Betty Jane Fulton
Mar 9, 2016
Betty Jane “Mimi” Fulton passed away March 9, 2016 due to complications from pneumonia and Lewy Body dementia at the Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family. She was born in Tampa on November 2, 1925 to the late Arthur A. Keen and Theresa Yearwood Keen and grew up in Frostproof. After graduation she attended Wesleyan College in Macon,...
John T. Howell
Mar 8, 2016
John T. Howell, age 88, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in Bartow. Born August 8, 1927 in Geneva, AL, he was the son of the late Joseph D. and Izola (Shivers) Howell. John was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, serving in the Army Air Corps in the Pacific Theatre. He returned Bartow and worked for many years as...
Pedro De Leon
Mar 6, 2016
Bartow - Pedro De Leon 83, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL. He was born May 29, 1932 in Cuba. Pedro was a resident of Bartow since 1971, moving from Miami, FL. He was a Catholic and Self Employed. He is survived by his five sisters; Alicia Almazan & husband Pedro, Inez De...
Louise W. Jackson
Mar 5, 2016
Louise W. Jackson, age 89, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016 in Lakeland. Born January 6, 1927 in Colquitt, GA, she was the daughter of the late Leathan and Chloe (Davis) Watson. Louise was a homemaker and her passion was cooking for her family. She was of the Pentecostal faith. She is preceded in death by her husband Willie D....
Novella "Billie" Grelles
Feb 28, 2016
Lakeland - Norvela "Billie" Grelles, 48, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016. Billie was born August 22, 1967 in McKeesport, PA. She was a Analyst for Publix Super Markets. She was a Baptist. She was survived by her mother; Nancy Henry, aunt; Stacie Duvall, niece; Kera Hidle, nephew; Jake Powers and loving friends. A memorial service will be held 3:00...
Brenda Marie Burns
Feb 26, 2016
Brenda Marie Burns 70 of Eagle Lake passed away Friday, February 26, 2016 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was a Home Maker. She was preceded in death by her husband Woodrow Burns. Brenda is survived by her son Michael Burns, Fort Meade, FL Daughter - Pamela Brabant (John) Eagle Lake, FL Two brothers James Crouch (Bonnie) Fort Meade, FL and...
Madge Penland Sewell Martindale
Feb 24, 2016
Madge Penland Sewell Martindale 94 of Lakeland passed away on February 24, 2016 at the Highlands Lake Center. Born in Arnoldsville, GA she was a lifelong resident of Lakeland. She retired with 31 years of service as a Corseteer from Maas Brothers Clothing Store in Lakeland and attended the Lake Gibson Church of The Nazarene. Madge was a loving daughter,...
Faye Byrd
Feb 24, 2016
Faye Byrd, age 71, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016 in Bartow. Born January 18, 1945 in Geneva County, AL, she was the daughter of the late Harvey E. and Virgie (Tate) Culverhouse. Faye was a sectionizer for Ben Hill Griffin of 18years. She was a supervisor with Homes of Merit for 26 years, and owned and operated Main Street...
Eugene Brandon
Feb 23, 2016
Eugene Brandon, 43, passed away Monday, February 23, 2016. Brandon was born January 25, 1973 in Trenton, NJ, He served his country in the United States Air Force. Brandon was a Restuarant Manager, where he excelled in helping newly opened restuarants. He moved to Fort Meade from Minnesota a year ago to live with his aunt Becke Howze. He is...
James E. Thomason
Feb 23, 2016
James E. Thomason, age 88, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2016 in Lakeland. Born March 11, 1927 in Liberty, TN, he was the son of the late John and Winnie (Fish) Thomason. Mr Thomason was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Army. James retired from Anchor Glass, where he faithfully served for many years. He was a member...
David Frank Heiden
Feb 22, 2016
Fort Meade - David Frank Heiden, 46, passed away Monday, February 22, 2016. He was born August 26, 1969 in Milwaulkee, WI, David served in the United States Navy for 8 years. He was a Supervisor for Mosaic. He is survived by his wife; Carla Heiden of Fort Meade, three sons; Garrett Rheiner, Justin Rheiner & Mike Heiden, daughter; Hannah...
Ricky C. Anderson
Feb 21, 2016
Ricky C. Anderson, age 50, passed away suddenly Sunday, February 21, 2016 in Bartow. Born November 30, 1965 in Wauchula, FL , he was the son of Carlton and Louise Anderson. Mr. Anderson graduated from Fort Meade High School in 1984 and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Meade and the Masonic Lodge of Fort Meade....
John Wesley Powers
Feb 19, 2016
John Wesley Powers, age 91, of Wauchula, passed away at Winter Haven Hospital on Friday, February 19, 2016 from complications of pneumonia. John was born on August 30, 1924 in Gardner, FL and raised in Mulberry. Mr. Powers served in the U.S. Coast Guard during WWII. John worked as an industrial engineer in the phosphate industry for many years. He...
Jeanne Duncan Scott
Feb 12, 2016
Bartow - Jeanne Duncan Scott, 88, passed away Friday, February 12, 2016 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Jeanne was born September 23, 1927 in Venice, FL. She was a Administrative Secretary at the State Attorneys Office. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bartow. She was preceded in death by her daughter Deborah Betz and grandson Jimi...
Ruby Jane Carver
Feb 12, 2016
Ruby Jane Viers Carver, age 86, passed away Friday, February 12, 2016 in Bartow. Born August 23, 1929 in Seffner, FL, she was the daughter of the late John P. and Edna (Lester) Viers. Ruby retired after many years with Polk County as a Data Processor Supervisor. After the death of her first husband William E. Duffey in 1974, Ruby...
Barton E. Wheeler
Feb 11, 2016
Barton E. Wheeler, age 95, resident of Bartow FL., passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 in Good Shepherd Hospice of Auburndale, FL. Born July 11, 1920 in Monroe County, KY, he was the son of the late Wertie and Allie (Rowland) Wheeler. Mr. Wheeler was a veteran of WWII and served in the Army Air Corps., stationed in England. Barton...
Adelle Morgan Hitt
Feb 11, 2016
Lakeland - Adelle Hitt, 52, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016. Adelle was born February 5, 1964 in Jacksonville, FL, She was a Classification Specialist for the Polk County Sheriff's Office. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bartow. She is survived by her husband Gary Hitt of Lakeland. Parents Mack & June Morgan of Bartow, brother...
Rorry Carnley
Feb 9, 2016
Rorry Carnley, 51, passed away Tues. 2/9/16 in Daytona Beach. Funeral services will be Mon. 2/15/16 at 2:00pm at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home in Bartow.
Hardy D. Faircloth
Feb 9, 2016
Hardy D. Faircloth, age 73, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016 in Lakeland. Hardy was born on September 19, 1942 in Roseboro, NC. He was the son of John S. and Macie (Sessoms) Faircloth. Mr. Faircloth retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of...
Martha Watts Middleton
Feb 8, 2016
Bartow- Martha Watts Middleton, 97, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016 at Savannah Court in Bartow. Martha was born October 12, 1918 in Bartow, FL, She was a former clerk with Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court for several years and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bartow. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl...
