Jennie L. Hall
Sep 12, 2017
Jennie L. Hall, age 86, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017 in Bartow. Born, April 12, 1931 in Benham, KY, she was the daughter of the late John and Ruby Fern (Andis) King. Mrs. Hall worked as a waitress and bartender at John's Restaurant in Bartow for many years. Jennie attended the First Baptist Church of Lake Garfield. Along with...
Laura Lee Abundez
Sep 12, 2017
Laura Lee Abundez, 51, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at Physicians Regional Medical Center in Naples, FL. Laura was born January 3, 1966 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, She was a School Bus Driver for Collier County Schools. She is survived by her two daughters; Ciera Abundez of Fort Meade and Gabriela Petrie of Naples. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com
Jean Raymond "Blue" Terry
Sep 11, 2017
Jean Raymond "Blue" Terry, age 93, passed away Monday, September 11, 2017. Jean was born February 27, 1924 in Jerseyville, IL to Rena Parsell Terry and Jesse Raymond Terry. He was the youngest of five children and moved with his family to Bartow, FL when he was 6 weeks old. He served in the US Marine Corps, in the Phillippines...
Howard P. "Head" Martin
Sep 11, 2017
Howard P. "Head" Martin, age 76, passed away Monday, September 11, 2017 at Lakeland Nursing and Rehab Center in Lakeland. Born Monday, June 9, 1941 in Roanoke Rapids, NC, (Creeksville, NC) Mr. Martin was a resident of Bartow since 1970, moving from North Carolina. He was a member of the Christian Home Freewill Baptist Church of Bartow. He was the...
Patricia Ann Schroer
Sep 9, 2017
Patricia Ann Schroer, age 69, passed way Saturday, September 9, 2017 at her home in Bartow. Born March 12, 1948 in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of Harold and Marie (McHenry) Geyer. Mrs. Schroer retired after a career with the Social Security Administration as a Service Representative. She attended Saint John Neumann Catholic Church in Lakeland. Mrs. Schroer...
Lucy Jane Collins
Sep 9, 2017
Lucy Jane Collins - On September 9, 2017, Lucy Jane Collins entered into the presence of the Lord. She passed at the Groves Center of Lake Wales. Although she loved every verse of scripture from Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21, a verse that provided great inspiration to her is 1st John 4:10: " In this is love: not that we...
Elizabeth E. "Libby" Keegan
Sep 8, 2017
Elizabeth E. "Libby" Keegan, 83, of Tampa passed away September 8, 2017. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Jim Keegan. Jim and Libby owned and operated a BCT in Tampa for many years. Libby was a loving wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to all. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Libby had...
Leslie Blount Medders
Sep 8, 2017
Leslie Blount Medders: July 24, 1952-September 8, 2017 A cherished wife, beloved sister, doting aunt and loyal friend, Leslie Blount Medders passed into the arms of her Savior on Friday, September 8th after a fierce fight against cancer. A lover of life and people, Leslie was the epitome of elegance with a beautiful smile, warm and giving heart, strong sense...
Blanca Zamarripa
Sep 7, 2017
Frostproof - Blanca Zamarripa, 62, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2017 at her home in Frostproof, FL. Blanca was born September 28, 1954 in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Blanca was preceded in death by her father; Prudencio Garcia and grandson; Brandon Jaimes. Blanca is survived by her husband of 48 years Jesus Zamarripa,...
Leonard "Charby" Allen Charboneau
Sep 6, 2017
Leonard A. (Charby) Charboneau 78, of Alturas, Fl. Passed peacefully, into the arms of Jesus, the morning of Sept. 6, 2017 at Lakeland Regional Hospital. “Charby” was born in Cheboygan, Michigan November 13, 1938. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rose Mae Jarvis and Arthur Charboneau, and also by his son Leonard Jr. “Charby” is survived by his...
John G. Stenger, Jr
Sep 5, 2017
Bartow - John G. Stenger, Jr., 92, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Lakeland Hospice House. Born December 25, 1924 in Bartow, FL, Mr. Stenger was a lifelong resident of Bartow. He was a second generation citrus grower. He was involved in aviation most of this life, as a pilot and restoration of old aircraft. He was an avid...
Donald L. Smith
Sep 3, 2017
Donald L. Smith, age 81, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017 at his home in Bartow. Born January13, 1936 in Calumet City, IL, he was the son of the late Howard Leroy and Edith Marie (Vermette) Smith. Don was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked as a Real Estate Broker. He also was a longtime member of the...
Ronald Lee Breton
Sep 2, 2017
Ronald Lee Breton, age 82, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017 at his home in Bartow. Born August 8, 1935 in Kalamazoo, MI, he moved to the Bartow area at an early age. Mr. Breton was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. After his service, he spent most of his time working in the cattle and ranching industry....
Pansy L. Shepard
Sep 1, 2017
Pansy L. Shepard, age 99, of Bartow, FL passed away Friday, September 1, 2017 in Sarasota. She was born on February 18, 1918 in Bauxite, Arkansas, to Susie and Iorn Northup and moved to Florida with her family in 1921. She is preceded in death by her parents, son; Larry Shepard, grandson; Alan Shepard, granddaughter; Kay Shepard and eight brothers...
Eloise H. Ethridge
Sep 1, 2017
Vero Beach - Eloise H. Ethridge, age 90, passed away Friday, September 1, 2017 at her residence in Vero Beach. Born February 1, 1927 in Bartow, FL, Mrs. Ethridge was a resident of Vero Beach since 2012, moving from Bartow. Mrs. Ethridge was a nurse for Polk General Hospital in Bartow for many years. She was a member of the...
Antero M. Ortiz, Sr.
Aug 31, 2017
Fort Meade - Antero M. Ortiz, Sr., 66 passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He was born January 25, 1951 in Muzquiz, Mexico. He was a Crew leader in the Citrus Industry. He was Catholic. He survived by his Wife of 47 years Ludivina Ortiz of Fort Meade. Three daughters; Sonia Morales (Eduardo) of Lakeland,...
Mark S. Tanner
Aug 28, 2017
Mark S. Tanner , age 62, passed away Monday, August 28, 2017 in Tampa. Born April 28, 1955 in Fairmont, WV, he was the son of the late C.H. and Marjorie (Pierce) Tanner. Mr. Tanner was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mark worked for Hillsborough County for many years as a carpenter. Along with his parents, Mr. Tanner is...
Roy E. Lowe, Jr.
Aug 27, 2017
Bradenton - Pastor Roy E. Lowe, Jr., age 64, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017, at his residence in Bradenton. Born December 3, 1952, in Miami, Roy Lowe was a resident of Bradenton for 3 years, moving there after 17 years in Bartow and 10 years in Lakeland. Growing up in the Florida Keys, he graduated from Marathon High School,...
Frank M. Scott
Aug 27, 2017
Bartow - Frank M. Scott, 90, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017 at Highlands Lake Center. Mr. Scott was born April 28, 1927 in Mulberry, FL. He served in the United States Navy. He was a Engineer for the Florida Department of Transportation. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bartow. He was preceded in death by...
Allen R Kendall
Aug 23, 2017
Bartow - Allen R. Kendall, age 64, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017. Born, November 27, 1952 in Elyria, OH, Mr. Kendall was a resident of the area for 9 years, moving from Elyria, Ohio. He was a Machinist who worked for and recently retired from CSX Transportation after 41 years of dedicated service. He was preceded in death by...
