Wayne A. Powell
Jan 21, 2025
Wayne A. Powell, age 58, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2025. He was born September 3, 1966 in Columbus, OH to Gary & Anna Powell. He served in the US Army. Wayne was Entrepreneur, he had Window Tinting business. He was preceded in death by his parents. Wayne is survived by his sister Dreama Whitaker & husband Charles of Bartow,...
Jason Bryan Devane
Jan 13, 2025
Jason Bryan DeVane, age 48, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025. He was born February 14, 1976 in Winter Haven, FL to Kenny & Sandy DeVane. Jason graduated from Fort Meade High School class of 1994. He then graduated from Florida Southern College with a Bachelor's degree in Citrus Marketing. Jason was the owner and operator of Citrus Groves and...
Bruce R. Card
Jan 13, 2025
Lakeland - Bruce R. Card, age 86, passed away on January 13, 2025, at Hawthorne Inn in Lakeland. He was born on September 19, 1938, in Harlan, KY. He worked in Phosphate Maintenance. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, tinkering, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife Betty Card of Lakeland, sons James Card (Bonnie) of Bartow...
Lucile Lyle Hastings
Jan 12, 2025
Lucile Lyle Hastings, age 99, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 in San Antonio, TX. She was born Friday, November 6, 1925 in Bartow, FL to William & Elizabeth Lyle. Lucile graduated from Bartow Summerlin Institute. She was a Deputy Clerk for the Polk County Clerk of Cicuit Court. Lucile was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of...
Yong A. Jackson
Jan 10, 2025
Yong A. Jackson , age 75, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 at her home in Bartow, FL. She was born November 26, 1949 in Samchumpo,South Korea. Yong was a Technician for Amteck U.S. Gauge. She is survived by her husband Hewitt L. Jackson of Bartow, nephew Michael Yahng and cousin Young Ja Owen. Family will receive friends Monday, January...
Sandra Lee Gibson
Jan 9, 2025
Sandra Lee Kreis was born January 2, 1934, in Detroit Michigan to Lester and Lillian Schultz Kreis. Sandy graduated from Michigan State University with a Master's degree in Education and taught 3rd and 4th grade math in Michigan school system while operating a Christmas tree farm with her husband Gordon, who was also a teacher. After retiring, they moved to...
Bruce Lamar Brummett
Jan 8, 2025
Bruce Lamar Brummett, age 61, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at his home in Bowling Green, FL. He was born June 3, 1963 in Wauchula, FL to Alan & Gail Brummett. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bowling Green. He was preceded in death by his mother Barbara "Gail" Brummett and brother Ricky Brummett. Bruce...
Joseph Francis Blum, Jr.
Jan 4, 2025
Joseph Francis Blum, Jr. passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025. Joe was born on December 20, 1936, in Glen Cove, New York. Joe worked for the Polk County Sheriff's Office for 20 years. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving for 12 years. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and enjoyed serving...
Curtis Francis Schley
Jan 4, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Curtis Francis Schley, age 60, of Bartow, FL on January 4, 2025. Curt was a beloved parent, grandparent, sibling, uncle and friend who lived a life full of love and laughter. Born on February 11, 1964, in Erie, PA, Curt was the son of John Gerard Schley and...
Kimberly A. Knight
Jan 2, 2025
Bartow - Kimberly A. Knight, age 60, passed away on January 2, 2025, at Lakeland Hospice House in Lakeland. She was born on November 7, 1964, in Muscatine, IA. She was a District Manager for Wells Fargo Bank. She enjoyed collecting cookie jars, spending time with her dogs and cats and playing video games with her husband. She was preceded...
Teresa Pimentel
Jan 2, 2025
Teresa Pimentel, age 82, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 at her residence in Bartow, FL. She was born January 4, 1942 in San Marcos, TX to Jesse & Louisa Zapata Huerta. Teresa was a Housekeeper. She was a member of Church of Christ Southwest . She was preceded in death by her son Johnny Orcasitas. Teresa is survived by...
Paulette H. Simpson
Dec 29, 2024
Bartow - Paulette H. Simpson, age 76, passed away on December 29, 2024, at Bartow Regional Medical Center in Bartow. She was born on October 12, 1948, in Valdosta, GA She was a waitress at Mike's Drive-In. She enjoyed spending time with her family, a good shopping trip, and an end of day lotto ticket. She was preceded in death...
Gary A. Mccarty
Dec 26, 2024
Fort Meade - Gary A. McCarty, age 86, passed away on December 26, 2024, at Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven. He was born on October 23, 1938, in Georgia. He worked as a Millwright . He enjoyed singing, fishing, and hunting. He was preceded in death by his wife Eva McCarty and son David McCarty. He is survived by...
William J. Maxwell, Sr.
Dec 24, 2024
Lakeland - William J. Maxwell, Sr., age 82, passed away on December 24, 2024, at Lakeland Hospice House in Lakeland. He was born on July 7, 1942, in Washington, DC. He worked as a Mechanic for the Polk County School Board. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife Patsy Maxwell...
Ronald Tracey
Dec 21, 2024
Bartow - Ronald Tracey, age 77, passed away on December 21, 2024, at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born on April 18, 1947, in Attleboro, MA. He was the Campus President for East Coast Polytechnic Institute. He enjoyed antiquing, playing cards/board games, spending time with family & a good cigar. He was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn L....
Stephanie Warnock
Dec 20, 2024
Stephanie Warnock, age 55, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, FL. She was born August 6, 1969 in Barstow , CA to James & Ruth Mills. She was a Bus Driver for the Polk County School Board. Stephanie is survived by her husband Michael D Warnock, Sr. of Bartow, two sons Michael Warnock, Jr....
Muriel Clyde Hooks
Dec 20, 2024
Muriel Clyde Hooks, of Burns, Tennessee, a beloved mother, grandmother and cherished friend, was born on July 10, 1931, in the quaint town of Chicora, Florida. She peacefully departed this world on December 20, 2024, at NHC Dickson in Tennessee, surrounded by the warmth of love that she cultivated throughout her remarkable life. Muriel was a vibrant spirit, whose zest...
Christopher Bufithis
Dec 20, 2024
Christopher Bufithis, age 36, of Lakeland, FL entered into rest peacefully on December 20, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born in Norwalk, CT on July 3, 1988, son of Joyce Cook (Pump) and the late Arthur Bufithis. He worked as a Claims Adjuster for Geico. He enjoyed going to the beach, playing online games and genealogy. He will be...
Pamela K. Zeigler
Dec 20, 2024
Lakeland - Pamela K. Zeigler, age 75, passed away on December 20, 2024, surrounded by family at her residence in Lakeland. She was born on March 22, 1949, in Haverhill, MA. She worked as a teacher for the Polk County School Board. She loved being a science teacher, and she is remembered fondly by many former students. She enjoyed traveling,...
Onera "Peggy" Hall
Dec 20, 2024
Winter Haven - Onera "Peggy" Hall, age 85, passed away on December 20, 2024 at her residence in Winter Haven. She was born on April 1, 1939 in Andrews, SC. She was a Telephone Operator for GTE. She enjoyed socializing, going to church, yard work and crafting. She also loved to spend time with her family and animals. She was...
