John W. Colson
Apr 30, 2024
Bartow -John W. Colson, age 91, passed away April 30, 2024, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. He was born on November 24, 1932, in Tecumseh, MI. He was a United States Air Force Veteran. He was a Design Draftsman for Tecumseh Products. He enjoyed photography, reading, and doing mission work. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and...
Art Dunn
Apr 29, 2024
Bartow - Art Dunn, age 71, passed away April 29, 2024, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. He was born on May 3, 1952, in Buckfield, Maine, and grew up in St Petersburg, FL. He graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor's degree in advertising, and spent his early career as an advertising agent at The Polk...
Gerald Donald Laferney
Apr 28, 2024
Fort Meade - Gerald Donald LaFerney, age 94, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024. He was born December 13, 1929 in Conran, MO to James & Callie LaFerney. Gerald worked as a Maintenance Man for Beecher Community School District in Michigan. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Meade. He was preceded in death by his...
James "Bubba" Parmer
Apr 26, 2024
Bartow - James "Bubba" Parmer, age 65, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024. He was born October 26, 1958 in Bartow, FL to James & Anna Parmer, Bubba was known for his Boiled Peanuts and Produce. He is survived by his sons Derrike Simpson and James Dylan Prevatt, sister Darlene Campbell and many other loving family & friends. Condolences to...
Donna Whitaker
Apr 26, 2024
Holiday - Donna Whitaker , age 67, passed away April 26, 2024, at Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of New Port Richey. She was born on May 9, 1956, in Lakes Wales, FL. She was a waitress at Golden Corral. She enjoyed arranging flowers, fishing, and dancing. She was preceded in death by her father Lawerence Deese Jr., sisters Delores McCall...
James "Mike" Roe
Apr 26, 2024
Brooksville -James "Mike" Roe, age 73, passed away April 26, 2024 at his residence in Brooksville. He was born on November 14, 1950, in Tulsa, OK. He was a Security Officer for U.S. Department of Homeland Security. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, shooting pool and spending time with his grandchildren & great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife...
Nola Ellison
Apr 24, 2024
Mulberry - Nola Ellison, age 88, passed away April 24, 2024, at Lakeland Hospice House. She was born October 8,1935, in Noble County, Ohio to the late John & Beulah (Lowe) Pryor. She worked in Clerical for CSX and was proud to follow in her father’s footsteps as a railroad employee. She was a member of the NRA and Polk...
Gary Pruitt
Apr 23, 2024
Auburndale - Gary Pruitt, age 58, passed away on April 23, 2024. He was born on August 26, 1965, in Lansing, MI. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator. He enjoyed fishing, RC cars/airplanes, going to the races and the casino. He is survived by a loving family that includes his son Jerry Pruitt, daughter Chelsea Pruitt, grandchildren Cody Pruitt, Riley...
Jennifer Lynn Patterson
Apr 22, 2024
Jennifer Lynn (Scarborough) Patterson of Lake Wales, Florida, was born on February 12, 1971 to Thomas and Jenise Scarborough of Lake Wales Florida. She peacefully passed away on April 22, 2024 in Davenport, Florida. Jennifer and former spouse, David M. Patterson were able to remain friends until her passing and had two wonderful children together. She is survived by her...
Mary Ann Mangrum
Apr 20, 2024
Mary Ann Mangrum, Age 79, of Bartow, FL, passed away at home on April 20, 2024. She was born on July 30, 1944, in Elizabethton, TN. Mary Ann was a homemaker and a member of Resurrection Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Earl and Sarah Fletcher and niece Mariann Midkiff. She is survived by her husband...
Roger Cruz
Apr 17, 2024
Bartow -Roger Cruz, age 62, passed away April 17, 2024, at Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven. He was born on October 4, 1961, in Brooklyn, NY. He was a General Manager in the Security Industry. He enjoyed gardening, dancing, and going to the gun range. He was preceded in death by his mother Blanca Gonzalez- Cruz and brother Juan...
James "Butch" Alligood
Apr 17, 2024
Highland City - James "Butch" Alligood, age 78, passed away April 17, 2024 at his residence in Highland City. He was born on September 8, 1945 in Bartow, FL. He worked in Telephone Communication for Disney World for 45 years. He was an amazing coach, enjoyed reading his bible daily, exercising and spending time with family and was a proud...
John Oliver Beard
Apr 15, 2024
John Oliver “Buddy” Beard, age 89, of Lakeland, went to be with the Lord on April 15, 2024, at LRMC due to a short illness. He was a great father and friend to everyone that knew him. He will be greatly missed by all. Mr. Beard was preceded in death by his father, John D. Beard; mother, Martha Hazel Beavers...
Dorothy Elizabeth Whitener
Apr 15, 2024
Valrico - Dorothy E. Whitener, age 83, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024. She was born June 30, 1940 in Laredo, FL to Jesse & Eliza Waldron. Dorothy was a Homemaker and a member of the Church of God. She was preceded in death by her son Gregory Whitener. Dorothy is survived by her husband Ed Whitener of Valrico, FL,...
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),...
