Mary "Fay" Mayfield
Feb 7, 2024
Bartow - Mary "Fay" Mayfield, age 91, passed away February 7, 2024, in Bartow. She was born on November 12, 1932, in Faceville, GA. She was a Homemaker. She was a member of Peace Creek Baptist Church . She was incredibly involved with music, which included playing many instruments, song writing and teaching piano. She enjoyed gardening and spending time...
Virginia Ann Adkins
Feb 7, 2024
Winter Haven - Virginia Ann Adkins, age 84, passed away, February 7, 2024, at Astoria Nursing home in Winter Haven. She was born on April 29, 1939, in Rockwood, TN to Walter & Addie (Millican) Greene. Virginia loved the Lord and dedicated much of her time to working in children’s ministries. She also served in many church leadership positions throughout...
Cecil "Chick" M. Peek, Jr,
Feb 6, 2024
Bartow - Cecil "Chick" M. Peek, Jr., age 74, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024 surrounded by his loving Family. He was born March 28, 1949 in Bartow, FL to Cecil "Mack" & Doris Peek. Cecil retired from the Insurance industry and went on to be the Pro Shop Manager for Bartow Golf Course for 18 years and loved playing...
Margie A. Kelly
Feb 4, 2024
Fort Meade - Margie A. Kelly, age 79, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Sebring, FL. She was born March 14, 1944 in Largo, FL to Irvin & Flossie Waldron. She worked as a Home Health Aide for South Florida Baptist Home Health. She was a member of Christian Freewill Baptist Church in Bartow....
Audrey Swindal
Feb 4, 2024
Bartow - Audrey Swindal, age 95, passed away February 4, 2024, at her residence in Bartow. She was born on February 9, 1928, in St. Augustine, FL. She attended FSU where she started the Women’s Rifle Team. She spent her career as Environmental Educator where she became known to many as “Mother Nature” She was awarded a Lifetime Membership with...
Rosa A. Quinones
Feb 3, 2024
Tampa -Rosa A. Quinones , age 81, passed away February 3, 2024, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa. She was born on June 11, 1942, in Cienfuegos, Cuba. She was a Homemaker. She was of the Catholic Faith. She was a very loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will always live in our hearts. She was preceded in death...
John W. Bumgarner
Feb 3, 2024
John W. Bumgarner, aged 65, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on February 3, 2024, while in Canberra, Australia. John is survived by his wife, Susan Doyle Bumgarner; their twin sons, John Douglas Bumgarner and Wesley Doyle Bumgarner; sister Lisa Bumgarner Thompson (Doug) and brothers Dr. William Gerald Bumgarner and Captain Gary DouglasBumgarner (Eloise); and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, and...
Sammy Ray Bryant
Jan 31, 2024
Sammy Ray Bryant, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died Jan. 31 after complications following surgery and a struggle with dementia. The native Kentuckian and longtime Polk County resident was 90 years old. Sam was unfailingly kind, adventurous and eager for new experiences. He loved sailing, traveling with his wife, spending time with family, and had a great appreciation for grouper...
Todd A. Melson, Sr.
Jan 31, 2024
Todd A. Melson, Sr., age 63, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024. He was born November 22, 1960 in Lima, OH to Edward and Dorothy Melson. He served in the US Navy. Todd and his brother Eddie owned & operated A/C Eddie HVAC. He was a member of the Bartow American Legion Post 3, VFW and the Bartow Golf Course....
Michael Roberge
Jan 27, 2024
Bartow - Michael Roberge, age 55, passed away January 27, 2024, at Bartow Regional Medical Center . He was born on December 10, 1968, in MD. He worked as a Subcontractor. He enjoyed working on cars and spending time with family & friends. He was survived by his wife Anita Roberge, sons Matthew Roberge & Joseph Roberge, stepdaughter McKenzie Mooney...
Mary F. Lunsford
Jan 26, 2024
Mary F. Lunsford, age 88, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024. She was born January 20, 1936 in Enterprise, AL to Feagin & Sally Mae Bowden. Mary moved to Bartow in 1954, from Enterprise, AL, She was a Homemaker. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bartow the Golden Age Club and the LLL club. She was...
Betty (Mclean) Wilson Shepard
Jan 24, 2024
Betty (McLean) Wilson Shepard passed away on January 24, 2024. Betty was born on July 7, 1924, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the daughter of Marvel O. Pitts and Donald A. McLean. She grew up in Shawnee and Ardmore, Oklahoma, and graduated from high school when she was 16 years old. Betty moved from Ardmore, Oklahoma, to Bartow, Florida, in 1943,...
Joseph Smothers
Jan 24, 2024
Bartow - Joseph Smothers, age 64, passed away January 24, 2024, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born April 6, 1959, in Bartow, FL. He was a Permits Inspector for FDOT. He was a Commander in the Royal Rangers. He enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting, and doing leather work. He was preceded in death by his daughter Stephanie D. Smothers...
Charles Henry Seawater, Jr.
Jan 23, 2024
Charles Henry Seawater, Jr., age 64, passed away January 23, 2024. He was born May 13, 1959 in Battle Creek, MI. He is preceded in death by his father Charles H. Seawater, Sr,. sister Karen L. Blowers, nephew Kevin L. Seawater, great-nephews Sullen and Silas Thompson. He is survived by his wife Peggy Seawater of Battle Creek, MI, mother Lajacquelyn...
Darwin L. White
Jan 22, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Darwin L. White, 84, on January 22, 2024 following a brief illness. Darwin was born on December 26, 1939 in Fairview, WV to the late Clifford & Ary (Wilson) White. Darwin was a good, kind-hearted, charismatic man, dedicated father and grandfather, friend, and vibrant spirit who touched the lives...
Frederick "Mike" Estridge
Jan 22, 2024
Frederick "Mike" Estridge, age 75, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024. He was born August 24, 1948 in Bartow, FL to Frederick & Janet Estridge. Mike graduated from Mulberry High School class of 1966. After high school he graduated from Polk Junior College and went to the University of Florida on a golf scholarship. Mike served two years in the...
Leo Hughey
Jan 22, 2024
Bartow - Leo Hughey, age 89, passed away January 22, 2024, at his residence in Bartow. He was born on January 29, 1934, in Honesdale, PA. He worked as a Truck Driver for Middle Creek Quarry. He was a USAF Airman of the Month for Hickman Air Base. He was a Volunteer Fireman for Honesdale Fire Co. He enjoyed yard...
Jaleeann Johnston
Jan 21, 2024
JaLeeann Johnston, age 46, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL due to a brain injury resulting from an accidental fall at her home. She was born November 17, 1977 in Winter Haven, FL. JaLeeann graduated from Lake Wales High School class of 1995. Following her graduation she went to the University of Florida and...
Kenneth L. Pollard
Jan 21, 2024
Kenneth L. Pollard, age 69, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024. He was born June 29, 1954 in Bartow, FL to Eugene & Marie Pollard. Kenny was a Waste Water Treatment Operator for the City of Fort Meade and later the City of Bartow. He was a member of the Bartow Sons of the American Legion Post # 3, he...
Edward Long
Jan 20, 2024
Winter Haven - Edward Long, age 79, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Eddie was born on May 23, 1944, in Fort Payne, AL. He was a Truck Driver for the Florida Dept. of Transportation. He loved being outside and spent most of his days working in the yard and feeding the squirrels and...
