Colleen A. Allen
Nov 10, 2009
Mrs. Colleen A. Allen, age 85, passed away from respiratory failure Tuesday, November 10, 2009. Born November 27, 1923 in Brewster, she was the daughter of the late James Franklin and Lavinia (Byrd) Ashley. Mrs. Allen was a longtime Bartow resident and a member of Main Street Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul W. Allen,...
Clarence A. "Bubba" Boswell
Nov 9, 2009
Clarence A.“Bubba” Boswell, Jr., 82 of Bartow, Florida, died during the early morning hours of November 9th, surrounded by his family, at Winter Haven Hospital. Born in Bartow on March 20, 1927, Mr. Boswell was the son of the late Clarence A. Boswell, Sr. and Margaret Phillips Boswell. He grew up and attended school in Bartow, and in 1945 graduated...
Kathy Platt Cary
Nov 9, 2009
Kathy Platt Cary, 57, died Monday, November 9, 2009. She was born February 9, 1952 in Lakeland, FL. She is survived by her Daughter, Nikki Busbee and partner Brandy Williamson of Fort Myers, FL. One Sister, Sandra Freeman of Lakeland. One grandson, Dylan Williamson. Arrangements are being handled by McLean Funeral Home, 306 East Broadway, Fort Meade, FL.
Ann H. Register
Nov 2, 2009
Mrs. Ann H. Register, age 68, passed away from cancer Monday, November 2, 2009 at her home in Alturas. Born March 18, 1941 in Lake Wales, Mrs. Register was the daughter of the late Robert and Alma Haslett. Mrs. Register was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Alturas. She also worked for Heartland Supply Co. for 40...
James Northup
Nov 1, 2009
James "Jim" Northup 57 of Bartow went home to be with his Lord on Sunday Nov. 1, 2009 from Cancer. Jim was a native of Wachula, Fl and a life long resident of the area. He worked in the phosphate industry and was employed with Mobil Mining and Minerals for twelve years. He was member of the Mount Pisgah Baptist...
Audrey Helms Robbins
Oct 30, 2009
Mrs. Audrey Helms Robbins, age 84, passed away from heart failure Friday, October 30, 2009. Born May 23, 1925 in New Brockton, AL, she was the daughter of Oscar James and Nancy (Byrd) Helms. Mrs. Robbins moved to Bartow 66 years ago from Alabama. She worked for the Polk County School Board as a school bus driver and attendant for...
Dorothy Ann Fuqua
Oct 26, 2009
Dorothy "Dot" Fuqua 64 passed away Oct. 26, 2009 at the Winter Haven Hospital from Heart Failure. A native of Cordele, GA she was a lifelong resident of the Bartow area. Dot was of the Baptist faith and worked as a nurses aid at Rohr Home in Bartow. She enjoyed fishing, playing cards and dominos. A loving wife, mother and...
Bonnie M. Lowe
Oct 26, 2009
Bartow- Bonnie M. Lowe, 74, died Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale of respiratory failure. Born October 31, 1934 in Tyronza, AR, Mrs. Lowe has been a resident of Bartow since 1969, moving from Trumann, AR. Mrs. Lowe was employed by OrangeCo Citrus of Bartow. She was a member of Lake Ruth Baptist Church of Bartow....
Curtis Paul Temples
Oct 23, 2009
Mr. Curtis Paul Temples, Sr., age 47, passed away from heart failure on Oct. 23, 2009. A lifelong resident of Polk County, Mr. Temples was born on Jan. 8, 1962 in Bartow. He was the son of the late Curtis Albert and Reba Jean Temples. Mr. Temples worked for the Polk County Sheriff's Office as a Detention Deputy. Along with...
Mary Suzette Carvajal
Oct 23, 2009
Mary Suzette Agnew Carvajal, age 61, of Tampa, FL, died Friday, October 23, 2009, from heart failure. She was born December 31, 1947 in Bartow, FL. She was a graduate of Bartow Summerlin Institute. Mrs. Carvajal was a beautician and also worked in the insurance industry. She was of the Pentecostal faith. She is survived by her husband of 28...
Katherine Rogers Byrd
Oct 17, 2009
Mrs. Byrd, 89, of Bartow, died Saturday, October 17, 2009, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale of Congestive Heart Failure. Her family and friends are invited to the old family homeplace on Floral Avenue from 6 until 9 p.m. on Monday, October 19, for a time of remembrance and fellowship. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 20...
Josephine W. Walker
Oct 15, 2009
Mrs. Josephine W. Alford, age 74, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2009 at home in Lakeland. Born September 5, 1935 in Lyons, GA, Mrs. Alford was the daughter of the late James Maurice and Mary Florence Walker. Mrs. Alford was a V train Plant Operator for Cargill Fertilizer and retired after 29 years of service. She was a member of...
Elma Macy Holton
Oct 9, 2009
Mrs. Elma Macy Holton, age 87, went into the arms of Jesus on Friday, October 9, 2009. Macy was born May 30, 1922, in Loughman, Florida and spent the majority of her life in Polk County. She graduated from Summerlin Institute in 1940. In 1972, she moved with her Husband to North Georgia. For the past four years Macy lived...
Louie W. Keller
Oct 9, 2009
Mr. Louie W. Keller, 59, a Cowboy and a native of Fort Meade, FL, died Friday, October 9, 2009, at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. Louie was born April 20, 1950 in Fort Meade. Louie served his country in the US Army & The National Guard. He was a Baptist. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He is survived by...
John T. Green, Jr
Oct 5, 2009
John T. Green, Sr. 69, died Monday, Oct 5, 2009, at his residence. Born March 22, 1940 in Springfield IL, Mr. Green was a Letter Carrier for the US Postal Service for 30 yrs. He was a Catholic & a US Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by his father: Paul A. Green & his first wife: Joann Green....
Melva Douglas Stokes
Oct 2, 2009
Melva Douglas Stokes, age 88, of Bowling Green, KY, died Friday, October 2, 2009. She was born June 17, 1921 in Douglas, GA. She was a member of Oakland Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband; Edwin B. Stokes, Sr. Brother; Thomas Douglas and her six sisters; Danary Tillis, Zelma Pierce, Ethel Burnsed, Jean Stephens, Frances Fussell...
Margie Bonita Gatlin
Oct 1, 2009
Margie Bonita Gatlin, age 78, of Highland City, Fla., died Thursday, October 1, 2009, at her Home. Born October 8, 1930 in Lake Garfield, Florida, Mrs. Gatlin was a lifelong resident of the area. She attended the First Baptist Church of Highland City. She was preceded in death by her first husband: Teddy Lowrey & a granddaughter: Wendi Kos. She...
Virginia Louise Harrison
Sep 28, 2009
Mrs. Virginia Louise Harrison, age 74, died Monday, September 28, 2009 at home in Bartow. Born February 7, 1935 in Madison, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Jim Clover and Laura "Sweet" Clark. Mrs. Harrison was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Lake Garfield. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Van B....
Constance S. Raiford
Sep 27, 2009
Constance S. "Connie" Raiford, age 92, of Bartow, died Sunday, September 27, 2009 after a short illness, at Shepherd's Cove Hospice in Albertville, Ga. Born January 11, 1917 in Minneapolis, MN., Mrs. Raiford was a resident of Bartow since 1919, moving from Minnesota. She was a clerk for Mutual Wholesale Company of Lakeland for 30 years. She was a member...
Bessie B. Sanders
Sep 26, 2009
Mrs. Bessie B. Sanders, age 65, died Saturday, September 26, 2009. Born in July 3, 1944 in Lyons, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary Louise Rudd. Mrs. Sanders previously worked for Highland City Packing as a box maker. She is survived by her husband, of 48 years, Wilburn E. Sanders of Lakeland, her daughter Carolyn...
