Ellen B. Austin
Nov 16, 2012
Ellen B. Austin, age 94, passed away Friday, November 16, 2012 at Savannah Court Assisted Living Facility in Bartow. Born October 26, 1918 in Parrish , FL, Mrs. Austin was a longtime resident of Bartow. She was a secretary for the Polk County area Schools for 43 years, serving for many years at Mulberry High School. She was a member...
Lloyd Garrett
Nov 16, 2012
BARTOW - Lloyd “Abe” Garrett, 78, of Bartow passed away peacefully on Friday, November 16, 2012 after a brief illness. He was a proud US Navy veteran who flew the flag every day. He had a long career in the local phosphate industry before retiring to his passions of rebuilding horse drawn vehicles and making wood toys that he enjoyed...
Regina Ritter-Glover
Nov 14, 2012
Tampa - Regina Ritter-Glover, 49, passed away, November 14, 2012 at Tampa General Hospital of respiratory failure. Born October 04, 1963 in Lakeland, Mrs. Glover was a longtime resident of Tampa, moving from Lakeland. She is survived by her daughter: Mandy Cotney (Carlo) of Fort Meade; her parents: Roy & Patricia Ritter of Lakeland; brother: Robert Ritter (Rebecca) of, Lakeland;...
Conrad G. Schuck
Nov 14, 2012
Conrad G. Schuck, age 100, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2012 in Jacksonville. Born December 13, 1911 in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Conrad and Mary Schuck. Mr. Schuck was a longtime resident of Bartow and formerly a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Bartow. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and worked for Bartow...
Edd L. Birge
Nov 13, 2012
Edd L. Birge, age 85, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Emeritus At Oakbridge in Lakeland of heart failure. Born Sunday, June 26, 1927 in Joplin, MO, Mr. Birge was a longtime resident of Bartow. He was a Loan Officer. He was a US Marine Corps Veteran of WW II. He was a member of the Masonic Order and...
Eliana Marlie Peek
Nov 13, 2012
Eliana Marlie Peek, went to heaven Tuesday, November 13, 2012. Eliana was born August 4, 2012 at All Children's Hospital in Saint Petersburg, FL. She is survived by her father & mother; Donny & Erica Peek of Mulberry and sister; Evalise Peek. Grandparents; Cecil & Fran Peek of Bartow and Robert & Rosemarie Garcia of Lakeland. Great Grandfather; Leo Aulisio....
Henry F. Albritton
Nov 7, 2012
Mr. Henry F. Albritton, age 79, passed away from respiratory failure on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 in Bartow. Born April 17, 1933 in Fort Meade, he was the son of the late Ira W. and Betty Albritton. Mr. Albritton retired from Peace River Packing after 38 years as a grove caretaker. He was also a member of the First Assembly...
Nancy Louise English
Nov 5, 2012
Nancy Louise English, 78, of Fort Meade, FL, passed away, November 5, 2012, at her residence in Fort Meade, FL. Nancy was born May 3, 1934 in Green Bay, WI. Nancy was Catholic. She was an executive secretary for Estech/Sun Grown Citrus for 18 years. She was preceded in death by her two brothers; Dr. James VandeWalle & Donald VandeWalle....
Evaristo Hernandez Arias
Nov 2, 2012
Evaristo Hernandez Arias, 64, of Wauchula, FL, passed away Friday, November 2, 2012. He was a member of the St. Michael's Catholic Church of Wauchula. Evaristo worked in the agriculture business. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Thursday, November 8, 2012 at McLean Funeral Home, 306 East Broadway in Fort Meade. Funeral service will be at...
Stephens Maggie Mae
Oct 31, 2012
Maggie Mae Stephens, 85 of Bartow died in her home Tuesday, October 31st of heart failure. She left this world quickly, which was her wish. An energetic person, Maggie loved to cook, garden, take walks, and listen to Christian radio. Her healthy approach to life, no doubt, added to her years. She was born on May 23, 1927 in Pelham,...
Albert L. Blackford
Oct 25, 2012
Albert L. Blackford, age 92, passed away from natural causes, Thursday, October 25, 2012 in Bartow. Born October 11, 1920 in Wilmore, KY, he was the son of the late Melvin Knight and Nancy Edith Blackford. Mr. Blackford was a Veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was a Mason for over 50 years and a...
Charles W. Arnold
Oct 19, 2012
Bartow- Charles W. Arnold, age 66, passed away suddenly Friday, October 19, 2012 at Bartow Regional Medical Center of heart failure. Born October 17, 1946 in Plant City, Mr. Arnold was a longtime resident of Bartow. He was a sales representative with Cothron Construction Company of Dover. He was an Air Force veteran, serving in the Vietnam Conflct. He was...
Vernon C. Cartwright
Oct 19, 2012
Vernon C. Cartwright, age 97, passed away from natural causes Friday, October 19, 2012 at home in Bartow. Born August 1, 1915 in Cora, Florida, he was the son of the late William Marshall and Ida Guttery Cartwright. Mr. Cartwright was a longtime resident of Bartow and formerly worked as a Carpenter for Estech in Bartow . He was member...
Sarah Graves
Oct 18, 2012
Sarah Graves, 99 of Fort Meade, FL died on Thursday, October 18, 2012, at Wedgewood Healthcare Center in Lakeland, Florida. Sarah was born in Montbrook, FL on Novenber 14, 1912. She was Citrus Grove Owner and a Homemaker. Sarah was active in her church and enjoyed being a part of the Women of the Church of God. She enjoyed quilting....
Alva E. Wyatt
Oct 18, 2012
Dr. Alva E. Wyatt, age 85, passed away from heart failure Thursday, October 18, 2012 at home in Bartow. Born February 3 , 1927 in Franklin, Ohio, he was the son of the late I.C. and Reca Jane Wyatt. Dr. Wyatt was an ordained Minister in the Assemblies of God, a former Detective with the Bartow Police Department and retired...
Judy Gail Willis
Oct 16, 2012
Judy Gail Willis, age 64, passed away from cancer Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at home in Bartow. Born January 20, 1948 in Ironton, OH, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Bessie Mays. Mrs. Willis was a Baptist and had worked as an Executive Secretary for the Polk County Sheriff's Office for 19 years before retiring. She is...
Evelyn M. Vaughn
Oct 16, 2012
Evelyn M. Vaughn, age 79, passed away from heart failure Tuesday October 16, 2012 at home in Fort Meade. Born October 5, 1933 in Arcadia, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Louise Marie Pelham. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Frank Vaughn of Fort Meade, two sons; Freddie Barwick of...
Charlotte R. Beaty
Oct 16, 2012
Lakeland - Charlotte R. Beaty, age 69, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center of cancer . Born September 24, 1943 in Lakeland, FL, She was a lifelong resident of the area. Mrs. Beaty was an Administrative Assistance with the State of Florida. She attended Wildwood Baptist Church in Bartow. She was survived by her daughter:...
Leona W. Curry
Oct 10, 2012
Leona W. Curry, age 87, passed away from respiratory failure on Wednesday, October 10. 2012 in Lakeland. Mrs. Curry was born on March 25, 1925 in Pennsylvania. She loved and was devoted to her Lord and her family. She enjoyed boating, skiing, and going to the Anna Maria Island and Bradenton beaches. She was a Girl Scout Leader in the...
Georgette M. Eckhardt
Oct 9, 2012
Georgette M. Eckhardt, age 91, passed away from natural causes Tuesday, October 9, 2012 in Tampa. Born August 18, 1921 in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Wirick and Catherine Straub Wirick. Mrs. Eckhardt worked for many years as an office manager for Grants in New York City. Along with her parents, she is preceded...
