Kent Johnson Gooch, Sr.
Mar 22, 2008
Kent Johnson Gooch, age 61, passed away, from cancer, surrounded by his family and friends at his home on March 22, 2008. Born October 30, 1946 in Lake Wales, Kent was a citrus farmer and cattle rancher who enjoyed golfing and making others laugh. Kent was a devoted and loving father and one of the best stewards for the Florida...
Minnie Hooks Pettigrew
Mar 21, 2008
Bartow- Minnie Hooks Pettigrew, 82, died Friday, March 21, 2008, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center of heart failure. Mrs. Pettigrew has been a resident of Bartow since 1953, moving from Georgia. She was a member of Main Street Baptist Church, Bartow. She was preceded in death by husbands: Howard Hooks & Art Pettigrew & sons: Tony Lee Hooks & Gregory...
Laura A. Lewis
Mar 19, 2008
Mrs. Laura Anderson Lewis, 93, of Frostproof, FL, died Wednesday, 3/19/08, at Palm Garden of Winter Haven. She was born in Lake Buffum on March 4, 1915 to Moses and Eva Anderson and was a lifelong resident of Frostproof. She was nurses' station attendant at Citrus World in Lake Wales, and enjoyed cooking & gardening. She was preceded in death...
Kimberly Hensley
Mar 18, 2008
Ms. Kimberly D. Hensley, 28, of Bartow, died Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. A resident of Greentree Court in Bartow, Ms. Hensley was born October 4, 1979 in Tampa, moving to Polk County several years ago. Services will be held at Greentree Court at a later date. Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow in charge of arrangements. Condolences...
Alda-Lee Dean
Mar 18, 2008
Alda-Lee "Sissy" Dean, 61, of Winter Haven, FL, died 3/18/08 from respiratory failure. She was born 10/28/1946 in Massillon, Ohio. Mrs. Dean was a teller at SunTrust Bank in Fort Meade for 22 years. She was Baptist. She is survived by her husband of 42 years Richard Dean of Winter Haven, FL Daughter-Kelly Keister of Fort Meade, FL Son-Kevin Dean...
William Russell Bucholz
Mar 17, 2008
Rev. William Russell Bucholz, Sr., age 76, of Fort Meade, FL, died Monday, March 17, 2008, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, FL. He was a Baptist, He was also a member of Association of Fundamental Ministers & Churches; Moose Lodge-Oil City, PA, Lodge #78; 100F Loyal Order of Odd Fellows; He is survived by his wife Ruth (Boggs)...
Edith Bailey
Mar 16, 2008
Mrs. Edith Bailey, age 70, died March 16, 2008 from respiratory failure in Tampa. Born March 9, 1938 in Alturas, Mrs. Bailey was a lifelong Bartow resident. She was a homemaker and attended Christian Harvest Church in Lake Wales. Mrs. Bailey is survived by her daughter, Desser Trammell of Bartow, step children; Shirley Ethridge of Auburndale, James Bailey of Haines...
Robert Henry Wain
Mar 13, 2008
Mr. Robert Henry Wain, age 87, of Fort Meade, FL, died Thursday, March 13, 2008, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He was born February 23, 1921 in Manchester, England. He was Protestant. He served in the England Army for 4 years and served in Africa and Italy. He was a electrician. He is survived by his wife Barbara Wain of...
Chesley Andrew Moore
Mar 12, 2008
Chesley Andrew "Andy" Moore, age 81, went home to be with our Lord on March 12, 2008 suffering from respiratory failure. He was loved and respected by all whose lives he touched. Andy was born in Fort Myers, Florida on February 11, 1927 and he spent most of his boyhood in Bartow, Florida. He was a graduate of Summerlin Institute...
Epsy D. Turner
Mar 6, 2008
Mrs. Epsy D. Turner, age 91, of Fort Meade, FL, died Thursday, March 6, 2008, at her residence in Fort Meade, FL. She was born on August 19, 1916 in Andalusia, AL. She was a Jehovah's Witness. She is survived by her Daughter-Elizabeth Ammons of Fort Meade, FL. Son-Lou Turner of Fort Meade, FL. Three Sisters, Sister-Ida B. Petterson of...
Roy V. Chapman
Mar 4, 2008
Roy V. Chapman, age 75, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at home. Born, August 17, 1932 in Bowling Green, FL, Mr. Chapman was a lifelong area resident. Mr. Chapman retired from U.S. Agri-Chemicals where he had worked as a heavy equipment mechanic. He was a longtime member and Senior Deacon of the Church of God of Bartow. He belonged to...
Izetta Nichols
Mar 3, 2008
Mrs. Izetta U. Nichols, age 87, of Mulberry, died Monday, March 3, 2008, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Nichols was a native and lifelong resident of Mulberry. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church, Mulberry. She was preceded in death by her husband: Carvin Nichols. She is survived by two sons: Lonnie Nichols of Mulberry & Wayne Nichols...
Ruth L. Seebach
Mar 2, 2008
Mrs. Ruth L. Seebach, age 81, died Sunday March 2, 2008 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. Born August 13, 1926 in Lucasville, Ohio, Mrs. Seebach had been a longtime area resident. She had worked as a Registered Nurse at Bartow Memorial Hospital for many years. She was also a member of Troy Abundant Life in Troy, Ohio. She is...
Dora Skipper
Feb 27, 2008
Mrs. Dora Lee Skipper, 67, of Frostproof, died Wednesday, February 27, 2008, at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Sebring, Fla. Born June 4, 1940 in Frostproof, Mrs. Skipper was a former resident of Bartow living the past four years in Frostproof She was employed by ComCar Industries. She was formerly with the Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court. She...
Betty H. Murphy
Feb 27, 2008
Mrs. Betty H. Murphy, age 79, passed away from respiratory failure, Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at home in Alturas. Born October 24, 1928 in Bartow, she was the daughter of the late Leslie W. and Alta Hurst. Mrs. Murphy was a homemaker and lifelong area resident. She was also a member of the First United Methodist Church of Alturas. She...
Eugene Sanders Sr
Feb 24, 2008
Eugene Dudley Sanders, Sr., 92, of Bartow, died Sunday, February 24, 2008, at his residence. A native of Finley, OK, Mr. has been a resident of Bartow since 2001, moving from Dumas, TX. He was a Newspaper Publisher and Commercial Printer for many years. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He is preceded in death by his...
J. Lee King
Feb 24, 2008
J. Lee King, 79, died Sunday, February 24, 2008, at Winter Haven Hospital of respiratory faillure. A native of Geneva, Ala, Mr. King was a longtime resident of Bartow. He was a heavy equipment operator with the I.U.O.E. Local Union # 487. He was an Army veteran serving during the Korean conflict. He was a member of First Assembly of...
May Flanagan
Feb 23, 2008
Mrs. May Flanagan, age 65, passed away from cancer Saturday February 23, 2008 at home in Winter Haven. Born October 6, 1942 in White Plains,New York, she had lived in Polk County for the past 26 years. Mrs. Flanagan had formerly worked for Mountain Bell Telephone Co. as an Estimator. More recently, she had worked at First Union Bank in...
Gloria Aguilera
Feb 21, 2008
Mrs. Gloria Aguilera, age 47, died Thursday February 21, 2008 in Bartow. Born June 26, 1960 in Guanajuato, Mexico, Mrs. Aguilera came to Bartow 8 years ago from Lakeland. Mrs. Aguilera had worked for Peace River Citrus as a Citrus Grader. She was also a member of Lake Ruth Baptist Church in Bartow. She is preceded in death by her...
Stevee Joan Mitchell
Feb 21, 2008
Bartow- Stevee Joan Mitchell, 26, died Thursday, Feb 21, 2008, at Bartow Regional Medical Center of heart failure. A native of Winter Haven, Miss Mitchell has been a livelong resident of the area. She is survived by her mother: Jo Ann Summers DeWinkler & husband John of Lake Wales; father: Roy Dan Mitchell & wife Pam of Bartow; brother: Roy...
