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Tammy Gillooley

Tammy Gillooley

Jan 11, 2018

Bartow - Tammy Gillooley, 55, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Winter Haven Hospital. Tammy was born February 28, 1962 in Winter Haven, FL, She was a lifelong resident of Bartow. Tammy was a Certified Nursing Assistant and was of the Pentecostal Faith. She was preceded in death by her husband; Bob Gillooley and father; James Archer. She is...

Jerry R. West, Sr.

Jerry R. West, Sr.

Jan 11, 2018

Fort Meade - Jerry R. West, Sr. 80, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018. Jerry was born October 19, 1937 in Lake Wales, FL. Mr. West served in the United States Army. He was a Mechanic for IMC/Agrico/Mosaic Phosphate for over 31 years. He was a member of the Fort Meade First Baptist Church. Jerry loved racing and built race...

Eugene Robinson

Eugene Robinson

Jan 9, 2018

Eugene Robinson, age 67, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018 in Bartow. Born April 21, 1950 he was the son of the late Dalis Paul and Pearl (Phillips) Robinson. Mr. Robinson was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked for many years as a mechanic for Bentley Brothers Inc. in Winter Haven. Along with his parents, he is preceded...

Stephen L. Boulter

Stephen L. Boulter

Jan 7, 2018

Stephen Lansing Boulter, 68, of Bartow, went home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2018, A loving husband, father and grandfather he was preceded in death by his son; Stephen L. Boulter Jr. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years Donna Boulter, daughters; Ella Mae Kimbrel, Julia Kay Predmore and Loretta Joy Boulter, brothers; Calvin,...

Vera Beatrice Tremper

Vera Beatrice Tremper

Jan 5, 2018

Fort Meade - Vera Beatrice Tremper, 94, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018. She was born June 19, 1923 in Fort Meade, FL. She was a Beautician and a member of the First Church of God. She was preceded in death by her two husbands; Claude King and Erv Tremper. She is survived by her two nieces; Lovonia Hutto &...

William H. Mayfield

William H. Mayfield

Jan 2, 2018

William H. "Bill" Mayfield, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at his home in Bartow. Born July 21, 1932 in Ironton, OH, he was the son of the late William D. and Thelma (Spencer) Mayfield. Mr. Mayfield was a member of Peace Creek Baptist Church in Bartow and was a Maintenance Superintendent in the Phosphate Mining industry...

Thomas Jeffery Chandler

Thomas Jeffery Chandler

Dec 30, 2017

Thomas Jeffrey Chandler, “Jeff” 47, of Winter Haven, passed away on December 30, 2017. A loving husband, father and son, who loved to spend time with his family. Along with fishing and hunting, he enjoyed motocross racing, standing in support of his son Hunter, who together would travel across the United States attending motocross racing events. He was preceded in...

Edward Lee Holcomb

Edward Lee Holcomb

Dec 29, 2017

Lakeland - Edward Lee Holcomb, 62, passed away December 29, 2017 in Banner Elk, NC. He was born October 20, 1955 in Flint, MI. He was a Computer IT Systems Administrator. He was a member of Heartland Church in Winter Haven. Edward loved to play golf and fish. He is survived by his wife; Linda Holcomb, son; Russ Holcomb (Nina),...

James L. Powell

James L. Powell

Dec 28, 2017

James L. Powell, age 78, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017 in Winter Haven. Born on November 2, 1939 in Glenwood, GA, Mr. Powell was a longtime area resident. James was a heavy equipment operator in the construction industry for many years. He attended the Bethel Church of God in Eagle Lake. Mr. Powell is preceded in death by his...

Billy Joe Williams, Sr

Billy Joe Williams, Sr

Dec 28, 2017

Billy Joe (“BJ”) Williams, Sr., was born on November 22, 1938 in Logan County, West Virginia and entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 28, 2017 in Lakeland, Florida.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Roby and Martha Jeffrey Williams, and nephews Rodney Cole and Robert “Bobby” Jones.  He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joyce...

Matthew Thomas Sikes

Matthew Thomas Sikes

Dec 15, 2017

Bartow - Matthew Thomas Sikes, 73, passed away suddenly Friday, December 15, 2017 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. Tommy was born January 20, 1944 to parents Raleigh "Bill" and Odie Mae Sikes. He was a lifelong resident of the Bartow area, and a graduate of Bartow High School. He was a welder and later worked in the instrument calibration department...

Bobby Joe Barlow

Bobby Joe Barlow

Dec 15, 2017

Bobby Joe Barlow Jr. 53, of Winter Haven, FL went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 15, 2017. Born on January 31, 1964 in Miami Florida. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Alma Marshall. He is survived by his father; Bobby Joe Barlow Sr., his sisters; Venus Myers and Susan Estrada. His adopted...

Mary Jo Singleton

Mary Jo Singleton

Dec 13, 2017

Mary Jo Singleton, 86, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Mary Jo was born October 12, 1931 to Vella Grace and Charles Arthur Hall in Tampa, Florida. Mary Jo was a homemaker and an elementary school teacher. She attended First Baptist Pine Hills and served as a Sunday School teacher for over...

Barbara Earlene Morris

Barbara Earlene Morris

Dec 9, 2017

Lake Wales - Barbara Earlene Morris , age 63, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Florida Hospital Orlando. Born September 12, 1954 in Bartow, FL, Ms. Morris was a lifelong resident of the Bartow & Lake Wales area. She was in the restaurant industry for many years. Ms. Morris is survived by her daughter: Cassie C. Morris; two sisters:...

Susie Marie Childress Lloyd

Susie Marie Childress Lloyd

Dec 8, 2017

Fort Meade - Susie Marie Childress Lloyd, 96, passed away Friday, December 8, 2017. Susie was born September 26, 1921 to Layfayette and Mattie Childress in Mount Olive, Arkansas. The Childress family moved to Fort Meade, FL in 1930. Susie was a homemaker and a member of the First Church of God in Fort Meade. She served as a Sunday...

Orie Johnson

Orie Johnson

Dec 7, 2017

Orie Johnson, age 75, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017 in Bartow. Born November 18, 1942 in Muncie, IN, he was the son of the late James and Suzanna (Bush) Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a feed mill operator for SunPac/Florida Natural for many years. Orie is survived by a loving family that includes his wife, of 30 years, Judy B....

Larry D. Hess

Larry D. Hess

Dec 6, 2017

Lakeland - Pastor Larry D. Hess, 65, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Larry was born March 27, 1952 in Richland, VA. He was a resident of Lakeland moving from Ohio. He was a Church of God Minister. He was active on many Church of God Boards during his ministry. He was on the Church...

Mildred Marie Butler

Mildred Marie Butler

Dec 6, 2017

Fort Meade- Mildred Butler, 79, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017. She was born August 4, 1938 in Van Buren, ME. Mrs. Butler was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was of the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her husband Herbert John Edwards. She is survived by her six children; Kathy Hall (Jimmy), Trisha Edwards, Debbie...

Jasmin Isabel Navarro

Jasmin Isabel Navarro

Dec 3, 2017

Frostproof - Jasmin Isabel Navarro, 19, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Tampa General Hospital. Jasmin was born September 10, 1998 in Sebring, FL. Jasmin graduated from Frostproof High School class of 2017. She was a member of Seventh-day Adventist Church of Frostproof and she worked at Lake Wales Country Club. Jasmin is survived by her parents; Orbanel &...

Pauline Ray Snapp

Pauline Ray Snapp

Dec 3, 2017

Bartow- Pauline Ray Snapp, 97, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2017. She was born June 27, 1920 in Charleston, WV, Pauline served in the US Navy. She was a Homemaker and a member of the Asbury Methodist Church. She was also a member of Daughters of the American Revolution and United Daughters of the Confederacy. She was preceded in death...

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