All Tributes - Lakeland, FL

Hayward Smith, 95, of Lakeland, FL passed away September 20, 2021. A full obituary and service details will be posted once available. Please feel free to post condolences.

Cathy Riddle, 60, of Hudson, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, on September 17, 2021. Cathy was born in Gallipolis, OH to John and Doris Clark on November 03, 1960. She earned her Master's of Business Administration degree with honors from Florida Southern College and served eleven years as the Chief Operations Officer for Mazzella/FHS. She married Larry Riddle on July 1, 2005 in Lakeland, FL and they recently made Hudson their home and favorite place to spend time...

October 15, 1929 – September 13, 2021 (age 91) Reta Neil Baker went home to heaven peacefully on September 13, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Webster “Web” Baker, Sr., and parents Connie Alsobrook Sulli, Matthew and Edna Neil. Reta was a faithful Christian and devoted mother. She married Webster Baker on October 3, 1946. She retired from First National Bank of Lakeland in 1976 and spent several years volunteering. Reta enjoyed spending time with her...

Allison Nichole Astin, 34, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on September 13, 2021. Allison was born on January 12, 1987, in Lakeland. Allison was full of life and fun wherever she went. Her passion to be creative in every area of her life always brought a sense of fun and adventure. She loved her family, animals, and anything that she could do to release her creative juices (writing, drawing, painting, dancing, etc.) Her greatest accomplishment here on earth was becoming a mom, she loved...

Minnie Alice Lanier, 81 Minnie was born on August 23rd, 1940 in Calf Creek, KY to James and Fannie Garrett. She moved to Lakeland in 1985. She heard the words, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of the Lord!” as she was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on September 12th, 2021. For her entire life, she exemplified what it means to be Christ-like. She was the most selfless, humble, and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt,...

Jerry Walker Blevins Jr. was born on February 13, 1984 in Fontana, California. He was the son of Jerry Walker Blevins Sr. and Autumn Hagan. (Joy) Jerry entered into his eternal life on Sunday September 12 2021 in Lakeland Regional Hospital after his fight with COVID-19. Jerry had a passion for streaming, spending time with his wife and daughters along with his family and friends. Jerry was always outgoing and funny to be around. Everyone that he ever meet loved him. Jerry was welcomed...

Loretta Mae Rarick June 19, 1934-September 11, 2021 Mrs. Loretta Rarick, 87, of Lakeland passed away Saturday September 11, 2021. Born in Council Grove Kansas she was the middle daughter of Vernal and Lova Carlson. Loretta married in July of 1954 to Lester Rarick, and became a dedicated Army wife. In her early years, Loretta loved her job teaching Kindergarten, having many fond memories of her students. Once married, she enjoyed the experience of all the travels being a military...

Steven Rudolph Colgate of Lakeland, Florida passed on to glory September 10, 2021. Steve is survived by his sister Shirley Jordan of Ocala Florida, his wife of almost 62 years Rosemary Colgate; his sons Steven J. Colgate and Howard D. Colgate both of Lakeland Florida. His Daughter Linda D. Hill and her husband John Hill of Colorado Springs Colorado, His son Jimmy D. Colgate and his wife Christina of New Port Richey Florida. Steve is also survived by his grandchildren Jason MacDonald and...

Nancy Louise Ward Elliott, 84 Born - January 16, 1937, in Lakeland, Florida Died - Septemebr 9, 2021, in Altamonte Springs, Florida As a proud, life-long resident of Lakeland, Florida, Nancy could not imagine living anywhere else. She was born to William Douglas Ward from Springfield, Ky and Helen Irene Johnson Ward from Loughman, Ky and was the first of four children. She graduated from Lakeland High School in 1955 and was active in school life. She was acknowledged as a Senior...

Anna Louise Foster, 83, of Lakeland, passed away September 8, 2021. She was born July 1, 1938 in Kennett, MO to parents Lawson and Stella Conner. Louise is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Billy Foster. Left to treasure her memory are her sons Steven Magee and William L. Foster; her sister Alvina Conner; brother John Conner; 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held 2PM Thursday, Sept 16, 2021, at the Lakeland Funeral Home, entombment to...