Geraldine Frances Hubbard
Nov 6, 2025
Geraldine Frances Hubbard, age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Smithfield Manor Nursing and Rehab in Smithfield, North Carolina.
Born on March 9, 1940, in Bay City, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Wiznerowicz. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dale Joseph Hubbard; brothers, Eugene Wizner and Richard Wizner;...
James "Possum" McCarthy Schaill, Sr.
Nov 6, 2025
James “Possum” McCarthy Schaill, Sr; We celebrate the life of Possum, a man whose legacy will forever be etched in the heart of Fort Meade and beyond. Possum, age 75, of Fort Meade, Florida, passed away on November 6, 2025, leaving behind a family and a community that loved him dearly.
Born on September 15, 1950, in Bartow, Florida, to Paul...
Doyle Wayne Proctor
Nov 5, 2025
Doyle Wayne Proctor age 78 of Cartersville sadly passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at his place of residence in Florida. Doyle was born in Cartersville on September 27, 1947. He was the son of the late Lester and Myrtle Proctor. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Florence Evelyn Proctor; his sister, Ann Hurley;...
Madeline Beloff
Nov 5, 2025
Madeline Beloff, age 92, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025. She was born November 4, 1933 in Fort Meade, FL to Edward & Georgia Miller. Madeline retired from Florida Power & Light Company, where she worked in the computer department. She was a member of Fort Meade Methodist Church. Madeline was a member of the American Business Women's Association and...
Richard "Tom" Wheeler
Nov 5, 2025
Richard "Tom" Wheeler, age 84, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025. He was born July 9, 1941 in Nashville, TN to Ollie & Dorothy Wheeler. Tom was a Veteran in the US Navy. Tom started his Law Enforcement career with Winter Haven Police Department, he worked through the ranks and became the Chief of Police after 19 years. During his...
Beverley Harris
Nov 2, 2025
Beverley Harris went to be with the Lord and her heavenly family in the early hours of Sunday November 2nd, 2025, at the age of 81. She has now joined her loving parents Winston and Mary Scott, brother Trevor, son Maurice, daughter in-law Carmen as well as former in-laws Maurice and Violet Harris.
Her caring soul touched many and they immediately...
Evencio Vasquez
Nov 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Evencio Vasquez, who left this world peacefully on November 1st, 2025, at the age of 83, at home. Born on April 10,1942 in Salguero, Michoacán.
Evencio was a cherished and loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend whose legacy of strong will and generosity will be fondly remembered by...
Ruthell Randall
Oct 31, 2025
Bartow - Ruthell Randall, age 84, passed away on October 31, 2025, at her residence in Bartow. She was born on June 7, 1941, in Georgia. She worked in the Ministry. She enjoyed helping people and praising the Lord. She was preceded in death by her husband Frederick Randall and brother Kenny Vickery. She is survived by her daughter Eva...
James "Jimmie" A. Adcock, Sr.
Oct 30, 2025
James "Jimmie" Adcock, Sr. age 90, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025. He was born July 16, 1935 in Bartow, FL to Burt & Sussie Adcock. Jimmie was the lead Surveyor for Polk County Government for over 40+ years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bartow. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Adcock....
Gary L. Wilson
Oct 29, 2025
Gary L. Wilson, age 80, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025. He was born July 12, 1945 in Plant City, FL to George "Sammy" & Mattie Wilson. Gary graduated from Mulberry High School class of 1963. He then graduated from the Florida School of Banking associated with the University of Florida. Gary started his banking career in April 1974 with...
James Dover
Oct 26, 2025
Bartow -James "Garland" Dover , age 89, passed away on October 26, 2025, at his residence in Bartow. He was born on February 4, 1936, in Lawrenceburg, TN. He was a Inspector for the State of Florida. He enjoyed watching tv and reading. He was preceded in death by his brother Harold Dover. He is survived by his wife Lanita...
John P. Stansel, III
Oct 25, 2025
Bartow - John P. Stansel, III, age 81, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025. He was born January 10, 1944 in Fayetteville, NC to John & Charlotte Stansel, Jr. John worked for the Polk County School Board as a Network Manager at the Bartow Elementary Acadamy, where he was also the Chess Coach. He was a member of the First...
Isaias Cruz
Oct 25, 2025
Bartow - Isaias Cruz, age 49, passed away on October 25, 2025, at his residence in Bartow. He was born on December 8, 1975, in Harlingen, TX. He enjoyed going to church, playing the maraca, watching wrestling and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his father Agapito Cruz and sister Josephine Cruz. He is survived...
Elaine W. Lunn
Oct 24, 2025
Bartow - Elaine W. Lunn, age 91, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025 at her home in Bartow. She was born November 30, 1933 in Wauchula, FL to Horace & Lydia Wilkerson. Elaine was an Accountant for IMC Phosphate. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bartow where she was very active and loved to volunteer her...
Brenda Gail Hays
Oct 23, 2025
Brenda Gail Hays, age 71, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025. She was born July 24, 1954 in Lakeland, FL to Wilburn & Alafaye Borders. Brenda was a Social Worker for Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services. She was a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her wife Carla McDermott. Brenda is survived by her sister Lanette Muehler (Bob)of Lakeland,...
J. Alice D. Whidden
Oct 23, 2025
Bartow - J. Alice D. Whidden, age 89, passed away on October 23, 2025, at Lakeland Hospice House in Lakeland. She was born on May 24, 1936, in Charlotte County, FL. She worked as a Nurse’s Aide. She was a member of First Christian Church. She enjoyed being outdoors, boating, riding horses, picking in the fields, and gardening. She was...
Dayl Raynor Davis
Oct 22, 2025
Dayl Raynor Davis, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, was born on August 25, 1947, in Tampa, Florida. She peacefully departed from this world on October 22, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, first facing breast cancer followed by myelodysplastic syndrome. In her passing, she leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and creativity that will...
Patricia "Pat" Ann Tanner
Oct 22, 2025
Bartow - Patricia "Pat" Ann Tanner, age 74, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025. She was born April 12, 1951 in Watertown, NY to Thomas & Bertha Burns. Pat worked for the Polk County School Board in the accounting department. She was a member of Bartow First Assembly of God. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother...
Nila J. Garrett
Oct 21, 2025
Bartow - Nila J. Garrett, age 87, passed away on October 21, 2025, at Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale. She was born on October 10, 1938, in Bartow, FL. She was a Homemaker. She enjoyed bowling, shopping, reading and traveling. She is survived by her son Brian Garrett (Wendi) of Bartow, daughter Kimberly Hendrick (Paul) of Bartow, grandson Zachary Hendrick,...
Leon J. LaClair
Oct 19, 2025
Bartow - Leon J. LaClair, age 86, passed away on October 19, 2025, at Hawthorne Inn in Lakeland. He was born on February 1, 1939, in Ellenburg, NY. After high school he joined the United States Air Force, where he was an Aircraft Jet Engine Mechanic. He then returned to Sodus, NY and worked at Xerox Corp in Webster, NY...
