William L. Downing
Jul 21, 2024
Bartow - William L. Downing, age 63, passed away on July 21, 2024, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. He was born on October 26, 1960, in Bartow, FL. He worked as a Laborer . He enjoyed fishing and tinkering with items he found. He was preceded in death by his father James Downing and brother James Edward Downing. He...
Margaret M. Chiarini
Jul 19, 2024
Bartow - Margaret M. Chiarini, age 91, passed away July 19, 2024, at Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation in Lakeland. She was born on July 28, 1932, in Providence, RI. She was a Payroll Office Supervisor for the State of Rhode Island until her retirement in 1985. A resident of Rhode Island until 1986, Margaret and her husband moved to...
Betty Jean Russell
Jul 18, 2024
Betty Jean Russell (Ouellette), Affectionately known as Bett, Passed away on July 18, 2024, at the age of 61 after a prolonged battle with cancer at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale Florida. Born September 10,1962 in Presque Isle, Maine She devoted her life to the well being of others, both personally and professionally, Bett dedicated her career to helping those...
Helen "Sue" Margaret Forsyth
Jul 16, 2024
Fort Meade - Helen "Sue" Margaret Forsyth, age 94, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Family Extended Care, Sebring, FL. She was born May 28, 1930, in Springfield, MA to Carl & Helen Dennis. Sue was a member of First Baptist Church of Bowling Green. She loved spending time with family and friends, and anything related to “Mickey”. Sue...
Autry Key
Jul 16, 2024
Bartow - Autry Key , age 83, passed away July 16, 2024, at his residence in Bartow. He was born on August 24, 1940, in Leesburg, FL. He worked in the Signal Corps for the United States Army. He enjoyed fishing, planting flowers and watching tv. He was preceded in death by his daughter Melinda Clark, brothers Richard Key &...
Janet Lynn Simon
Jul 16, 2024
Janet Lynn Simon, age 73, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024. She was born August 19, 1950 in Kankakee, IL to Merle & Frances Pool. Janet was a Receptionist for the Polk County Tax Collector. She was preceeded in death by her two husbands Stephen Simon and Ronald Turnipseed, Jr., son Jarod Simon, sister Carol Craver and brother Victor Pool....
Ted "Corky" Randall Sutherland
Jul 14, 2024
Ted "Corky" Randall Sutherland went home July 14, 2024. Ted was preceded in death by his father and mother, Fred Wallwork “Ted” Sutherland and Faye Alice Collier Sutherland. He is survived by four children, Marti Sutherland, Katie Stakley, Trey Sutherland and Trevor Sutherland; four grandchildren, Nicki McCauley, Dylan Golden, Caleb Stakley, and Bishop Sutherland Vidal; his sister Judy Sutherland Eichar;...
James L. Edwards
Jul 14, 2024
Bartow -James L. Edwards , age 63, passed away July 14, 2024, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. He was born on September 16, 1960, in Bartow, FL. He worked as a Maintenance Mechanic for Mosaic. He was a member of Word of Life Christian Center. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, church and spending time with his family and friends. He...
Gloria Evelyn Schumann Penn
Jul 11, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gloria Evelyn Schumann Penn, a respected businesswoman, devoted animal lover, cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Gloria passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on July 11th, 2024 at the age of 87 years. Gloria was born on January 13th, 1937 in Miami, Florida. Her death was preceded by her...
Hazel Grappy
Jul 10, 2024
Fort Meade - Hazel Grappy, age 98, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at her home in Fort Meade, FL. She was born December 12, 1925 in Winchester, KY to Lyle & Amanda Watkins. Hazal was a Legal Secretary. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bowling Green. She was a member of the Order of Eastern...
David Bergdoll
Jul 9, 2024
Lakeland - David Bergdoll, age 76, passed away July 9, 2024, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. He was born on December 28, 1947, in Charlottesville, VA. He was a proud Eagle Scout and United Air Force Veteran. He was a prosecutor for State Attorney Jerry Hill and a Lawyer for the Polk County Sheriff's Office. He was a...
Stephen Bossidy
Jul 8, 2024
Bartow - Stephen Bossidy, age 80, passed away July 8, 2024, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. He was born on March 1, 1944, in Washington, DC. He was a proud United States Army Veteran. He was of the Baptist Faith. He worked in the Funeral Service. He was an honorary member of the Florida Sheriff's Association for 17 years....
Timothy L. Griner
Jul 8, 2024
Bartow - Timothy L. Griner, age 68, passed away July 8, 2024, at his residence in Bartow after a long battle with liver disease. He was born on February 20, 1956 in Bartow, FL where he was a lifelong resident. He wore many hats throughout his lifetime, including a dance instructor, chauffeur, lip singer, but he settled down in Home...
Henry Thomas Siler
Jul 7, 2024
Homeland - Henry Thomas Siler, age 91, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024. He was born October 28, 1932 in Siler City, NC to Wade & Annie Siler. Henry served in the US Army. He was the Owner & Operator of Specialty Office Products. He was a member of Homeland Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 65...
Mark Alan Johnson
Jul 4, 2024
Mark Alan Johnson 62, born July 22, 1961 in Clearwater, FL passed away July 4, 2024 at 11:55 pm following a short courageous battle with cancer at his home in Lakeland, FL. He grew up in Bartow, FL and remained close to his life long friends. Mark lived life to the fullest and was ALWAYS up for having a good...
William "Bill" C. Greene, Sr.
Jul 3, 2024
Bartow - William "Bill" C. Greene, Sr., age 69, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024. He was born August 23, 1954 in Charlotte, NC. He was a Surveyor for the Department of Transportation for the State of Florida. Bill was a Florida State Seminoles Football fan (GO NOLES) and both managed and coached Bartow Youth Soccer for many years. He...
Gloria Forcke Stenger
Jul 2, 2024
Gloria Forcke Stenger passed away peacefully on July 2, 2024 at the age of 100. She was born on September 4, 1923, to Iris Cooper and Robert Forcke in Oak Ridge, Roatan, Honduras. She spent her childhood surrounded by crystal-clear water, mountains, and dense green rainforests. She left her island to become a stewardess with TACA Airlines in 1943. In...
Yahorany Popoca
Jun 30, 2024
Bartow - Yahorany Popoca , age 29, passed away June 30, 2024, in Haines City . She was born on November 6, 1994, in Guerro, Mexico. She worked as a waitress. She enjoyed spending time with her children & friends, working and music. Most of all she will be remembered as a loving mother. She is survived by a loving...
Diana L. Hughes
Jun 30, 2024
Mulberry -Diana L. Hughes , age 76, passed away June 30, 2024. She is survived by her daughter Tracy Ireland, and sisters Mary Kane, Shirley Arrington & Martha Mullis. Per her wishes, no services will be held at this time. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com
Carol Rodgers
Jun 29, 2024
Bartow - Carol Rodgers , age 74, passed away June 29, 2024, at Groves Center in Lake Wales. She was born on December 30, 1949, in Holmes County , FL. She was a Department Manager for Walmart. She enjoyed butterflies and owls. She was preceded in death by her husband Donnie Rodgers and siblings Wayne Johnson & Donald Johnson. She...
