Marjorie J. Priddle
Jun 5, 2010
In loving memory of Marjorie J. Priddle, born Jan. 1, 1926 in Sanford, Florida. Marjorie was called home on June 5, 2010. She died at Highland Lake Center in Lakeland due to heart failure. She lived in Bartow moving from Sanford 42 years ago. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church in Bartow where she had served as a...
Brad Murphy
Jun 2, 2010
Mr. Brad Murphy, age 33, died Wednesday, June 2, 2010. Mr. Murphy was born on May 26, 1977 in Lakeland. He was a electrician by trade. Mr. Murphy was an avid Gator fan, sportsman, golfer, and fisherman. He also enjoyed playing the guitar. Mr. Murphy is survived by his mother, Brenda (Lightsey) Hennenfent and husband Joseph of Tallahassee, his father...
Osvaldo Medina
May 31, 2010
Osvaldo Medina, 74, died from cancer 5/31/10. Visitation will be Fri. 6/4 from 6-8pm at Whidden-McLean F.H. in Bartow. Services will be Sat. 6/5 at 10am at the Church of the Resurection in in Lakeland.
Leland R. Bryan
May 30, 2010
Leland R. Bryan, 84, died Sunday, May 30, 2010, at Tampa General Hospital from complications from a stroke. Born August 22, 1925 to Rembert Leigh Bryan and Mabel Spurgin Bryan in Bartow, FL. He attended public schools in Bartow where he participated in activities including the Summerlin Institute marching band, where he was first chair trumpet for a number of...
Lois E. Selander
May 26, 2010
Lois E. Selander, age 78, went home to heaven Wednesday, May, 26, 2010, at home surrounded by her family. Born December 8, 1931 in Elmira Heights, NY, she was the daughter of the late Adolphus T. and Mary R. (Head) Smith. Her parents were ministers of Assembly of God churches in northeastern Pennsylvania and western New York where her and...
Paula B. Adams
May 26, 2010
Paula B. Adams, 67, died Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at Bartow Regional Medical Center of heart failure. Born March 18, 1943 in Painesville, OH, Mrs. Adams was a longtime resident of Bartow. She was a secretary for the Juvenile Division of the Polk County Clerks Office. She was a member of Christian Home Freewill Baptist Church of Bartow. She was...
James S. Petrovich Sr.
May 26, 2010
Bartow- James S. Petrovich, Sr., 66, of Bartow, Florida, died Wednesday, May 26, 2010, of cancer at Winter Haven Hospital. Born July 11, 1943 in Danville, PA, He attended Lock Haven University in Pennsylvania where he played basketball. He graduated with a degree in Business Administration from McCann School of Business & Technology. He dedicated 45 years to building his...
Mary M. Blount
May 22, 2010
Mary M. Blount, 79, of Bartow died Saturday, May 22, 2010, due to cancer. Born Dec.11, 1930, in the Pittsburg, Pennsylvania suburb of Wilkinsburg to Scottish immigrants David and Joan Lawson McNair, Mrs. Blount moved to Bartow as a young wife and mother in October of 1954. She was a 1948 graduate of Wilkinsburg High School and attended night courses...
James M. Scribner
May 18, 2010
Mr. James M. Scribner, age 94, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at his home in Bartow, FL. Born August 11, 1915 in Attica, Indiana, Mr. Scribner was the son to the late James M. and Othelia Scribner. Mr. Scribner was a graduate of Northern Illnios College of Optometry. He was a member of the Optometry Fraternity, Omega Delta Alpha....
Bessidene E. Knauss
May 10, 2010
Bessidene E. Knauss 74 of Lakeland passed away May 10, 2010 from cancer. A native of Italy Valley, NY she moved to Lakeland from Pensacola 18 years ago. As a ministers wife she traveled for 22 years in Evangelism with her husband Dr. Norman Knauss of the Pine Grove Baptist Church in Mulberry. Bessidene was a accomplished musician and often...
Mildred E. Stenger
May 9, 2010
Eagle Lake- Mildred Evelyn Harrington Stenger, 96, died Sunday, May 9, 2010, at Life Care Center Of Winter Haven of heart failure. Born December 28, 1913 in Chicago, IL, Mrs. Stenger has been a resident of Polk County since 1924, moving from Chicago. She was a graduate of Bartow Summerlin Institute; attended Florida State College for Women; and was a...
Keightley G. Stringfellow
May 9, 2010
Homeland- Keightley Garrard Stringfellow, 68, died May 9, 2010 at her residence of cancer. Born December 18, 1941 in Wauchula, FL to Jobe and Esther Garrard, Mrs. Stringfellow was a resident of Homeland since 2001, moving from Alturas where she had been a longtime resident. A graduate of Bartow Summerlin Institute, she later graduated with a B.S. in Accounting from...
Rev. A.D. Albritton
May 4, 2010
Rev. A.D. Albritton, age 87, of Fort Meade, FL, died Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at his Residence in Fort Meade, FL. A.D. was born and lived his entire life in Fort Meade. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II on the U.S.S. Bennington CV20. He was part of the Battle of Leyte. A.D. was a builder and loved...
Olas C. Williams
May 4, 2010
Mrs. Olas C. Williams, age 79, died Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at her residence in Bartow. Born March 8, 1931 in Douglas Ga, Mrs. Williams had been a resident of Bartow for 65 yrs, moving from Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband: Iston S. Williams, Sr. She is survived by her daughter: Thelma Jelley of Lakeland; two...
Eva M. Hutchins
May 3, 2010
Eva M. Hutchins, age 80, died Monday, May 3, 2010, at her residence in Bartow. Born December 20, 1929 in Bartow, she was a lifelong resident of the area. She was citrus sectionizer for many years. She was a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her husband: Jack Hutchins & two sons: Michael & Dean Hutchins. She is survived...
Willie May Skinner Jeffries
May 2, 2010
Willie May Skinner Jeffries May 30, 1940 - May 2, 2010 Willie May passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on May 2, 2010 at Winter Haven Hospital following a short illness. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends. Willie May was a loving mother, devoted sister, adored grandmother and cherished aunt. She was...
Don S. Bryan
May 1, 2010
Mr. Don S. Bryan, age 87, passed away from heart failure Saturday, May 1, 2010. Born August 5, 1922 in Bartow, Mr. Bryan was the son of the late Rembert L. and Mabel Spurgin Bryan. Mr. Bryan was a longtime member and ordained deacon in the First Baptist Church of Bartow. He was a graduate of Summerlin Institute, Class of...
Natalie Katherine Estrada
Apr 30, 2010
Natalie Katherine Estrada infant 1 month 4 days old passed away April 30, 2010 at St Joseph's Hospital in Tampa. Born in Winter Haven she spent her brief life with her parents Robert and Shera Estrada in Bartow. Other family members include a brother Christian Estrada; Maternal Grandmother Mary Cawthon; Maternal Great Grandfather Roy Galasgow; Paternal Great Grandparents James and...
Densyl Lee Haymon
Apr 30, 2010
DENSYL LEE HAYMON died April 30, 2010 at the age of 92. He has lived in Lakeland, FL for the past 13 years and resided with his daughter’s family, Fahy and Carol Robinson, for the last 17 years. On May 2, in Bartow, FL there was a viewing with family and friends. The funeral services will be held- SATURDAY, May...
Mary Jo Smith
Apr 28, 2010
Mrs. Mary Jo Smith, age 84, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2010 from complications of an acute infection. Born April 22, 1926 in Esom Hill, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late David K. and Beulah Woodward. Mary Jo was a Physical Education Teacher for the Polk County School Board. She was also a board member and participant in...
