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...
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...
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....
Michael Paul Goff
Nov 24, 2025
Michael Paul Goff, age 84, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025. He was born January 28, 1941 in Plant City, FL to Charles Oland "Percy" & Willie Eugenia Goff. Michael served in the United States National Guard. He was an Electrical Instrumentation Supervisor for Cargill Fertilizer, Inc. Michael was a long-time member of Peace Creek Baptist Church, where he was...
Martha "Marcie" Stewart Miller
Nov 23, 2025
Martha Stewart "Marcie" Miller, age 90 passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025. She was born in Bartow on July 17, 1935 to Barnell L. and Lonie Powell Stewart. She attended Bartow schools, graduating from Summerlin Institute in 1953 where she was in the "Miss Summerlin Echo" court, Glee Club Operettas and Cheerleader. She worked for the Polk County Board of...
Taya Dunkle
Nov 22, 2025
Bartow - Taya Dunkle, age 53, passed away on November 22, 2025, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. She was born on April 11, 1972, in Barberton, OH to the late Darryl and Karen (Mullins) Molnar. She worked as a Home Health Aid. She enjoyed being with her family and being at the beach. She is survived by her children Thomas...
Collis Lunsford
Nov 20, 2025
Collis Lunsford, age 95, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025. He was born March 3, 1930 in Enterprise, AL to Richard "Sheldon" & Annie Ruth Lunsford, Collis was a Veteran and served in the US Army during the Korean War, where he was a Purple Heart recipient. He was a Mechanic and the Owner/Operator of Bartow Tire Center. Collis was...
Sue M. Carter
Nov 16, 2025
Largo - Sue M. Carter, 87, passed away on November 16, 2025, at her home in Largo. She was born on November 17, 1937, in Bartow, Florida. She earned her high school diploma from Summerlin Institute in 1955, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Erskine College in Due West, South Carolina, in 1959. She was known as...
Ezra "Marty" Newberry
Nov 14, 2025
Born February 1, 1965. He went to his rest on November 14, 2025. He was formally of Haines City, FL and was residing in Lake Alfred in an Assiated Living Facility. He was preceded in death by his father Robert I. Newberry, mother Nancy Ann Burton and niece Juliette Ann Newberry. He is survived by his brother Robert I. Newberry...
Charles F. Butler, Sr.
Nov 14, 2025
Wahneta - Charles F. Butler, Sr., age 78, passed away on November 14, 2025, at his residence in Wahneta. He was born on November 18, 1946, in Plant City, FL. He worked as a Repairman for Mobil. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working with cows. He is survived by his wife Jane Butler of Wahneta, daughters Kimberly Pulver (Frank) of...
Dolores C. Culverhouse
Nov 12, 2025
Dolores C. Culverhouse, age 94, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025. She was born September 9, 1931 in Geneva, AL to Howard & Velma Cherry. She was the Owner/Operator of Cleo's Grocery Seed & Feed Store. She was a member of Bartow First Assembly of God and also worked as the church secretary. She was preceded in death by her...
Darryl "Buddy" A. Molnar
Nov 11, 2025
Bartow -Darryl "Buddy" A. Molnar , age 75, passed away on November 11, 2025, at his residence in Bartow. He was born on August 18, 1950, in Barberton, OH. He was a Carpenter for the Polk County School Board. He enjoyed fishing, working outdoors and all Cleveland sports. He was preceded in death by his wife Karen Molnar and son...
Norman Allen Neese, Sr.
Nov 10, 2025
Bartow - Norman Allen Neese, Sr., age 65, passed away on November 10, 2025, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born on September 18, 1960, in Plant City, FL, He was a Multi Trades Worker for Hillsborough County School Board. He enjoyed racing-his favorite drivers being Dale Earnhardt and Tony Stewart-as well as baseball, being an avid Florida Gators...
Geraldine Frances Hubbard
Nov 6, 2025
Geraldine Frances Hubbard, age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Smithfield Manor Nursing and Rehab in Smithfield, North Carolina.
Born on March 9, 1940, in Bay City, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Wiznerowicz. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dale Joseph Hubbard; brothers, Eugene Wizner and Richard Wizner;...
