Robert L. Carr
Oct 20, 2026
Winter Haven - Robert L. Carr, age 89, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026. He was born October 27, 1936, in Chester, PA to George & Helen Carr. Robert was the Owner & Operator of Carr's Automotive in Lakeland. He served in the National Guard. Robert was a member of Winter Haven Christian Church, Past President of the Kathleen High...
Peggy May Langston
Oct 20, 2026
Fort Meade – Peggy May Langston, age 97 passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026. She was born on December 23, 1928, in Fort Meade, FL to Edward Dudley & Bonnie Mae Durrance Dishong. Peggy was a bookkeeper for their family business Langston Chevron Service Station in Fort Meade, and she was a Fort Meade Historian. She was a lifetime member...
Barbara Hunter Orr
Oct 17, 2026
Barbara Hunter Orr, age 97, peacefully went to be with her Lord & Savior on October 17, 2026 in Bartow, Florida. She was born in Bartow on November 29, 1928 (Thanksgiving Day) as a third generation Bartowan to W.F. (Ching) and Rosa Caldwell Hunter. In 1952 she married W. Wallace Orr, her loving husband of 64 years.
Barbara was a lifelong...
June Kim Locke
Oct 15, 2026
Bartow - June Kim Locke, age 94, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2026. She was born February 23, 1932 in Korea. June was a Homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy C. Locke, Jr. June is survived by her son Roy C Locke, III of Bartow and many nieces and nephews. A private graveside service will be...
Dorothy Jeanette Glisson
Oct 14, 2026
Dorothy Jeanette Glisson (Alday) left this earthly world peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, passing away in Lakeland, Florida, at her daughter and son-in-law's home.
Born in Donalsonville, Georgia, on August 9, 1934, to Allene Croley Alday and Byron Alday, Dorothy spent most of her life in Bartow, Florida. She graduated from Mulberry High...
William "Bill" Arthur McClintock
Oct 9, 2026
William Arthur McClintock, “Bill” a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on November 21, 1931, in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, Bill was the cherished son of Rev. David Lewis McClintock and Jessie (Ryland). His life was a testament to the values of dedication, love, and service to Christ, family, friends,...
William J. Davis
Oct 9, 2026
Bartow - William J. Davis, age 93, passed away on October 9, 2026, at his residence in Bartow. He was born on June 8, 1933, in Trenton, TN. He worked in the phosphate industry before becoming the owner of W. J. Davis Spreader Service. He enjoyed fishing, flying, tinkering, yard work, and boating. He was preceded in death by his...
Charles "Chuck" Richard Shinabarker
Oct 8, 2026
Charles Richard “Chuck” Shinabarker, born in 1945 in Wooster, Ohio, lived a life full of hard work, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
Chuck had a lifelong passion for trucking. Beginning his career at just 20 years old, he spent more than five decades behind the wheel, continuing to drive well into his seventies. He was especially proud of owning his own trucking...
George T. Dunlap, III
Oct 7, 2026
George T. Dunlap, III, age 91, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. He was born on May 22, 1935, in Mineola, New York to George T. Dunlap, Jr, and Kathryn V. Dunlap. He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife of 67 years Ann Dunlap. He is survived by two sons...
Donald "Donnie" Medders
Oct 6, 2026
Bartow - Donald "Donnie" Medders, age 77, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026. He was born February 14, 1949, in Bartow, FL to Alwin Odell & Doris Marie (Rhoden) Medders. Donnie was an Engineer for the Department of Transportation. He was a Volunteer Fireman for Bartow Fire Department for many years. Donnie was an avid Hunter. He was preceded in...
Shannon G. Branch
Oct 3, 2026
Bartow – Shannon G. Branch, age 53, passed away on October 3, 2026. He was born on October 1, 1973, in Winter Haven, Florida. Shannon worked as an Equipment Operator. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, air boating, riding motorcycles, and tinkering. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Patricia Branch. He is survived by his daughter, Savannah Soto...
James C. Wolfe, Sr.
Oct 3, 2026
Bartow - James C. Wolfe, Sr., age 80, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026. He was born May 1, 1946, in Logan, WV to Ralph & Aileen Wolfe. James was a Mechanic for Mosaic. He was preceded in death by his wife Ethel Mae Wolfe. James is survived by his daughter Lisa McCarron of Lakeland, son James C. Wolfe, Jr....
Wilborn "Jerry" Giddens
Oct 2, 2026
Mr. Wilborn “Jerry” Giddens of Lakeland, FL passed away Friday, October 2, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family. Jerry was born September 1, 1939 in Avon Park, Florida, son to the late William Wilburn and Nora Annabelle (Albritton) Giddens. Jerry was preceded in death by siblings Mack, Margie, Tommy, Wilma, and Nancy of Avon Park, Florida.
Jerry had a...
Matthew C. Shireman
Oct 2, 2026
Bartow - Matthew C. Shireman, age 44, passed away on October 2, 2026, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 25, 1982, in Winter Haven, FL. He was a Warehouse Worker for Quirch Foods. He enjoyed playing on his phone and being a jokester. He is survived by his daughter Madelyn Shireman, parents Norman & Cynthia Shireman,...
Russell W. Timmons
Sep 30, 2026
Russell Timmons, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on March 13, 1935, in Palatka, Florida, Russell was the cherished son of Joseph Timmons and Ruth Clark. His life was a testament to the values of dedication, love, and service.
Russell’s journey began in the small town of...
Howard "Howie" Carlisle Beynon, Sr.
Sep 28, 2026
Fort Meade – Howard "Howie" Carlisle Beynon, Sr., age 78, passed away Monday, September 28, 2026. Born on July 18, 1948, in Tampa, FL, to Howard and Glenna Beynon, Howie grew up in the Frostproof and Fort Meade areas, where he built a life rooted in family, faith, and community.
Howie proudly served in the US Army National Guard and went...
Joseph "Pete" Minerva
Sep 23, 2026
Joseph Peter (“Pete”) Minerva, Jr. died on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in Lakeland, Florida, following a battle with lung cancer.
Pete was born on June 29, 1940, in New York. Pete was the second child of Joseph Peter Minerva, Sr. and Josephine Grosso Minerva, both of whom preceded him in death.
Pete is survived by his children, Deborah Jean (Steven Conley) and...
Lauren C. McGill
Sep 22, 2026
Lauren C. McGill, 87, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on September 22, 2026. He was born September 28, 1938 in Wapello, Iowa.
Lauren began his remarkable 50-year career with Publix as a bag boy. Through hard work, dedication, and determination, he worked his way up through the company, becoming a store manager before moving to the Publix...
Margie Hattaway Griffin
Sep 22, 2026
Margie Hattaway Griffin was born on April 24, 1943, in Pearson, Atkinson County, Georgia. One of eight children, she went to be with the Lord on September 22, 2026 -her late husband Emmett’s birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett F. Griffin; her parents, Ellis Harvell Hattaway and Lizzie Rebecca Hart Hattaway; and her siblings, Edward Hattaway,...
Johnnie L. Draper, Jr.
Sep 22, 2026
Johnnie L. Draper, Jr., age 78, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at his residence in Fort Meade, FL. He was born October 1, 1947, in Rocky Mount, NC to Johnnie L. & Ruth Mae Draper, Sr., Johnnie was a Veteran in the US Army. He was a Baptist Minister and a School Bus driver. He was a member of...
