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Wilfredo Rodriguez

Wilfredo Rodriguez

Jul 14, 2017

Wilfredo Rodriguez, 71, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born January 12, 1946 in Puerto, Wilfredo was a resident of Bartow since 2014, moving from Kissimmee. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Paralyzed Veterans of America. He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years; Noemi Rodriguez,...

Michael Devane

Michael Devane

Jul 12, 2017

Fort Meade - Michael DeVane, 64, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Michael was born April 4, 1953 in Bartow, FL, He was a Mechanic for Mosiac. He was preceded in death by his parents Lacy & Annie DeVane. He is survived by his wife Michelle DeVane of Fort Meade, two sons Brian DeVane & wife Shanna of Winter Haven...

Blanca I. Gonzalez-Cruz

Blanca I. Gonzalez-Cruz

Jul 11, 2017

Blanca I. Gonzalez-Cruz, age 75, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017 in Bartow. Born September 30, 1941 in Ciales, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Luis Gonzalez-Capblanc and Milagros Rodriguez-Santos. Mrs. Gonzalez-Cruz worked for many years as a seamstress in the textile industry. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by a son Juan Luis...

Karl E. Vieth

Karl E. Vieth

Jul 10, 2017

Karl E. Vieth, age 60, passed away Monday, July 10, 2017 in Lakeland. Born November 16, 1956 in Sparta, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late Willard L. and Mattie J. (Smith) Vieth. Mr. Vieth was a Civil Engineer for Tierra Inc. in Tampa. Along with his parents, Karl is preceded in death by his sister, Linda Vieth. He...

Raquel Perez

Raquel Perez

Jul 7, 2017

Raquel Perez, age 64, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017 at her home in Bartow. Born March 14, 1953 in Fort Worth, Texas, she was the daughter of Manuel Perez and Celia Perez Castro. Raquel was a Catholic and had previously worked for A.A. Flanders in Bartow. She is survived by her children: Cesar Cedeno, Arnold Silva (Rosa), Norma Adkison,...

Kathryn R. Moore

Kathryn R. Moore

Jul 6, 2017

Lakeland - Kathryn R. Moore, age 47, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born July 13, 1969 in Lakeland, Mrs. Moore was a resident of Lakeland, moving from Bartow where she had been a lifelong resident. She was a graduate of Bartow High School and received her Masters Degree from Florida State University. She is...

Dora B. Anderson

Dora B. Anderson

Jul 1, 2017

Dora B. Anderson, age 81, passed away Saturday, July1, 2017 in Winter Haven. Born July 7, 1935 in Elba, AL, she was the daughter of the late Lois Allen and Daisy Frances (Divine) Allen. Dora was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Lake Garfield and retired from the Polk County School Board where she worked as a...

Angela Mitchell

Angela Mitchell

Jul 1, 2017

Angela Mitchell, age 65, passed away Saturday, July1, 2017 at her home in Bartow. Born January 27, 1952 in Valparaiso, FL, she was the daughter of Clarence Decater and Edna Louise (Watson) Brogen. Angela was a homemaker and will be remembered as an amazing daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and was a friend to all that knew...

Carol Lane Odom

Carol Lane Odom

Jun 23, 2017

Winter Haven - Carol Lane Odom, 56, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017 at Winter Haven Hospital.  She was born October 6, 1960 in Winter Haven, FL.   Carol was a Law Librarian at the Polk County Courthouse.  She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her mother Linda Lane. She is survived by her husband David...

David N. Arthur

David N. Arthur

Jun 22, 2017

Mr. David N. Arthur, age 60, passed away Thursday June 22,2017 in Lakeland. Born June 22, 1957 in Arlington, VA, he was the son of the late Winfred Arthur and Sandra Arthur of Tallahassee. David was a Technical Manager of Flotek-Florida Chemical in Lakeland. Mr. Arthur attended The Rock Community Church in Lakeland. He is survived by his wife Stacy...

Nettie Edwina Hall

Nettie Edwina Hall

Jun 22, 2017

Bartow - Nettie Edwina Hall, age 83, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. Born November 4, 1933 in Plant City, FL, Mrs. Hall was a resident of Bartow since 1960, moving from Plant City. She was a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints of Winter Haven. She is survived by her husband...

Thomas Fortner

Thomas Fortner

Jun 20, 2017

Bartow - Thomas Fortner, 86, was reunited with Joyce his wife of 49 years, on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Tom was born January 6, 1931 in Bartow, FL, He lived in Bartow his entire life. He graduated from Summerlin Institute and served in the US Army during the Korean War. He worked at W.R. Grace as a Maintenance Supervisor for...

Bobby Redmond

Bobby Redmond

Jun 19, 2017

Bobby Redmond, age 58 passed away Monday, June 19, 2017 in Lakeland. Born August 10, 1958 in Perry, FL, he was the son of the late Ralph and Lucille Redmond. Mr. Redmond worked as a plumber for the Polk County School Board, Bobby is survived by his children: Bobby Redmond, II (Elizabeth) of Bartow, Anna Rogers (Jeff) of Frostproof, his...

Rachel Dunn Siler

Rachel Dunn Siler

Jun 17, 2017

Fort Meade - Rachel Siler, 89, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017. She was born March 19, 1928 in Chatham County, NC. Mrs. Siler was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Meade. She worked as a Inspector for several different Canning companies. She then volunteered for over 20 years at the Bartow Hospital serving others. She...

Jimmy Braswell

Jimmy Braswell

Jun 13, 2017

Bartow - Jimmy Braswell, 84, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills in Lakeland. He was born May 27, 1933 in Newnan, GA. Mr. Braswell served in the US Army. He was a resident of Bartow since 1962, moving from Coweta, GA. He was a Instrument Technician for I.M.C phosphate. He was a member of...

Diane Morgan Wooten

Diane Morgan Wooten

Jun 7, 2017

Diane Morgan Wooten, age 52, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017 in Lakeland. Born September 29, 1964 in Lakeland, She was the daughter of Jerry and Sherri Morgan. Diane was a member of the First Assembly of God of Bartow and worked as an Administrative Assistant for Watson Clinic in Lakeland. Diane is survived by her children: Nicki Wooten of...

June C. Newman Flower

June C. Newman Flower

Jun 6, 2017

June C. Newman Flower, age 86, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017 in Lakeland. Born June 7, 1930 in Huntington, WV, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Addie (Rose) Conner. Mrs. Flower was a homemaker and a Baptist. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Bill Newman, her second husband, James...

Jimmie E. Helms

Jimmie E. Helms

Jun 5, 2017

Bartow - Jimmie E. Helms, age 72, passed away Monday, June 5, 2017 at his residence Bartow. Born July 8, 1944 in Winter Haven, Mr. Helms was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a Systems Engineer for a telecommunications company for several years. He is survived his wife of 52 years: Marcia H. Helms, Bartow; two sons: Tim...

Louis D. Doyle

Louis D. Doyle

Jun 5, 2017

Louis D. Doyle, age 93, passed away Monday, June 5, 2017 in Bartow. Born February 13, 1924 in De Witt, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Jack and Irene (Roark) Doyle. Mr. Doyle was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in World War II. Louis was a member of the 101st Airborne earning five bronze stars. Mr. Doyle went...

John R. Blackburn

John R. Blackburn

Jun 3, 2017

Bartow - John R. Blackburn, age 76, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the Bartow Health and Rehabilitation Center in Bartow. Born July 14, 1940 in Folkston, GA, Mr. Blackburn was a resident of Bartow for since 1957, moving from Starke, Florida. He was a heavy equipment mechanic in the construction industry for many years. He is preceded in...

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