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Leon L. Tucker
Aug 16, 2024
Bartow - Leon L. Tucker, age 94, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024. He was born January 12, 1930 in Brewster, FL to William & Dollie Tucker. Leon served in the US Army during the Korean war. He was a Mechanic for IMC Phosphate Company. He was a past member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Highland City. Leon was preceded...
Teresa Rayan
Aug 14, 2024
Auburndale - Teresa Rayan, age 62, passed away on August 14, 2024, at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born on January 22, 1962, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She was a Quality Technician for ProAmpac. She enjoyed spending time with her family, karaoke and her dogs Chance & Layla. She was preceded in death by her son Paul MacNeill. She is...
Raleigh David Fewox
Aug 14, 2024
Bartow - Raleigh David Fewox, age 82, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024, at his residence in Bartow. Born on July 21, 1942, in Miami, Florida, he was a graduate of the Summerlin Institute Class of 1960 and went on to serve in the United States Air Force. Prior to retirement, David worked as a Truss Plant Manager and...
James D. Watson
Aug 14, 2024
Lakeland - James D. Watson, age 73, passed away August 14, 2024, at Good Shepherd Hospice - Lakeland. He was born on February 24, 1951, in Geneva, AL. He was a Laborer in the Asphalt industry. He enjoyed walking the flea market, fishing, horseback riding and watching NASCAR & football. He was preceded in death by his brothers Thomas Watson,...
Joseph Combee
Aug 13, 2024
Bartow - Joseph Combee, age 46, passed away on August 13, 2024, in Bartow, FL. He was born on April 14, 1978, in Bartow, FL. He worked as a Laborer . He enjoyed tinkering, riding his bike and drawing. He was a Georgia Bulldog fan. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Frank Monroe. He is survived by his...
Patsy King
Aug 12, 2024
Bartow - Patsy King, age 71, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024. She was born October 24, 1952 in Bartow, FL to Glenn & Ruth Jones. Patsy was a Legal Secretary for Peterson & Myers Law Firm. She is survived by her husband David King of Bartow, daughter Dana King (Tim Shumaker) of Bartow, son Jameson "Jamie" King & wife...
Betty Lynne Allday
Aug 10, 2024
Betty Lynne Allday, 68, passed away August 10, 2024. She was born July 31, 1956 to Albert J and Betty L Weeks. Betty was an Owner and Operator of her own dump truck service, working with Trans-phose for over 30 years. She loved gardening, painting, all kinds of arts and crafts, and she loved to watch Gunsmoke. She loved her...
Benny A. Watson, Sr.
Aug 10, 2024
Bartow -Benny A. Watson, Sr. , age 86, passed away on August 10, 2024, at Lake Wales Medical Center. He was born on October 28, 1937, in Trenton, FL. He was a United States Navy Veteran. He was an Electrical Instrument Technician in the mining industry. He enjoyed fishing, running 5K races, biking and archery. He is survived by his...
James Terrell
Aug 8, 2024
Bartow - James Terrell, age 83, passed away on August 8, 2024 at his residence in Bartow. He was born on March 10, 1941 in Jacksonville, FL. He was the Owner of Hillsborough Tractor & Mower. He was a member of Florida Flywheelers Antique Engine Club. He enjoyed restoring antique tractors He was preceded in death by his parents Nathan...
Paul B. Huff, Jr.
Aug 7, 2024
Valrico -Paul B. Huff, Jr. , age 83, passed away on August 7, 2024, at Brandon Regional Hospital. He was born on January 27, 1941, in New Orleans, LA. Paul was a loving, generous and giving person. As a veteran of the Vietnam War, he was very patriotic and loved God and his country. He was a member of The...
William (Billy) Whitaker, Jr.
Aug 6, 2024
Bartow-William(Billy) Whitaker Jr of Bartow passed away in Winter Haven, FL on August 06 2024 at the age of 70. Born in San Diego California and graduated from Bartow High School where he played baseball. He started his career as a crane operator for CF Industries and went on to later work for Publix ,Eaglebrooke golf course and Sonny’s BBQ....
Rev. James "Harold" Davis
Aug 3, 2024
Bowling Green - Rev. James “Harold” Davis, age 87. passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024. He was born May 29, 1937 in Bowling Green, FL to Alvie and Dolly Davis. He served in the US Army. Harold was a Southern Baptist Minister for over 55 years. He was a member of the Rotary Club of Hardee County with 34years of...
Stacy Ellen Gonzalez
Aug 3, 2024
Stacy Ellen Gonzalez , age 36, passed away on August 3, 2024, in Winter Haven FL. She was born on September 21, 1987, in Thomaston, GA. Stacy graduated from Lake Region High School in 2006. She worked for the Polk County School Board in various positions until she graduated from Western Governors University in 2021 and had the opportunity to...
Steven Alan Hawkins
Aug 1, 2024
Steven A Hawkins 63 of Highland City, FL. He passed away peacefully at Hospice of Lakeland August 1, 2024. He was a heavy equipment mechanic for over 40 years. Then he own his own trucking company S&S Trucking before he retired. Steve had a love for Harley Davidson motorcycles and loved to be able to just get on and ride...
Goldie Bowen
Aug 1, 2024
Goldie Bowen, age 81, passed away August 1, 2024, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. She was born on October 13, 1942, in Vidalia, GA. In her early years, she worked at the Bartow Public Library spanning a 20 year period. She ultimately retired as the Executive Director of the Bartow Housing Authority after 25 years of service. Following...
Linda Counts
Aug 1, 2024
Linda Counts, age 73, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024. She was born April 30, 1951 in Arcadia, FL to Harold & Evelyn Barwick. Linda was a Grader and Packer for Golden Gem. She was a member of the Church of God. She is survived by her husband Roy Counts of Homeland, three daughters Karen Campbell of Malone, NY, Brenda...
Frances "Kay" Turner
Aug 1, 2024
Bartow - Frances "Kay" Turner, age 76, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024. She was born December 3, 1947 in Bartow, FL to Luther & Barbara Hancock, She was a founding member of Florida Transport Service. She was preceded in death by her husband James Turner. Kay is survived by her son Sean McDougald & wife Vicki of Homeland, daughter...
James "Jimmy" L. Davis
Aug 1, 2024
Fort Meade- James “Jimmy” L. Davis entered the gates of Heaven on August 1, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 10, 1954 in Lakeland, FL to William Lamar “Bill” and Betty Joyce Davis, Jr. of Fort Meade. Mr. Davis owned and operated Southern Ag Crop Insurance for 20 years before merging in 2020 with Carden Insurance....
Edward "Don" Loyd
Jul 31, 2024
Bartow - Edward "Don" Loyd, age 76, passed away July 31, 2024. He was born January 10, 1948 in Grady County, GA to Early & Agnes Loyd. He was a Operator at the Phosphate Mines. He was a member of Alturas Baptist Church. Don loved to fish. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Lynwood "Charles" Loyd,...
Joseph Clites
Jul 31, 2024
Plant City - Joseph Clites, age 48, passed away on July 31, 2024, at his residence. He was born on January 2, 1976, in Bedford, PA. He was a Tow Truck Driver. He enjoyed racing and working on racing cars. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Jessica Bowman and brother-in-law Chase Bowman. He is survived by his...

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