Obituaries

Angeline F. Bobb-Farrell

ANGELINE F. BOBB-FARRELL, 91

Hairdresser

LAKELAND - Angeline F. Bobb-Farrell, 91 passed away 5/26/09 due to natural causes.

She was born in Harrisburg, PA and moved to Lakeland, FL in 1991. Mrs. Bobb-Farrell worked as a hairdresser for many years and was of Catholic faith. She was an active volunteer at Highland Fairways where she loved to play golf and was an active participant in the Polk Senior Olympics.

Angeline is survived by her husband, John W. Farrell of Lakeland, son, Warren W. (Kathryn) Bobb of Palmyra, PA, granddaughter, Bethany Bobb and great granddaughter, Morgan Brett both of Hershey, PA, step daughters, Dianne Wesselhoft and Jacqueline Ennis.

A memorial service will be conducted Friday 5/29/09, 1:00 pm at Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home, Serenity Gardens Chapel, 3350 Mall Hill Dr.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Highland Fairway Golf Club.

Arrangements by Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home at Serenity Gardens.

Janie W. Jenkins

JANIE W. JENKINS, 92

Homemaker

LAKELAND - Janie W. Jenkins died 5/23/2009 of comp. of a stroke.

Survived by daughter, Judy, son-in-law Ray Smith; grandson, Raymond Smith.

Graveside service will be held on Friday (5/29/09) at 2 PM at Washington National Cemetery in Suitland, MD.

Arrangements by Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home, Northside Chapel.

Juanita J. Bolton

JUANITA J. BOLTON, 87

Executive Secretary

LAKELAND - Juanita Bolton passed away Sunday, 5/24/2009, as a result of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. She was 87.

Born in Miami, Florida 6/1/1921, Mrs. Bolton moved to Lakeland in 1939 to attend Florida Southern College. She received a secretarial certificate in 1941 and then served, for many years, as an executive secretary for Macasphalt Corporation and various other executive positions for affiliated companies.

Education was a lifelong endeavor for Mrs. Bolton and she ultimately returned to Florida Southern College to complete her baccalaureate degree in the early 1960's. She was a long time member of the Business and Professional Wom-en's Association, the Lakeland Regional Medical Center's Ladies' Auxiliary, and the First United Methodist Church of Lakeland.

Mrs. Bolton was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew P. Bolton. She is survived by her son, Glenn (Ann) Thompson of Fort Myers, FL., and Edmond, Oklahoma and three grandsons: Glenn Clark Thompson, Jr. of North Carolina, Daniel Garry Thompson of Norman, Oklahoma and Ned Alexander Thompson of Edmond, Oklahoma.

A visitation will be conducted Friday from 6-8pm at Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home, Southside Chapel, 1727 Bartow Road, in Lakeland. A graveside service will be conducted Saturday at 10am at Oak Hill Burial Park in Lakeland.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Lakeland Regional Medical Center's Ladies' Auxiliary.

Arrangements by Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home, Southside Chapel.

Judith G. Brackins

JUDITH G. BRACKINS, 69

POLK CITY - Judith Brackins, 69, died 5/23/09 of COPD.

Funeral services will be held in Union, SC at a later date.

Arrangements by Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes, Southside Chapel, Lakeland.

Harold L. Mailloux

HAROLD L. MAILLOUX, 81

Chrysler-Mopar Supervisor

LAKELAND - Harold L. Mailloux, 81, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2009 at LRMC due to heart failure.

Mr. Mailloux moved to Lakeland from Shelby Township, MI 23 years ago. His hobby's included golfing at Highland Fairways and cooking. He also served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

Mr. Mailloux was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Mailloux and a sister Edna Beiser. His survivors include a son, Bob (Linda) Mailloux; daughter, Sharon (Al) Trysinski; grandchildren, Jacob, Dana, Kristin, Jason, Matt and Sara.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Good Shepherd Hospice, 105 Arneson Ave., Auburndale, Fl 33823.

A memorial service will be today (Saturday) at 11:00 AM at the Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home at Serenity Gardens, 3350 Mall Hill Road, Lakeland, Fl .

Arrangements by Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home at Serenity Gardens.

Audrey "Jackie" Powell

AUDREY "JACKIE" POWELL, 68

O.R. Coordinator

LAKELAND - Audrey Powell died 5/17/2009 of heart failure.

Service Tues 3:30 pm at Lakeland Regional Medical Center Chapel.

Arrangements by Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home, Northside Chapel.

Regina V. Piet

REGINA V. PIET, 88

LAKELAND - Regina V. Piet, 88, of The Manor at Carpenters, Lakeland died May 22, 2009 of heart failure.

She was the wife of the late John S. Piet, and is survived by, sister-in-law, Louise P. Simon of Robinson Township, PA. Also survived by nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Tues. from 2-4 p.m. at Gentry-Morrison Northside Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Wed. at 8:30 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church.

Arrangements by Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home, Northside Chapel.

John Ashman

JOHN ASHMAN, 83

LAKELAND - John Ashman, 83 died 5/19/09 of heart failure.

Services will be held at 1pm on Thurday (5/28/09) at Florida National Cemetery.

Arrangements by Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes, Dukes-Steen Chapel.

Wanda Faye Ritter

WANDA FAYE RITTER, 65

Polk Co. School Board

LAKELAND - Wanda Faye Ritter, 65, passed away as a result of an auto accident May 16, 2009.

Mrs. Ritter was born in Lakeland on Oct. 16, 1943 to Nolan and Cora Senn, and remained a lifelong resident. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church.

Mrs. Ritter was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Ritter. She is survived by her daughters, Janet Vickers, Robin Childress and Kathy Cason; brother, Donald Senn; grandchildren, Heather Childress, Lester Vickers, Jessica (Julio) Vickers and Joshua Eugene; great grandchildren, Anthony and Brayden Morales; 12 cousins; and 10 nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Thurs. from 6-8 pm at Gentry-Morrison Southside Chapel, 1727 Bartow Rd., Lakeland. Services will be conducted Fri. at 10:30 am at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Burial Park.

Arrangements by Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home, Southside Chapel.

Larue Gene "Son" Lowery

LARUE GENE "SON" LOWERY, 78

LAKELAND - Larue Gene "Son" Lowery, 78, Daddy of Vickie L. Patterson, and formerly of Petal, MS died May 18, 2009 of cancer at his home in Lakeland.

He was born to Mattie and Mack Lowery on March 19, 1931 in Sumrall, MS. His family later moved to Leeville, MS where he graduated from Petal High School in 1951. Son worked with United Gas Pipe Line for 36 years.

He is the last surviving sibling of 7 sisters and one brother. He is survived by his wife Gloria and three children Gene Lowery of Long Beach, MS, Vickie Patterson of Lakeland, FL and Melinda O'Quin of Byram, MS. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

A visitation will be held on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Gentry-Morrison Southside Chapel, 1727 Bartow Rd., Lakeland. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to First Baptist Church at the Mall.

Arrangements by Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home, Southside Chapel.