Rhoda Mae Whitten
Sep 10, 2025
Bartow - Rhoda Mae Whitten, age 100, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025. She was born May 13, 1925 in Severn, MD to Lewis & Ethel Kelly. Rhoda was a Accounting Specialist for the Polk County School Board. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bartow. Rhoda was very active in the community, she was a...
Benjamin Bindschadler
Sep 10, 2025
Lakeland - Benjamin Bindschadler, age 89, passed away on September 10, 2025, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 17, 1936, in Hickory, NC. He was preceded in death by his brothers Harry Bindschadler & Bert Bindschadler. He is survived by his wife Mary Bindschadler of Lakeland, daughters Jennifer Bullard of New York City, NY & Kelly...
Ruth Logan
Sep 9, 2025
Ruth Logan was 103 when she passed away in Fort Lauderdale on September 9. She was a creative, smart, quiet and thoughtful teacher, artist, wife and mother of four girls. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1922, she was the daughter of Bernice and Auley McAuley, who raised their five children in Lakeland, Florida, before eventually moving to Long Beach,...
Michelle Bass
Sep 9, 2025
Michelle Bass, age 64, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025. She was born December 11, 1960 in Lakeland, FL to George & Betty Hazen. She was a Accountant. She was a member of the Lakes Church in Lakeland. She was preceded in death by her parents. Michelle is survived by her husband John Bass of Auburndale, son Erik Lindgren &...
Jeanette M. Williams
Sep 8, 2025
Bartow - Jeanette M. Williams, age 85, passed away on September 8, 2025, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. She was born on March 27, 1940, in Avon Park , FL. She was a Senior Vice President of Marketing for Mastercard. She enjoyed gardening and reading. She was preceded in death by her brother Charles McGraw. She is survived...
Bridgit Lynett Hunt
Sep 7, 2025
Bridgit Lynett Hunt, 51, of Polk City, FL, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025. She was born on December 14, 1973, in Wauchula, Florida. Bridgit dedicated her life to caring for others through her work as a Registered Nurse. She was preceded in death by her brother, Matthew Smith. Bridgit is lovingly remembered by her husband, David Hunt; three...
Hasu B. Amin
Sep 5, 2025
Mrs. Hasu B. Amin, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on September 5, 2025. She is now joyfully reunited with her loving husband, Bipin R. Amin, son Neal B. Amin, mother Dhirajben M. Patel, father Manubhai Patel, brother Mukesh M. Patel, and sister Varsha M. Patel. She is survived by her devoted daughters, Tina N. Patel, Angela B. Amin,...
Martha B. Bell
Sep 3, 2025
Martha B. Bell died on September 3rd, 2025. She was 92 years old and the first daughter of Junior and Essie Bennett of Wauchula, Florida. Martha enjoyed her years of work for the Board of County Commissioners, catering at Davis Bros. of Bartow and seventeen years at Boswell and Dunlap in Bartow. She retired when she was 86 years old....
Daniel L. Gaulton
Sep 2, 2025
Winter Haven - Daniel L. Gaulton, age 78, passed away on September 2, 2025, at his residence in Winter Haven. He was born on January 11, 1947, in Los Angeles , CA. He worked as a Contractor. He enjoyed sailing, traveling and detailed woodwork. He also had a true love for the Caribbean . He was preceded in death by...
Rosie Sullivan Thornburg
Sep 1, 2025
Bartow - Rosie Sullivan Thornburg's journey through life came to a peaceful end at the age of 92, Monday, September 1, 2025. She was born February 2, 1933 in Bartow, FL to Jesse & Gracie Sullivan. Rosie was a Insurance Agent for Polk-Murphy Insurance Agency in Bartow. She was a member of the Bartow Church of the Nazarene. Rosie was...
Elizabeth "Jeannie" Austin
Aug 31, 2025
Bartow - Elizabeth "Jeannie" Austin, age 85, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025. She was born March 29, 1940 in Cuthbert, GA to Terrell & Elizabeth Walker. She was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church in Shellman, GA. In 1958, she met and married her loving husband Gene W. Austin, and moved to Bartow, FL. Gene and Jeannie were married...
Ronald Harris
Aug 29, 2025
Lakeland - Ronald Harris, age 78, passed away on August 29, 2025, at Lakeland Hospice House in Lakeland. He was born on July 10, 1947, in Cleveland, OH. He worked as a Civil Engineer for the City of Lakeland. He enjoyed working outside, gardening and attending church at Willow Oak Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Linda Harris...
Linda D. Terrell
Aug 27, 2025
Bartow – Linda D. Terrell, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home on August 27, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on August 6, 1944, in Plant City, Florida, Linda lived a life rooted in kindness, service and devotion to family. Linda dedicated 35 years of her career with Hillsborough County. After retiring, she continued her commitment to...
Dwight Kenneth Brower
Aug 26, 2025
Dwight Kenneth Brower, 92, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. He was born on October 8, 1932, in Versailles, Indiana, to Avery and Estelle Brower. Dwight proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. After his service, he graduated from Florida Southern College and felt a calling to ministry. He went on to earn a master’s degree...
Darvin "Butch" Baisden
Aug 25, 2025
Darvin "Butch" Baisden, age 81, passed away peacefully at home Monday, August 25, 2025. He was born July 14, 1944 in Mobile, AL to Roscoe & Leola Baisden but lived his whole life in Highland City. Butch started working at the Highland City Feed Mill, then was a Truck driver for Quickrete and later was the Owner of a local...
Frances Johnson
Aug 23, 2025
Frances Johnson, age 90, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025. She was born December 9, 1934 in Fayetteville, GA to Carl & Cleo Eidson. She was a Cashier for Food Giant grocery store. She was a member of the Fort Meade Worship Center. She is survived by her loving Church family and friends. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com
Joyce M. Dodson
Aug 21, 2025
Bartow - Joyce M. Dodson, age 83, passed away on August 21, 2025, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 1, 1942, in Blossburg,PA. She worked as a Bookkeeper. She enjoyed being a caregiver to her sister, reading her bible and doing sudoku puzzles. She is survived by her son Thomas Dodson (Chrissy), sister Phyllis Johnson and...
Michael R. Lasalle Sr.
Aug 21, 2025
Fort Meade - Michael R. LaSalle , Sr., age 66, passed away on August 21, 2025, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 22, 1959, in Queens, NY. He was a Plumber for the Polk County School Board for 39 years. He enjoyed going to the beach, horseback riding and cruises. He was preceded in death by...
Nhot Champavannarath
Aug 21, 2025
Bartow – Nhot Champavannarath, 88, passed away peacefully at her home in Bartow on August 21, 2025. She was born on August 10, 1937, in Laos. A devoted homemaker, Nhot found joy in cooking and caring for her beloved grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thong Champavannarath and son Bountam Champavannarath. Nhot is survived by her seven...
Wilma Clyde Martin
Aug 12, 2025
Wilma Clyde Martin, age 90, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025. She was born July 28, 1935 in Colquit County, GA to Lucius & Macy Senkbeil. Wilma was the Secretary at the First Baptist Church of Bartow. She was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Bartow. She was preceded in death by her husband Buddy Martin, daughter...
