Justine Seasor
Jul 30, 2023
Lakeland - Justine Seasor, age 62, passed away July 30, 2023, at her residence in Lakeland. She was born on December 30, 1960, in Amarillo, TX. She worked in Customer Service for Walmart. She was a Christian woman who loved everyone. She enjoyed going to the beach, fishing, and spending time with her family. Life with her dogs, husband, and...
Ralf David "Oyo" Larracas
Jul 29, 2023
In Loving Memory of Ralf David “Oyo” Larracas June 14, 1998 – July 29, 2023 With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Ralf David “Oyo” Larracas of Lakeland, Florida, but remember him with joy. David passed from this Earth on Saturday, July 29, 2023, as a result of a traumatic brain injury, at the age of only 25...
Janice F. Cothern
Jul 28, 2023
Janice F. Cothern, age 75, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023. She was born March 2, 1948 in Douglas, GA. She was a Project Branch Chief Coordinator for Polk County Government. She was of Baptist faith. Janice was the former Volunteer of the Year for her work with Elderly Services presented by the Lions Club and she was the Past...
Henry Norman Gray
Jul 28, 2023
Henry Norman Gray, age 60, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023. He was born September 1, 1962 in Bartow, FL to Jack & Grace Gray. He worked for Mosaic. He is survived by his sister Jacqueline "Jackie" Chancey & husband Dow of Bartow and many other loving family members and friends. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com
Nina Bolling Meier
Jul 27, 2023
Nina Bolling Meier, age 89, passed away on Thursday July 27,2023 at her home in Bartow FL. Born April 2,1934 in Jasper, AL she was the daughter of Howard Franklin Bolling and Rosa (Hall) Bolling. Nina was a member of the Church of Christ in Bartow for over 60 years, serving as a teacher, leader in lady's activities and provided...
Melvina "Mel" Letanosky
Jul 25, 2023
Lakeland - Melvina "Mel" Letanosky, 87, of Lakeland FL passed away peacefully on July 25, 2023. Melvina was born in Cumberland KY and moved to Florida in 1964. Her first love was her family followed by her love of traveling, with many visits to Alaska, her favorite. Melvina is survived by her loving family including daughter Dianne Hampton, grandchildren Heather...
Chandubhai D. Patel
Jul 25, 2023
Chandubhai D. Patel, age 80, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023. He was born February 1, 1943 in Simarda, India to Dahiben & Dahyabhai Patel. He was a General Manager. He is survived by his wife Madhu Patel, two daughters Shivani Webb & husband Brad, Neha Patel & husband Roshan, son Hanish Patel & wife Norma and three grandchildren Shaan...
Grace Shaw
Jul 22, 2023
Bartow -Grace Shaw , age 94, passed away July 22, 2023, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. She was born on October 2, 1928, in Winter Haven, FL. She was a Packer and Grader for Lake Garfield Citrus Co-op. She enjoyed going to church, cooking, and reading. She was preceded in death by her husband Lonnie Shaw and son Andy...
Lauren Mitchell
Jul 21, 2023
Bartow -Lauren Mitchell , age 21, passed away July 21, 2023, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. She was born on June 8, 2002, in Bartow, FL. She attended Jean O'Dell Learning Center. She was a member of New Beginning Church of God. She enjoyed being around people, church, and music. She will be remembered for bringing joy to others...
Elizabeth J. Gunter
Jul 21, 2023
Elizabeth J. Gunter, age 83, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023. She was born May 17, 1940 in Fort Meade, FL to Emory & Pauline Mosley. She was a Office Manager at Lewis Elementary School. She was a member of Fort Meade First Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband Billy Gunter and sister Edith Northup....
Diane Heidorn Killam
Jul 20, 2023
Lakeland -Diane Heidorn Killam., age 89, passed away July 20, 2023, at Lakeland Hospice House in Lakeland. She was born on April 18, 1934, in Oil City, PA. She is a retired Registered Nurse for Good Samaritan Hospital . She enjoyed playing bridge, bible study, traveling and knitting. She also enjoyed her career as a nurse. She was preceded in...
Janet R. Glisson
Jul 20, 2023
Janet R. Glisson, age 76, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023. She was born June 8, 1947 in Lyons, GA to John & Geraldine Reese. Janet moved to Bartow from Georgia in 1970. She was a Homemaker. She was a member of Turning Point Worship Center of Bartow. She was preceded in death by her husband James Glisson, brother Charlie...
Elfriede "Bettye" Warburton
Jul 18, 2023
Fort Meade - Elfriede "Bettye" Warburton, age 93, passed away July 18, 2023, at her residence in Fort Meade. She was born on May 2, 1930, in Munich, Germany. She was a lifelong resident of Polk County, FL. She is survived by her family that includes her sons John "Mark" Warburton of Fort Meade, Kenneth Warburton (Irma) of San Diego...
Kenneth L. Wetherington
Jul 16, 2023
Kenneth L. Wetherington, age 87 passed away on July 16, 2023, surrounded by his family. Ken was born in Bartow on October 27, 1935, and was a lifelong resident. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Betty Jo White Wetherington, his mother, Opal L. Garrett, father, JB Wetherington, daughter-in-love, Renee Wetherington, and son-in-law, Roy Dan...
Richard Sellet
Jul 15, 2023
Bartow - Richard Sellet, age 78, passed away July 15, 2023, at Sunrise Community in Bartow. He was born on April 22, 1945, in Lima, OH. He was a resident of Winter Haven moving to Florida in 1960. He enjoyed fishing and going out to eat. He is survived by a loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held...
Ivajean Wright Burtz
Jul 13, 2023
Ivajean Wright Burtz, age 81, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring, FL. She born May 13, 1942 in Fort Meade, FL to Arley & Myrtle Wright. Ivajean was a Caregiver. She was a member of Fort Meade Cornerstone Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband Douglas C. Burtz. She is...
James Shumaker
Jul 12, 2023
Bartow - James Shumaker , age 82, passed away July 12, 2023, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. He was born on June 24, 1941, in Daytona Beach, FL. He was the Vice President Operations Supervisor of Citrus & Chemical Bank for 33 years. He enjoyed mowing, outdoor activities, traveling and camping. He is survived by a loving family that...
Marilyn Joyce Hinely Lasauce
Jul 9, 2023
Marilyn Joyce Hinely LaSauce, age 81, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023. She was born January 16, 1942 in Savannah, GA to Marion & Geraldine Hinely. She grew up and spent most of her life in Jacksonville, FL. Joyce worked in Medical Billing. She was preceded in death by her daughter Deanna Newsom Shumer and husband Jack LaSauce. She is...
Sandy Kimbril
Jul 1, 2023
Sandy Kimbril, age 83, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, in Sebring. Born March 19, 1940, in Cleveland, OH, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Stanley and Florence (Zielinski) Shienkiewicz. Sandy retired from the Florida Department of Transportation where she worked as a Secretary for many years. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death...
Gary Dale Ray
Jun 27, 2023
Gary Dale Ray, age 63, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023. He was born April 6, 1960 in Waynesville, NC to Charles & Anne Ray. He was a retired Fleet Shop Supervisor for Polk County. Gary loved his family and loved working on trucks and hunting. He is survived by his wife Loretta Ray, son Shane Ray & wife Rhiannon,...
