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Jackie L. Terrell
Dec 23, 2012
Miss Jacqueline “Jackie” Lea Terrell passed away at her home in Bartow on Sunday December 23, 2012. Miss Terrell was born in Tampa on March 8, 1934. She was predeceased by her parents, Edward and Minnie Terrell. After graduating from Tampa Plant High School, Miss Terrell began a career with GTE that lasted for over 25 years. While at GTE,...
Tommy E. Elliston
Dec 23, 2012
Tommy Eugene Elliston, age 51, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2012 at Palm Terrace Hospice in Lakeland of heart failure. Born June 07, 1961 in Middlesburo, KY, Mr. Elliston was a resident of Bartow. He was a Railroad Conductor for CSX Railroad for several years. Mr. Elliston was survived by daughter: Barbara Sue Elliston and a son: Tommy C. Elliston,...
James H. Ward
Dec 21, 2012
James H. Ward, age 68, passed away Friday, December 21, 2012 at The Health Center of Plant City. Born January 12, 1944 in Norfolk, VA, Mr. Ward was a resident of Plant City for several years, moving from the Bartow area. He was a commerical truck driver for many years. Mr. Ward was survived by a three daughters: Cindy Ward...
Andrew J. Bos
Dec 19, 2012
Bartow - Andrew J. Bos, went home to be with his Lord Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at Savannah Court Assisted Living in Bartow of natural causes. Born October 31, 1918 in Kalamazoo, MI, to Dutch immigrants John & Bessie Bos. He lived a long, full life of 94 years. Mr. Bos and his wife Helen, who died in 2002, moved...
Dorothy Siudzinski
Dec 18, 2012
Dorothy “Dottie” Siudzinski, age 90, passed away from natural causes Tuesday, December 18, 2012 in Bartow, FL. Born February 6, 1922 in Columbia, MO, she was the daughter of the late Harry Allen and Linnie Gertrude Ball. Mrs. Siudzinski graduated from the University of Missouri in 1943 and taught school in Columbia for 6 years. In 1949 she moved to...
Brenda Joy Greer
Dec 15, 2012
Brenda Joy Greer, 63 of Fort Meade, FL passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2012. She was born October 19, 1949 in South Charleston, West Virginia. Brenda was a nurses aide & a ward clerk at Peoples Hospital in Ohio. Brenda moved to Fort Meade in 2007 from Mansfield, OH. She is survived by her husband, David Greer of Fort...
Jim Vernon Fiveash
Dec 15, 2012
James "Jim" Vernon Fiveash 77 of Bartow passed away on December 15, 2012 from respiratory failure at the Highlands Lake Center in Lakeland. A native of Homerville, GA he moved to the area in 1962 from there. Jim was a truck driver and a Airforce Veteran of the Korean War. He was also of the Baptist faith. He especially enjoyed...
Shirley I. Carroll
Dec 13, 2012
Shirley Iris Carroll (79) passed away from congestive heart failure on December 13, 2012. Shirley was a resident of Fort Meade,Florida. She was born on May 8, 1933 in Oneco, Florida. She served with Polk County Transportation and as a manager at WBAR radio station. She enjoyed spending time with her family, camping and traveling in their motorhome. She is...
Sandra Morgan Bream
Dec 13, 2012
Sandra Morgan Bream, age 64, of Fort Meade, FL, died Thursday, December 13, 2012, at her residence in Fort Meade, FL. Sandra was born February 8, 1948 in Pensacola, FL. She was a operation officer at Suntrust bank. She is survived by her husband; Rick Bream of Fort Meade. Four Daughters: Rhonda & husband Reggie Russ of Bartow, Sarah &...
Lesllie "Bubby Collier, Jr
Dec 10, 2012
Leslie H. "Les or Bubby" Collier Jr. passed away from respiratory failure Monday, December 10, 2012 in Lakeland. Born September 2, 1931 in Lakeland, Mr. Collier was the son of the late Leslie H. and Ethel (Kersey) Collier. Mr. Collier worked as a Plant Operator for U.S. Agrichem. for 30 years and also worked for the Polk County Environment Services...
Randy D Little
Dec 7, 2012
Randy D. Little 62 of Lakeland passed away on December 7, 2012 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, FL from respiratory failure. Born on Feb. 19, 1950 in Corning, NY he moved to Lakeland from Corning in 1992. He was a member of the Masons and American Legion in both Corning, NY and Lakeland, FL and was a Navy...
Gerlald Joseph Lapre
Dec 5, 2012
Gerald Joseph Lapre, age, 49, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2012 in Winter Haven. Born March 30, 1963 in Fort Hood, Texas, he was the son of Joseph and Doris Lapre. Mr. Lapre worked for Coca Cola Foods and as a Foreman in the High Lift Auto Industry. He is survived by his wife of 31 years; Cloyce Lapre of...
Jack F. Moses, Sr.
Dec 5, 2012
Lakeland - Jack F. Moses, Sr. 71, passed away December 5, 2012 from respiratory failure. Jack was born August 22, 1941 in Mayo, FL and was raised in Bartow. He was a Repairman for Sears. Jack was a member of the Bartow Church of God. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and Nascar. Jack loved cooking for all his family. He is...
Reginald D. Palmer
Dec 3, 2012
Rev. Reggie Palmer, age 57, passed away Monday, December 3, 2012 in Lakeland. Born March 4, 1955 in Bartow, he was the son of the late Walden and Frances Marie Palmer. Mr. Palmer was a lifelong resident of Bartow. He was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Palmer was the Senior Pastor at the Christian Home Freewill Baptist...
Gerald R. "Jake" Bryan
Nov 29, 2012
Gerald R. "Jake" Bryan, 71, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Bartow Regional Medical Center of heart failure. Born September 13, 1941 in Bowling Green , FL, Mr. Bryan was a resident of Bartow for 66 years, moving from Bowling Green. He was a member of the Lake Ruth Baptist Church. Mr. Bryan was preceeded in death by his...
Jacob Owen Skipper
Nov 25, 2012
Jacob Owen Skipper, went to heaven November 25, 2012. Father; Jeremy Ashton Skipper & Mother; Jessica Lynn Marcazn. Sister; Emma Skipper and Aunt; Nikki Yates. Funeral service will be held Friday, December 7, 2012, at 6:00 PM at McLean Funeral Home 306 East Broadway in Fort Meade, FL.
Selma Loyed Hall
Nov 23, 2012
Selma Loyed Hall, age 81, passed away from heart failure Friday, November 23, 2012 at home in Lake Garfield. Born November 19, 1931 in Lake Wales, she was the daughter ofthe late James Alcus and Lela Mae (Huggins) Hall. Mrs. Hall worked as a caregiver for the Wilkins Group Home in Bartow. She is preceded in death by her first...
Franklin D. Elmore
Nov 22, 2012
Frankie Elmore 43 of Fort Meade, FL passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2012 at his residence from heart failure. A native of Anderson, SC he moved to FL in 1990 from there. He was a forklift operator and of the Christian Faith. A loving Husband and Daddy he will be dearly missed. Frankie was preceded in death by his...
Carlos M. Viera
Nov 21, 2012
Carlos M. Viera, 57, died 11/21 at Winter Haven Hospital of cancer. Born August 9, 1955 in San Juan, PR, Mr. Viera was a resident of Bartow six years moving from Mulberry, Fl. Mr. Viera was a chef in the restaurant industry. He was survived by son: Carlos Vuera Jr; of Bronx,NY; sister Jeanette Vier of Bayamon, PR & companion...
Annie R. Butler
Nov 20, 2012
Annie R. Butler, age 73, passed away from cancer Tuesday , November 20, 2012 at home in Bartow. Born on November 16, 1939 in Soperton, GA, she was the daughter of the late A.D. and Lottie Whitaker. Mrs. Butler had worked for the City of Bartow and Sign Creations as a cashier. She is survived by a loving family that...

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