Janet Hartsaw Rogers
Feb 12, 2025
Janet Hartsaw Rogers December 21, 1934 – February 12, 2025 Janet Rogers, 90, of Fort Meade, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025. She was born in Harrison County, Indiana, to Loren and Mae Hartsaw and was a proud graduate of Summerlin Institute, Class of 1952. Janet was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by...
Deborah Ann Mellen
Feb 9, 2025
Winter Haven - Deborah Ann Mellen, age 57, passed away on February 9, 2025, at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born on Wednesday, January 24, 1968, in Troy, NY. She worked as a Produce Stocker for Winn Dixie. She enjoyed music, watching tv and playing her word search game. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She...
Iris (Nell) Hollingsworth
Feb 6, 2025
Iris (Nell) Hollingsworth of Bartow, FL, a beloved mother, grandmother & great-grandmother, was born in Soperton, Georgia on Feb. 5, 1932. She departed this world on Feb. 6, 2025, at Hawthorne Inn in Lakeland, FL. Nell loved people and was most happy when around family and the church. Nell loved gospel music, fishing and playing cards with family and friends....
Mary Frances Reckeweg
Feb 6, 2025
Mary Frances Reckeweg, age 100, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025. She was born January 21, 1925 in Huntington, WV to Archie and Della Coleman. She was preceded in death by her husband Bernard Reckeweg. Mary is survived by her son Archie Connors & wife Priscilla of Lakeland, daughters Cynthia Reese Glover and Kathleen Connors both of Bartow, Janet Monte...
Juan Velazquez Moreno
Feb 4, 2025
Fort Meade - Juan Velazquez Moreno, age 81, passed away on February 4, 2025, at his residence in Fort Meade. He was born on February 5, 1943, in Cutzamala De Pinzon, Guerrero. He worked as a Laborer. He is survived by his wife Rosa Macedo of Fort Meade, children Clelia Velaquez of NC, Nau Velazquez of Fort Meade, Olivia Velazquez...
Larry C. Dunn
Feb 4, 2025
Plant City - Larry C. Dunn, age 79, passed away on February 4, 2025, at his residence in Plant City. He was born on April 20, 1945, in Wauchula, FL. He was a Mechanic for Mosaic. He enjoyed being outside, watching YouTube videos and working. He was preceded in death by his wife Grace "Ann" Dunn and daughter Christina Letz....
Nancy J. Birkhead
Feb 4, 2025
Palm Coast -Nancy J. Birkhead , age 58, passed away on February 4, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital in Daytona Beach. She was born on August 9, 1966, in Bartow, FL . She worked as a History Professor, at Daytona State College She enjoyed travelling, local historical society’s and above all, her cats. She was preceded in death by her...
Kathryn Sue Conner Gibson
Feb 3, 2025
Kathryn Sue Conner Gibson, age 71, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, FL. She was born January 18, 1954 in Harrisonberg, VA to Clyde & Reba Conner, Jr, Kathryn was a Nuclear Medicine Transportator. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Gibson and brother in law Don Jones. Kathryn was survived...
Ruben Diego Cruz
Feb 2, 2025
Fort Meade - Ruben Diego Cruz, age 56, passed away on February 2, 2025, at his residence in Fort Meade. He was born on June 8, 1968, in Las Mesas de Ixtapan Tejupilco Estado de México. He worked as a Laborer. He is survived by his wife Maria Buenaventura of Fort Meade, children Vanessa Diego of Zolfo Springs, Ruben Diego...
William Williams
Feb 2, 2025
William Williams , age 79, passed away on February 2, 2025. He was born on June 27, 1945. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and horseback riding. He was preceded in death by his daughter Kamie Jo Baker. He is survived by his wife Tammie Williams, children Judith Baggett, Charlotte Dumire, Christopher Nichols & Curt Williams, sisters Ginny Melton, Bobbye Delgado &...
Brandon Lujan Navarrete
Jan 29, 2025
Brandon Lujan Navarrete, age 21, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025. He was born February 27, 2003 in Winter Haven, FL. Brandon worked for Beef 'O' Brady's in Lake Wales. He is survived by his mother Adriana Lujan of Lake Wales, grandfather Juan Lujan and grandmother Ma De Lourdes Navarrete. Family will receive friends Friday, February 7, 2025 from 5:00...
Rufus "Don" E. Bowen
Jan 28, 2025
Bartow -Rufus "Don" E. Bowen, age 83, passed away on January 28, 2025, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 25, 1941, in Donaldsonville, GA. He worked as a Maintenance Director. He enjoyed writing books, playing the guitar and being a devoted Dad. He was preceded in death by his daughter Cathy Bowen. He is survived by...
Sylvia Ann Tanner
Jan 27, 2025
Sylvia Ann Tanner, age 66, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025. She was born November 23, 1958 in Palatka, FL to Dewey & Lucile McCrainey. Sylvia was a Certified Nursing Assistant . She is survived by her husband Steven Tanner of Mulberry, daughter Shieleah Tanner (Justin) of Bartow, son Scott Tanner (Tracey), two grandchildren Gavin Tanner and Layla Murphy. Condolences...
John W. Cartwright, Jr.
Jan 23, 2025
John W. Cartwright, Jr. age 89, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025. He was born January 19, 1936 in NewYork, NY. John is a United States Marine. He worked for the New York City Transit Authority. He was Catholic. He was preceded in death by his wife Claudelle Cartwright. John is survived by his daughter Cynthia Bowe-Bullock & husband Benjamin...
Sharon C. Henderson
Jan 23, 2025
Sharon C. Henderson, age 78, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025. She was born October 12, 1946 in Bartow, FL to Clarence & Ruby Couey. Sharon was a Deed Analyst for Polk County Property Appraiser. Sharon was a member of United Community Church of Bartow, where she loved to help with the children and volunteer her time to her Church....
Althea E. Frenier
Jan 22, 2025
Althea E. Frenier, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 15, 1945, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, to the late Donald F. and Alice G. (Hocking) Freberg. Althea lived a life full of love, adventure, and cherished memories, which she created with her family and...
Etta Lee Cannon
Jan 21, 2025
Etta Lee Cannon, age 94, went to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ Tuesday, January 21, 2025. She was born June 26, 1930 in Sarasota, FL to J.W. & Trudy Pearson. Etta was in Ministry. She was a member of New Vision Worship Center in Zolfo Springs. She was an avid sewer, quilter and was very well known...
Heather Wolfe Godwin
Jan 21, 2025
Heather Wolfe Godwin, age 49 passed away January 21, 2025. She was born October 23, 1975 in Bartow, FL to Ralph & Sandy Wolfe. Heather graduated from Bartow High School class of 1993. She was a Registered Nurse and worked for Good Shepherd Hospice. Heather is survived by her husband William "Billy" Godwin of Bartow, son Brady Godwin (Taylor) of...
Wayne A. Powell
Jan 21, 2025
Wayne A. Powell, age 58, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2025. He was born September 3, 1966 in Columbus, OH to Gary & Anna Powell. He served in the US Army. Wayne was Entrepreneur, he had Window Tinting business. He was preceded in death by his parents. Wayne is survived by his sister Dreama Whitaker & husband Charles of Bartow,...
Jason Bryan Devane
Jan 13, 2025
Jason Bryan DeVane, age 48, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025. He was born February 14, 1976 in Winter Haven, FL to Kenny & Sandy DeVane. Jason graduated from Fort Meade High School class of 1994. He then graduated from Florida Southern College with a Bachelor's degree in Citrus Marketing. Jason was the owner and operator of Citrus Groves and...
