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....
Rev. James "Harold" Davis
Aug 3, 2024
Bowling Green - Rev. James “Harold” Davis, age 87. passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024. He was born May 29, 1937 in Bowling Green, FL to Alvie and Dolly Davis. He served in the US Army. Harold was a Southern Baptist Minister for over 55 years. He was a member of the Rotary Club of Hardee County with 34years of...
Stacy Ellen Gonzalez
Aug 3, 2024
Stacy Ellen Gonzalez , age 36, passed away on August 3, 2024, in Winter Haven FL. She was born on September 21, 1987, in Thomaston, GA. Stacy graduated from Lake Region High School in 2006. She worked for the Polk County School Board in various positions until she graduated from Western Governors University in 2021 and had the opportunity to...
Steven Alan Hawkins
Aug 1, 2024
Steven A Hawkins 63 of Highland City, FL. He passed away peacefully at Hospice of Lakeland August 1, 2024. He was a heavy equipment mechanic for over 40 years. Then he own his own trucking company S&S Trucking before he retired. Steve had a love for Harley Davidson motorcycles and loved to be able to just get on and ride...
Goldie Bowen
Aug 1, 2024
Goldie Bowen, age 81, passed away August 1, 2024, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. She was born on October 13, 1942, in Vidalia, GA. In her early years, she worked at the Bartow Public Library spanning a 20 year period. She ultimately retired as the Executive Director of the Bartow Housing Authority after 25 years of service. Following...
Linda Counts
Aug 1, 2024
Linda Counts, age 73, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024. She was born April 30, 1951 in Arcadia, FL to Harold & Evelyn Barwick. Linda was a Grader and Packer for Golden Gem. She was a member of the Church of God. She is survived by her husband Roy Counts of Homeland, three daughters Karen Campbell of Malone, NY, Brenda...
Frances "Kay" Turner
Aug 1, 2024
Bartow - Frances "Kay" Turner, age 76, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024. She was born December 3, 1947 in Bartow, FL to Luther & Barbara Hancock, She was a founding member of Florida Transport Service. She was preceded in death by her husband James Turner. Kay is survived by her son Sean McDougald & wife Vicki of Homeland, daughter...
James "Jimmy" L. Davis
Aug 1, 2024
Fort Meade- James “Jimmy” L. Davis entered the gates of Heaven on August 1, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 10, 1954 in Lakeland, FL to William Lamar “Bill” and Betty Joyce Davis, Jr. of Fort Meade. Mr. Davis owned and operated Southern Ag Crop Insurance for 20 years before merging in 2020 with Carden Insurance....
Edward "Don" Loyd
Jul 31, 2024
Bartow - Edward "Don" Loyd, age 76, passed away July 31, 2024. He was born January 10, 1948 in Grady County, GA to Early & Agnes Loyd. He was a Operator at the Phosphate Mines. He was a member of Alturas Baptist Church. Don loved to fish. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Lynwood "Charles" Loyd,...
Joseph Clites
Jul 31, 2024
Plant City - Joseph Clites, age 48, passed away on July 31, 2024, at his residence. He was born on January 2, 1976, in Bedford, PA. He was a Tow Truck Driver. He enjoyed racing and working on racing cars. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Jessica Bowman and brother-in-law Chase Bowman. He is survived by his...
Jason Ryan Brownlee
Jul 30, 2024
Jason Ryan Brownlee, age 46, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024. He was born November 12, 1977 in Lakeland, FL to Lamar & Victoria Brownlee, He was a truck driver. He is survived by his step mom Sylvia Brownlee, son Jason Brownlee, Jr., sister Lynette McCurdy and many other loving family and friends. Graveside service will be 10:00 am Friday,...
Evelyn Chandler Acorn
Jul 29, 2024
Bartow - Evelyn Chandler Acorn, age 95, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, July 29, 2024. She was born January 17, 1929 in Hilton, GA to Coy Lee & Glennie Temples Chandler. Upon graduating from Hilton High School in 1947, she and her family relocated to Bartow, Florida. Evelyn began her working career at...
Patricia "Kristy" Cox
Jul 26, 2024
Patricia "Kristy" Cox, age 71, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024. She was born June 25, 1953 in Wauchula, FL to J.L. & Mary Knight. Kristy was a Respiratory Therapist at Lakeland Regional Hospital. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wauchula. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy Cox, Jr., brother Lamar Knight and...
Frank Joseph Dempsey, Jr.
Jul 25, 2024
Fort Meade - Frank Joseph Dempsey, Jr., age 85, passed away July 25, 2024, at his residence in Fort Meade. He was born on August 29, 1938, in Tampa, FL. He was a Preventative Maintenance Technician in the phosphate industry . He enjoyed fishing, gardening and taking care of his rooster, "Little Rooster". He was preceded in death by his...
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....
