Randall W. Tyson
Apr 6, 2026
Bartow -Randall W. Tyson , age 67, passed away on April 6, 2026, at Good Shepherd Hospice Forsythe House in Auburndale. He was born on December 6, 1958, in Bartow, FL. He was a lifelong Heavy Equipment Mechanic. He enjoyed being in nature, sitting by a fire listening to country music, being around friends and fishing. He was a one-of-a-kind...
Rosa Lee Padgett
Apr 6, 2026
Rosa Lee Padgett, age 65, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026. She was born January 9, 1961 in Lumberton, NC. Rosa worked her family business Chilsom Trail BBQ until an automobile accident left her disabled in 1987. She is survived by her two daughters Shannon Johnson of Bartow and Renae Stone of Atlanta, GA, son Jacob Williams of Winter Haven,...
Mike Boswell
Apr 4, 2026
Mike Boswell, age 79, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 30, 1946 in McHenry, KY to Thomas & Claudia Boswell. Mike was a Veteran in the US Army during the Vietnam war. He was a Chemical Lab technician for IMC Phosphate. Mike was an avid fisherman and was...
John Rondello
Apr 3, 2026
John Rondello, age 97, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026. He was born October 8, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY to Mario & Rosaria Rondello. John was a mechanic for United Airlines for 23 years. He was of the Catholic faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Gloria Rondello, son Robert W. Rondello, daughter-in-law Rita (John M.) sister...
Helen Bynum Gienau
Mar 31, 2026
Helen Bynum Gienau, age 98, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026. She was born September 17, 1927 in Bartow, FL to Zeno "Jake" & Frances Bynum. Helen was the Supervisor of Polk County Elections from 1976 to 2000. She was selected to be an Electoral College Elector for the State of Florida to cast Florida’s Electoral College votes for Jimmy...
Dorothy I. Richards
Mar 30, 2026
Bartow - Dorothy I. Richards, age 77, passed away on March 30, 2026, at Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Winter Haven. She was born on May 30, 1948, in Bartow, FL. She worked in Finance for the Polk County Board of County Commissioners. She enjoyed dancing, singing, listening to music, and spending time with her animals. Most of all...
Michael James Mobley
Mar 30, 2026
Michael James Mobley, 64, of Lakeland, Florida, was born December 30, 1961, in Bartow, Florida. He spent most of his life in Lakeland and also lived for a time in Zanesville, Ohio.
Michael was lovingly raised by his mother Gloria Yvonne Roberts, and had strong family roots in Fort Meade, Florida. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria Yvonne...
Terrie Marie Arrington
Mar 26, 2026
Terrie Marie Arrington, age 60, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026. She was born January 29, 1966 in Bartow, FL to Terry & Patricia Randall. Terrie graduated from Bartow high School class of 1984. She worked for Badcock as a Data Entry Coordinator. She was preceded in death by her father Terry Randall. Terrie is survived by her two sons...
Enoch Hernandez, Jr.
Mar 22, 2026
Bartow — Enoch Hernandez, Jr., age 20, passed away on March 22, 2026. He was born on February 2, 2006, in Bradenton, Florida. He worked in the irrigation industry.
Enoch enjoyed driving cars, dining out at restaurants, spending time at his grandmother’s home, and visiting the casino. He will be remembered for his love of family and the time he cherished...
Carol Miley Tate
Mar 21, 2026
Carol Miley Tate, age 64, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026. She was born July 19, 1961 in Adel, GA. Carol was a Gauge Technician for Ametek. She was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Meade. Carol loved gardening and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband Greg Tate, three sons Rick Knowles...
Sandra J. Wells
Mar 19, 2026
Bartow - Sandra J. Wells, age 76, passed away on March 19, 2026, at Good Shepherd Hospice Forsythe House in Auburndale. She was born on August 18, 1949, in Alturas, FL. She worked as a Loan Officer. She enjoyed going out to eat and gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband John Raymond Wells, Sr., and daughter Heather...
Mark Dixon
Mar 18, 2026
Mark Jason Dixon, age 58, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Mark was a devoted husband, father, and friend. He is survived by his beloved wife, Carmen Dixon; his daughter, Elizabeth Dixon; his brothers, Robert Dixon, Michael Dixon, and Clyde Dixon; and his sister, Angela Dixon. His family was the center of his life, and...
Homer Lee Conley
Mar 14, 2026
Homer Lee Conley ( Lee) was born in Tampa, Florida, on June 3, 1937, and went home to be with the Lord on March 14, 2026, at AUS Senior Living in Bartow, Florida.
Lee was predeceased by his father and mother, Byron and Marylee Conley, and his brothers Warren Conley, Paul Conley, and Dale Conley. He is survived by his wife...
George Andrew Jombanis
Mar 11, 2026
George Andrew Jombanis, age 89, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026. He was born October 31, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Andrew & Kathryn Mavromatakis Jombanis. George served in the United States Marine Corps as a Corporal. George moved his family from Illinois to Bartow in 1972. He purchased the Chartrands Motel and then opened his electronics business Quality TV. In...
Myrna Rae Harrell
Mar 10, 2026
Myrna Rae Harrell (née Herndon), born April 24, 1937, in Lake Wales, Florida, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on March 10, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Myrna was the beloved daughter of the late Loren Herndon and Leah Herndon (née Keen). She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 59 years, James W. Harrell, her sons; Audie...
Bessie Kathryn Braswell
Mar 9, 2026
Bessie Kathryn Braswell, age 97, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026. She was born on March 4, 1929, in Homeland, Florida, to Charles Wesley Watson and Bessie Elizabeth Mizelle Watson.
Kathryn grew up in Homeland and spent the remainder of her life in Bartow, Florida, where she built a life centered on family, and hard work. She worked for many...
Ivy Parker
Mar 5, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ivy Parker, who passed away on March 5th, 2026, at the age of 51.
Ivy was born on March 24th, 1974, in Bartow, Florida. Throughout her life, she showed incredible strength and resilience, facing life’s challenges with courage. While her journey was not always easy, she loved deeply and fiercely.
Above all else, she...
Scott R. Griffin
Mar 4, 2026
Scott R. Griffin, age 74, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, at Kindred Hospital Central Tampa. Scott was born on March 7, 1951, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He was known as a hard worker who could always be counted on, and for his reliability and willingness to help others. Scott enjoyed spending time with friends and family....
James Byron Rials
Mar 2, 2026
James Byron Rials, age 89, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026. He was born in Andalusia, AL to Ivey & Clara Rials. He grew up in Sampson, AL and joined the US Army in 1952. He honorably served his country by completing 2 tours in the Vietnam conflict, where he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. He spent 22 Years...
George T. Smith
Mar 1, 2026
FORT MEADE – George T. Smith, age 78, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. Born on February 10, 1948, in Buffalo, NY, George lived a life defined by service, hard work, and a deep love for animals.
A proud veteran, George served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Following his military...
