Dennis L. Herbert
Mar 29, 2016
Dennis L. Herbert, age 61, went to be with his Lord Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at home in Bartow while surrounded by family. Born April 18, 1954 in Youngstown, OH, he was the son of the late Alan Herbert and Jane Herbert of Ohio. Dennis worked at Ametek, US Gauge for 12 years and went on to retire from the...
Orie Lee Pugh
Mar 29, 2016
Orie "Lee" Pugh, age 85, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Rohr Nursing Home in Bartow. Born August 22, 1930 in Sarepta, LA, Mr. Pugh was a resident of Bartow since 1986, moving from Lake Wales. He was a Science & Physical Education Teacher for many years. He was a baseball enthusiast and an avid Rays Fan. Lee was...
Donald H. Stratton
Mar 24, 2016
Donald H. Stratton, age 68, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016 in Lakeland. Born February 14, 1948 in Dayton, OH, he was the son of the late Richard L. and Margaret S. Stratton. Mr. Stratton was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War. Don was the Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Sports Association or I.S.A. for many...
Guadalupe Ybarra, Sr.
Mar 23, 2016
Guadalupe "Lupe" Ybarra, Sr., age 66, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 in Winter Haven. Born October 30, 1949 in Bryan, TX, he was a longtime area resident. Mr. Ybarra worked as a diesel mechanic and welder in the construction industry for many years. He was catholic. Lupe was heavily involved in Relay for Life in Bartow and Mulberry. He...
Houghie B. Chumney, Sr.
Mar 23, 2016
Hughie B. Chumney, Sr., age 94, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 in Auburndale. Born October 23, 1921 in Madrid, AL, he was the son of the late A.B. and Medie (Belle) Chumney. Hughie was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in WWII. Mr. Chumney retired from Polk County where he worked as the Chief Electrical and Plumbing Inspector....
Atlee W. Davis
Mar 21, 2016
Atlee W. Davis, age 83, passed away surrounded by family and friends on Mon., March 21, 2016. Atlee was born on July 26, 1932 in Bartow and was a lifelong area resident. Mr. Davis was a U.S. Army veteran and an Associate Reformed Presbyterian. Atlee worked as a farmer in cattle and citrus industries most of his life. He is...
Jeanette Albritton
Mar 21, 2016
Fort Meade - Jeanette Albritton, 98, passed away Monday, March 21, 2016 at the Rohr Home in Bartow. She was born April 13, 1917 in Arcadia, FL, Jeanette was a Home Maker and a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Meade. She was also a member of the Fort Meade Historical Society, Fort Meade Garden Club, American...
Judith Nella Mitchell Paul
Mar 19, 2016
Judith Nella Mitchell Paul, age 66, passed away Sat. March 19, 2016 in Bartow. Born May 5, 1949 in East Lynn, WV, she was the daughter of the late Loranzie D. and Macie Mae Carter. Judith was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Along with her parents, Judith is preceded in death by a great grandson, Karver Ruggles. She...
Darlene Dawn Douberly
Mar 19, 2016
Darlene Dawn Douberly, age 80, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016 in Bartow. Born June 16, 1935 in Marquette, MI, she was the daughter of the late Urpo and Florence (Genore) Nevala. Mrs. Douberly was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by three husbands: Harold Anderson, Bill Ackers, Harry Douberly, and two sons: Wayne Anderson and Eddie Anderson. She...
Betty Jane Fulton
Mar 9, 2016
Betty Jane “Mimi” Fulton passed away March 9, 2016 due to complications from pneumonia and Lewy Body dementia at the Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family. She was born in Tampa on November 2, 1925 to the late Arthur A. Keen and Theresa Yearwood Keen and grew up in Frostproof. After graduation she attended Wesleyan College in Macon,...
John T. Howell
Mar 8, 2016
John T. Howell, age 88, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in Bartow. Born August 8, 1927 in Geneva, AL, he was the son of the late Joseph D. and Izola (Shivers) Howell. John was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, serving in the Army Air Corps in the Pacific Theatre. He returned Bartow and worked for many years as...
Pedro De Leon
Mar 6, 2016
Bartow - Pedro De Leon 83, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL. He was born May 29, 1932 in Cuba. Pedro was a resident of Bartow since 1971, moving from Miami, FL. He was a Catholic and Self Employed. He is survived by his five sisters; Alicia Almazan & husband Pedro, Inez De...
Louise W. Jackson
Mar 5, 2016
Louise W. Jackson, age 89, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016 in Lakeland. Born January 6, 1927 in Colquitt, GA, she was the daughter of the late Leathan and Chloe (Davis) Watson. Louise was a homemaker and her passion was cooking for her family. She was of the Pentecostal faith. She is preceded in death by her husband Willie D....
Novella "Billie" Grelles
Feb 28, 2016
Lakeland - Norvela "Billie" Grelles, 48, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016. Billie was born August 22, 1967 in McKeesport, PA. She was a Analyst for Publix Super Markets. She was a Baptist. She was survived by her mother; Nancy Henry, aunt; Stacie Duvall, niece; Kera Hidle, nephew; Jake Powers and loving friends. A memorial service will be held 3:00...
Brenda Marie Burns
Feb 26, 2016
Brenda Marie Burns 70 of Eagle Lake passed away Friday, February 26, 2016 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was a Home Maker. She was preceded in death by her husband Woodrow Burns. Brenda is survived by her son Michael Burns, Fort Meade, FL Daughter - Pamela Brabant (John) Eagle Lake, FL Two brothers James Crouch (Bonnie) Fort Meade, FL and...
Madge Penland Sewell Martindale
Feb 24, 2016
Madge Penland Sewell Martindale 94 of Lakeland passed away on February 24, 2016 at the Highlands Lake Center. Born in Arnoldsville, GA she was a lifelong resident of Lakeland. She retired with 31 years of service as a Corseteer from Maas Brothers Clothing Store in Lakeland and attended the Lake Gibson Church of The Nazarene. Madge was a loving daughter,...
Faye Byrd
Feb 24, 2016
Faye Byrd, age 71, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016 in Bartow. Born January 18, 1945 in Geneva County, AL, she was the daughter of the late Harvey E. and Virgie (Tate) Culverhouse. Faye was a sectionizer for Ben Hill Griffin of 18years. She was a supervisor with Homes of Merit for 26 years, and owned and operated Main Street...
Eugene Brandon
Feb 23, 2016
Eugene Brandon, 43, passed away Monday, February 23, 2016. Brandon was born January 25, 1973 in Trenton, NJ, He served his country in the United States Air Force. Brandon was a Restuarant Manager, where he excelled in helping newly opened restuarants. He moved to Fort Meade from Minnesota a year ago to live with his aunt Becke Howze. He is...
James E. Thomason
Feb 23, 2016
James E. Thomason, age 88, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2016 in Lakeland. Born March 11, 1927 in Liberty, TN, he was the son of the late John and Winnie (Fish) Thomason. Mr Thomason was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Army. James retired from Anchor Glass, where he faithfully served for many years. He was a member...
David Frank Heiden
Feb 22, 2016
Fort Meade - David Frank Heiden, 46, passed away Monday, February 22, 2016. He was born August 26, 1969 in Milwaulkee, WI, David served in the United States Navy for 8 years. He was a Supervisor for Mosaic. He is survived by his wife; Carla Heiden of Fort Meade, three sons; Garrett Rheiner, Justin Rheiner & Mike Heiden, daughter; Hannah...
