Lillie Carter Paul
Jun 6, 2011
Lillie Carter Paul 85 of Winter Haven passed away on Monday June 6, 2011 of complications from cancer. Born in Baxley, GA she was a lifelong resident of Winter Haven. After retiring from Snively Citrus she enjoyed being a homemaker. Lillie was of the Baptist faith and a loving mother. She is survived by her daughter Martha A. Paul of...
John R. Hughes
Jun 5, 2011
Lakeland- John Richard Hughes, 67, died Sunday, June 5, 2011, at his residence of cancer. Born August 16, 1943 in Little Rock, AR to Isaac & Willis Hughes, Mr. Hughes has been a resident of Lakeland for 45 years, moving from Pickens, SC. He was a commerical truck driver for Overnite Transportation Co. for 21 years. He was formerly with...
Barbara A. Birge
Jun 4, 2011
Barbara A Birge, 77, of Perry, FL, died Saturday, June 4, 2011, at South Bend Hospice House in Tallahassee. Born April 25, 1934 in Narisville, Minn, Mrs. Birge has been a resident ot Perry for 3 years, moving from Monterey, CA. She is preceded in death by her husband of 44 years: Robert K. Birge. She is survived by two...
Felicitas Avila
Jun 2, 2011
Mrs. Felicitas Avila, 78, of Bartow, FL, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2011 from respiratory failure. Felicitas was born December 3, 1932 in McAllen, TX. She and her family moved from McAllen to Bartow fifty years ago. She was a woman of Faith and a dedicated wife and mother. She is survived by her husband of fifty eight years...
Elsie May Brown
Jun 1, 2011
Elsie May Brown 90 of Bartow passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at the Bartow Center from natural causes. Born in Stockton, CA, she has been a resident of Bartow since 1949 moving from Fort Meade. She was a homemaker and a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church in Bartow. Elsie enjoyed writing poems and was a loving wife...
Clara Virginia Kersey
May 28, 2011
Mrs. Clara Virginia Kersey, age 75 passed away Saturday May 28, 2011 in Bartow. Mrs. Kersey was born on June 28, 1935 in Turkey Creek. She worked as a School Cafeteria Attendant in Fort Meade for many years. She was a member of the Fort Meade Church of God. She was preceded in death by her parents Leonard and Ollie...
John Lee Singletary
May 26, 2011
Mr. John Lee Singletary, age 92, passed away from natural causes, Thursday, May 26, 2011 at his home in Bartow. Born September 15, 1918 in Thonotosassa, FL, Mr. Singletary was raised in Lakeland and a graduate of Lakeland High School, Class of 1939. He had been a resident of Bartow for 64 years, moving from Avon Park with his new...
James Daniel Curry
May 26, 2011
Mr. James Daniel "Dan" Curry, passed away from cardiac arrest, Thursday May 26, 2011 in Bartow. Born December 1, 1946 in Fort Meade, Mr. Curry was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Highland City. He was a Veteran of th U.S. Army. He was a deeply devoted Christian husband and father and loved spending time with his family and...
Elizabeth Ann Ellis
May 24, 2011
Bartow- Elizabeth Ann Ellis, 82 of died on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, in Lakeland of respiratory failure. Born July 26, 1928 in Indianapolis, IN, to Ralph and Anna Tollan, Mrs.Ellis has been a longtime resident of Polk County. She was a sales clerk for the Family Dollar Stores in Bartow for over twenty years. She was preceded in death by...
Peggy Lee Mccaw
May 23, 2011
Mrs. Peggy Lee McCaw, age 54, passed away Monday, May 23, 2011 in Lakeland. Mrs. McCaw was born on August 16, 1956 in Attica, Indiana. She was a Protestant and a homemaker. Mrs. McCaw was preceded in death by her father John W. McCaw, her fiance Bobby Willis, her infant son Athren Jr., and granddaughter "Little Peggy." She is survived...
Melissa J Storch
May 22, 2011
Melisa J. Storch 35 of Bartow passed away on May 22, 2011 at the Bartow Regional Medical Center. She was a resident of the Greentree Court in Bartow since 1993 where she was known for her smile. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 2nd at the Greentree Court in Bartow at 12pm. Condolences may be sent to...
Joyce M. Hamer
May 17, 2011
Joyce M Hamer, age 80, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at Winter Haven Hospital of respiratory failure. Born August 10, 1930 in Birmingham, AL to M.R. and Susie Middlebrooks, Mrs. Hamer has been a resident of Bartow since 1952, moving from Troy AL. Mrs. Hamer was a graduate of Troy University, with a masters degree from University of South...
Gladys A Shiver
May 14, 2011
Gladys A. Shiver 78 of Lake Wales passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at the Lake Wales Medical Center. A lifelong resident of the area Gladys was a Convenience Store Manager and of the Christian Faith. She was preceded in death by her husband Alton Shiver and is survived by two daughters; Karen Simpson of Newnan, GA; Brenda Shiver...
Delila G. Mercer
May 13, 2011
Delila G. Mercer, 69 of Homeland, FL died on Friday, May 13, 2011, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland Born April 18, 1942 in Bartow, Mrs. Mercer was a resident of Homeland for over 26 years, moving from Auburndale. She was a Correction Officer for the Bartow Juvenile Correction Center for many years. She was formerly with Ben Hill...
Lou Alice Hayes
May 10, 2011
Lou Alice Hayes, 69, died Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at the Bartow Regional Medical Center of respiratory failure. Born January 4, 1942 in Pelham, Ga, Mrs Hayes has been a resident of Bartow since 1955, moving from Cairo, GA. She attended the Vineyard Church of God in Bartow. She is preceded in death by her husband: Richard Hayes. She is...
James Glen Adkins
May 10, 2011
Bartow- Mr. James Glen Adkins went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 10, 2011, as a result of respiratory failure, at Highlands Lake Center in Lakeland. He was 84. James was born on Dec. 3, 1926 in Enterprise, Coffee Co., Alabama to Ira Leroy and Annie Dovie (Horsley) Adkins. At 17, James and his family moved to Fort Meade...
Jonathan Arias
May 6, 2011
Jonathan Arias, 17 of Lakeland, died on Friday, May 6, 2011, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, Born August 19, 1993 in Brandon, Florida, Jonathan has been a lifelong resident of Lakeland. He is survived by his parents: Margarito & Inez M. Arias.; brother, Joel Arias & wife Vanessa of Lakeland, Grandparents: Carmen & Isael Cruz of Coamo, Puerto Rico,...
Richard B. Craney
May 2, 2011
Richard Bellaire Craney, 94, of Bartow, passed away Monday, May 2, 2011 at home. A native of Watertown, SD, Mr. Craney moved to Bartow from Orlando in 1950. He was employed by the United States House of Representatives from 1936 to 1938 and the U.S. General Accounting Office from 1938 to 1942. He served in the United States Navy during...
Barbara R. Lunn
May 2, 2011
Barbara R. Lunn, , 89, of Lakeland, died Monday, May 2, 2011, at her residence. She was born December 23, 1921 in Key West, FL. Mr & Mrs. Lunn moved to Hardee County in the 70's and later Polk County. She was a Housewife and was a member of the Church of God. She was preceded in death by her...
Juanita Parker Mcgraw
Apr 27, 2011
Juanita Parker McGraw, 86, of Bartow, died Wednesday, April 27, 2011of heart failure. Born July 14, 1924 in Brewton, AL, Mrs. McGraw has been a resident of Bartow 64 years, moving from Alabama. Mrs. McGraw was a receptionist for the Miller, Caswall, Coury & Nobo Medical Clinic in Bartow for 26 years. She was a member of the First Baptist...
