Gentry Morrison Funeral Homes

11/21/2025

Joanne Ruth (Erickson) Smith, age 94, of Lakeland, Florida, entered the presence of her Lord on November 18, 2025. She was born on November 24, 1930, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Gust Karl Erickson and Ida Grace (Glasgow) Sleat.
Joanne graduated from Frankford High School in Philadelphia,...

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11/20/2025

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11/19/2025

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Read the obituary of Ethel Bowen from Lakeland, FL. Leave your condolences and send flowers to the family to show you care.

11/19/2025

Dr. Felix Eliecer Pérez Báez, 92, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025, in Winter Haven, Florida. Born on May 29, 1933, in San José de los Ramos, Colon, Matanzas, Cuba, he was the beloved son of Antonio Pérez and Antonia Báez.

Dr. Pérez devoted his entire life to caring for others. ...

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11/17/2025

With deep sorrow, we share the unexpected passing of our beloved Chance Grimes on November 13, 2025. Chance lived with a light and courage that touched everyone around him. He offered kindness freely and was always willing to help anyone in need.

Chance was born in Lakeland, Florida on March...

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11/16/2025

John T. Polston, age 86, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida. A lifelong resident of Lakeland, John was born on February 17, 1939, to Herman Polston and Pearl Gentry Polston. He was the last surviving of their eleven children.

On November 2, 1962, John married the...

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11/11/2025

Read the obituary of Zoraida Liliana Lugardo from Lakeland, FL. Leave your condolences and send flowers to the family to show you care.

11/11/2025

Don E. Spell, 75, of Lakeland, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on November 10, 2025. He was born on November 20, 1949, in Uvalda, Georgia, to the late Nealand Spell and Marjorie Hayslip.

Don moved to Lakeland 59 years ago, where he built a life filled with faith, service, and love for his...

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11/09/2025

Remembering Donald S. Rabinovich

Donald S. Rabinovich, 94 of Clearwater, Florida passed away peacefully on Saturday November 8th. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who touched the lives of many with his kindness, warmth, and dedication to family. May his...

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11/08/2025

Truen Taylor Baggish, 19 months old, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his parents after a courageous battle with cancer on November 2nd. Though his time with us was brief, Truen’s radiant smile, joyful laughter, and extraordinary strength touched hearts across...

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11/06/2025

Hilda Tyner Partin (92) of Lakeland, went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Hilda Bea, or Nannie, as she was known to so many, was a certified orthodontist assistant for more than 35 years, first starting with Dr. Prosser until his death and finishing her...

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11/06/2025

Ruth Elizabeth Heiple
June 19, 1941 – November 1, 2025

Ruth Elizabeth Heiple, born Ruth Elizabeth Morris to Lloyd and Verda Morris on June 19, 1941, in Millsboro, Delaware, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025.

Ruth was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Lloyd and Verda...

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