Charles Augustus Prevatte
Jun 18, 2024
Bartow - Charles Augustus Prevatte, age 97, peacefully passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024. He was born October 8, 1926 in Cairo, GA to Willis Hiram & Maggie Prevatte. Charles joined the US Navy at the age of 17 and was a WWII Veteran serving in the South Pacific. He worked for Standard Oil in Bartow until they moved their...
Tommy C. Gaffney
Jun 14, 2024
Bartow -Tommy C. Gaffney , age 63, passed away June 14, 2024, at Bartow Regional Medical Center in Bartow. He was born on May 16, 1961, in Haines City, FL. He worked in Records Management for Polk County Board of County Commissioners. He was a Representative for the Florida Mobile Homes Organization, former Teamster Representative and former Moose Lodge Governor....
Mary J. Love
Jun 13, 2024
Mary Jeanine Jones Love, age 85, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024. She was born April 23, 1939, in Bartow, Florida to Albert and Frances Jones. She graduated from the Summerlin Institute in 1956. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Vernon Love (2018). Mary was a Nursing Home Administrator for over forty years working in...
Ethan Kendrick Powell
Jun 11, 2024
Ethan Kendrick Powell, age 20, ended his life on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 in Davenport, Florida. Ethan was born April 14, 2004 in Springfield, Missouri. A graduate of Polk State College, he was preparing to begin his junior year at Florida Southern College. Ethan was an itinerate traveler who had accompanied his family on their State Department Foreign Service postings...
Vivian V. Reeder
Jun 11, 2024
Bartow - Vivian V. Reeder, age 98, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024. She was born January 25, 1926 in Buckeye, KS to Ira & Ethel Ulrickson. She was a Homemaker. She moved to Bartow in 1961 from Mobile, AL. She was preceded in death by her husband Harvey Reeder and son Brian Reeder. Vivian is survived by her son...
Julius Alonzo Sellers
Jun 8, 2024
Julius Alonzo Sellers, 87, of Bartow, Florida, died June 8, 2024, at home, surrounded by his children. The son of the late Lucius Elonzo “Lon” and Mae Belle Davis Motes Sellers, he was born June 30, 1936, in his family’s farmhouse in Andalusia, Alabama. He met his future wife, the late Gleda Mae Burkett, when they collided after a service...
Deanna Dawn Spiller
Jun 8, 2024
Fort Meade - Deanna Dawn Spiller, age 44, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024. She was born September 16, 1979 in Bartow, FL to James & Delila Mercer. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers Gary Louis Foust & Roy Phillips. Deanna is survived by her children Keely Vanlanot of Haines City, Daniel Spiller of Fort...
Wesley C. Mcduffie
Jun 7, 2024
Bartow -Wesley C. McDuffie, age 37, passed away June 7, 2024, at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born on February 18, 1987, in Avon Park, FL. He was a Laborer in the Construction Industry. He enjoyed fishing, playing video games, working in the yard and being outdoors. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Alfreida McDuffie. He is survived...
Anthony Terio Jr.
Jun 5, 2024
Anthony Terio Jr., 88, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024. He was born September 12, 1935, in North Bergen, New Jersey. He moved to Bartow in 1965. Tony was a United States Army Veteran, Engineer and he was the owner of Terio’s Mobile Home Park. He enjoyed flying his plane and his home in Maggie Valley, NC. Tony was preceded...
Janet Skinner
Jun 5, 2024
Sebring - Janet Skinner, age 73, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024. She was born June 3, 1951 in Fairbanks, VA to Alton & Gloria Allgood. Janet worked in the Restaurant business. She loved cooking, camping and spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters Joan Fields and Linda Wadesworth. Janet...
Amelia "Diane" Hague
Jun 5, 2024
Amelia "Diane" Hague age 73 passed away peacefully at home in Bartow, FL on June 5th, 2024. She was born on October 22nd, 1950, in Tachikawa, Japan. Diane’s life was a testament of faith, love, laughter, and generosity. Her compassionate heart and nurturing spirit touched everyone. Her quick wit illuminated every room she entered, spreading joy to all fortunate enough...
Michael D. Price
Jun 1, 2024
Miami - Michael D. Price, age 66, passed away on June 1, 2024, in Bartow, FL. He was born on August 7, 1957, in Bartow, FL. Mike was a man of many accomplishments, but even more so, one of boundless kindness. No matter your station in life, all people mattered to Mike, and he would do whatever he could to...
William Martin
May 31, 2024
Homeland - William Martin, age 88, passed away May 31, 2024, at his residence in Homeland, FL. He was born on July 12, 1935, in Bartow, FL. He was the Owner of Martin’s Grocery Store and Meat Market. He enjoyed buying and selling cattle. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Martin, son Richard F. Martin, sisters Louise...
Tomie E. Carnley
May 27, 2024
Tomie E. Carnley, "GATOR", Age 87, passed away peacefully on May 27th, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Tomie was born on January 8th, 1937, in Mossy Head, FL and moved to Fort Meade FL in 1953. He was a retired citrus grove worker who loved fishing, hunting, gardening and being around happy people. He was quick to...
Dennis Gandy
May 26, 2024
Bartow - Dennis Gandy, age 69, passed away May 26, 2024 at Bridgewalk on Harden Health and Rehab. He was born on February 9, 1955, in Bartow, FL. He worked as an Electrician. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Lake Garfield. He enjoyed building bird houses, animals, music and being an artist. He is survived by a...
Ann W. Dunlap
May 25, 2024
Ann W. Dunlap born November 23, 1934, passed away peacefully at home after an extended illness on Saturday May 25, 2024. She graduated from Western Michigan University in 1956 and attained a master’s degree in gifted education from the University of South Florida in 1973 as well as a number of certificates and professional achievements in the real estate world....
Frank Monroe, Jr.
May 24, 2024
Bartow - Frank Monroe, Jr., age 86, passed away May 24, 2024, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 9, 1937, in Cobb Town, GA. He proudly served in the United States Air Force for 20 years and then became a Maintenance Supervisor in the Phosphate Industry. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, and golfing. He is survived by...
Miriam Mercedes Carrion
May 24, 2024
Fort Meade - Miriam Mercedes Carrion, age 85, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024. She was born April 2, 1939 in Cuba to Jesus & Angelina Perez. Miriam was a Homemaker. She was a member of the Fort Meade Methodist Church. Miriam loved her church, she volunteered her time helping in the nursery and vacation bible school. She was preceded...
David C. Mitchell
May 22, 2024
Bartow -David C. Mitchell , age 88, passed away May 22, 2024, at Lakeland Hospice House in Lakeland. He was born on March 2, 1936, in Brackenridge, PA. He was a Chemist for Alcoa. He enjoyed golfing, yardwork, and fishing. He was preceded in death by his son Todd A. Mitchell. He is survived by his wife of 63 years...
Frances Williams
May 22, 2024
Bartow - Frances Williams, age 97, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024. She was born September 23, 1926 in Fort Meade, FL to Carl & Jesse McConnell. Frances was a Law Clerk for the Clerk of Courts. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bartow. Frances was a member of the Bartow Lioness Club and the Bartow...
