Janet A. Essary
Aug 10, 2015
Janet A. Essary, 62, passed away Monday, August 10, 2015 at her residence in Lakeland. Born January 16, 1953 in Selma, IN, Mrs. Essary was a resident of Lakeland for eight years , moving from Bartow. She was employed by the Polk County Drug Court for thirty years, which will be dedicated on August 18, 2015 as the Janet A....
Samuel P. James
Aug 7, 2015
Samuel Pettus James II, age 76, of Bartow, Florida, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 7, 2015, while residing at Grace Healthcare of Tucker in Tucker, Georgia. Sam was born on May 23, 1939, in Bartow to the late Elizabeth Crockett Oates James and the late Jack Pettus James. Sam was the salutatorian of the Summerlin Institute...
Angelita L. Medina
Aug 7, 2015
Angelita L. Medina, 56, of Fort Meade, Florida, left this earth to join our Heavenly Father on August 7, 2015. She was born October 27, 1958, in Brownsville, Texas. She worked for the Polk County School Board over 30 years. She was a loving wife, mother, Grammy and friend. She was preceded in death by her mother Angelita, father Yrineo...
Bertha D. Helms
Aug 6, 2015
Frostproof - Bertha D. Helms, 66, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Helms was born October 11, 1948 in Wadesville, IN, Mrs. Helms was a Nurse for 25 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bowling Green. She was preceded in death by her father James Thomas, mother Florence Jenkins...
Samuel Perez
Aug 4, 2015
Samuel Perez, age 63, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2015 in Lakeland. Born February 10, 1952 in Puerto Rico, he was the son of Augustin Perez Ruiz and Leonarda Rodriguez Perez. Mr. Perez worked in the agricultural industry and was Pentecostal in his faith. Sam is survived by loving family and friends that will miss him dearly. A graveside ceremony...
Durward M. "Dude" Kinsler
Aug 2, 2015
Durward M. "Dude" Kinsler, 95, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2015 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Lakeland. Born March 10, 1920 in Greenwood, SC, Mr. Kinsler was a resident of Homeland since 1984, moving from Yakinville, N.C. He was a Field Engineer for General Dynamics, Stromberg Carlson Divison for many years. He was later employed with the Yadin Telephone Co....
Juan Cati Moreno
Jul 30, 2015
Juan Cati Moreno, age 55, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. Juan was born in Mexico on August 29, 1959. He was the son of the late Raymundo Cati and Natalia Moreno. He attended Centro Guadalupe Catholic Mission in Wahneta. Juan is preceded in death by one niece and two nephews. He is survived...
Willie Lou Murphy Bearrentine
Jul 29, 2015
Fort Meade - Willie Lou Murphy Bearrentine, 94, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2015. She was born February 6, 1921 in Cottonwood, AL. Mrs. Bearrentine was a former employee of Peace River Packing Company. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Bartow. She was preceded in death by her husband Hatcher Bearrentine married December 22, 1940 and son...
Jose Guadalupe Gomez Solorio
Jul 27, 2015
Jose Guadalupe Gomez Solorio, 53, died Mon 7/27 in Brooksville. A memorial mass will be held Mon. 8/3 at 4:00pm at Cento Gaudalupe Catholic Mission in Wahneta. Whidden-McLean Funeral Home Bartow
Guillermo Chavez
Jul 27, 2015
Guillermo Chavez, 24, passed away Monday July 27, 2015 in Brooksville. Mr. Chavez was born in Mexico on April 26, 1991. He worked at Wingate Communications and Electric in Winter Haven. Guillermo was catholic. He is survived by a loving family that includes his wife , children, parents and siblings. A visitation will be held Saturday, August 15, 2015 fro...
Felipe Callejas Cruz
Jul 27, 2015
Felipe Callejas Cruz, 48, died Mon 7/27 in Brooksville. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday 8/25/15 at 3:00pm at Cento Gaudalupe Catholic Mission in Wahneta. Interment will follow in Wildwood Cemetery in Bartow. Whidden-McLean Funeral Home Bartow
Apolinar Nunez
Jul 27, 2015
Fort Meade - Apolinar Nunez, 49, passed away Monday, July 27, 2015 in a automoblie accident. Apolinar was born November 24, 1965 in Celaya,Guanajuato, Mexico. Mr. Nunez worked for Wingate Communications. He is survived by his wife Alma Nunez, three sons Jose M Nunez, Fernando Nunez and Carlos Nunez, five brothers Antonio Nunez, Juan Nunez, Miguel Nunez, Jose Nunez, Socorro...
Wayne Whitaker
Jul 26, 2015
Wayne Whitaker, age 47, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015 at a family residence in Valrico. Born February 28, 1968 in Bartow, Mr. Whitaker was lifelong resident of Bartow. He was an Assistant Manager of Lowes Improvement Company for over 10 years. He is survived by his mother: Pauline Whitaker of Bartow; two sisters: Darlene Greer (Chris) of Valrico, FL....
Steven Michael Fox
Jul 24, 2015
Steven Michael Fox 34 passed away Friday, July 24, 2015 at his residence in Polk City. Born in Plant City he was a lifelong resident of the area. He is survived by his mother Martha Fox (Brenda) of Polk City. Daughter Alaina Salathe of Brandon and brother Robert Fox (Angie) of Bartow. A Celebration of Life will be held on...
Debra L. Wells
Jul 22, 2015
Debra L. "Debbie" Wells, age 59, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at home in Bartow. Born May 21, 1956 in Bartow, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Thelma Palmer. Mrs. Wells worked as a Underwriting Service Assistant for State Farm for over 30 years. She was a longtime member of Central Baptist Church in Winter...
Johnny E. Carroll
Jul 17, 2015
Johnny E. Carroll, age 70, passed away Friday, July 17, 2015 at his home in Bartow. Born January 26, 1945 in Uvalda, GA he was the son of the late Arthur and Mageline Carroll. Johnny retired from U.S. Steel where he worked as a Dragline Operator. Johnny was a longtime Bartow resident and attended the Bethel Church of God in...
Leroy M. Skipper
Jul 16, 2015
LeRoy M. Skipper, age 76, passed away on July 16, 2015 at L.R.M.C. with his family at his side. LeRoy was born in Alturas on August 24, 1938 and went to school in Bartow and Hardee High School in Wauchula. He was active in football and played with the F.F.A. Band while in school. Mr. Skipper served in the U.S....
Phyllis J. Koch
Jul 12, 2015
Phyllis Moore Koch, age 86, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015 in Lakeland. Born on May 25, 1929 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Golda Moore. Phyllis was a homemaker and had attended Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Bartow. Phyllis is survived by a loving family that includes four children: Amy Williams (John),...
Dorothy A. Taylor
Jul 6, 2015
Bartow - Dorothy A. Taylor, age 87, passed away Monday, July 6, 2015 at her residence in Bartow. Born December 26, 1927 in Bartow, the daughter of O.B. "Obie" and Bertie Mae Beasley, Mrs. Taylor was lifelong resident of the area. She was the Secretary for the Dean of Admissions for Polk Junoir College for several years. She was a...
Nila A. Schoger
Jul 5, 2015
Nila A. Schoger, age 88, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015 at her residence in Lakeland. Born March 23, 1927 in Anderson, IN, Mrs. Schoger was resident of Lakeland for several years, moving from Bartow. She was a retired automotive factory worker for General Motors. Mrs. Schoger is survived by four daughters: Betty Davis Howell, Lakeland, Linda Schaefer [Kevin], Bartow,...
