, FL, Kimberly Martin of Tustin, MI, and Ronda (Pete) Comparoni of Leonard, MI, 16 grandchildren, 10 great, grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren. Her family will receive friends on Friday (today) at Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home, 3350 Mall Hill Dr, from 4:00 pm until service time at 6:00 pm. A graveside service will take place at Socrum Cemetery, 3125 Socrum Loop Rd, Lakeland, FL on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 10:00 am. - Leger, Friday, April 26, 2019 |
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LAKELAND -
Clinton Larry "Chauncey" Jowers died
April 25, 2009 due to a house fire. He was born in Lakeland on Nov.
29, 1985. He won many awards with Future Farmers of America. He worked
in maintenance for Publix Supermarkets. >Mr. Jowers is survived by his father Larry
Owen Jowers, Lakeland; mother Glenda Jowers,
Lakeland; brother Christopher Robert Huff and his wife Sandy, Greer,
S.C.; nephews Mathew Huff, Michael Huff, Nathan Huff, all of Greer,
S.C. Memorial services will be Tuesday, May 5, at Lake Gibson Church of
Christ. Interment will be in
Socrum Cemetery. Lanier Funeral
Home. –Ledger May 3, 2009
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LAKELAND - Mrs. Glenda D. Jowers
died Monday, June 6, 2016. Born in Empire, GA, on Feb. 11,
1948, she came here from Cochran, Georgia, in 1979. She was a
homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.
Mrs. Jowers was preceded
in death by her son Clint Jowers. > She is survived
by her husband Larry Owen Jowers, Lakeland; son Chris (Sandy)
Huff, Greer, S.C.; brother Rick Dixon, Mulberry; grandsons Matthew
Huff, Michael Huff, Nathan Huff, all of Greer, S.C. Visitation will be
Monday, June 13, 2016, at Lanier Funeral Home Chapel. Services will
follow Mon. at Socrum Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 105 Arneson Ave.,
Auburndale, FL, 33823. – Ledger, Friday, May 10, 2016
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| > DONALD D. McCOY - 86 - Retired Owens Illinois Glass - Ledger, Oct. 5, 2018 LAKELAND - Donald D. McCoy passed into his heavenly home surrounded by his loving family on October 3, 2018. He was a retired accountant for Owens Illinois Glass. > Don was preceded in death by his parents, Arlie F. McCoy and Ossie V. Eddy McCoy and son, Douglas A. McCoy. > He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Margie A. McCoy and children, Lu Ann Perkins (Harold) of Elizabethton, TN and D. Craig McCoy (Diane) of Lakeland, FL; brother, Fay McCoy (Elaine) of Haines City, FL; sister, Doris Yost of Fairmont, WV; 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild and many nieces and nephews. Don was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. His hobbies were gardening, fishing and hunting. The family would like to thank Good Shepherd Hospice for their loving care and support. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2018, at 10:30 a.m., at Socrum Cemetery, 3125 W Socrum Loop Rd, Lakeland, FL.- |
| >BARBARA JOAN O'STEEN - 69 - Homemaker - Ledger, Dec. 17, 2008 - LAKELAND - Mrs. Barbara Joan O'Steen died of respiratory failure Sunday (Dec. 14, 2008). Born in Cheltenham, England on Nov. 28, 1939, she came here from Tampa in June of 2006. She was a homemaker. >Mrs. O'Steen is survived by her husband Jonathon P. O'Steen, Lakeland; son Robert O'Steen, Tampa; brothers Ronald Brookes, Leslie Brookes, David Brookes (Ce), Terry Brookes (Liz), Roy Brookes (Jane), all of Cheltenham, England; sisters Valerie Coombe (Pete), Janet Harley, Margaret Marian (Dave), all of Cheltenham, England, Jenny Brannon (Frank), Lakeland. Visitation will be Thursday at Lanier Funeral Home chapel. Services will follow at 11 a.m. at Lanier Funeral Home chapel. Interment will be in Socrum Cemetery. |
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