Donald R. Shattler
Aug 28, 2024
Bartow, FL - Donald R. Shattler, age 80, passed away on August 28, 2024, at Winter Haven Hospital from complications due to cancer. Family will receive friends Sunday, September 1, 2024, from 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Bartow, with the Memorial Service following at 3:00 PM at the church. In lieu of flowers, please consider...
Michael Gene Goodman
Aug 23, 2024
Michael Gene Goodman, age 44, unexpectedly passed away Friday, August 23, 2024. He was born April 26, 1980 in Lakeland, FL. He served in the US Army. After the military Michael founded Imperial Paving where he was the Owner/Operator. He attended Polk City Church of Christ. Michael was blessed with three beautiful children, his son Gage Goodman and two daughters...
Leroyce Drawdy, Jr.
Aug 21, 2024
Bartow - Leroyce Drawdy, Jr., age 87, passed away on August 21, 2024, at Good Shepherd Hospice - Lakeland. He was born on February 27, 1937, in Arcadia, FL. He was a Security Guard for Armaz. He enjoyed roller skating and lounging around watching his true crime shows. He was preceded in death by his wife Wanda Drawdy, daughter Jennifer...
Brett Jonas
Aug 20, 2024
Bartow -Brett Jonas , age 68, passed away on August 20, 2024, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born on February 26, 1956, in Long Beach, CA. He worked as a Cook. He enjoyed cooking, playing games, playing flute and sailing. He was preceded in death by his daughter Sarah Jonas. He is survived by his wife Lee Jonas,...
William "Bill" Jackson Cook
Aug 20, 2024
Bowling Green - William "Bill" Jackson Cook, age 85, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024. He was born December 14, 1938 in Tilghmon, FL to Otis & Letha Cook. Bill was a Veteran serving three years in the US Amy and then four years in the US Navy. After his service to his Country, Bill worked for the phospate mines...
Elizabeth Tierney
Aug 17, 2024
Bartow -Elizabeth Tierney , age 82, passed away on August 17, 2024, at her residence in Bartow. She was born on June 3, 1942, in Hobart , NY. She was a Cashier for Publix. She enjoyed cats, reading, sewing and crafts. She was preceded in death by her husband Warren Lawrence Tierney. She is survived by her daughter Teresa Tierney...
Marie Wilson Perkins
Aug 17, 2024
Marie Wilson Perkins, age 81, passed away peacefully on August 17th, 2024 at her daughter’s home in Winter Haven, FL after a courageous battle with cancer. Marie was born in Earling, West Virginia on October 10th, 1942 to Myrtle Cathlean and Willis McAdoo Wilson. She spent her early childhood living at a coal camp in Lyburn, W.V. with her mother,...
Frederick "Fred" John Bohde
Aug 17, 2024
Bartow - Frederick "Fred" John Bohde, age 83, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024. He was born May 4, 1941 in New York City, NY to William & Nettie Bohde, Fred was a Captain in the US Army Reserve. He was a Citrus Consultant. He was a member First Presbyterian Church of Bartow. Fred was the past President, Lt. Governor...
Robert A. Bell
Aug 16, 2024
Fort Meade - Robert A. Bell, age 88, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024. He was born May 9, 1936 in Fort Meade, FL to Adrian & Katherine Bell. He graduated from Fort Meade High School. Robert went to the University of Florida where he played in the Gator Marching Band. He then joined the US Army. Robert was the...
Leon L. Tucker
Aug 16, 2024
Bartow - Leon L. Tucker, age 94, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024. He was born January 12, 1930 in Brewster, FL to William & Dollie Tucker. Leon served in the US Army during the Korean war. He was a Mechanic for IMC Phosphate Company. He was a past member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Highland City. Leon was preceded...
Teresa Rayan
Aug 14, 2024
Auburndale - Teresa Rayan, age 62, passed away on August 14, 2024, at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born on January 22, 1962, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She was a Quality Technician for ProAmpac. She enjoyed spending time with her family, karaoke and her dogs Chance & Layla. She was preceded in death by her son Paul MacNeill. She is...
Raleigh David Fewox
Aug 14, 2024
Bartow - Raleigh David Fewox, age 82, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024, at his residence in Bartow. Born on July 21, 1942, in Miami, Florida, he was a graduate of the Summerlin Institute Class of 1960 and went on to serve in the United States Air Force. Prior to retirement, David worked as a Truss Plant Manager and...
James D. Watson
Aug 14, 2024
Lakeland - James D. Watson, age 73, passed away August 14, 2024, at Good Shepherd Hospice - Lakeland. He was born on February 24, 1951, in Geneva, AL. He was a Laborer in the Asphalt industry. He enjoyed walking the flea market, fishing, horseback riding and watching NASCAR & football. He was preceded in death by his brothers Thomas Watson,...
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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....
