Roger Cruz
Apr 17, 2024
Bartow -Roger Cruz, age 62, passed away April 17, 2024, at Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven. He was born on October 4, 1961, in Brooklyn, NY. He was a General Manager in the Security Industry. He enjoyed gardening, dancing, and going to the gun range. He was preceded in death by his mother Blanca Gonzalez- Cruz and brother Juan...
James "Butch" Alligood
Apr 17, 2024
Highland City - James "Butch" Alligood, age 78, passed away April 17, 2024 at his residence in Highland City. He was born on September 8, 1945 in Bartow, FL. He worked in Telephone Communication for Disney World for 45 years. He was an amazing coach, enjoyed reading his bible daily, exercising and spending time with family and was a proud...
John Oliver Beard
Apr 15, 2024
John Oliver “Buddy” Beard, age 89, of Lakeland, went to be with the Lord on April 15, 2024, at LRMC due to a short illness. He was a great father and friend to everyone that knew him. He will be greatly missed by all. Mr. Beard was preceded in death by his father, John D. Beard; mother, Martha Hazel Beavers...
Dorothy Elizabeth Whitener
Apr 15, 2024
Valrico - Dorothy E. Whitener, age 83, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024. She was born June 30, 1940 in Laredo, FL to Jesse & Eliza Waldron. Dorothy was a Homemaker and a member of the Church of God. She was preceded in death by her son Gregory Whitener. Dorothy is survived by her husband Ed Whitener of Valrico, FL,...
Ann Marie Duceman
Apr 13, 2024
Winter Haven - Ann Marie Duceman, aged 69 passed this life on April 13 in peace. Born in Bridgeport, CT this beautiful lady worked in Stratford, CT at Sikorsky Aircraft managing the copter blade department. In 1985 she was swept off her feet by Dennis Duceman, married and moved to PA. After his death she moved to Florida to live...
Steve Sconyers
Apr 12, 2024
Mulberry- Steve Sconyers , age 77, passed away April 12, 2024, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born on January 30, 1947, in Coffee County, AL. He was a Supervisor in the Phosphate Industry. He enjoyed fishing, watching Alabama Football and spending time with family. He is survived by a loving family that includes his sons David Sconyers of...
Rowena Blackford
Apr 10, 2024
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our Momma, Rowena Hrabal Blackford, on Tuesday April 10, 2024, in Lakeland, Florida. Rowena was the daughter of the late Eddie and Mamie Hrabal, born to them September 29, 1930, in Avon Park, Florida. Besides her parents, Rowena was predeceased by our Father, Andrew A....
Denise Bagwell
Apr 9, 2024
Bartow - Denise Bagwell, age 61, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024. She was born August 25, 1962 in Clinton, SC to William & Brenda Bagwell. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Lisa Morse and brother Danny Bagwell. She is survived by her sister-in-law Betty Bagwell of Bartow, FL sisters Angela Castle & husband Andy, Dade City,...
Dennis Peterson
Apr 8, 2024
Dennis E. Peterson of Bartow passed away peacefully on April 8th. He is survived by his brother Donald Peterson of Bartow, two sons Michael Peterson and Stephen Peterson of Ft. Myers and Cape Coral, two sons-in-law Terry Gardner & Steven Gardner and seven grandchildren. His burial services will be held at the Wildwood Cemetery on Monday April 15th. At 10am.Condolences...
Marjorie Leslie
Apr 7, 2024
Bartow - Marjorie Leslie, age 86, passed away on April 7, 2024, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. She was born on March 11, 1938, in South Bend, IN. She was a Homemaker. She enjoyed cross stitching, sudoku puzzles and reading. She also enjoyed bowling, golfing, and fishing. She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald Leslie (2020),...
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...
