Royal "Roy" Nathaniel Hart
Dec 19, 2024
Royal "Roy" Nathaniel Hart, Age 81, passed away on December 19, 2024, in Bartow, Florida. Born to Percival Star Hart and Dorothy Felton, Roy was a beloved member of his community. A devoted Christian, Roy was an active member of Lake Ruth Baptist Church, where he found comfort and fellowship. Roy proudly served his country as a U.S. Army Veteran....
John Harlan Dewinkler
Dec 19, 2024
John Harlan DeWinkler, age 82, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, December 19, 2024. He was born August 21, 1942 in Miami, FL to John & Virginia DeWinkler. John graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering. He was a Professional Engineer and Deputy District Secretary for the Florida Department of Transportation District 1....
Gary James Alfsen
Dec 18, 2024
Gary James Alfsen, age 66, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024. He was born February 8, 1958 in Jacksonville, FL to James & Patricia Alfsen. Gary was a recently retired Bailiff with the Polk County Sheriff's Office. He loved spending time with his family, playing pickleball, playing tennis, and riding his motorcycle. Gary was an avid music lover and sang...
Darcy Ann White
Dec 17, 2024
Polk City, FL - Darcy Ann White, age 66, passed away on December 17, 2024, at 6:15 pm, in her home. She was born on February 14, 1958, in Houston, TX. She graduated with an associate degree as a medical assistant. Later worked in Convenience Store Management. She enjoyed attending concerts in her younger years, riding on Harleys, baking, decorating...
Shirley A. Colson
Dec 15, 2024
Bartow - Shirley A. Colson , age 91, passed away on December 15, 2024, at Highlands Lake Center in Lakeland . She was born on September 6, 1933, in Hillsdale, MI. Mrs. Colson worked as a foster parent for Florida Baptist Children's Home and served as a missionary with her husband, John Colson, for several years in Guatemala. She loved...
Donald (Don) A. De Reus
Dec 15, 2024
Winter Haven -Donald (Don) A. de Reus , age 74, passed away on December 15, 2024, at his residence in Winter Haven. He was born on January 18, 1950, in Chicago, IL. He was a Certified Road Inspector for Polk County. He enjoyed fishing, camping and adventures. He is survived by a loving family that includes his wife Marla McGrath,...
Isidro G. Torres, Jr.
Dec 14, 2024
Our beloved father Isidro G. Torres Jr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the age of 73. He was born September 26, 1951, in Bay city, Texas. Isidro was the beloved son of the late Isidro Torres Sr. and Gaudalupe Torres. Isidro dedicated his early years to serving his country as a...
Charlie Mack Shirley
Dec 11, 2024
Charlie Mack Shirley, age 91, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 23, 1933 in Bellwood, AL to Levy & Ada Shirley. He served in the US Navy. Mack was a Fort Meade Firefighter for 51 years and a Fort Meade Police Officer for 33 years.. He was a...
Shaun A. Deleon
Dec 11, 2024
Shaun A. DeLeon, age 39, left this world behind on December 11, 2024, in Winter Haven, FL. He was born on April 14, 1985, in Bartow, FL. To know Shaun was to love Shaun. Shaun was a very sweet, gentle soul. He worked in horticulture and construction. He expressed an interest in starting his own organic nursery one day. He...
Daniel "Adam" Roper
Dec 9, 2024
Daniel "Adam" Roper of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on December 9, 2024 at the age of 48. Born on August 1, 1976, Adam was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend. He is survived by his wife Debbie Jo Roper, four children David Roper, William Roper, Lila Roper, Joshua Gray, and sister DD Roper. Adam graduated with a Bachelor of...
Shirley L. Lunn
Dec 6, 2024
Bartow - Shirley L. Lunn, age 78, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024. She was born December 1, 1946 in Bartow, FL to Frank & Evelyn Hyde, Shirley was a Title Abstractor for Real Estate Title & Services. She was a member of Main Street Baptist Church of Bartow. Shirley is survived by her husband Roy Lunn of Bartow, son...
Bonnie J. Sullivan
Dec 6, 2024
Bartow - Bonnie J. Sullivan, age 85, passed away on December 6, 2024, at Lakeland Hospice House in Lakeland . She was born on April 3, 1939, in Bartow, FL. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a Bank Teller for First Union . She enjoyed fishing, gardening, and reading. She was preceded in death by her husband Maurice...
John A. Floyd
Dec 4, 2024
John A. Floyd, age 74, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024. He was born January 24, 1950 in Orlando, FL to John & Thyra Floyd. John was a Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Technician on F-16 jets in the US Air Force. He was Baptist and a lifetime member of the VFW. He was preceded in death by his wife Priscillia Floyd....
Cynthia Aleane Broom Polston
Dec 4, 2024
Cynthia Aleane Broom Polston, age 85, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at her home in Eagle Lake, FL., surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 1, 1939 in Cottondale, FL to Alvin & Opal Broom. Cynthia was the owner of The Style Shop and was a Barber Stylist at The Style Shop in Bartow for 40 years....
Robin W. Mcbee
Dec 3, 2024
Bartow - Robin W. McBee, age 67, passed away on December 3, 2024, at his residence in Bartow. He was born on January 17, 1957, in Bartow, FL. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with family & friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Delaney & Mary McBee and siblings Mary Smallwood & Steven McBee. He is survived...
David Warren Williams
Nov 28, 2024
Spring Hill - David Warren Williams, age 45, passed away on November 28, 2024. He was born on January 2, 1979, in Danville, VA. He worked as a Tattoo Artist and in construction. He loved riding his motorcycle, ATVs, and being on the water. Some of his favorite activities included bowling, skating, and fishing. David will forever be remembered for...
Juan Rocha Mancilla
Nov 27, 2024
Winter Haven - Juan Rocha Mancilla, age 67, passed away on November 27, 2024. He was born on August 18, 1957, in Villa Pedro Montoya, S.L.P. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator for Wilkerson's Hydrology Services Inc. He enjoyed taking care of his property, fishing and spending time with his friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Irma...
Herbert E. Chancey
Nov 27, 2024
Herbert E. Chancey, age 95, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024. He was born November 28, 1928 in Enterprise, AL to Arthur & Myrtle Chancey, He was a Veteran in the US Navy during the Korean War. Herbert was the Owner/Operator of Chancey Radiator Services in Bartow. He was an avid fisherman. He was preceded in death by his wife...
Joyce Matthews
Nov 27, 2024
Joyce Matthews, age 67, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024. She was born January 11, 1957 in Libertyville, IL to William & Diane Hoffmeier. She was a loving Mother and Homemaker. Joyce is survived by her daughter Adrienne Adcock & husband Thomas of Auburndale, two sons Kenny Matthews of Bartow and Andrew Matthews of Lakeland, three brothers Joseph Hoffmeier, Billy...
Diane Newman Long
Nov 27, 2024
Diane Newman Long, age 71, passed away peacefully at home, on Wednesday November 27, 2024. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Diane loved to cook for a crowd and cooked at many old timey restaurants. She also enjoyed working as a bus driver. She leaves behind three daughters Sebrina Senterfitt, husband George, Linda Poncier, significant other, Sal...
