Laura Martin Weeks
May 11, 2024
Fort Meade - Laura Martin Weeks, age 56, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024. She was born January 10, 1968 in Bartow, FL to Harold & Beverly Martin. Laura graduated from Fort Meade High School class of 1986. She was the Lunchroom manager at Fort Meade Middle-Senior High School for 23 years. She was a member of Calavary Baptist Church...
William Robert Simpkins
May 11, 2024
William Robert Simpkins, age 76, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at his home in Bartow, FL after a long courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born on November 8, 1947, in Millville, NJ to parents Janice and William. He graduated from Vineland High School in 1966 and completed his education at Warner University in Lake Wales, FL...
Sitaben Patel
May 10, 2024
Auburndale - Sitaben Patel, age 87, passed away May 10, 2024, at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born on May 4, 1937, in India. She was very much involved in spirituality, relishing connecting with others and engaging in meaningful discussions about Satsang. Whenever a loved one was in need, she took it upon herself to serve and support them in...
Kasen Leroy Skipper
May 9, 2024
Fort Meade - Kasen LeRoy Skipper was born sleeping and passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his great grandfather LeRoy Skipper, great grandmother Kathy Roark and great grandfather Daniel Newman. Kasen is survived by his mothers Katie & Rebekah Skipper of Fort Meade, sister Shelbee Porter of Fort Meade,...
Linda Gale Fielder
May 5, 2024
Zolfo Springs - Linda Gale Fielder, age 59, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024. She was born April 23, 1965 in Avon Park, FL to Richard & Margaret Rhoden. Linda Gale was a Paraeducator for Alturas Elementary School. She was a member of Crewsville Bethel Baptist Church in Zolfo Springs. She was preceded in death by her father Richard Rhoden,...
Tracy W. Slater
May 4, 2024
Fort Meade - Tracy W. Slater, age 60, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024. He was born December 30, 1963 in Fairbanks, AK to Charles & Iva Slater, Tracy was a self employed HVAC technician. He was survived by his mother Iva Elliott of Bartow and two brothers Brant Slater and Wade Slater both of Fort Meade. Condolences to family...
Jerry Lee Barber
May 3, 2024
Bartow -Jerry Lee Barber , age 81, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. He was born August 22, 1942, in Watseka , IL. He was a United States Navy Veteran of 30 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and following his favorite baseball team the Baltimore Orioles. He was preceded in...
Katherine Earley Arnold
May 2, 2024
Bartow - Katherine Arnold, age 75, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024. She was born July 27, 1948 in Bartow, FL to Jefferson & Katherine Earley, Katherine was a Legal Secretary. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bartow. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Arnold and daughter Amy Arnold. Katherine is survived by...
Chalmus Eugene "Gene" Little
May 1, 2024
Tampa - Chalmus Eugene "Gene" Little, age 95, passed away May 1, 2024, at Savannah Cottages in Lakeland. He was born on October 27, 1928, in Ocilla, GA. He was a United States Army Veteran. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and he loved his dogs. He was preceded in death by his son Gary Little, brothers Frank Little,...
Dean Burbank
Apr 30, 2024
Lakeland - Dean Burbank, age 80, passed away April 30, 2024, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 30, 1944, in Pleasantville, IA to the late Russel Merton Burbank & Mary Evelyn Burbank. He graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1962, St. Bernard College in 1967 with a BA in Mathematics and University of Alabama in 1979...
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...
