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...
Ross O. Lowery
Apr 26, 2011
Ross O. Lowery 84 of Fort Meade passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at his residence. A lifelong resident of the area, he retired from CF Industries as chief operator of the acid plant. Ross was a member of the Main Street Baptist Church in Bartow and a WWII Navy veteran, participating in the Pacific theater. A loving husband, father...
Keith E. Roper
Apr 25, 2011
Mr. Keith E. Roper, age 82, died Monday, April 25, 2011 in Bartow. Mr. Roper was born on October 31, 1928 in Cadillac, MI. Mr. Roper was a contractor in the furnace repair industry. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Carolyn Roper, daughter Debra Link of Frankfort, MI, two sons; Mark Roper and wife Kathy of Lake...
Charles D. Straughn, Sr
Apr 24, 2011
Charles D. Straughn, 73, died on Sunday, April 24, 2011 of cancer. Born July 5, 1937 in Andalusia, AL. Mr. Straughn was a lifelong resident of Lakeland. He was a Commerical Contractor, holding his General, AC, Electric, Roofing & Plumbing licenses in Polk County. He moved to Marathon in 1978, marrying his wife Janet Marlene Moore in 1979. He developed...
Mertice Mathis Jones
Apr 24, 2011
Mertice Mathis Jones, age 89, died April 24, 2011 at Highlands Lake Center of respiratory failure. Born May 7, 1921, in Wauchula, Florida. Mrs. Jones resided most of her life in Bartow, where she raised her six children. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Lambert, parents, Edgar Lee Mathis and Carrie Lambert Mathis, and a sister, Vermel...
Floyd H. Heckert
Apr 23, 2011
Floyd H. Heckert, 83, of Bartow passed away Saturday, April 23, 2011, at his residence. Born in Cleveland, OH, he moved to Bartow in 1983 from Port Clinton, OH, where he was high school principal. He was a member of the McLeod Memorial Presbyterian Church where he also served as Clerk of the Session. He served on the Friends of...
Robert L. Johnson
Apr 23, 2011
Robert L. Johnson, age 63, passed away from respiratory failure, Sat., April 23, 2011. Mr. Johnson was born on October 29, 1947 in Geneva, AL. He was a Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam War, and was also involved in the cirtus industry during his working life. He was an avid fisherman. He is preceded in death by his son...
