William Nathan Kersey
May 9, 2008
Mr. William "Bill" Nathan Kersey, age 75, of Fort Meade, FL, died Friday, May 9, 2008, at his Residence in Fort Meade. Mr. Kersey, a native of Fort Meade, was born December 4, 1932. Mr. Kersey was employed by Kaplan Industries where he worked as a Butcher. Mr. Kersey was also a Hog Farmer and was well known as the...
Juan Antonio Garcia
May 8, 2008
Mr. Juan Antonio Garcia, age 79, of Fort Meade, FL, died Thursday, May 8, 2008, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, FL. He is survived by his Two Daughters, Shannon Gonzalez of Winter Garden, FL and Crystal Aguilar of Fort Meade, FL Two Sons, Claudio Garcia of Winter Garden, FL and Juan Garcia, Jr. of Winter Garden, FL. One...
Leola Baisden
May 7, 2008
Mrs. Leola "Monk" Baisden, age 84, passed away Wed. May 7, 2008 from respiratory failure. Born in Coffee County, GA on Jan. 20, 1924, Mrs. Baisden was a longtime resident of Highland City. Leola had formerly worked at Citrus World as a sectionizer. She was also a member of Sonrise Assembly of God in Highland City. Mrs. Baisden is preceded...
Jenny Farr-Zeltwanger
May 3, 2008
Mrs. Jenny Farr-Zeltwanger, age 61, passed away from heart failure on Sat. May 3, 2008. Born on April 6, 1947 in Great Bend, KS, she was the daughter of Neal and Della Skelton. Jenny came to Bartow 25 years ago from Indiana. She worked in the Financial Dept. for Heartland for Children. Jenny also belonged to the Moose Lodge #1023...
Lillian Lewis Martin
Apr 29, 2008
Mrs. Lillian Lewis Martin, age 88, passed away from heart failure Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at Palm Terrace Nursing Home in Lakeland. Born February 25, 1920 in Swainsboro, GA , Mrs. Martin was the daughter of the late Thomas George and Annie Alva (Waller) Lewis. Mrs. Martin was a Cosmetician for Rich's Department Store in Atlanta for many years. Later...
Elizabeth Gaines
Apr 26, 2008
Lakeland- Elizabeth Gaines, died Sat, April 26, 2008, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center of cancer. Born January 4, 1928 in Richmond, IN, Mrs. Gaines has been a resident of Lakeland 34 years, moving from Paris, KY. She is survived by her husband: William D. "Bill" Gaines; son: Keith Gaines of Lakeland; two daughters: Charlotte & husband William Lee Lawson of...
Ava Crooks Hayes
Apr 26, 2008
Mrs. Ava Crooks Hayes, age 63, of Abbeville, AL, died Saturday, April 26, 2008, in a Dothan Hospital. Mrs Hayes was born in Bartow, and was the daughter of the late George Elbert Crooks and Susie Marie Whidden Crooks. She lived in Bonita Springs, FL most of her lifetime before moving to Abbeville in January 2007. Mrs. Hayes was of...
Alverda V. Goodman
Apr 25, 2008
Mrs. Alverda V. Goodman, age 96, passed away Friday April 25, 2008 at home in Eagle Lake, FL. Born March 8, 1912 in Johnstown, PA, Alverda was the daughter of the late Calvin E. and Nellie (Siverling) Barringer. Mrs. Goodman was a homemaker. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Ralph "Red" Goodman, and her...
T.W. Scarborough
Apr 25, 2008
Mr. Tennyson W, "T.W." Scarborough, age 91, of Davenport, died Friday, April 25, 2008, at Haines City Health Care in Haines City. Born November 11, 1916 in Eastman, GA, Mr Scarborough has been a resident of Davenport for one year, moving from Bartow. Mr. Scarborough a retired Dragline Oiler for US Steel Phosphate. He was a Army veteran. He was...
Mary Elizabeth Crews
Apr 24, 2008
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Crews, 88, of Bartow, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 24, 2008, at her residence. Born September 19, 1919 in Live Oak, Florida Mrs. Crews was a resident of Bartow 15 yrs, moving from Live Oak. She was an honor student and cheerleader at Suwannee High School in Live Oak. She earned a...
Edith S. Dincecco
Apr 20, 2008
Edith S. "Eadie" Dincecco, age 88, passed away Sunday April 20, 2008 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. Born April 10, 1920 in Boston, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Angelina Scheri. Eadie was a resident of Bartow for the past 25 years and a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church of Bartow. She is survived...
William Benoit
Apr 20, 2008
William R. "Bill" Benoit, 48, of Winter Haven, died Sunday, April 20, 2008, at Winter Haven Hospital. Born June 18, 1959 in Los Angeles, CA, Mr. Benoit has been a resident of the area for one year, moving from Pahrump, NV. He was a Baptist. He was installer for a residental siding company. He is survived by his parents: Wesley...
Cleda M. Hurst
Apr 18, 2008
Cleda M. Hurst, age 83, died Friday April 18, 2008 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born July 4, 1924 in Mulberry, Cleda was a lifelong area resident. She was homemaker and a member of the First Assembly of God of Mulberry. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Hurst, Sr. She is survived by her son Lewis Hurst...
Maurice Sullivan
Apr 18, 2008
Maurice W. Sullivan, Sr., 78, died Friday, April 18, 2008, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center of respiratory failure. Born October 5, 1929 in Williston, FL, Mr. Sullivan has been a resident of Bartow 25 years moving from Pahokee. Mr. Sullivan was a public works supervisor for the City of Bartow for many years. He was a member of the First...
Robert Felber
Apr 16, 2008
Mr. Robert Felber, age 82, died Wednesday, April 16, 2008 in Bartow. Born May 24, 1925 in New York, Mr. Felber has been a local resident for several years. Mr. Felber owned and operated a service station for many years. He was a Veteran of WWII, serving in the Army. He is survived by his wife Opal Felber of Bartow,...
Reagann Stinson
Apr 11, 2008
Miss Reagann Cheyanne Stinson, infant, died Friday, April 11, 2008, at her residence. She is preceded in death by her grandfather: James M. Stinson & great grandfather: John Patterson. She is survived by her parents: James & Megan Stinson of Bartow; sister: Addisan Leigh Stinson of Bartow; grandparents: Eschol & Jackie Radford of Bartow; Paul Fillingim & Kathy Wiggins of...
Janette M. Dubberly
Apr 7, 2008
Janette M. Dubberly, age 67, of Fort Meade, FL, died Monday, April 7, 2008, at Winter Haven Hospital. Mrs. Dubberly was born on April 29, 1940 in Livingston, TN. She moved to Fort Meade from Livingston in 1960 and worked as a Retail management clerk. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Fort Meade. She is survived...
Edward Reynolds
Apr 7, 2008
Edward J. Reynolds, 74, of Bartow, died Monday, April 7, 2008, at the Bartow Center. Born July 29, 1933 in Centralia, IL, Mr. Reynolds has been a resident of Bartow over 30 years. He was a float plant operator for IMC Phosphate for many years. He was a Army veteran. He is survived by his sons: Rocky Reynolds & Shaughn...
Kennedi Diane Pannebaker
Apr 7, 2008
Miss Kennedi Diane Pannebaker was stillborn Monday April 7, 2008 in Lakeland. She is survived by a loving family that includes her parents, Alex and Ruthann Pannebaker of Bartow, her sister Carrieann Pannebaker, paternal grandparents Diane and Parker Pannebaker, maternal grandparents Karen and Kenny Meeks, and a multitude of extended family and friends. Graveside services will be held Thursday April...
Edward Reynolds
Apr 7, 2008
Edward J. Reynolds, 74, of Bartow, died Monday, April 7, 2008, at the Bartow Center. Born July 29, 1933 in Centralia, IL, Mr. Reynolds has been a resident of Bartow over 30 years. He was a float plant operator for IMC Phosphate for many years. He was a Army veteran. He is survived by his sons: Rocky Reynolds & Shaughn...
