Dorothy Lorraine Harris
Dec 18, 2025
Dorothy Lorraine Harris, age 89, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025. She was born October 1, 1936 in West Franklin, PA to David & Jessie McClintock. Dorothy was a Homemaker. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bartow. Dorothy was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and for many years served as the church...
John Edwin Berry
Dec 17, 2025
John Edwin Berry, age 70, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025. He was born June 18, 1955 in Downey, CA to Calvin & Arlene Berry, John was Florida Highway State Trooper and retired after 29 years of service. He was a member of Turning Point Worship Center in Bartow. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Leo Berry,...
LaVerne F. McCall
Dec 17, 2025
LaVerne McCall, age 91, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025. She was born June 16, 1934 in Bartow, FL to Venson & Leola Flowers, LaVerne was the Vice President Branch Manager for SunTrust Bank, she retired after 43 years in Banking. She was a member of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church of Bartow. LaVerne was very active in her community....
Freddy E. Richardson
Dec 17, 2025
Freddy E. Richardson, age 79, of Fort Meade, passed away on December 17, 2025, at Bartow Regional Medical Center in Bartow. He was born on November 28, 1946, in Alturas, Florida. Freddy was employed as an operator with U.S. Agri-Chemical. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, working outdoors, repairing small engines, and especially loved his chocolates. He...
William "Bill" Watts, Sr.
Dec 15, 2025
William "Bill" Watts, Sr. age 99, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025. He was born November 15, 1926 in Greenwood , SC to Erskine & Willie Mae Watts. Bill was a US Navy Veteran where he fought in World War II. After returning from the War, he started his Police Officer career with the City of Fort Meade and then...
Mable "Teatsey" Turner
Dec 15, 2025
Mabel Turner "Teatsey" age 93, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025. She was born in Lake City, FL on October 22, 1932 to Getzen & Elsie Parrish. She will join them, her sisters and brothers; Leona Hollingsworth, Mack Parrish, Joyce Smith and Oliver Parrish in Heaven. Teatsey was a caregiver and took pride in watching the families children. She is...
Jackie E. Gautney
Dec 14, 2025
Bartow - Jackie E. Gautney, age 78, passed away on December 14, 2025, at her residence in Bartow. She was born on January 13, 1947, in Statenville, GA. She was a Supervisor for RSS Field Services. She enjoyed cooking, baking and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Roland Gautney, brothers Roscoe Griner, Wesley...
Carmen Gonzalez
Dec 12, 2025
Carmen Gonzalez, age 76, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025. She was born August 29, 1949 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Carmen was a Medical Device Technician for Boston Scientific in Dorado, Puerto Rico. She was preceded in death by her son Richard Custodio. Carmen is survived by her four daughters Nora Rodriguez, Marisol Rodriguez (Victor Gonzalez), Cynthia Custodio (Milton Ruiz)...
Jeffery L. Tanner
Dec 8, 2025
Jeffery L. Tanner, age 65, passed away on December 8, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Lakeland, FL. He was born on June 11, 1960, in Fairmont, WV.
Jeffery lived a life dedicated to service, hard work, and the people he loved. He retired as a Park Caretaker for Polk County Parks and Natural Resources, where he took great pride in...
Ashley Means Straub
Dec 7, 2025
Ashley Lynn Means Straub, 36, of Bartow, passed away on December 7, 2025.
Ashley was born to James Radford and Sheila Means. She worked as a distribution associate with Publix, where she was known for her strong work ethic and dedication.
Ashley had a vibrant spirit and a heart full of love. She truly enjoyed spending time with those she loved and...
Ruben Bautista
Dec 7, 2025
Ruben Bautista Alvarez, age 55, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025. He was born March 17, 1970 in Tamazula, Jalisco Mexico to Ruben Bautista Arteaga & Margarita Alvarez Lucatero. Ruben was the Owner & Operator of Bautista Auto Sales & Repair Inc. He assisted for an extended period of time the Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall. Ruben is survived by his...
Betty G. Stinson
Dec 7, 2025
Lakeland – Betty G. Stinson, age 93, passed away on December 7, 2025, at Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lakeland. She was born on September 12, 1932, in Orlando, Florida. Betty worked as a seamstress and enjoyed crocheting, bowling in the Special Olympics, and going on adventures. Above all, she cherished animals and treasured the time she spent...
Jeannette Duke
Dec 6, 2025
Bartow - Jeannette Duke, age 90, passed away on December 6, 2025, at Life Care Center in Winter Haven. She was born on June 1, 1935, in Lowery, AL. She worked as a Calibrator for Amitech. She enjoyed spending time with her family, going to the beach, fishing, and watching westerns. She was preceded in death by her first husband...
J. Annette Serdynski
Dec 3, 2025
Alturas - J. Annette Serdynski, age 80, passed away on December 3, 2025, at her residence in Bartow. She was born on September 22, 1945, in Frostproof, FL. She was the secretary and owner of Ted's Auto Parts in Bartow. She enjoyed reading books, traveling in the family fifth wheel, spending time with her dogs and family. She is survived...
Roy Lamar Lashley, Sr.
Dec 3, 2025
Roy Lamar Lashley, Sr. age 77, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, GA. He was born January 14, 1948 in Lakeland, FL to Ollin & Margaret Lashley. He was a Driver for Enterprise Rent-A-Car. He is survived by his wife Diana Lashley of Adel, GA, two sons Robert Lashley & wife Karen of...
Beverly H. Etheredge
Dec 3, 2025
Bartow – Beverly H. Etheredge, age 86, passed away on December 3, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. She was born on March 4, 1939, in Lake Wales, FL. Beverly had been a resident of Bartow since 1998, moving there from New Orleans, LA. She also lived in St. Louis from 1976 to 1985. She graduated from the University...
Linda Miller
Dec 3, 2025
Linda Miller, aged 79, of Bartow, went home to be with her Lord on December 3, 2025. A proud native of Bartow, she was the daughter of the late Robert Eugene and Dorothy Virginia Phillips.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Gene Hill, who was killed in the line of duty in Viet Nam. She was blessed with...
Rylee Kim Hill
Nov 29, 2025
Rylee Kim Hill, age 23, was born on November 21, 2002 in Brandon, FL to Michelle & Jeremy Hill. Rylee passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025 in Lakeland, FL. Rylee was free spirited and so full of Life, she Loved deeply and hard. She loved traveling and loved the beach. Her pride and joy were her nieces Tana & Teagen.....
Grady L. Williamson Sr.
Nov 25, 2025
Bartow - Grady L. Williamson, Sr., age 80, passed away on November 25, 2025, at his residence in Bartow. He was born on November 1, 1945, in Avon Park, FL. He worked as a Dragline Operator. He was known for his love of hunting, fishing, the outdoors, and gophers. Above all, he cherished spending time with his family. He is...
Arlene S. Jones
Nov 24, 2025
Lakeland, FL – Arlene S. Jones, age 84, passed away on November 24, 2025, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. She was born on February 25, 1941, in Lakeland, Florida. Arlene dedicated her career to serving others as a Registered Nurse. She loved spending time at the beach, collecting seashells, writing and reading poetry, and fishing with her husband....
