Brenda Jane Taguri
Jun 10, 2016
Brenda Jane Taguri, age 61, passed away Friday, June 10, 2016 in Gainesville, FL. Brenda was born in Seymour, IN on February 1, 1955 and graduated from Purdue University. She moved to Bartow 21 years ago and worked for the Polk County School Board as a Demographic and Planning Coordinator. Brenda is preceded in death by her mother Norma (Snyder)...
Martha S. Gentry
Jun 8, 2016
Martha Simmons Gentry passed away June 8, 2016 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Lakeland, Florida. She was blessed with an eventful ninety three years. Martha was the granddaughter of Reverend Bascom Carlton and his wife Martha of Bowling Green, Florida, and the daughter of Thomas Simmons and Lora Carlton. Martha attended Hardee County Schools and Florida Southern College. She eventually...
Joann Adamson
Jun 7, 2016
Winter Haven - JoAnn Adamson, 82, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2016. JoAnn was born December 24, 1933 in Monroe, WI, to Howard and Leona Lundy. She earned a degree as an elementary school teacher and taught school for her first few years of marriage. She has lived many places: Milwaukee, WI; Carmel, CA, Frankfurt am Main and Garmish-Partenkirchen, Germany;...
Leroy Baker
Jun 6, 2016
Bartow - Starlon "Leroy" Baker, 78, passed away June 6, 2016. Mr. Baker was born October 9, 1937 in Bartow, FL, Leroy served in the Army Reserves. He was a Carpenter and Foreman for Mosaic for 53 years. He was a member of the Bartow Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents Julius & Annabelle Baker,...
James F. Cochran
Jun 6, 2016
James F. Cochran, age 78, passed away Monday June 6, 2016 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born November 16, 1937 in Parrish, FL, Mr. Cochran was a lifelong resident of Bartow. He was a Diesel Mechanic in the phosphate industry for many years. He was a member of the Wildwood Baptist Church of Bartow. He enjoyed fishing, baseball and football....
Sandra Yvonne Duke
Jun 3, 2016
Sandra Yvonne Duke, age 53, passed away Friday, June 3, 2016 in Sun City Center. Sandra was born on July 5, 1962 in Bartow. She is preceded in death by her father William H. Duke, Sr. She is survived by her mother Catherine Adkins (Homer) of Fort Meade, two sisters: Susan Goeltzenleuchter (Robert) of Lakeland, Nancy Birkhead (Michael) of Palm...
Mary C. Werner
Jun 3, 2016
Mary Wojteczko Werner, age 92, passed away Friday, June 3, 2016 in Auburndale. Born November 21, 1923 in Alturas, she was the daughter of the late William and Rosa Wojteczko. Mary was a lifelong Alturas resident and worked in the citrus and cattle industries for many years. She was a longtime member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Bartow...
Elmer Clifford Hooks, Sr.
Jun 2, 2016
Elmer Clifford "Pee Wee" Hooks Age 86, went to be with his Heavenly Father on June 2, 2016. He retired from Abraham Chevrolet after over 50 years of service. He was a charter member and deacon emeritus of East Chelsea Baptist Church in Tampa. He was a veteran of the Korean War.Elmer was preceded in death by son Clifford Hooks;...
Alice Clark
May 27, 2016
Bartow - Alice Clark, 79, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. Born July 14, 1936 in Winter Haven, Mrs. Clark was a longtime resident of Bartow area, She was a Lunchroom Attendant for Bartow High School for many years. She is preceded in death by her husband: Robert J. Clark, Sr.. Mrs Clark is...
Stanley Thomas Warren
May 27, 2016
Stanley Thomas Warren, 88, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016 at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born October 26, 1927 in New York, New York. Mr. Warren received his education in Industrial Arts and Vocational Education at the N.Y. State Teachers' College in Oswego, NY after serving in the United States Navy. After moving to Bartow in 1953, he taught...
Royce E. Altman
May 26, 2016
Royce E. Altman, 93, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born February 21, 1923 in Bartow, Mr. Altman was a lifelong resident. He was an Army Air Corps Veteran of WW II. He was a Parts Analyst with Linder Industrial Machinery Company of Lakeland for 25 years. He was a charter member of the Asbury...
Kenneth L. Stratton
May 24, 2016
Bartow - Kenneth L. Stratton, age 81, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at his residence in Bartow. Born June 10, 1934 in Mishawaka, IN, Mr. Stratton was a resident of the Bartow area since 1975, moving from Michigan. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator for McDonald's Construction for many years. He was survived by two daughters: Kim McDowell [Junior];...
Marlene Mcdaniel Lewis
May 21, 2016
Marlene McDaniel Lewis, age 63, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016 in Plant City. Born July 28, 1952 in Bartow, she was the daughter of the late Eunice and Faye (Hayes) McDaniel and stepdaughter to Bill Padgett of Winter Haven.. Marlene retired after many years of service with the Polk County Clerk of the Courts, where she was a Trial...
Robert E. Brock
May 18, 2016
Robert E. "Bob" Brock, age 77, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the Bartow Center in Bartow. Born December 18, 1938 in Bartow, Mr. Brock was a resident of Bartow since 2015, moving from Alabama. He was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran. He was a Texas State Trooper for many years. He is survived by a son: Chris Brock...
John E. Starling
May 17, 2016
Lakeland - John E. Starling, 90, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He was born July 31, 1925 in Lakeland, FL, John was a lifetime resident of Lakeland. John served in the US Navy on the USS Enterprise which fought in many of the key Pacific theater battles of World War II. He was a...
Sybil Simpkins
May 15, 2016
Sybil Simpkins, age 86, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016 at her home in Lakeland. Sybil was born on October 23, 1929 in Hodges, AL. She was a longtime area resident. Mrs. Simpkins was a hairstylist for many years and was a longtime member of the First Assembly of God of Bartow. Sybil is preceded in death by her husband...
Kenneth E. Cribbs
May 14, 2016
Kenneth E. Cribbs, age 78, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016 in Auburndale. Born July 28, 1937 in Mulberry he was the son of the late James Earl and Josephine (Gay) Cribbs. Kenneth worked as a welder and a layout man in the steel fabrication industry for many years. Mr. Cribbs was a member of Faith Community Church in Bartow...
Ekata Chhetri Hance
May 12, 2016
Ekata Chhetri Hance, age 36, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016 at her home in Bartow. Ekata was born on March 2, 1979 in Palpa, Nepal. She worked as a Programmer for the Polk County School Board. She is preceded in death by her daughter Aradhna Linda Chhetri-Hance in 2015. She is survived by a loving family that includes her...
I B Rouse Iii
May 8, 2016
Bartow - I B Rouse III, 66, passed away May 8, 2016 at his home in Bartow. Born December 4, 1949 in Smyth County, VA, Mr. Rouse was a resident of Bartow for over 30 years, He was a Lineman for the City of Bartow Electrial Department for many years. He is survived by his wife: Catherine Donnelly-Rouse; 3 daughters:...
Keith Pittman
May 7, 2016
M. Keith Pittman, age 64, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Winter Haven Hospital. Born August 16, 1951 in Middleton, OH, Mr. Pittman was a resident of the Bartow area 58 years. He was a U.S Navy Vietnam Veteran. He was a Traffic Signal Supervisor for Polk County for over 30 years. He was on the Board of Directors...
