William "Bill" Norris, Jr.
Apr 16, 2016
William Arthur Norris Jr., known to his friends as Bill, died April 16, 2016, in Orlando, Fla., following a long battle with cancer. He was born in Winter Park, Fla., on April 23, 1934, to Ruby Morris Norris and William Norris Sr. After a few years in Winter Park, the family moved to Bartow Fla., in 1943, where he grew...
William Dean Johnson
Apr 14, 2016
William Dean Johnson, age 62, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016 in Winter Haven. Born October 27, 1953 in Pinellas County, FL, he was the son of the late Russell and Dorothy (Brown) Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was also a postal worker for the United States Post Office for over 25...
Carmen D. Wilt
Apr 13, 2016
Lakeland - Carmen D. Wilt, 73, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Consulate Health Care in Lakeland. She was born December 23, 1942 in North Matanzas, Cuba. Carmen was a Finance Clerk. She was a member of Resurrecton Catholic Church. She is survived by her son Matt Wilt & wife Kristy of Lakeland and daughter Melissa Pflieger & husband...
Erma A. Mcdonald
Apr 12, 2016
Erma A. McDonald was born on April 23, 1930 in Dasher, Georgia and died on April 12, 2016 in Bartow, Florida. Erma was the wife of the late Henry McDonald, Jr. Henry and Erma owned and operated McDonald Exterminators for over 30 years. Henry and Erma were the parents of four children and two God-children: Royce McDonald (Lou Jean), Wayne...
Keith Allan Heddleston
Apr 5, 2016
Keith Allan Heddleston, age 54, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at his home in Bartow. Born August 1, 1961 in East Liverpool, Ohio, he was the son of the late Floyd and Muriel (Lennox) Heddleston. Keith was a longtime Public Works Employee for the City of Bartow. He is survived by a loving family that includes his wife of...
Donna Lynn Eckert
Apr 4, 2016
Donna Lynn Eckert, age 62, passed away Monday, April 4, 2016 at her home in Bartow. Born January 6, 1954 in Bartow, she was the daughter of the late Henry F. Eckert, Sr. and Lorraine Cribbs Eckert. She was an accounts clerk with Watkins Motor Lines of Lakeland for over twenty years. Mrs. Eckert was a very proud, loving and...
Frawline Guffey
Apr 4, 2016
Frawline Guffey, age 89, passed away Monday, April 4, 2016 in Bartow. Born October 6, 1926 in Arab, AL, she was the daughter of the late William and Ivella Maze. Mrs. Guffey formerly worked for Bordo Citrus Products in Winter Haven. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by three children: Larry Guffey, Sandra Richardson, Linda Messner, and...
W. Wallace Orr
Apr 4, 2016
Bartow, FL. W. Wallace Orr, 92, of Bartow, FL died on Monday, April 4, 2016 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Wallace was born in Gastonia, NC on January 2, 1924 to the late E. N. Orr and Jesse Boyce Orr, then moved to Charlotte, NC as a young child. He remained there until joining the Army to serve in World...
Agnes Jean Eakins
Apr 1, 2016
Fort Meade - Agnes Jean Eakins, 81, passed away Friday, April 1, 2016. Agnes was born December 17, 1934 in South Fork, PA, She was a Administrative Assistant for Curtis Industries. She was of the Protestant Faith. Agnes and her husband Edwin Eakins moved to Fort Meade in 2004 from Shelbyville, KY. She is survived by her husband of 62...
Maria Trinidad Ortiz
Apr 1, 2016
Winter Haven - Maria Oritiz, 44, passed away Friday, April 1, 2016 at Home in Winter Haven. Maria was born July 13, 1971 in Sensuntepeque, El Salvador, She was a member of La Guadalupe Catholic Church in Wahneta. Maria worked at Flanders Corporation in Bartow. She was preceded in death by her parents Jose & Maria Larreynaga. She is survived...
Jerry M. Mitchell
Mar 30, 2016
Jerry M. Mitchell, age 75, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Tidewell Hospice House in Bradenton. Born July 13, 1940 in Dunedin, FL Mr. Mitchell was a resident of Bartow area since 1955, moving from New Port Richey, FL. He was a Grower & Broker in the Citrus Industry for many years. He was a member of Bartow Associate...
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...
