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Cheryl Andrews Nagel

Cheryl Andrews Nagel

Jul 31, 2011

Cheryl Diane Andrews Nagel, age 63, went to heaven 7/31/11 at home in Alturas from cancer. She was born on Oct. 2, 1947 in St. Petersburg, FL, and had lived in Florida, South Carolina, and Texas. Cheryl worked for the Muscular Dystrophy Association coordinating summer camp events and local Jerry Lewis Telethons, Easter Seals Society, PRIDE of Polk County and...

Charles S. Klaeysen

Charles S. Klaeysen

Jul 28, 2011

Winter Haven - Charles S. Klaeysen, age 84, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2011 at Bartow Regional Medical Center in Bartow, FL.. Born March 09, 1927 in Marion, NY, Mr. Klaeysen was a resident of the Winter Haven area for 20 years, moving from Palmyra, NY, . He was a Carpenter for Eastman Kodak Corp. for 28 years. He was...

Lester C. Russell

Lester C. Russell

Jul 27, 2011

Lester C. Russell 64 of Bartow passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. Born in Bartow he was a lifelong resident of the area and was a Transport Driver for Texa Gas Company in Bartow. Lester was Member of the First Assembly of God in Bartow and a Viet Nam Marine Corp Veteran. He also...

Raymurl Y. Hielscher

Raymurl Y. Hielscher

Jul 26, 2011

Mrs. Raymurl Y. Hielscher, age 77, passed away from respiratory failure July 26, 2011. Born October 22, 1933 in Baker, FL, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Flora Lee (Peacock) Young. Mrs. Hielscher was a member of the First Baptist Church of Alturas. She was a longtime secretary for Alturas Elementary School. Along with her parents, she...

Phyllis West

Phyllis West

Jul 23, 2011

Phyllis West, age 39, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Phyllis was born, December 23, 1971 in Okeechobee, FL, Phyllis was a homemaker and a member of Northside Baptist Church in Lakeland. She is survived by her Husband; Brian West of Lakeland, Daughter; Haley West and Son; Cody Watson, both of Lakeland. Sister; Trudy &...

Faye M. Patterson

Faye M. Patterson

Jul 23, 2011

Mrs. Faye M. Patterson, age 67, died Sunday, July 23, 2011 at the Bartow Center in Bartow. Mrs. Patterson was born on December 23, 1943. She was a Baptist. She had been a resident of Bartow for several years. Arrangements are being handled by Whidden-McLean Funeral Home in Bartow.

Roger Lee Ryals

Roger Lee Ryals

Jul 21, 2011

- Roger Lee Ryals, age 67, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2011 at Tampa General Hospital. Born March 8, 1944 in Vandyke, MI, Mr. Roger was a resident of Tampa, moving from Bartow . Roger was preceeded in death by his parents Maxie & Louise Ryals. He is survived by his Sister - Laura Sinnett, Gotha, FL, Nephew - Michael...

Eddie F. Simmons

Eddie F. Simmons

Jul 19, 2011

Mr. Eddie F. Simmons, age 88, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2011. Born April 22, 1923 in Kenansville, FL, Mr. Simmons was the son of the late Carl and Pearl Simmons. Mr. Simmons was an U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. He had worked for Johnny Sessa Bulldozing in the Fort Lauderdale area as a Dragline Operator. He was a member...

Timothy G. Keane

Timothy G. Keane

Jul 18, 2011

Timothy G. Keane, age 90, was born to eternal life of July 18, 2011 from natural causes, at his home in Bartow. Born George Quinn Curtin on Sept. 27, 1920 in Somerville, MA, his foster mother Johanna Keane adopted him. He earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree, Majoring in Philosophy at Sacred Hearts Seminary in Washington D.C.. Upon completion of...

Dallas Landon Gobble, Jr.

Dallas Landon Gobble, Jr.

Jul 18, 2011

Dallas Landon Gobble, Jr., 20, of Highland City, FL, died July 18, 2011. Dallas was born August 10, 1990 in Portsmouth, VA. He is an Eagle Scout, a member of Summerlin Judo, a member of the First Baptist Church and a graduate of Fort Meade High School "Class of 2009". He is survived by his parents Dallas Landon Gobble, Sr....

Clem Hall

Clem Hall

Jul 17, 2011

Clem Hall, 84, passed away Sunday July 17, 2011 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born December 13, 1926 in Lowery , AL,, Mr. Hall was a resident of Bartow for 46 Years, moving from Alabama,He was employed with US Steel Phospate for over 10 years. He formerly was a service station attendent for Roy's Sunoco, Bartow for several years. He...

Rachel L. Lizotte

Rachel L. Lizotte

Jul 13, 2011

Rachel L. Lizotte 95 of Bartow passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2011. A native of Nashua, New Hampshire she moved to Bartow five years ago. She was as a technician for Sprague Electric Co. and retired with twenty years of service. She was the owner of Rachel's Cake Decorating Supplies and founder of the Sugar Delight Cake Club all in...

Mary Erlene Hunt

Mary Erlene Hunt

Jul 5, 2011

Mary Erlene Hunt, age 75, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at Bartow Regional Medical Center of renal failure. Born April 30, 1936 in Bartow, Mrs. Hunt was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a homemaker. She was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She attended the Pentecostal Church of God. She is preceded...

Phoebe E. Crittenden

Phoebe E. Crittenden

Jul 3, 2011

Fort Meade - Phoebe E. Crittenden, 86, passed away peacefully on, Sunday, July 3, 2011 from respiratory failure at Bartow Regional Medical Center. Although in declining health over the last several months, she fought hard to overcome her numerous health complications, including colon cancer. Phoebe was born in Minneapolis, MN and was adopted as an infant. She moved to Lakeland,...

Peggy Jean Hickson

Peggy Jean Hickson

Jul 3, 2011

Peggy Jean Wolslayer Hickson, age 68, passed away Sunday, July 03, 2011 at her residence in Lakeland of cancer. Born September 06, 1942 in Fort Benning, GA,, Mrs. Hickson was a resident of Lakeland for 35 years, moving from Coral Springs, FL, . She was an administrative assistant for Carter, Belcourt & Atkison Accounting firm in Lakeland for many years....

George Coplin Watson

George Coplin Watson

Jul 1, 2011

Ft. Meade - George Coplin Watson went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 1, 2011 due to respiratory failure. George was born on February 18, 1941 to Lamar Watson and Pauline Coplin Watson of Ft. Meade, FL. As a child his family relocated to Alaska and as a young man he worked in Alaska as...

Charles E. Mccue

Charles E. Mccue

Jun 28, 2011

Charles E. McCue 73 of Bartow passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 from heart failure at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born in New Brockton, AL he moved to Polk County in 1947. Charles was a Engineer for the Florida Dept. of Transportation in Bartow and retired with 47 years of service. He was a lifetime member of both the...

Betty J. Zehr

Betty J. Zehr

Jun 26, 2011

Betty J. Zehr 72 of Okeechobee formerly of Indiantown passed away Sunday, June 26, 2011 at the St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach. She was a Dispatcher with the Martin County Sheriffs Office and of the Baptist Faith. She was preceeded in death by her husband Joseph R. Zehr and is survived by five daughters Sharan Rolling Batchelor...

Evelyn V. Morris

Evelyn V. Morris

Jun 25, 2011

Evelyn V. Morris, age 83, of Bartow, died Saturday, June 25, 2011, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. Born August 20, 1927 in Newnan, GA, Mrs. Morris has been resident of Bartow for 54 years, moving from Georgia. She was a citrus sectionizer for Orangeco Citrus in Bartow for over 25 years. She was a member of Turning Point Worship...

David "Cash" Mccall

David "Cash" Mccall

Jun 25, 2011

Mr. David "Cash" McCall, age 51, passed away from heart failure, Saturday, June 25, 2011 in Winter Haven. He was born on Feb. 10, 1960 in Dover, DE. Mr. McCall was a Major in the U.S. Marine Corps and a veteran of the Gulf War. He also worked as an educator in the Polk County School system. Mr. McCall was...

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