William David Clem
Jul 4, 2015
William David Clem, 81, passed away suddenly Saturday, July 4, in Pittsview, AL. Born January 19, 1934 in Auburndale, FL, Mr. Clem was a lifelong resident of Polk County. He was a Building Contractor for many years. He was a member of the Lake Garfield Baptist Church. Mr. Clem is survived by his wife of 34 years: Wanda J. Clem,...
Larry E. Davis
Jul 2, 2015
Bartow - Larry E. Davis, age 66, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Lakeland Hospice House in Lakeland. Born November 8, 1948 in Bartow, Larry was a lifelong resident of Bartow. He was a Project Manager for the Florida Department of Transportation for many years.. He is survived by his son: Troy Davis, Bartow and his brother: Ronald Davis...
Lorine V. Palmer
Jul 2, 2015
Lorine V. Palmer, age 88, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015 at her residence in Mulberry. Born September 18, 1926 in Eagle Lake, FL, Mrs. Palmer was a resident of Mulberry for 5 years, moving from Bartow, She was a sectionizer for Ben Hill Griffin Citrus for many years. She was a member of the Scott Lake Baptist Church in...
Chelsea N. Edwards
Jul 1, 2015
Bartow - Chelsea N. Edwards, age 26, passed away suddenly Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born Friday, April 14, 1989 in Bartow, Ms. Edwards was a lifelong resident of the area. She was survived by her mother: Kristina Herndon, Bartow, father: Milton L Edwards (Gloria), Bartow; two sons: Isaiah L Reynoso, Bartow; Abrian C Lopez, Winter...
James W. Scarborough
Jun 30, 2015
James W. "Jimmy" Scarborough, age 70 of Wauchula, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015 in Orlando. Born October 15, 1944 in Winter Haven, he was the son of the late Wiley and Edna Scarborough. Mr. Scarborough was a graduate Summerlin Institute in 1962 and the University of Georgia. He was an Eagle Scout. Jimmy and his wife Janet moved to...
James David Wise
Jun 30, 2015
Bartow - James D. Wise, age 67, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Life Care Center Of Winter Haven. Born November 11, 1947 in Limestone County, AL, Mr. Wise was a resident of Bartow 40 years, moving from Alabama, He was a mechanic in the Citrus Industry most of his life. Mr. Wise is survived by three sons: Robert...
Leta Skipper Matthews
Jun 27, 2015
Fort Meade - Leta Skipper Matthews, 67 passed away Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Leta was born February 25, 1948 in Sebring, FL, She was a Retired Customer Service Representative for the Telephone Company. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Meade. She was preceded in death by her sister Caroline Skipper....
Mrs. Junita
Jun 25, 2015
Mrs. Junita, age 67, passed away June 25, 2015 in Lakeland. She was born June 28, 1947 in Surabaya, Java, Indonesia. Mrs. Junita was a homemaker and attended Saint John Neumann Catholic Church in Lakeland. She is survived by three children: Amelia Milligan (Don) of Lakeland, Leon Sasongko (Hoo Mee Tjien), Yohan Sasongko, two grandchildren: Louis and Matthew and her...
Velma Juanita Lowery
Jun 17, 2015
Velma Juanita Lowery, age 79, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015 in Lakeland. A longtime resident of Homeland, she was born February 24, 1936 in Birmingham, AL, to the late Roy C. Locke, Sr. and Thelma (Jenkins) Locke. Velma was a homemaker and a member of Main Street Baptist Church in Bartow. She is also preceded in death by her...
James Patrick Mchale
Jun 16, 2015
James Patrick McHale, age 61, passed away in Bartow Wed. September 16, 2015. Jim was born on March 22, 1954 in Haddon Heights, NJ. Mr. McHale was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He worked in the construction industry for many years as a draftsman. He is survived by four sons: Shawn Harris (Manda), Chris Harris (Jessica), Matt McHale (Sarah),...
Terry M. Macy
Jun 13, 2015
Winter Haven - Terry M. Macy, age 60, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2015 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born January 14, 1955 in Detroit, MI,, Mr. Macy was a resident of Winter Haven since 1977, moving from Charleston, S.C. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a sales representative for City Electric Supply of Lakeland....
Margery Besse Orth
Jun 10, 2015
Margery Besse Orth, age 95, passed away Wednesday, June 10th, 2015 in Winter Haven. Born February 2nd, 1920 in Neffs, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Gardner and Rose Maud Carney. Margery moved to Bartow in 1961 from Wheeling, WV. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bartow. Margery is preceded in death by...
Robert L. O'Hara
Jun 8, 2015
Robert L. O'Hara, age 71, passed away Monday, June 8, 2015 at Winter Haven Hospital. Born October 12, 1943 in Belle Glade, FL, Mr. O'Hara was a longtime resident of central Florida. He was a Corrections Officer for the State of Florida for many years. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. O'Hara is survived by a son: Robert D....
Betty Hudson Waldrop
Jun 7, 2015
Betty Hudson Waldrop, age 85, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015. Born August 10, 1929 in Bartow, she was the daughter of the late J.T. Hudson and Volania Hudson. Betty was a lifelong resident of Bartow and a member of Peace Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Waldrop was a Licensed Practical Nurse a Polk General Hospital for many years. Betty was...
Jessie Lee Vanover
May 31, 2015
Jesse L. Vanover, age 79, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015 at her home in Bartow. Born March 9, 1937 in Louisa, KY, Ms. Vanover was a resident of Bartow for several years, moving from Mulberry. Ms. Vanover was survived by two daughters: Priscilla Floyd (John ), Bartow & Mary Brockman, Mulberry; son: Russell D Vanover, Springfield, OH; brother: Junior...
Glenda S. Northington
May 30, 2015
Glenda S. Northington of Bartow passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at the Valencia Hills Care Center in Lakeland. Born in Kentucky she was a long time resident of the area and a Homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Northington; two sisters Dale Taylor and Faye Reynolds; two brothers Danny and Leroy Oakley. Glenda is...
Geraldine E. Heidel
May 26, 2015
Geraldine "Jerry" Heidel, age 85, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2015 in Lakeland. Born October 6, 1929 in Brewster, she was the daughter of the late Stanley Lamar and Pearl Mae Williams. Mrs. Heidel retired from the Polk County Clerk of the Courts after many years of service. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bartow,...
Opal C. Owen
May 23, 2015
Opal C. Owens 79 of Alturas passed away on Saturday, May 23 at her residence from complications of Alzheimer's Disease. A native of Georgia she moved to the area at the age of 16. Opal was a Caregiver in the Health Industry and of the Baptist Faith. She was a avid Dart Player and enjoyed Quilting and Fishing. A beloved...
Theresa Mercy Bass
May 23, 2015
Theresa Mercy Bass, 49, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 23, 2015. She was born in Detroit, Michigan and moved to Lakeland in 1969 at the age of 4. She graduated from LHS. Theresa married her soul mate, Mr. Jeff Bass on April 2, 1988 and they shared 27 wonderful years in Bartow, Lakeland, Mooresville, North...
Joan Margaret Minnear
May 21, 2015
Joan Margaret Minnear, 69, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015 at her residence in Bartow. Born June 6, 1945 in Mansfield, OH, Mrs. Minnear was a resident of Bartow since 2005, moving from Fort Pierce, FL, She was a member the First Assembly Church of God of Fort Meade. Mrs. Minnear was a member of the C.M.A.. She is survived...
