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Ava Crooks Hayes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Mary Kaelbli

Mary Kaelbli

Apr 6, 2008

Mary C. Kaelbli, age 49, of Bartow, died Sunday, April 6, 2008, at her residence in Bartow. Born July 12, 1958 in Miami, Mrs. Kaelbli has been a resident of Bartow 10 years, moving from Lake Wales. She was a restaurant cook for several years. She is survived by her husband: Jim Kaelbli of Bartow; mother: Mary J. Albury of...

Wayne Turner

Wayne Turner

Apr 5, 2008

Mr. Wayne E. Turner, age 60, of Bartow, died Saturday, April 5, 2008, at the Bartow Center. Born July 18, 1947 in Chicago, IL, Mr. Turner has been a resident of Bartow over 30 years, moving from Fort Meade. He was a painting contractor and an Army veteran. He is survived by his wife: Mary J. Turner of Bartow; 3...

Beverly Ann Babcock

Beverly Ann Babcock

Apr 4, 2008

Mrs. Beverly Ann Babcock, age 60, of Pontiac, Michigan, died Friday, April 4, 2008, at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL. Mrs. Babcock was employed by Blue Care Network and was a member of Church of the Nazarene, Waterford, MI. She was the daughter of the late Roy Groves. She is preceded in death by her 3 children Charles Nigh,...

Rev. Clyde Nichols

Rev. Clyde Nichols

Apr 3, 2008

Rev. Clyde G. Nichols, age 79, of Bartow, died Thursday, April 3, 2008, at a family residence in Winter Haven. Born August 23, 1928 in Richland, FL, Rev Nichols has been a resident of Bartow 35 years, moving from Live Oak, Rev. Nichols was a pastor for the Assemblies of God for over 50 years, serving churches in Lee, Live...

Lillie Cartwright

Lillie Cartwright

Mar 31, 2008

Bartow- Lillie Mae Hardy Cartwright, 88, died Monday, March 31, 2008, at her residence of heart failure. Born December 11, 1919 in Lagrange, GA, Mrs Cartwright has been a resident of Bartow since 1954, moving from Winter Haven. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her daughter: Glenda Sue Cartwright. She is survived by...

Dorothy L. Smith

Dorothy L. Smith

Mar 29, 2008

Mrs. Dorothy Exum Smith, age 80, of Bartow, died Saturday, March 29, 2008, at the Bartow Center. Born June 15, 1927 in Nashville, GA, Mrs. Smith has been a resident of Bartow 54 years, moving from Okeechobee. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of God of Bartow. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph...

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