Frank H. Vaughn
Aug 6, 2026
Wauchula - Frank H. Vaughn, age 83, passed away on August 6, 2026, at Vivo Healthcare Wauchula. He was born on November 5, 1942, in Sturgeon Bay, WI. He was a Mine Foreman for I.M.C.. He enjoyed hunting ,mullet fishing, camping, and spending time with family & friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn Vaughn, sons Denny...
Melvin Pearson
Aug 3, 2026
Mulberry- Melvin Pearson went home to be with the Lord on August 3, 2026. He was born on January 15, 1940, in Avon Park, Florida. He retired from the Board of County Commissioners, Polk County as a Supervisor for Road Maintenance. He was an active member of First Baptist Church of Mulberry. He is preceded in death by his parents...
Warren Patrick “Pat” Huff
Aug 2, 2026
Bartow - Warren Patrick “Pat” Huff, age 96, passed away on August 2, 2026, at AUS Senior Living in Bartow. He was born on April 15, 1930, in Orlando, FL. He graduated from Summerlin Institute where he was Senior Class President, a Boy’s State delegate, member of Key Club and football player for the Summerlin Yellow Jackets South Florida Conference...
Mary Loretta Hess
Jul 31, 2026
Lakeland - Mary Loretta Hess, age 73, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026. She was born November 3, 1952 in Mentor, OH to Herman & Mary Blum. Mary was a Transcriptionist for Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She was a member of the Church of God. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Larry D. Hess and daughter Michelle Hess....
Phillip Joe Avery, Sr.
Jul 29, 2026
Phillip Joe Avery, Sr., 77, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Lakeland, Florida. He was born on December 10, 1948, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to Melba and J. W. Avery, Jr.
Phillip proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1967 to 1976 before pursuing a career with Norfolk Southern Railroad for 11 years. In 1987, he answered...
Shelton Locklear
Jul 29, 2026
With deep love and sadness, we announce the passing of Shelton Locklear, 79, of Bartow, Florida. Shelton passed away peacefully at his home on July 29, 2026. Shelton was a devoted father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was born in Lumberton, North Carolina on August 5, 1946, to Mazline & Hubert Locklear. He grew up working in...
William "Bill" Tisko, Jr.
Jul 29, 2026
William "Bill" Tisko, Jr. age 71, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026. He was born April 27, 1955, in St. Clairsville, OH to William & Ida Tisko, Sr. Bill was a Welder for Peace River Citrus in Bartow. He was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Bartow. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Darren...
Sara Barnes McGinnis
Jul 27, 2026
Sara Barnes McGinnis, 87, passed away on July 27, 2026 in Tallahassee, Florida where she resided. She was born Sara Catherine Barnes on July 10, 1939 in Boston, Georgia to Evelyn and John L. Barnes.
Sara grew up in Bartow, Florida and went on to earn her bachelor's degree from Florida State University. She began her career as an elementary school...
Wilma Roberson
Jul 27, 2026
Bartow - Wilma Roberson, age 87, passed away Monday, July 27, 2026. She was born June 19,1939 in Ringold, OK. She worked for IMC Phosphate and was the pastor at several churches during her lifetime. She was of the Protestant faith. Wilma is survived by her four sisters; Judy Bobbitt, Gloria Murphy, Ruby Hall, Liberty Hall, two brothers; Gene Roberson...
Eladio Sanchez
Jul 26, 2026
Eladio Sánchez fue un esposo amado, un padre dedicado, un abuelo orgulloso y un amigo para todos los que tuvieron la dicha de conocerlo.
Fue precedido en la muerte por sus padres, Víctor Sánchez y Daniela Cabeza, y por sus hermanos Cuca, Rafael y Tati Sánchez.
Le sobreviven su amada esposa de 65 años, Rosa Esther “Negrita” Sánchez; sus hijos, Eladio Jr....
Sergio Percy Naveda Mendoza
Jul 24, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sergio Percy Naveda Mendoza, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who passed away on July 24, 2026. Born on October 20, 1967, in Chimbote, Peru, Sergio was a beacon of warmth, kindness, and devotion to his family and community.
Sergio was the cherished son of the late Dora Mendoza...
Martha E. Baxley
Jul 23, 2026
Lake Wales - Martha E. Baxley, age 74, passed away on July 23, 2026, at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born on June 12, 1952, in Owosso, MI. She was a Homemaker. She enjoyed fishing, playing bingo, doing arts & crafts and shopping. She was preceded in death by her parents Alvin and Virginia Ordiway, daughter April Baxley, grandson...
Charles David McVay
Jul 23, 2026
Charles David McVay, aged 89, passed away July 23, 2026, at the Dr Jay Weil Center for Hospice Care in New Port Richey, FL. Charles was born in Blakely, Georgia on May 6, 1937. He grew up in and around Colquitt, GA where is family were share croppers. At the age of 16 he moved to Bartow, FL where is...
Elmer Galarza-Diaz
Jul 19, 2026
Con profundo dolor, pero con gratitud por la vida que compartió con nosotros, despedimos a Elmer Galarza Díaz, un hombre ejemplar cuya paciencia, amor y dedicación dejaron una huella imborrable en todos los que tuvieron el privilegio de conocerlo.
Elmer fue precedido en la muerte por sus padres, Mercedes Díaz Gómez y Fernando Galarza.
Le sobreviven su amada esposa, Elba Raquel Galarza,...
William Lloyd Girtman
Jul 19, 2026
William Lloyd Girtman
October 12, 1943 – July 19, 2026
William “Bill” Lloyd Girtman, age 82, passed away on July 19, 2026. He was born on October 12, 1943, and was a lifelong resident of Polk County, Florida.
Bill Girtman attended The Citadel in South Carolina (1961-65) and served in the Army National Guard of Florida (1965-71). He worked in finance for the...
Fred Egli, Jr.
Jul 17, 2026
Bartow - Fred Egli, Jr., age 90, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026. He was born April 12,1936 in Tipp City, OH to Fred & Anna Egli, Sr. Fred was a Veteran in the US Army. He was a Personnel Payroll Coordinator for the Polk County Clerk of Courts. Fred was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bartow,...
David Lee Ingram
Jul 16, 2026
Bartow -David Lee Ingram , age 59, passed away on July 16, 2026, at Vivo Healthcare Winter Haven. He was born on November 12, 1966, in Bartow, FL. He was a man of faith and had a strong love for Jesus. He worked as an Air Conditioning Installer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, being a collector and wheeling & dealing. He...
Betty Jane Edmund
Jul 16, 2026
Bartow - Betty Jane Edmund, age 76, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026. She was born July 21, 1949 in Bessemer, AL to Ray & Mary Morrison. Betty retired from the Office of the Public Defender. She was a member of Christian Home Free Will Baptist Church in Bartow. She was predeceased by her parents, brother Billy Morrison and brother...
Linda Thrailkill Sherrer
Jul 11, 2026
Bartow - Linda Thrailkill Sherrer, age 82, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026. She was born March 8, 1944 in Bartow, FL to Charles & Mildred Thrailkill. Linda was a Clerk for the Polk County Clerk of Courts. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lake Garfeild, where she taught Sunday School, was active in many church...
Dora N. Rivera Rosario Calderon
Jul 10, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Dora N. Calderon, who peacefully departed this world on July 10, 2026, at the age of 95. Born on September 17, 1930, in the picturesque town of Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico, Dora was the cherished daughter of Ramiro Rivera and Rosa M. Rosario.
Dora's life was a testament...
