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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...
Leonel Macedo
Mar 16, 2024
Bartow -Leonel Macedo , passed away at AdventHealth Celebration in Kissimmee. He was born on March 16, 2024 in Celebration, FL. He is surived by his mother Rubicela Macedo,sister Sophia Macedo, grandfather Lucas Macedo, grandmother Francisca Macedo, aunts Maritza Macedo & Anabel Macedo and uncle Mario Macedo. Private family services have been held. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com
Donis "Louise" Flatt
Mar 15, 2024
Bartow - Donis "Louise" Flatt, age 89, passed away March 15, 2024, at her Residence in Bartow . She was born on September 24, 1934, in Thomasville, GA. She was a Citrus Worker for Ben Hill Griffin Inc. She enjoyed fishing, picking & canning peas, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband’s Vernon...
Jean K. Sanborn Madden
Mar 15, 2024
Frostproof - Jean K. Sanborn Madden, age 70, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024. She was born July 8, 1953 in Caro, MI to Donald & Fonda Sanborn. Jean was preceded in death by her son David Crosby and brother Thomas B. Sanborn. Jean is survived by her son Matthew Crosby, daughter Jacqueline Crosby, son Jaye Madden, son Sean Madden,...
Virgil Leo Davis
Mar 14, 2024
Bartow - Virgil Leo Davis, age 91, passed away March 14, 2024, at Advent Health in Lake Wales. He was born on December 2, 1932, in Lancaster, PA. He held numerous jobs throughout his life including being a Farmer, working Chrysler Plant in Newark, Delaware, working at Trojan Boat in Lancaster, PA, Mushroom Farmer in Nine Points, PA, Owner of...
Nick Henderson
Mar 13, 2024
Plant City, FL - Nick Henderson , age 80, passed away March 13, 2024, at his residence. He was born on February 3, 1944, in Athens, AL. Nick was a decorated Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and after leaving the Corps, he rejoined his family in Plant City, FL. He later moved to Lakeland, FL and began his...
Chosen Keon Gamble
Mar 11, 2024
Bartow -Chosen Keon Gamble , passed away March 11, 2024, at Tampa General Hospital. He was born March 6, 2024, in Lakeland , FL. He is love by his parents Robbie Gamble & Thashell Chambers, brothers Robbie Gamble, Jr. & Ejaden Pagan, sisters Kirra Gamble, Princess Gamble & Acacia Pagan, grandmothers Charmaine Gooden & Teresa Jones and extended family. Funeral...

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