Fred Cordua
Nov 26, 2023
Lakeland - Fred Cordua, age 79, passed away November 26, 2023, at his residence in Lakeland with his wife of 42 years, Janice, at his side. He was born on August 30, 1944, in Marion, VA and grew up in Havre de Grace, MD. From a young age, Fred had a strong interest in electronics and turned that passion into...
Betty Lou Hearn
Nov 24, 2023
Betty Lou Hearn, 83, of Bartow, FL, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023. She was a child of God that spent most of her years as a babysitter and daycare owner for countless children in her community. Many lives were positively affected by her loving hand and pointed guidance. She was born in Hurdle Mills, NC, to William and...
Gloria Dean Crumley Tapp
Nov 23, 2023
Mrs. Gloria Dean Crumley Tapp, 90, of Lakeland, FL, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, December 2, 2023 in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. Rev. Junior Sosebee will officiate. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on...
Barbara A. Lewis
Nov 21, 2023
Bartow - Barbara A. Lewis , age 87, passed away November 21, 2023, at Spring Lake Nursing Center in Winter Haven. She was born on November 16, 1936, in Wauchula, FL to Ozie & Juanita (Burnett) Branning. She was a Library Clerk for Bartow Public Library. She enjoyed reading, traveling, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded...
Eugene Frank Casey
Nov 17, 2023
Eugene Frank Casey went to be with the Lord on November 17, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Gene was born in Chicago on June 26, 1936 to John and Anna Casey. Being devout Catholics, Gene attended Catholic schools throughout childhood and continued his faith until his passing. Gene was a veteran of the Korean War, joining the US Army...
Flora Young Conley
Nov 14, 2023
The family of Flora Young Conley announces her homegoing on November 14, 2023. She was born 9/11/41 to the late William Henry and Flora Lee Peacock Young of Alturas, Florida. She graduated from Summerlin institute of Bartow in 1959. She was a founding member of Alturas Baptist Church where she served as pianist for 22 years. Flora loved serving others...
Charldine "Charlie" Kay Ayers
Nov 14, 2023
Bartow, Florida - Our beloved Charldine Kay Ayers, who enjoyed being called “Charlie”, peacefully passed away at the age of 85 on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 in the ICU unit at Winter Haven Hospital. Our “Salt Creek Queen”, whose passion was horses, her family, her friends, and her pets, was born February 26, 1938 in Minneapolis, Kansas to William Ellsworth...
Kerry Lee Hammock
Nov 12, 2023
Kerry Lee Hammock, age 56, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023. He was born September 5, 1967 in Bartow, FL to Kenneth & Janice Hammock. Kerry was a hard working, self made Man, He was the Owner/Operator of Rock Solid Concrete. He loved hunting, cattle and most of all he loved his family. Kerry is survived by his wife Starla...
Cirenio Trejo -Sanchez
Nov 9, 2023
Bartow - Cirenio Trejo Sanchez, age 81, passed away November 9, 2023, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born on November 1, 1942, in San Miguel Caltepanla , México. He worked numerous Jobs and his latest was at the Local CITGO on East Georgia Street and HWY 17. He enjoyed hunting, working on numerous things, smoking Marlboro Reds shorts,...
Benancio G. Santiago
Nov 8, 2023
Benancio G. Santiago Jacobo, age 60, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023. He was born May 18, 1963 in Santiago Azajo, Michoacan Mexico. He worked at Peace River Packing in Fort Meade. He is survived by his wife Maria A Santiago, son Jose Santiago, two daughters Silvia Santiago and Maria Santiago all of Fort Meade, FL. Family will receive friends...
Sydney L. Johnston
Nov 8, 2023
Casselberry -Sydney L. Johnston , age 81, passed away November 8, 2023, at AdventHealth Kissimmee. He was born in Fort Meade, FL. He retired from the United States Navy and then worked as a Machinist. He enjoyed vegetable gardening, cooking, motorcycles and working in his woodworking & machine shop. He is survived by a loving family that includes his sons...
Remigio Badillo
Nov 3, 2023
Fort Meade -Remigio Badillo, age 66, passed away November 3, 2023, at Tampa General Hospital. He was born on October 1, 1957, in Mexico. He worked in Harvesting. He enjoyed working in the groves, visiting with friends, and spending time with his children. He is survived by a loving family that includes his wife Estefana Badillo, children Francisco Badillo, Laura...
Constance G. Myers
Nov 1, 2023
Constance G. Myers, age 79, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023. She was born May 13, 1944 in Lakeland, FL to Bill & Hazel Wilt. Constance was a Bookkeeper for Sunpak Foods. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Myers, two brothers Larry Wilt & Rick Wilt. Constance is survived by her...
Kathie Smith
Oct 31, 2023
Bartow - Kathie Smith, age 74, passed away October 31, 2023, at her residence in Bartow. She was born on August 15, 1949, in Buffalo, NY. She is a graduate of the University of Florida. She was a Microbiologist for Bartow Memorial Hospital & Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She was of the Presbyterian faith and member of American Medical Technologist...
Michael Miller
Oct 30, 2023
Bartow -Michael Miller , age 61, passed away October 30, 2023, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. He was born on March 1, 1962, in Dothan, AL. He worked as a pest control professional for Florida Pest Control for over 20 years. He LOVED Alabama football. He is survived by his wife Kathy Miller, stepson Robert Owens (Jennifer), brothers Dennis...
Gary Green, Sr.
Oct 29, 2023
Lakeland - Gary Green, Sr. "Cat Green" , age 84, passed away October 29, 2023, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. He was born on October 1, 1939, in Sylacauga , AL. He worked as an Electrician. He enjoyed Alabama Football, fishing, working in his garden and going to yard sales. He was preceded in death by his son...
David Odowski
Oct 28, 2023
Lake Butler - David Odowski, age 76, passed away October 28, 2023, at Shands Hospital of University of Florida in Gainesville. He was born on December 30, 1946, in Bartow, FL. He was the owner of Badcock Home Furniture & More in Gainesville . He enjoyed hobby trains, watching Gator football & softball and old westerns. He is survived by...
Wayne Riley Mcclellan
Oct 26, 2023
Wayne Riley McClellan, age 89, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023. He was born September 26, 1934 in Tiger Bay, FL to Jesse & Callie (Scott) McClellan. Wayne graduated from Fort Meade high in 1954, where he proudly wore the #29 on his football jersey. He went on to become a Supervisor for Alcoa Aluminum which is where he retired...
Gwendolyn Chesser
Oct 26, 2023
Gwendolyn Chesser, age 79, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born July 26, 1944 in Alma, GA to Aaron Harold & Annie Merle Sellers. She was a Bookkeeper by profession. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Lake Wales, where she was the song leader. She...
Evelyn Winberg
Oct 24, 2023
Evelyn Winberg, age 81, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023. She was born June 24, 1942 in Winter Haven, FL to Moses & Doris Boney. She was a Telephone Operator for AT&T. Evelyn was preceded in death by her sister Dorothy Brimhall. She is survived by her two daughters Jenifer Siler & husband Jeffrey of Fort Meade and Judy Taylor...
