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Charles W. Queen
Dec 7, 2009
Charles W. Queen 74 of Bartow passed away from respiratory failure on December 7, 2009 at his residence. A native of North Carolina he move to Bartow from Maysville, Kentucky in 1974. He was a phosphate mine worker and retired from the Mosaic Clear Springs Mine with 20 plus years of service. He was was preceded death by his wife...
Marvina M. Hauber
Dec 4, 2009
Mrs. Marvina M. Hauber, 69, died Friday, Dec 4, 2009, at her residence in Bartow. Mrs. Hauber was a Correction Officer for the State Of Florida for 27 years. She was a Baptist. She is survived by a son: John D. Hauber of Bartow; two daughters Barbara A. Hunt of Bartow & Cindy Stevens of Alturas; two brothers: James C....
William Adams
Dec 2, 2009
William B. "Billy" Adams, 54, died Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at his residence in Bartow. Born September 13, 1955, he was a lifelong resident of Bartow. He was a of Methodist. He is preceded in death by his mother: Frances S. Adams. He is survived by his son: Donald W. & wife Jae Adams of Bartow. His father: Donald C....
Josephine A. Terranova
Dec 1, 2009
Mrs. Josephine A. Terranova, age 86, passed away from heart failure Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Mrs. Terranova was born December 3, 1922 on Rochester, NY. She moved Bartow from Rochester, with her husband Gasper, in 1982. Mrs. Terranova was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her husband Gasper J. Terranova and is survived by two sons; Gary Terranova...
Louise P. Griesinger
Nov 30, 2009
Mrs. Louise P. Griesinger, 89, of Fort Meade, FL, died Monday, November 30, 2009. She was born on June 21, 1920 in Greenup KY. She retired from Chrysler Automotive Company. She is survived by her Daughter; Betty J. Wiley of Orlando, FL and her Son; Donald G. Griesinger of Winter Haven, FL. 6 Grandchildren, 21 Great-Grandchildren and 3 Great Great-Grandchildren....
Robert L. Mccabe
Nov 26, 2009
Robert L. McCabe 82 passed away Nov. 26, 2009 from cancer at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. A native of Iowa he resided in Bartow for 39 years and worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Polk Enviromental Services. Robert was also a Navy veteran and of the Church of Christ Faith. He is survived by his wife of 59...
Linda W. Wolfe
Nov 25, 2009
Bartow- Linda W. Wolfe, age 68, died Wed, Nov 25, 2009, of respiratory failure at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. Born April 15, 1941 in Enterprise, AL, Mrs. Wolfe has been a resident of Bartow since 1945. She was a Medical Lab Technician for Winter Haven Hospital for many years. She was a member of the American Medical Technologists, serving...
Richard Don Stegall
Nov 25, 2009
Just a day before his favorite holiday, our precious Daddy, Richard "Rick" Don Stegall. 64, of Fort Meade passed away November 25, 2009. Though we miss him dearly, we have peace and joy in knowing that he'll be spending this Thanksgiving with his Heavenly Father and Savior. Rick was born on March 16, 1945 in Ada, Oklahoma, to Frank and...
Maria Nobo
Nov 22, 2009
Maria Teresa Palacio Hamlen Kelly Nobo, 88, of Bartow, died Sunday, November 22, 2009, at Savannah Court in Bartow. Born July 5, 1921 in Havana, Cuba, she was the daughter of Richard Palacio Kelly & Maria Elena Hamlen Borrell. She was a member of Saint Thomas Catholic Church, Bartow. She was preceded in death by her husband: Dr. Rafael J....
Myrtice Mae Griffis
Nov 18, 2009
Myrtice Mae Griffis, 80, of Bartow, died Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at her residence in Bartow. Born September 10, 1929 in Moultrie GA, Mrs Griffis was a longtime resident of the area, moving from Georgia. Mrs. Griffis was employed by Polk County School Board as a lunchroom worker for many years. She attended the Blessed Assurance Temple in Bartow. She...
Maureen Chartier
Nov 17, 2009
Maureen Chartier, age 81, of Lakeland, Fla., died Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at her residence in Lakeland. Born April 22, 1928 in St. Angelo, Texas, Mrs. Chartier has been a resident of Lakeland since 1977, moving from Rhode Island. She was a food service worker with the Polk County School Board. She was a Catholic. She was preceded in death...
Dawn S. Peterson
Nov 14, 2009
Dawn Ruth Myers Sunday Peterson, age 88, passed away from respiratory failure, Saturday, November 14, 2009 in Hagerstown, MD. Mrs. Peterson was born on July 19, 1921 in Baltimore, MD. Mrs. Peterson moved to Bartow in 1970 and was a member of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church of Bartow. She was also a member of the Women's Republican Club of...
Kenneth H. Furtah
Nov 11, 2009
Mr. Kenneth H. Furtah, age 76, passed away from heart failure Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Mr. Furtah was born November 20, 1932. He retired from Pullman Power Co. based in Kansas City, MO. Mr Furtah had been a resident of Bartow for the past 5 years, moving from Wauchula where he and his family had lived for 30 years. He...
James F. Allen
Nov 10, 2009
James F. Allen, 65, of Bartow, died Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at Palm Terrace Hospice in Lakeland. Born March 22, 1944 in Henry County, Indiana, Mr. Allen has been a resident of Bartow since 2001, moving from Anderson, IN. He has a retired salesman and club manager. He was a US Airforce Vietnam veteran. Mr. Allen was a member of...
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...

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