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Joseph Combee

Joseph Combee

Aug 13, 2024

Bartow - Joseph Combee, age 46, passed away on August 13, 2024, in Bartow, FL. He was born on April 14, 1978, in Bartow, FL. He worked as a Laborer . He enjoyed tinkering, riding his bike and drawing. He was a Georgia Bulldog fan. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Frank Monroe. He is survived by his...

Patsy King

Patsy King

Aug 12, 2024

Bartow - Patsy King, age 71, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024. She was born October 24, 1952 in Bartow, FL to Glenn & Ruth Jones. Patsy was a Legal Secretary for Peterson & Myers Law Firm. She is survived by her husband David King of Bartow, daughter Dana King (Tim Shumaker) of Bartow, son Jameson "Jamie" King & wife...

Betty Lynne Allday

Betty Lynne Allday

Aug 10, 2024

Betty Lynne Allday, 68, passed away August 10, 2024. She was born July 31, 1956 to Albert J and Betty L Weeks. Betty was an Owner and Operator of her own dump truck service, working with Trans-phose for over 30 years. She loved gardening, painting, all kinds of arts and crafts, and she loved to watch Gunsmoke. She loved her...

Benny A. Watson, Sr.

Benny A. Watson, Sr.

Aug 10, 2024

Bartow -Benny A. Watson, Sr. , age 86, passed away on August 10, 2024, at Lake Wales Medical Center. He was born on October 28, 1937, in Trenton, FL. He was a United States Navy Veteran. He was an Electrical Instrument Technician in the mining industry. He enjoyed fishing, running 5K races, biking and archery. He is survived by his...

James Terrell

James Terrell

Aug 8, 2024

Bartow - James Terrell, age 83, passed away on August 8, 2024 at his residence in Bartow. He was born on March 10, 1941 in Jacksonville, FL. He was the Owner of Hillsborough Tractor & Mower. He was a member of Florida Flywheelers Antique Engine Club. He enjoyed restoring antique tractors He was preceded in death by his parents Nathan...

Paul B. Huff, Jr.

Paul B. Huff, Jr.

Aug 7, 2024

Valrico -Paul B. Huff, Jr. , age 83, passed away on August 7, 2024, at Brandon Regional Hospital. He was born on January 27, 1941, in New Orleans, LA. Paul was a loving, generous and giving person. As a veteran of the Vietnam War, he was very patriotic and loved God and his country. He was a member of The...

William (Billy) Whitaker, Jr.

William (Billy) Whitaker, Jr.

Aug 6, 2024

Bartow-William(Billy) Whitaker Jr of Bartow passed away in Winter Haven, FL on August 06 2024 at the age of 70. Born in San Diego California and graduated from Bartow High School where he played baseball. He started his career as a crane operator for CF Industries and went on to later work for Publix ,Eaglebrooke golf course and Sonny’s BBQ....

Rev. James "Harold" Davis

Rev. James "Harold" Davis

Aug 3, 2024

Bowling Green - Rev. James “Harold” Davis, age 87. passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024. He was born May 29, 1937 in Bowling Green, FL to Alvie and Dolly Davis. He served in the US Army. Harold was a Southern Baptist Minister for over 55 years. He was a member of the Rotary Club of Hardee County with 34years of...

Stacy Ellen Gonzalez

Stacy Ellen Gonzalez

Aug 3, 2024

Stacy Ellen Gonzalez , age 36, passed away on August 3, 2024, in Winter Haven FL. She was born on September 21, 1987, in Thomaston, GA. Stacy graduated from Lake Region High School in 2006. She worked for the Polk County School Board in various positions until she graduated from Western Governors University in 2021 and had the opportunity to...

Steven Alan Hawkins

Steven Alan Hawkins

Aug 1, 2024

Steven A Hawkins 63 of Highland City, FL. He passed away peacefully at Hospice of Lakeland August 1, 2024. He was a heavy equipment mechanic for over 40 years. Then he own his own trucking company S&S Trucking before he retired. Steve had a love for Harley Davidson motorcycles and loved to be able to just get on and ride...

Goldie Bowen

Goldie Bowen

Aug 1, 2024

Goldie Bowen, age 81, passed away August 1, 2024, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. She was born on October 13, 1942, in Vidalia, GA. In her early years, she worked at the Bartow Public Library spanning a 20 year period. She ultimately retired as the Executive Director of the Bartow Housing Authority after 25 years of service. Following...

Linda Counts

Linda Counts

Aug 1, 2024

Linda Counts, age 73, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024. She was born April 30, 1951 in Arcadia, FL to Harold & Evelyn Barwick. Linda was a Grader and Packer for Golden Gem. She was a member of the Church of God. She is survived by her husband Roy Counts of Homeland, three daughters Karen Campbell of Malone, NY, Brenda...

Frances "Kay" Turner

Frances "Kay" Turner

Aug 1, 2024

Bartow - Frances "Kay" Turner, age 76, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024. She was born December 3, 1947 in Bartow, FL to Luther & Barbara Hancock, She was a founding member of Florida Transport Service. She was preceded in death by her husband James Turner. Kay is survived by her son Sean McDougald & wife Vicki of Homeland, daughter...

James "Jimmy" L. Davis

James "Jimmy" L. Davis

Aug 1, 2024

Fort Meade- James “Jimmy” L. Davis entered the gates of Heaven on August 1, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 10, 1954 in Lakeland, FL to William Lamar “Bill” and Betty Joyce Davis, Jr. of Fort Meade. Mr. Davis owned and operated Southern Ag Crop Insurance for 20 years before merging in 2020 with Carden Insurance....

Edward "Don" Loyd

Edward "Don" Loyd

Jul 31, 2024

Bartow - Edward "Don" Loyd, age 76, passed away July 31, 2024. He was born January 10, 1948 in Grady County, GA to Early & Agnes Loyd. He was a Operator at the Phosphate Mines. He was a member of Alturas Baptist Church. Don loved to fish. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Lynwood "Charles" Loyd,...

Joseph Clites

Joseph Clites

Jul 31, 2024

Plant City - Joseph Clites, age 48, passed away on July 31, 2024, at his residence. He was born on January 2, 1976, in Bedford, PA. He was a Tow Truck Driver. He enjoyed racing and working on racing cars. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Jessica Bowman and brother-in-law Chase Bowman. He is survived by his...

Jason Ryan Brownlee

Jason Ryan Brownlee

Jul 30, 2024

Jason Ryan Brownlee, age 46, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024. He was born November 12, 1977 in Lakeland, FL to Lamar & Victoria Brownlee, He was a truck driver. He is survived by his step mom Sylvia Brownlee, son Jason Brownlee, Jr., sister Lynette McCurdy and many other loving family and friends. Graveside service will be 10:00 am Friday,...

Evelyn Chandler Acorn

Evelyn Chandler Acorn

Jul 29, 2024

Bartow - Evelyn Chandler Acorn, age 95, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, July 29, 2024. She was born January 17, 1929 in Hilton, GA to Coy Lee & Glennie Temples Chandler. Upon graduating from Hilton High School in 1947, she and her family relocated to Bartow, Florida. Evelyn began her working career at...

Patricia "Kristy" Cox

Patricia "Kristy" Cox

Jul 26, 2024

Patricia "Kristy" Cox, age 71, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024. She was born June 25, 1953 in Wauchula, FL to J.L. & Mary Knight. Kristy was a Respiratory Therapist at Lakeland Regional Hospital. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wauchula. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy Cox, Jr., brother Lamar Knight and...

Frank Joseph Dempsey, Jr.

Frank Joseph Dempsey, Jr.

Jul 25, 2024

Fort Meade - Frank Joseph Dempsey, Jr., age 85, passed away July 25, 2024, at his residence in Fort Meade. He was born on August 29, 1938, in Tampa, FL. He was a Preventative Maintenance Technician in the phosphate industry . He enjoyed fishing, gardening and taking care of his rooster, "Little Rooster". He was preceded in death by his...

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