Lillie Mae Mitson
Aug 29, 2016
Lillie Mae Mitson, 95, passed away Monday, August 29, 2016. She was born September 16, 1920 in Homer, GA, She was a Homemaker and an avid gardener. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Truman Thompson, Sr. and Chester Mitson: three sons, Ronnie Thompson, Donnie Thompson and Rodney Thompson, Sr.: daughter, Shirley Thompson Sowell. Lillie Mae is survived by...
Roy L. Nelson
Aug 28, 2016
Roy L. Nelson, age 75, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born October 16, 1941 in Akron, OH, Mr. Nelson was a longtime resident of Lakeland. He was a Probation Officer for the Florida Department of Corrections for 30 years. After retirement, Mr. Nelson served as a Polk County Probation Officer for 10 years. He...
Linda Touchtone Walker
Aug 27, 2016
Linda Touchtone Walker, age 69, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Lakeland. Born June 23, 1947 in Bartow, she was the daughter of the late Theron Crum and Jessie Marie (Dees) Touchtone. Linda worked for many years as the head of food service at Sunrise Christian School in Lakeland. Mrs. Walker is preceded in death by her son James...
Roy Dan "Rd" Mitchell
Aug 25, 2016
Bartow - Roy Dan "RD" Mitchell, 64, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Roy Dan was born March 30, 1952 in Lakeland, FL. He was a graduate of Montverde Academy. He was a Owner/Operator of Orangefield Citrus Inc., Interior Citrus Marketing and Double "R" Brangus. He was a member of the Bartow ARP Church. Lifetime...
William "Will" Dudley Putnam Iii
Aug 25, 2016
Walking through his family’s Polk County orange groves scouting for pests or herding cows from horseback across the family’s cattle ranches, gave Will Putnam a challenging and fulfilling career for more than 30 years. His life grounded in the land he loved, Will Putnam’s passions for agriculture, community and family defined him. He was happiest with his family and when...
Anne Sullivan Glasco
Aug 24, 2016
Anne Sullivan Glasco, age 92, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. Born February 25, 1924 in Fall River, MA, Mrs. Glasco was a resident of Bartow since 1984, moving from Fall River. She was a bank assistant in the commerical banking industry for several years. She was a member of Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church,...
Robert Eugene Crews, Sr.
Aug 20, 2016
Robert Eugene Crews, Sr. age 78, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016 in Lakeland. Born August 6, 1938 in Ona, FL, he was the son of the late Charles and Inez (Roberts) Crews. Gene was a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps. He retired from I.M.C. Agrico after 30 years of faithful service. Mr. Crews is survived by his...
Judith Britt Hiers
Aug 19, 2016
LAKELAND - Judith Britt Hiers, 71, passed away on August 19, 2016, from complications due to Multiple Myeloma. Born in Roanoke, Virginia on June 21, 1945, to parents Harold Edward Britt and Marie Estelle Britt. She moved with her family in 1947 to reside in Lakeland, Florida. Attended Kathleen High School where she was a Red Devil Cheerleader and graduated...
Renee Sutphin Wetherington
Aug 17, 2016
Renee Sutphin Wetherington, 44, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016 after her courageous battle with cancer. Renee was born February 7, 1972 in Silver Springs, Maryland. She was a Teacher and former Owner/Director of Bricks for Kidz of Polk County. Renee was preceded in death by her sister: Kelly Ann Sutphin. She is survived by her husband: Kenny Wetherington and...
Velma L. Howell
Aug 14, 2016
Velma Lois Howell, age 104, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 at her residence in Fort Meade. Born April 17, 1912 in Arab, Al, Mrs. Howell was a resident of Fort Meade since 1918 moving from Alabama. She was a Teacher Aide for migrant stundents, Artist and a Poet. She was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of...
Vinnie Mae Clayton
Aug 13, 2016
Vinnie Mae Clayton, age 94, went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 13, 2016 in Lakeland. Born March 7, 1922 in Cairo, GA, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Mattie Johnson. Vinnie was a homemaker and a Baptist. Mrs. Clayton will be remember for her kind and loving ways. Along with her parents and her sister...
Talbert Hollis Melton
Aug 13, 2016
Talbert Hollis Melton, 80, went to his heavenly home on August 13, 2016 after a long battle with Parkinson's. His devotion to and from his family, and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and gave him peace. Talbert was born to the late William Horace and Gladys Lee (Sheffield) Melton, in Broxton, GA on May 2,...
Geraldine Owens Hinely
Aug 13, 2016
Fort Meade - Geraldine Owens Hinely, 96, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016 in Fort Meade, FL. She was born January 14, 1920 in Wellborn, FL, Mrs. Hinely was a customer service representative for Barnett Bank. She was a member of Lake Shore Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband Marion Hinely and daughter...
Patricia "Pat" Markle
Aug 11, 2016
Fort Meade - Patricia "Pat" Markle 81, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2016 in Lakeland, FL. Pat was born June 20, 1935 in New Kensington, PA. She was a loving wife and mother and still found the time to be an entrepreneur in several different businesses. She was a member of Fort Meade Post 11179 Women's Auxiliary. Pat was preceded...
Carl Travis Martin, Jr.
Aug 11, 2016
Carl Travis Martin, Jr., age 56, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2016 in Bartow. Born August 15, 1959 in Arcadia, he was the son of the late Carl Travis Martin, Sr. and Hilda Wise of Bartow. Mr. Martin was an electrician for many years. He is survived by a loving family that includes his daughter, Jessica Martin of Doniphan, MO,...
Otto H. Dixon
Aug 10, 2016
Otto H. Dixon, age 79, passed away, Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at home in Alturas. Born February 24, 1937 in Montgomery, GA, he was the son of the late Marshall and Mattie Dixon. Mr. Dixon was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He retired from Smith Brothers Oil Company in Bartow after 30 years of faithful service. Otto was...
Ruben Bautista
Aug 5, 2016
Fort Meade, FL - Ruben Bautista, 72, passed away Friday, August 5, 2016 at his residence in Fort Meade. Reben was born July 27, 1944 in Tamazula,Jalisco, Mexico, He was a Citrus Harvester and was Catholic. He is survived by his wife: Margarito Alvarez-Bautista. Sons: Ruben Bautista, Jose L Bautista, Ignacio Bautista, Felipe Bautista, Hector Bautista,Raul Bautista, Jesus Bautista and...
David Allan Greer
Jul 31, 2016
Fort Meade - David Allan Greer, 64, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016 at His residence in Fort Meade. David was born November 21, 1951 in Mansfield, OH, Mr. Greer was a Correctional Officer for the Ohio Prison System. He was Protestant. He was preceded in death by his wife Brenda Greer, parents Harry & Margaret Greer. He is survived...
Mary Jane Driesler
Jul 31, 2016
Mary Jane Driesler, age 86, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016 at the Highlands Lake Center in Lakeland. Born January 27, 1930 in Crestwood, KY, Mrs. Driesler was a resident of Bartow since1955, moving from Danville, KY. She was a school teacher over 55 years. She taught Character Education in the elementary schools in the Bartow area for many years....
James L. Morris
Jul 30, 2016
James L. Morris, age 82, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. Born May 6, 1934 in Dearborn, MI, Mr. Morris was a resident of Bartow since1997, moving from Belleville, MI, He was an electrical contractor for the Wayne Westland School District in Michigan for many years, He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was...
