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,...
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...
