Norma Denise Mooney
Nov 13, 2017
Norma Denise Mooney, age 60, passed away Monday, November 13, 2017 in Lake Wales. Born September 14, 1957 in Bartow, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Mooney, Sr. and Nancy (Durrance) Mooney of Lake Wales. Denise was a member of the Church of God Faith. She worked as a home healthcare nurse for many years. Along with her...
Dorothy Louise Adams
Nov 4, 2017
Dorothy Louise AdamsDorothy, “Dot”, Louise Adams, age 91, passed away on Saturday, November 4th, 2017 at her home at 2491 Waterside Dr., Lake Worth, FL 33461 after a long struggle with her health. Dot was born September 30th, 1926 as Dorothy L. McGowan in Columbus, GA to parents Jesse Leroy and Sally May (Rhodes) McGowan. Dot married Evan Geoffrey Adams,...
Joe Kenneth West, Sr.
Nov 2, 2017
Joe Kenneth West, Sr., 84 Bartow - Ken West went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 2, 2017. Ken was born on June 9, 1933 to Hubert and Lena West in Paxton, FL. In 1951 he graduated from Summerlin Institute. He was a member of First Baptist Church Bartow were he served as a deacon, head of the...
Gail August Schreiber
Nov 2, 2017
Gail August Schreiber, 86, of Gig Harbor Washington Died at Franciscan Hospice in Tacoma Washington the morning of Thursday, Nov 2, 2017. Gail was born in Clairton PA on Feb 8th, 1931. He was the youngest of three children. Gail’s life was characterized first and foremost as a life of service to others. In service to his country, he served...
Theo "Elwin" Matthews
Nov 1, 2017
Theo "Elwin" Matthews, age 79, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. He was born March 31, 1938 in Fort Meade, Florida, the son of Theo Oscar and Vera Matthews. He was a Lakeland resident for 57 years. Elwin is survived by his wife of 43 years Barbara May Matthews; his daughters Teri Kortum (Dale), Toni Albritton (Bill), and Tina...
Genevieve Patricia Cribbs
Oct 30, 2017
Genevieve Patricia Cribbs, age 71, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 at her home in Lakeland. Born September 26, 1946 in Bartow, she was the daughter of the late Cecil Clyde Cribbs, Sr. and Genevieve Patricia Cribbs. Mrs. Cribbs worked in the trucking and transportation industry for many years. Along wither her father, she is preceded in death by her...
Bertha L. Belflower
Oct 30, 2017
Bartow - Bertha L. Belflower, 110, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017. Mrs. Belflower was born January 14, 1907 in Berrien County, GA, She was a Homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband Ermon Belflower and son Milton Belflower. She is survived by her son Kenneth Belflower of Bartow, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Graveside service will...
David R. Fox
Oct 30, 2017
David R. Fox, age 75, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 at his residence in Bartow. Born June 12, 1942 in Detroit, MI. Mr. Fox was a resident of Bartow since 1989, moving from Tampa. He was the owner of Bear's Metal Works. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was survived...
Peggy Collier
Oct 24, 2017
Lakeland - Peggy Huchingson Collier, 82, passed away after a long illness on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born October 19 1935 in Lakeland, Mrs. Collier was the daughter of the late Claude and Verna (Wiggins) Huchingson. Peggy worked as a School Crossing Guard for Polk County Sheriff’s Department for 40 years. Mrs. Collier loved God,...
Jerry Thornton Morgan
Oct 21, 2017
Jerry Thornton Morgan, 73, passed away at Lakeland Regional Hospital, on October 21, 2017, after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Sherri “Me-Me” Morgan, daughters Susan Douglas, Carol Bass and son Jerry Todd Morgan. He was preceded in death by his daughter Diane Wooten. Jerry has eight grandchildren, Shaunna, Robby, Nicki,...
Meromay B. Davis
Oct 18, 2017
Meromay B. Davis, age 93, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at her home in Bartow. Born April 29, 1924 in Bartow, she was the daughter of the late Lennard O. and Meroba (Hooker) Boynton. Meromay was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church of Bartow. She was a homemaker and worked as a Realtor in the Bartow...
Edward Eugene Shell
Oct 14, 2017
Edward Eugene Shell, 86, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017. Mr. Shell was born November 14, 1930 in Xenia, OH, Mr. Shell served in the United States Navy. He was a Welder for IMC Phosphate Company. He was Baptist. He was preceded in death by his daughter: Margie Shell, brother: Bill Shell and sister: Margie Anderson. Mr. Shell is survived...
Thomas E. Mcmicken
Oct 11, 2017
Dr. Thomas "Tom" Edson McMicken, 79, of Bartow, Florida, peacefully went to be with his savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Lakeland, Florida. Tom dedicated his life to his family, his community and to the practice of medicine. He was born in the small town of Salem, West Virginia, on November 6,1937 where...
Dwayne Robinson
Oct 10, 2017
Dwayne Robinson, age 54, of Bartow, FL passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017. Dwayne was a kind, loving man who made sure if you were around him you had a smile on your face. His personality would light up a room. He would do anything for you and never met a stranger. He is survived by his kids, who meant...
Lowell E. Holton, Jr.
Oct 9, 2017
Lowell E. Holton, Jr., age 76, passed away Monday, October 9, 2017 at His residence in Midville, GA. He was born November 9, 1940 in Bartow, FL to the late Lowell Eugene Sr. and Elma Macy Holton. Lowell graduated from Fort Meade High School class of 1958. He was the Owner & Operator of Holton Plumbing. Lowell was very active...
Patricia C. "Trish" Heckman
Oct 4, 2017
Patricia C. "Trish" Heckman, age 55, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at her home in Bartow. Born August 19, 1962 in Bartow, she was the daughter of the late John William and Betty (Richardson) Crowley. Trish worked as a driver for Polk County Transit and Napa Auto Parts in Bartow for many years and attended the Word of Life...
James M. Spurlock Jr.
Oct 1, 2017
James M. Spurlock Jr., 77, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 1, 2017 at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center. James proudly served his country as a 20 year veteran of the United States Air Force. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, grandchildren and dogs. He was an avid gardener and loved listening...
John A Harman
Sep 27, 2017
Bartow - John Harman, age 90, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at his residence in Bartow. John is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years Joan Harman, daughters Jan Liles and Susan Harman of Bartow. Sons Charles "Chuck" Harman of Bartow and Ben Harman, brother, James Harman of Riverside, CA and sister, Thelma "Anne" Roper, Escondido, CA John...
Ilene Hines
Sep 23, 2017
Bartow - Ilene Hinds, 92, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Lakeland Hospice House. Born February 28, 1925 in Huntington, W.V. , Mrs. Hinds was a resident of Bartow for 20 years, moving from Huntington. She was a member of the Bartow Golden Age Club, volunteer for the Church Service Center, and an Ambassador for the Chamber of Commerce....
Robert W. Davis
Sep 20, 2017
Bartow FL - Robert W. Davis, 86, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. Born November 29, 1930 in Detroit, MI, Mr. Davis was a resident of Bartow since 1986, moving from Lincoln Park, MI. He was employed with Ford Motor Company for over 35 years. He attended the Asbury United Methodist Church of Bartow, a...
