Ashwin H. Patel
May 20, 2024
Ashwin H Patel August 17, 1948 - May 20, 2024 A Family Man's Enduring Legacy Ashwin was the embodiment of a devoted family man whose selfless journey laid the foundation for generations to come. To his wife Mita, sons Alan and Nikunj, daughter-in-law Roshni, and granddaughters Divya and Sonam, he was a rock; a steady, calming presence defined by unconditional...
Jeremiah K. Collins
May 20, 2024
Bartow - Jeremiah K. Collins, passed away on May 20, 2024, at Winter Haven Women's Hospital. He is survived by his loving family that includes his mother Taylor R. Casselman of Bartow, father Justin Keith Collins of Bartow, grandfathers Robin Casselman of Eagle Lake, Michael Williams of Sioux City, IA & Mike Lawrence of Lakeland, grandmothers Dena Lawrence of Lakeland,...
Jean O'Doski
May 20, 2024
Jean O'Doski, age 82, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024 at Savannah Court in Bartow, FL. She was born February 3, 1942 in Mobile, AL to Olin & Lily Alford. Jean graduated from Bartow Sumerlin Institute class of 1961 and then attended Erskine College. She was a member of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church of Bartow. She was a Secretary...
Rogelio Alvarado Garcia
May 20, 2024
Plant City - Rogelio Alvarado Garcia, age 46, passed away May 20, 2024, at his residence in Plant City. He was born on December 21, 1977, in Nuevo Ideal, Durango, Mexico. He was a Laborer in the Construction Industry. He enjoyed music and spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Jose Miguel...
Frankie Joe Griffin
May 18, 2024
Bartow - Frankie Joe Griffin, age 69, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024. He was born November 8, 1954 in Bartow, FL to Charles & Myrtle Griffin. Joe graduated from Bartow High School class of 1972. He was a Mechanic. He is survived by his sister Gail Frankenburger & husband Pat of Babson Park, three daughters Crystal Boadwine, Jessica Patterson...
John Simpson
May 18, 2024
Bartow -John Simpson , age 77, passed away May 18, 2024, at his residence in Bartow. He was born on October 12, 1946, in Tifton, GA, He worked in Maintenance. He enjoyed working on cars, racing cars and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his mother Vida Simpson, brother Elijah Simpson, sister Judy Ball and...
Doris M. Register
May 16, 2024
Bartow - Doris M. Register, age 93, passed away May 16, 2024 at her residence in Bartow after a brief battle with breast cancer. She was born October 10, 1930 in Samson, AL to Thomas and Dollie McCollough. Doris was a long-time resident of Bartow, moving from Samson, AL (Geneva County) in 1948. She was a certified cook for the...
Marion Virgene Presley Rainey
May 14, 2024
Marion Virgene Presley Rainey, aged 89, passed away in her sleep at her home in Bartow on May 14, 2024, after an extensive journey with dementia. Born February 18, 1935, to Mary Maude Capps and Jesse Fred Presley in Ashburn, GA, she was the last survivor of her five siblings. An avid antique dealer and a master quilter, Marion also...
Lavon Donald Hooper
May 14, 2024
Lakeland - Lavon D. Hooper, age 76, passed away May 14, 2024 at his residence in Lakeland. He was born September 19, 1947 in Hayesville, NC. Mr. Hooper was a longtime resident of Lakeland and a Vietnam Veteran. He was a 43 year retiree with CSX Railroads and a member of the VFW in Hayesville, NC and the F.A.I.T.H Riders...
William W. Ryland
May 13, 2024
Bartow - William W. Ryland (Wayne) passed from this life on May 13, 2024 in Lakeland FL at the age of 82. He is survived by his wife of 60 years. Christine Ryland, and four children; Suejette McCraw (David) of Lakeland, Justin Ryland (Cheryl) of Winter Haven, Kelley Cochran (Kevin) of Auburndale, Shelley Chalmers (Kevin) of Brandon, 11 grandchildren, 17...
Laura Martin Weeks
May 11, 2024
Fort Meade - Laura Martin Weeks, age 56, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024. She was born January 10, 1968 in Bartow, FL to Harold & Beverly Martin. Laura graduated from Fort Meade High School class of 1986. She was the Lunchroom manager at Fort Meade Middle-Senior High School for 23 years. She was a member of Calavary Baptist Church...
William Robert Simpkins
May 11, 2024
William Robert Simpkins, age 76, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at his home in Bartow, FL after a long courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born on November 8, 1947, in Millville, NJ to parents Janice and William. He graduated from Vineland High School in 1966 and completed his education at Warner University in Lake Wales, FL...
Sitaben Patel
May 10, 2024
Auburndale - Sitaben Patel, age 87, passed away May 10, 2024, at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born on May 4, 1937, in India. She was very much involved in spirituality, relishing connecting with others and engaging in meaningful discussions about Satsang. Whenever a loved one was in need, she took it upon herself to serve and support them in...
Kasen Leroy Skipper
May 9, 2024
Fort Meade - Kasen LeRoy Skipper was born sleeping and passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his great grandfather LeRoy Skipper, great grandmother Kathy Roark and great grandfather Daniel Newman. Kasen is survived by his mothers Katie & Rebekah Skipper of Fort Meade, sister Shelbee Porter of Fort Meade,...
Linda Gale Fielder
May 5, 2024
Zolfo Springs - Linda Gale Fielder, age 59, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024. She was born April 23, 1965 in Avon Park, FL to Richard & Margaret Rhoden. Linda Gale was a Paraeducator for Alturas Elementary School. She was a member of Crewsville Bethel Baptist Church in Zolfo Springs. She was preceded in death by her father Richard Rhoden,...
Tracy W. Slater
May 4, 2024
Fort Meade - Tracy W. Slater, age 60, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024. He was born December 30, 1963 in Fairbanks, AK to Charles & Iva Slater, Tracy was a self employed HVAC technician. He was survived by his mother Iva Elliott of Bartow and two brothers Brant Slater and Wade Slater both of Fort Meade. Condolences to family...
Jerry Lee Barber
May 3, 2024
Bartow -Jerry Lee Barber , age 81, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. He was born August 22, 1942, in Watseka , IL. He was a United States Navy Veteran of 30 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and following his favorite baseball team the Baltimore Orioles. He was preceded in...
Katherine Earley Arnold
May 2, 2024
Bartow - Katherine Arnold, age 75, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024. She was born July 27, 1948 in Bartow, FL to Jefferson & Katherine Earley, Katherine was a Legal Secretary. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bartow. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Arnold and daughter Amy Arnold. Katherine is survived by...
Chalmus Eugene "Gene" Little
May 1, 2024
Tampa - Chalmus Eugene "Gene" Little, age 95, passed away May 1, 2024, at Savannah Cottages in Lakeland. He was born on October 27, 1928, in Ocilla, GA. He was a United States Army Veteran. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and he loved his dogs. He was preceded in death by his son Gary Little, brothers Frank Little,...
Dean Burbank
Apr 30, 2024
Lakeland - Dean Burbank, age 80, passed away April 30, 2024, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 30, 1944, in Pleasantville, IA to the late Russel Merton Burbank & Mary Evelyn Burbank. He graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1962, St. Bernard College in 1967 with a BA in Mathematics and University of Alabama in 1979...
