Andrew S. Fisher
Sep 13, 2015
Andrew S. Fisher, age 59, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2015 in Bartow. Mr. Fisher was born on January 31, 1956 in Mansfield, Ohio. He was a longtime area resident and worked for Polk County for 34 years as an Information Technology Specialist. Mr. Fisher was an avid cyclist and was active in the Bartow Cycling Community. Andy was a...
Margaret E. Mcgowan
Sep 12, 2015
Fort Meade - Margaret Rhoden McGowan, age 87, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Life Care Center of Altamonte Springs. She was born December 10, 1927 in West Frostproof, FL, Margaret was a lifelong resident of Fort Meade. She was a Homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Meade. She is survivied by two daughters,...
Jennie Marie Rowland
Sep 12, 2015
Bartow - Jennie Marie Rowland, age 55, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015 at her residence. Born March 14, 1960 in Miami, FL, Mrs. Rowland was a resident of Bartow for several years, moving from Lakeland, She was a retail store cashier for several years. Mrs. Rowland was survived by her husband: James W. Bill" Rowland, Bartow; a son: Adam...
Barbara L. Russell
Sep 11, 2015
Barbara L. Russell, age 65, passed away Friday, September 11, 2015 at Winter Haven Hospital. Born February 8, 1950 in Kinston, NC, Ms. Russell was a hair stylist in Bartow area for many years. She is survived by a daughter: Shana Prevatte (Mike) of Fort Meade, a son: Russell Bennett (Brittany) of Riverview, FL, sister: Roxanne Farless of Bartow and...
Karen Yvette Parsons
Sep 9, 2015
Lakeland - Karen Yvette Parsons, 53, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. Born February 26, 1962 in Hamilton, OH, Mrs. Parsons was a resident of Lakeland for twenty five years. Mrs. Parsons is survived by two sons: Michael-Scott Lester, Tampa and Chris R. Lester, Lakeland; two daughters: Stephanie Lester, Lebanon, NH and Danielle Parsons, Lakeland;...
Alice R. Hall
Sep 6, 2015
Alice R. Hall, age 80, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015 in Lakeland. Born May 23, 1935 in Kansas City, MO, she was a longtime resident of Bartow. Alice was a Nurse's Aide in the healthcare industry for many years. She attended the Turning Point Worship Center in Bartow. Mrs. Hall is preceded in death by her husband Edwin J....
Dorthy L. Bumgarner
Sep 5, 2015
Dorthy Lynn Douglas Bumgarner born April 4, 1928 passed away Saturday September 5, 2015 at home. A resident of Bartow since 1962, she was a member of the First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, James G. Bumgarner and son Michael Bumgarner. She is survived by her daughter Lisa Thompson (Doug), Bartow and...
Murray F. Gay
Sep 3, 2015
Murray F. Gay, Jr., age 85 and Bartow resident, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2015 in Bartow. Born January 10, 1930 in Palm Beach County, he was the son of the late Murray F. and Eunice Maud Gay. Murray was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Air Force. He spent the majority of his working life...
Carolyn C. Hinton
Sep 2, 2015
Carolyn C. Hinton, age 89, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2015 in Bartow. Born June 7, 1926 in Malvern AR. to Cecil Leland and Helen Louise Clark. Mrs. Hinton was a resident of Bartow for 25 years, moving from Miami, Fl. Mrs. Hinton is preceded in death by her husband Harry L. Hinton, her sister, Patricia A. Clark;, brothers, William...
Trumella Parrish
Aug 30, 2015
Mrs. Trumella Parrish, age 79, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2015 in Sun City Center. Mrs. Parrish was born on February 2, 1936 in Polk County and was the daughter of the late Marvin and Lorraine Alderman. Trumella worked for many years for the Hillsborough County Schools. Being a pastor's wife, she cherished the many years of partnership in ministry...
James "Jimmy" Olive
Aug 25, 2015
Fort Meade - James "Jimmy" Olive, 72, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Jimmy was born October 20, 1942 in Nichols, FL, He was a Preventative Maintenance Engineer for U.S. Agri-Chemicals. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Meade. Jimmy is survived by his wife of 51-1/2 years Paula Olive. Two...
Mary Ruth Byrd Robinson
Aug 22, 2015
Bartow - Mary Ruth Byrd Robinson, 68, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Bartow Regional Medical Center from heart failure. She was born September 23, 1946 in Coffee County, AL. She retired as Supervisor of Court Process for the Polk County Sheriff's Office. She was a member of Bethany Freewill Baptist of Eaton Park and was devoted to the...
George C. Coker, Sr.
Aug 19, 2015
George C. "Cliff" Coker, age 93, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at his home in Bartow. Born April 1, 1922 in Gardner, Florida, he was the son of the late John Silas and Stella Marie Coker. Mr. Coker was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. Cliff retired from the U.S. Postal Service after many years of service as a...
Earl Guthrie
Aug 16, 2015
Fort Meade, FL - Earl Guthrie 87, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2015. He was born May 6, 1928 in Lakeland, FL. Mr. Guthrie was in the US Army Airbourne Ranger and was a Electrical Supervisor for the Phosphate Industry. He was preceded in death by his wife Jeretha Guthrie. He is survived by two sons David Guthrie & Johnny...
Connie Norman "Sam" Hall
Aug 15, 2015
Capt. Connie N. "Sam" Hall, age 79, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015 at Bartow Regional Medical Center in Bartow. Born May 7, 1936 in Anderson, SC, Mr. Hall was a resident of Winter Haven since 1992, moving from Heartwell, GA. He was a retired airline pilot for Pan American Airlines. He was a member of Airline Pilot's Association. Mr....
Harvey "Cleo" Culverhouse
Aug 15, 2015
Harvey "Cleo" Culverhouse, age 84, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. Born June 8, 1931 in Geneva County, AL, Mr. Culverhouse was a resident of Bartow since 1961, moving from Alabama. He was owner of Cleo's Grocery Store and later Cleo's Feed Store Bartow for many years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. He...
Joyce N. Moore
Aug 13, 2015
Joyce N. Moore 86 of Bartow passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at her residence. She was a lifelong resident of the area a homemaker and a member of Wildwood Baptist Church in Bartow. She was preceded in death by her husband William H. Moore. Joyce is survived by two daughters Janice L. Duke (Ronald) of Bartow and Karen...
Mary Kay Crow
Aug 13, 2015
Mary Kay Crow, 74, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2015 at her residence in Bartow. Born March 8, 1941 in Boonville, IN, Mrs. Crow was a resident of Bartow for several years moving from Boonville. She was a nurses aide in the healthcare industry for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband: Lisle Crow, Jr. She is...
Josie Torres Cati
Aug 12, 2015
Josie Torres Cati 44 of Bartow passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born in Texas she moved to Bartow in 1985 from Bowling Green. Josie was a home maker and of the Catholic Faith. A loving wife, mother and grandmother she will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by a daughter Angelina...
Azuloy Bryant Cronk
Aug 12, 2015
Azuloy Bryant Cronk, 85, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015 in McMinnville TN. Born November 16, 1929 in Trenton, FL, Mrs. Cronk was a resident of McMinnville several years, moving from Bartow. She was a Warehouse Manager for the Polk County School Board. Mrs. Cronk is survived by two sons: Larry G Bryant (Diane), McMinnville, TN, and James H Bryant...
