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James Cagle
Jan 30, 2007
Mr. James Otis Cagle, age 78, of Lakeland, Fla., died Tuesday, January 30, 2007, at Bartow Regional Medical Center in Bartow, Fla. Mr. Cagle was employed by Franklin County Disposal. He is survived by his Wife-Betty Frances Cagle of Lakeland. Daughter-Mary Baker of Lakeland. Interment will be at Gum Springs Cemetery in Flintville, Tenn.
Jimmy Lee Miller
Jan 26, 2007
Mr. Jimmy Lee Miller, age 49, of Bartow, passed away Friday, Jan. 26, 2007, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Mr. Miller worked as a diesel mechanic for Hicks Industries in Mulberry. Jimmy was an avid motorcycle rider and loved spending time with his dog "Junior." He is survived by his wife Mrs. Tami...
Clifford J. Pont
Jan 24, 2007
Mr. Clifford John Pont, age 77, of Winnipeg, Canada, died Wednesday, January 24, 2007, at Decedent's winter residence in Bartow, Fla. Mr. Pont was employed by Canron Co.He was a member of Iron Worker's Union 736; He is survived by his wife Audrey M. Pont; Services will be held at a later date.
Brandon R. Cheshire
Jan 20, 2007
Brandon R. Cheshire, age 19, of Winter Haven, Fla., died Saturday, January 20, 2007, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center as result an auto accident He was a member of Turning Point Worship Center, Bartow. He is survived by his Father-Ron R. Cheshire of Winter Haven, Mother-Christy L. Cheshire of Bowling Green, 2 Sisters -Lea Smedley of Bowling Green, -Amanda Cheshire...

James H. Brannen
Jan 18, 2007
Mr. James H. "Jim" Brannen, age 72, of Lakeland, passed away Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007, at his residence in Lakeland, from respiratory failure. Jim was formerly of Cleghorn's in Lakeland, Earl's Men's Wear, Terri's Lady's Wear, and Hooker's Deptartment Store of Plant City. He was also a member of First Untied Methodist Church, Franklin, NC. Jim is preceded in death...
Wilma W. Whidden
Jan 17, 2007
Bartow- Wilma W. Whidden, 88, a longtime Bartow resident, died Wed, Jan 17, 2007, at the Rohr Nursing Home in Bartow due to complications of Alzheimer's disease. She is preceded in death by her husband, James F. Whidden Sr. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Bartow. She is survived by her Son James F. Whidden, Jr. and...
Carl E. Hallock
Jan 16, 2007
Mr. Carl E.Hallock, age 77, of Lakeland, Fla., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007, from respiratory failure, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale, Fla. Mr. Hallock was a welder for Robinson Fan and was a member of Saint Paul Lutheran Church of Lakeland. He was served in the Army National Guard. He is survived by his wife of 25 years...
Norman J. Paget
Jan 13, 2007
Norman Joseph Paget, 78, of Columbiaville, Mich., died Sat. Jan 13, at Bartow, Fla. Mr. Paget was owner of Paget Plumbing Co. in Flint. He is survived by his wife Leona M. Paget; Daughter: Laura Maglothin of Flint; Daniel J. Paget North Branch. Services will be held at a later date. Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow, FL
Glenn Mccandles
Jan 13, 2007
Mr. Glenn Eugene McCandless, age 64, of Bartow, Fla., died Saturday, January 13, 2007, at his residence in Bartow, Fla. He is survived by his Daughter-Heather Johnson of Crossett, Ark. Three Sons, Justin McCandless of Bartow, -Shawn McCandless of Crossett, Ark. -Cade McCandless of Crossett, Ark. One Sister, Sister-Carol Trimble of North Carolina Two Brothers, Mark McCandless of Murfreesboro, Tenn....
Vera L. Watkins
Jan 11, 2007
Bartow, FL - Vera L. Watkins, 89, of Lakeland, Fla., died Thursday, January 11, 2007. She was a resident of the Bartow & Alturas, Florida area for 57 yrs, moving from Houston Co. Ala. She was a member of Lake Garfield First Baptist Church. She was a homemaker. She was prededed in death by her husband, Julian O. Watkins. She...
Dale Franklin Lastinger, Sr.
Jan 10, 2007
Dale Lastinger, Sr., 73, of Fort Meade, FL., died Wednesday, January 10, 2007, at Winter Haven Hospital of a brain aneurysm. He was born on June 21, 1933 in Bowling Green, FL. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Fort Meade. He also served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Lastinger worked for US Steel and...

Carolyn D. Wallace
Jan 8, 2007
Mrs. Carolyn Darlene Wallace, age 56, of Bartow, Fla., passed away, from respiratory failure, Monday, January 8, 2007, at Bartow Regional Medical Center in Bartow. Mrs. Wallace worked as a veterinary technician for Swango Animal Hospital in Lake Wales. She is survived by her husband of 33 years Gene Wallace; One Daughter, Ashley Wallace of Bartow, Sister, Jeannie Mitchell of...
Peris Louise Hardy
Jan 7, 2007
Mrs. Persis Marks Hardy, age 93, of Bartow, Fla., died Sunday, January 7, 2007, at her residence in Bartow, from natural causes. Mrs. Hardy work as a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Polk General Hospital in Bartow. She was also a member of First Baptist Church of Bartow. Mrs. Hardy is preceded in death by her husband Robert A. Hardy,...
Rupert L. Carlton, Jr.
Jan 7, 2007
Rupert L. Carlton, Jr., age 88, of Fort Meade, FL, died Sunday, January 7, 2007, at Bartow Regional Medical. Mr. Carlton was born December 11, 1918 in Wauchula, FL. He graduated from Florida Southern college and did postgraduate work at FSU. Mr. Carlton served his country in WWII for 5 years, he is an Army Veteran. He was the Band...
Runelle G. Green
Jan 7, 2007
Bartow- Runelle Goff Green, 73, a longtime resident of the Bartow area, died Sunday Jan 7, 2007 at her residence of cancer. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Bartow. She was preceded in death by her husband J.B. Green, parents: Larkin & Bessie Goff & sisters Doris Allender & Eddie Mae Hancock. She is survived by 4 sons:...
Tyson W. Tyson
Jan 4, 2007
Bartow- Carlton Wilbur Tyson, 80, died Thursday, Jan 4, 2007, at his residence of heart failure. Mr. Tyson was a native and lifelong resident of Bartow. He was a chemical worker for W. R. Grace Phoshate Company for many years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Alturas. He was a World War II Navy Veteran. Mr. Tyson...
Thomas J. Pearce
Jan 4, 2007
Mr. Thomas John Pearce, of Bartow, Fla., passed away from heart failure at his home, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007. He was 83. Born July 5, 1923, in Flint MI, Mr. Pearce was a veteran of the U.S. Army in WWII, serving in Europe in General Patton's 3rd Army, 14th Armored Division. He received his Chemical Engineering degree from Tri-State University...
Edward L. Terrell
Jan 4, 2007
Mr. Edward Lavelle Terrell, age 83, of Bartow, Fla., died Thursday, January 4, 2007, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale, Fla. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Bartow. He was an electrician and a member of International Brotherhoodof Electrical Workers. He Served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He is survived by his wife...
Dessie T. Jones
Jan 3, 2007
Dessie T. (Thomas) Jones, age 84, of Bartow, Fla., died Wednesday, January 3, 2007, at Bartow Regional Medical Center in Bartow, FL. Jones was employed by Housing Authority of Bartow and was a member of Protestant. She is survived by her Three Daughters, Marilyn R. Green of Fairbanks, Ala., Linda Jones of Bayonne, N.J., Barbara Jones of Bayonne, N.J. Two...
Dessie Thomas Jones
Jan 3, 2007
Dessie T. (Thomas) Jones, age 84, of Bartow, FL, died Wednesday, January 3, 2007, at Bartow Regional Medical Center in Bartow,, FL. Jones was employed by Housing Authority of Bartow and was a member of the Protestant Faith. She is survived by her Three Daughters, Marilyn R. Green of Fairbanks, AL., Linda Jones of Bayonne, N.J., Barbara Jones of Bayonne,...

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