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Ann Marie Duceman
Apr 13, 2024
Winter Haven - Ann Marie Duceman, aged 69 passed this life on April 13 in peace. Born in Bridgeport, CT this beautiful lady worked in Stratford, CT at Sikorsky Aircraft managing the copter blade department. In 1985 she was swept off her feet by Dennis Duceman, married and moved to PA. After his death she moved to Florida to live...
Steve Sconyers
Apr 12, 2024
Mulberry- Steve Sconyers , age 77, passed away April 12, 2024, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born on January 30, 1947, in Coffee County, AL. He was a Supervisor in the Phosphate Industry. He enjoyed fishing, watching Alabama Football and spending time with family. He is survived by a loving family that includes his sons David Sconyers of...
Rowena Blackford
Apr 10, 2024
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our Momma, Rowena Hrabal Blackford, on Tuesday April 10, 2024, in Lakeland, Florida. Rowena was the daughter of the late Eddie and Mamie Hrabal, born to them September 29, 1930, in Avon Park, Florida. Besides her parents, Rowena was predeceased by our Father, Andrew A....
Denise Bagwell
Apr 9, 2024
Bartow - Denise Bagwell, age 61, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024. She was born August 25, 1962 in Clinton, SC to William & Brenda Bagwell. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Lisa Morse and brother Danny Bagwell. She is survived by her sister-in-law Betty Bagwell of Bartow, FL sisters Angela Castle & husband Andy, Dade City,...
Dennis Peterson
Apr 8, 2024
Dennis E. Peterson of Bartow passed away peacefully on April 8th. He is survived by his brother Donald Peterson of Bartow, two sons Michael Peterson and Stephen Peterson of Ft. Myers and Cape Coral, two sons-in-law Terry Gardner & Steven Gardner and seven grandchildren. His burial services will be held at the Wildwood Cemetery on Monday April 15th. At 10am.Condolences...
Marjorie Leslie
Apr 7, 2024
Bartow - Marjorie Leslie, age 86, passed away on April 7, 2024, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. She was born on March 11, 1938, in South Bend, IN. She was a Homemaker. She enjoyed cross stitching, sudoku puzzles and reading. She also enjoyed bowling, golfing, and fishing. She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald Leslie (2020),...
Edward "Pete" Athey
Apr 5, 2024
Homeland - Edward "Pete" Athey, age 58, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024 in Ocala, FL. He was born May 12, 1965 in Avon Park, FL, Pete worked as a Fabricator for ClosetMaid in Ocala. He was preceded in death by his mother Carol Holder Baker. He is survived by his son Christopher Athey (Haley) of Lakeland, uncle Jesse Holder...
Christopher J. Martin
Apr 3, 2024
Bartow -Christopher J. Martin , age 47, passed away April 3, 2024, in Bartow. He was born on February 21, 1977, in Fayetteville, NC. He worked in Sales. He enjoyed working on cars, Jeeps, and spending time with his family. He is survived by a loving family that includes his wife Julie Martin, children Paige Martin, Aubrey Martin & Christopher...
James H. Williams
Apr 1, 2024
Old Town - James H. Williams, age 84, passed away April 1, 2024 at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville. He was born January 17, 1940 in Spring Creek, GA. James enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family whether it was camping, swimming or getting together for a cookout. He was a heavy equipment operator in the phosphate...
Daniel A. Bagwell, Sr.
Mar 30, 2024
Daniel A. Bagwell, Sr., age 62, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024. He was born August 19, 1961, in Clinton, S.C. to William & Brenda Bagwell. Daniel was a Carpenter for the Polk County School Board. He loved to fish and enjoyed watching sports, especially football, hockey, and baseball. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Daniel A....
Falguniben A. Patel
Mar 30, 2024
Lakeland - Falguniben A. Patel, age 52, passed away March 30, 2024 at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. She was born on March 9, 1972 in India. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com
John Albert Voigt
Mar 30, 2024
John Albert Voigt died peacefully, at home in Alturas, on March 30th. He was born December 8, 1928, to Victor E Voigt and Della M. (Oelze) Voigt at their home in Alturas, FL. John was BORN, LIVED and DIED on the land his parents purchased over 100 years ago. He excelled in sports during his school years playing Basketball, Football...
Carolyn F. Boatwright
Mar 27, 2024
Lakeland - Carolyn F. Boatwright, age 81, passed away March 27, 2024, at her residence in Lakeland. She was born on August 29, 1942, in Highland City, FL. She was a Lunch Lady for the Polk County School Board. She was a member of Revive Church Lakeland . She enjoyed reading her bible and doing crosswords. Most of all she...
Zachariah M. Clabough
Mar 27, 2024
Bartow -Zachariah M. Clabough , age 18, passed away March 27, 2024, in Bartow. He was born on May 13, 2005, in Winter Haven, FL. He was a Senior at Bartow High School. He enjoyed skateboarding, Legos, video games and playing the guitar. He was preceded in death by his father William Clabough Jr., grandparents Louis & Gleeda Runyon and...
Walter W. Hamm
Mar 26, 2024
Walter W. Hamm, 71, passed away 03/26/24 in Sarasota. He was a graduate of Brandon High School and the University of Florida. Walter was an architect and avid fisherman. He is survived by his sister, Avalyn DeVore, brother-in-law, Mike DeVore, and nephew Dr. Michael DeVore II. Remembrances in the form of contributions to the Alzheimer's Assoc or Tidewell Hospice greatly...
Lois Loyd
Mar 25, 2024
Bartow - Lois Loyd, age 73, passed away March 25, 2024, at her residence in Bartow. She was born on November 24, 1950, in Alturas, FL to the late Preston & Frances (Gillis) Palmer . She worked for the Polk County School Board where she retired after many years. She was a member of Christian Home Freewill Baptist Church. She...
Phyllis Ann Greer
Mar 24, 2024
Phyllis Ann Greer, age 80, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024 in Kings Mountain, NC. She was born November 8, 1943 in Weston, WV to Denzil & Helen Halterman. Phyllis moved to Kings Mountain, NC from Fort Meade to live with her daughter. She was a School Lunchroom Manager. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles "Buck" Greer...
Faustino Aguilar, Jr.
Mar 24, 2024
Faustino Aguilar, Jr. age 28, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024. He was born October 15, 1995 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Faustino lived in Pompano Beach, FL. He served in the United States Marine Corps. He worked at Plantation Golf Course. Faustino is survived by his father Faustino Aguilar, Sr., mother Maria Franco, bother Rodolfo Franco all of Pompano Beach,...
Carolyn Holder Baker
Mar 20, 2024
Homeland - Carolyn Holder Baker, age 78, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024. She was born January 23, 1946 in Jay, FL to Abe & Dela Holder. She worked for Mosaic Phosphate Mining. She is survived by her son Edward "Pete" Athey, grandson Christopher Athey, bother Jesse Holder three great grandchildren and many nieces & nephews. Condolences to family at...
Grace L. Clayton
Mar 16, 2024
Bartow - Grace L. Clayton, age 96, passed away March 16, 2024, at Life Care Center in Winter Haven. She was born on January 13, 1928, in Plant City, FL. She was a School Bus Driver for Polk County School Board. She enjoyed reading, gardening, canning, and sewing. Grace loved God and served Him and her church faithfully. She taught...

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