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Michael E. Leuteritz
Nov 4, 2024
Our beloved Michael E. Leuteritz tragically left us on November 4, 2024. He loved a competition, making people laugh and having a good time with family. He truly loved his kids. He was a father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was preceded in death by his daughter Jessica Driver, mother Roseann Leuteritz and Grandmother Margie Stifle. He is survived by...
Paul Wayne Matthews
Nov 4, 2024
Fort Meade - Paul Wayne Matthews, age 77, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024. He was born July 9, 1947 in St. Louis, MO to Norman & Frances Matthews. Paul was a Heavy Equipment Operator. He was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Leta Skipper Matthews. Paul is survived by his...
Nancy K. Heckert
Nov 4, 2024
Bartow - Nancy K. Heckert, age 97, passed away on November 4, 2024, at Highlands Lake Center in Lakeland. She was born on October 4, 1927, in Cleveland, OH. She was a Teacher at Port Clinton Jr. High School. She was a member of McLeod Memorial Presbyterian Church in Bartow where she sang in the Chancel Choir and was part...
Charles C. Blanc, Iii
Nov 4, 2024
Winter Haven - Charles C. Blanc, III, age 70, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024. He was born May 16, 1954 in Tampa, FL to Charles & Clarinda Blanc He was a Automobile Paint and Body Technician. Charles is survived by his two brothers Mike Blanc & wife Carol of Winter Haven, FL and David Blanc & wife Missy of...
James T. "Tommy" Odom, Jr.
Nov 1, 2024
James T. "Tommy" Odom, Jr. age 75, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024. He was born October 13, 1949 in Nauvoo, AL to James & Polly Ann Odom. Tommy was a Supervisor in the Phosphate industry for over 40+ years retiring from Mosaic. He coached little league baseball and football for many years. Tommy loved all types of motorsports, golfing,...
Susan Wilda Coleman
Oct 29, 2024
Susan Wilda Coleman, age 93, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024. She was born ON August 25, 1931 in Boston, MA. She was a LIFELONG MOTHER AND Homemaker. She is survived by her daughter Leslie Carter of Auburndale, FL, two sons Jeffrey Coleman & wife Lisabeth of Fort Collins, CO and Scott Coleman, OF Hudson, NH, grandchildren Jaden Coleman and...
Herminia Gonzalez Gomez
Oct 27, 2024
Herminia Gonzalez Gomez, age 89, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024. She was born February 26, 1935 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico to Rito & Candida Gomez Gonzalez. Herminia was a Seamstress and was of the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her husband Isidoro Gomez. Herminia is survived by her two sons Hector Gomez & wife Milagros of...
Betty J. Hazen
Oct 24, 2024
Lakeland - Betty J. Hazen, age 85, passed away on October 24, 2024, at her residence in Lakeland. She was born on February 6, 1939, in Plant City, FL. She was the well-loved Owner of Betty's Beauty Salon. She was a faithful member of Mt. Enon Primitive Baptist Church for over 70 years. She enjoyed cooking, yard work and helping...
Robert "Bob" Alan Mchenry, Sr.
Oct 21, 2024
Fort Meade - Robert "Bob" A. McHenry, Sr., age 63, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024. He was born May 31, 1961 in Akron, OH, Bob was a General Contractor in the Construction industry and worked with Design it Build It Company. He was a Mason. He was preceded in death by his brother Ray McHenry. Bob is survived by...
Charles E. Register
Oct 21, 2024
Lakeland -Charles E. Register , age 77, passed away on October 21, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on November 26, 1946, in Bartow, FL. He was a Graduate of Summerlin Institute. He served in the United States Army starting Basic Training at Fort Campbell and was stationed at Di An, Vietnam where he served...
Barbara Joann Ryland
Oct 19, 2024
Bartow - Barbara Joann Ryland, age 66, passed away on October 19, 2024, at her residence in Bartow. She was born on April 20, 1958, in Bartow , FL. She worked as a Secretary. She enjoyed going to church, playing the piano, plants and watching birds. She is survived by her loving family that includes her children Angie Bennett (David)...
Terry L. Hester
Oct 19, 2024
Lakeland- Terry L Hester, age 72, passed away on October 19th, 2024 at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center. He was born on October 26, 1951 in Burlington, IA. He served in the United States Marine Corps. He graduated from World Harvest Bible College and was the owner of Better Fiberglass Repair. In his younger years, Terry enjoyed hunting, and fishing...
Billy G. Armstrong
Oct 17, 2024
Fort Meade - Billy G. Armstrong, age 89, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024. He was born June 26, 1935 in Coffee Springs, AL to Ralph & Ruby Armstrong, Sr. Billy served in the US Army. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator in the phosphate and construction industry. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Fort Meade. He...
Consuelo E. Gallegos-Bias
Oct 17, 2024
Consuelo E. Gallegos-Bias , 53, Born August 11, 1971, passed away on October 17, 2024, with her loving family at her side at Tampa General Hospital. She was born in Miami, FL and resided in the small town of Mulberry, FL. She was known in the world as Consuelo or Connie, but to those who loved her best she was...
Loretta Mary Thomas
Oct 17, 2024
Loretta Mary Thomas, age 90, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024. She was born September 12, 1934 in Beverly, MA to Anthony & Theresa Silva, She was a Laboratory Technician for Coca-Cola Company. She was a member of Family Worship Center in Lakeland. She is survived by her three sons Michael Moore & wife Cheri of Winter Haven, James Dubose...
Charles Stephens Hughes, Sr.
Oct 10, 2024
Charles S. Hughes, Sr., age 87, was a loving, generous man who unexpectedly passed away from a heart attack on Thursday, October 10, 2024. He was born October 18, 1936 in Bartow, FL to Robert & Fannie Lou Hughes. He served in the US Navy for 8 years. Charles worked in the mining industry for 43 years and retired as...
Makayla Anne Corcoran
Oct 10, 2024
Makayla Anne Corcoran, age 10, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024. She was born October 8, 2014 in Lakeland, FL, Makayla was in the 4th grade at Alturas Elementary. She was a competitive gymnast at Nova Athletics in Lakeland. She also took dance classes at Legacy Dance Studio in Bartow, FL. Makayla loved her family and friends. She had the...
Alfredo Salmeron Romero
Oct 10, 2024
Fort Meade - Alfredo Salmeron Romero, age 35, passed away on October 10, 2024, at his residence in Fort Meade. He was born on March 1, 1989 in Barrio Nuevo, Guerrero, Mexico. He worked in the Construction Industry. He enjoyed working, listening to music and spending time with family & friends. He is survived by his loving family. Family will...
Mary E. Tomlinson
Oct 9, 2024
Bartow - Mary E. Tomlinson, age 89, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024. She was born August 7, 1935 in Granville, OH to John & Edrie Smith. Mary was a resident of Bartow since 1987, moving from Newark, OH. She was a Administrative Assistant for the Licking County Health Department in Newark, OH. She was a member of Golden Agers...
Sharon Marie Jombanis
Oct 7, 2024
Bartow - Sharon Marie Jombanis, age 83, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024. She was born February 4, 1941 in Chicago, IL to Walter & Mary Eastman, She was a Housewife. She was preceded in death by her grandson George Agner. Sharon is survived by her husband of 62 years George Jombanis of Bartow, son Andy Jombanis of Bartow, daughter...

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