Frank ‘Bubba’ Smith Jr.
Aug 10, 2025
Frank ‘Bubba’ Smith Jr., age 90, passed away peacefully at his home in Bartow, FL on Sunday, August 10, 2025. He was surrounded by his family. Bubba loved being a husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He enjoyed the outdoors, most importantly, hunting and fishing with all the boys in his family and his friends. He never let a day...
Betty M. Binder
Aug 3, 2025
Bartow - Betty M. Binder, age 77, passed away on August 3, 2025. She was born on October 29, 1947, in Georgia to Horace and Gladys Melton. She enjoyed shopping, fishing and watching television. She was preceded in death by her parents and son Paul Scott. She is survived by her sons David Scott & Dale Scott, brothers Rick Melton...
David Monroe Haskins
Aug 2, 2025
David Monroe Haskins, age 73, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025. He was born March 22, 1952 in Jacksonville, FL to William & Loleta Lott Haskins. David was an avid fisherman and a professional bass guitar player. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Lakeland. He was preceded in death by his parents...
Nancy L. Prevatte
Jul 26, 2025
Lakeland -Nancy L. Prevatte , age 55, passed away on July 26, 2025, at Tampa General Hospital. She was born on April 25, 1970, in Lakeland, FL. She worked as a Parts Deliverer for Ford. She enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with family & friends. She was preceded in death by her brothers Ricky Daye and William Daye II....
Christine T. Hodges
Jul 25, 2025
Bartow - Christine T. Hodges, age 97, passed away on July 25, 2025, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. She was born on September 20, 1927, in Dale County, Alabama. Christine worked as a seamstress for Polk General Hospital and enjoyed sewing, watching baseball, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest...
Lee Marvin Johns
Jul 24, 2025
Lee Marvin Johns, age 80, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025. He was born January 29, 1945 in Venice, FL to George & Eunice Johns. He was a Dietitian at Polk General Hospital. He was a loving father, husband, grandfather and great grandfather. Lee strongly loved any and everyone, he never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by...
William Marvin Dampier
Jul 24, 2025
William Marvin Dampier, age 81, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025. He was born February 23, 1944 in Lakeland, FL to William & Okie Dampier. William was a Forklift Operator for Whit's Building Supply and a member of Vineyard Church of God of Bartow. Visitation from 9:00 am to 9:45 am Monday, July 28, 2025 at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home. Graveside...
Deborah Stickney
Jul 22, 2025
Lakeland -Deborah L. Stickney , age 76, passed away on July 22, 2025, at her residence in Lakeland. She was born on October 30, 1948, in Broward County, FL. She was a Social Worker for the State of Florida. She enjoyed reading books, watching tv and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Leslie...
Arwyn Faye Wasdin Bland
Jul 21, 2025
Arwyn Faye Wasdin Bland was born on November 24, 1936, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Everett and Mable Wasdin. She grew up in Savannah, Georgia. She was very close to her father, a railroad man for Seaboard Railroad, who she lost to a heart attack when she was in high school. She was an excellent student all throughout high school and...
Myra Jane Zollweg
Jul 20, 2025
Myra Jane Zollweg 9/12/1931 - 7/20/2025 Myra was born in Nipinal Valley Pennsylvania, daughter of Frank and Mamie Crawford. She was the youngest of five children. She moved to Rochester, NY were she married Donald H. Zollweg and raised her six children. For the last 38 years she lived in Central Florida. Myra passed away peacefully at the Good Shepard...
Larry R. Jenkins
Jul 17, 2025
Fort Meade - Larry R. Jenkins , age 76, passed away on July 17, 2025, at his residence in Fort Meade. He was born on August 16, 1948, to the late Verlin and Mary Bias in Huntington, WV. He worked in the Construction Industry. He enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by his brothers David Bias, Ronnie Bias, Dallas...
Colleen Mary Drake Nieves
Jul 17, 2025
Colleen Mary Drake Nieves age 44 passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025 Colleen was born December 20, 1980 in Greece, New York to the loving parents of Gary and Mary Drake. Colleen graduated from Roberts Wesleyan University with a masters degree in education. SUNY Brockport BA. In business. Colleen moved to Bartow Florida in 2010 to begin teaching at Lake...
Norma Grunholzer Jones
Jul 14, 2025
Norma Gunholzer Jones, age 101, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025. She was born May 13, 1924 in Fort Meade, FL to John & Jewel Pauline Grunholzer. Norma graduated from Fort Meade High School in 1942. She was a Citrus Owner & Homemaker. Norma was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Meade, where she played the piano...
James A. Williams
Jul 12, 2025
Bartow - James A. Williams, age 88, passed away July 12, 2025, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 4, 1936, in Bartow, FL. He was a Superintendent for CF Industries. He was of the Pentecostal faith. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and Jeeping. He also loved watching football and RV traveling. He was preceded in death by...
Connie L. Cook
Jul 10, 2025
Bartow - Connie L. Cook, age 78, passed away on July 10, 2025, at Bartow Regional Medical Center in Bartow. She was born on July 30, 1946, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was an Underwriting Assistant for State Farm. She enjoyed shopping, watching NASCAR and all things Elvis. She was preceded in death by her parents Orville and Marie...
John F. Mccarthy
Jul 8, 2025
North Lauderdale - John F. McCarthy, age 64, passed away on July 8, 2025, in Winter Haven. He was born on February 12, 1961, in Dover, NJ. He worked as a Realtor. He enjoyed motorcycles, golfing and watching the Florida Panthers. He is survived by his daughter Michelle Speer (Jeff) , sister Denise McCarthy (Ron) , brother Edward McCarthy (Nancy),...
Mary Ellen Shope
Jul 3, 2025
Bartow -Mary Ellen Shope, age 81, passed away on July 3, 2025, at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born on November 4, 1943, in Donalsonville, GA. She was the daughter of the late Herman M. and Allie (Thompson) Loyed. She worked in healthcare most of her life. She loved the Lord and helping others. She participated in local Prison Ministry...
Denny Clements
Jul 3, 2025
Bartow - Denny Clements, age 77, passed away on July 3, 2025, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. He was born on January 24, 1948, in Bartow, Florida. Denny was the founder and owner of Graphite Maintenance Inc, established in 1974 in Mulberry, Florida. He was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Denny was preceded in death by...
James "Jim" Vernon Apgar
Jul 1, 2025
James "Jim" Vernon Apgar, age 79, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025. He was born December 24, 1945 in Lebanon, OH to Vernon & Mrytle Apgar. Jim was the Owner & Operator of Vernon & Rudolph Painting. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Joy Apgar, two sisters Julie Fisher & Carol Moore and brother Emmitt "Butch" Apgar....
Adela Cobarrubia
Jun 28, 2025
Eloise - Adela Cobarrubia, age 92, passed away on June 28, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. She was born on September 20, 1932, in Tyler, TX. She was a Homemaker. She enjoyed coloring, making pillows & blankets and cooking. She will be remembered for her wonderful smile and her laughter. She is survived by her children Ricke Cobarrubio,...
