Loraine Early
Oct 16, 2013
Loraine Early, age 85, passed away from heart failure, Wednesday, October 16, 2013 in Lakeland. Born January 29, 1928 in Mount Pleasant, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Anna May Snider. Mrs. Early worked as a bookkeeper for Southeastern Construction and Omega Steel in Bartow for many years. Loraine was a member of Victory Assembly of...
James Wesley Asbell
Oct 15, 2013
Fort Meade - James Wesley Asbell, 64 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15,2013 at Tampa General Hospital due to cancer. James was born in Bartow, FL on Sept.18,1949 to Norman and Maggie Asbell. He spent most of his life in Polk County area working in irrigation and operating heavy equipment. He was honorably discharged from the Army in 1970....
Sandra Dee Marin
Oct 14, 2013
Sandra Dee Marin, age 52, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2013 in Davenport. Sandra was born on February 25, 1961 in Wauchula, FL. She was a longtime Bartow resident. Sandra worshiped at Saint Joseph's Catholic Church in Winter Haven for many years. She worked as a General Manager of Property in the Hotel industry for many years. Sandra is...
Clifton E. Ricks
Oct 13, 2013
Bartow - Clifton E. Ricks, 88, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2013 at his residence of respiratory failure. Born December 3, 1924 in Rockledge, GA, Mr. Ricks was a resident of Bartow since 1957, moving from Dublin, GA, . He was a shipping foreman for W.R. Grace Phosphate for many years. He was a graduate of Rockledge, GA High School....
Lorraine T. Willis
Oct 13, 2013
Ocklawaha, FL - Lorraine T. Willis, 94, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2013 in Ocala, FL of natural causes. Born July 31, 1919 in Meigs, GA, Mrs. Willis was a resident of Ocklawaha for 26 years, moving from Homeland. FL. She was a member of the Homeland Baptist Church. Mrs. Willis is preceded in death by her husband: Dick Willis....
Jose Hernandez
Oct 12, 2013
Jose Hernandez, 74, of Fort Meade, FL, died Saturday, October 12, 2013, at Bartow Regional Medical Center in Bartow, FL. Jose was born September 25, 1939 in Sabastian, TX. He worked as a mechanic and was Catholic. Jose was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years Alicia Hernandez, 2 daughters: Maria Hernandez & Virginia Hernandez and son: Jose...
Dorrene Helms
Oct 10, 2013
Dorrene Helms, age 65, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2013 in Bartow. Born January 28, 1948 in Indianapolis, IN, she was the daughter of the late William C. and Elanor Joyce Siegmund. Mrs. Helms is survived by her husband, James Helms of Fort Meade, her daughter, Joyce Christine Ashley of Columbia, MO, her brother William Siegmund, Jr. of Miami, her...
Venita Lee Hancock
Sep 29, 2013
Venita Lee Hancock, age 84, passed away from respiratory failure on Sunday, September 29, 2013, in Lakeland. Born March 21, 1929, in Cedar Grove, WV, she was the daughter of the late Bittle O. and Nellie Linkous. Mrs. Hancock was a homemaker and a member of the Highland Park Church of the Nazarene. She is survived by a loving family...
Cynthia Martin Mckinnish
Sep 23, 2013
Cynthia Martin McKinnish, 57, went home to be with Jesus Monday, September 23, 2013 as a result f of respiratory failure. She was a loving wife, mother and friend. She enjoyed reading, traveling, visiting the be beach and walking her dogs. Born September 8, 1956 in Sylvester, GA, Mrs. McKinnish was a resident of Fort Meade for 22 years, moving...
Mark A. Meadows
Sep 21, 2013
Mark A. Meadows 59 of Bartow passed away September 21, 2013 at his residence. Born in Maysville KY and a resident of Bartow for numerous years he worked as a Sales Clerk in the Retail Lawn and Garden Industry. He is survived by his mother, Anna Zynn of Bartow. One son Paul Meadows of Bartow. Two brothers, Three sisters and...
Joanna Lee Johnson
Sep 20, 2013
Joanna Lee Johnson 66 of Bartow died September 20, 2013 from Heart Failure. She is survived by three brothers Eddie Johnson, Ronnie Johnson, Michael Johnson and her Bartow Jehovahs's Witness congregation. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 12th at 2pm at the Bartow Kingdom Hall.
Carl K. Brockman
Sep 19, 2013
Carl K. Brockman, age 57, went to be the the Lord Thursday, September 19, 2013 in Winter Haven. Mr. Brockman was born on August 16, 1956 in Highland Park, MI. Carl had worked for Florida Natural, formerly Donald Duck, in Lake Wales for 24 years. He attended the Full Gospel Fellowship in Wahneta. Carl is survived by a loving family...
Nancy Sue Festa
Sep 17, 2013
Nancy Sue Festa of Mulberry died September 17, 2013 from cancer. She is survived by husband Rod Festa, mother June McCarty. Two daughters Carolyn and Cynthia. Two brothers and six grandchildren
Shirley A. Olinger
Sep 14, 2013
Shirley A. Olinger, age 78, passed away from cancer on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at home in Winter Haven. Born on February 21, 1935 in International Falls, MN, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Ethel (Hout) Kavanagh. Ms. Olinger moved to Polk County in 1969. She worked as a Judicial Assistant for Judge Maloney at the Polk...
Rebecca "Becca" Ann Sedwick
Sep 12, 2013
Lakeland - Rebecca "Becca" Ann Sedwick, 12, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2013. Becca was born October 19, 2000 in Sebring, FL. She was a student at Lawton Chiles Middle Academy. Becca was preceded in death by her Grandfather, Raymond Jones. She is survived by her Mother; Tricia & John Norman of Lakeland and Father; Kim Sedwick. Six Sisters; Amy...
Mildred E. Thrailkill
Sep 6, 2013
Mildred E. Thrailkill, 91, passed away Friday, September 6, 2013 at the Rohr Nursing Home in Bartow of heart failure. Born August 2, 1922 in Alexander City, AL, Mrs.Thrailkill was a resident of Bartow for Bartow 75 years, moving from Plant City, . She was employed with Lake Garfield Citrus Co-op for over 33 years. She was a member of...
E.R. "Buddy" Murkerson
Sep 3, 2013
Edgar Ray (Buddy) Murkerson, 80, passed away peacefully from heart failure at his residence in Bartow on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. Mr. Murkerson was born in Miller County, Georgia and moved to Bartow in 1953. He was the ICWU President for Local 377 in Bartow for 15 years. He was a retired Land Surveyor working for U. S. Agri-Chemicals in...
Frances Inez Whitaker
Sep 1, 2013
Frances Inez Whitaker, age 89. passed away September 1, 2013 from respiratory failure in Haines City. Born November 17, 1923 in Soperton, GA, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Etta Brantley. Mrs. Whitaker retired from Ben Hill Griffin Inc., where she was a sectionizer, after 28 years of service. She was a member of Homeland Baptist Church....
Mary Ruth Hatmaker-Trent
Sep 1, 2013
Mary Ruth Hatmaker-Trent passed away on September 1, 2013, in Pewee Valley, Kentucky, after a long battle with Alzheimers Disease. A graveside memorial service will occur Saturday, September 14, 2013, at Wildwood cemetery in Bartow, Florida, at 10 AM with her nephew Reverend David Hatmaker officiating. Mary was born June 2, 1937, at a small mining camp in Fields, Kentucky,...
Garry W. Daniels
Aug 31, 2013
Garry W. Daniels, age 53, a resident of Highland City passed away Saturday, August 31, 2013 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale of heart failure. Born May 25, 1960 in Bartow, Mr. Daniels was a lifelong resident of area. He was a electrician for many years. He was a Baptist. He is survived by his daughter: Alivia Daniels of Fort...
