Elizabeth "Jeannie" Austin
Aug 31, 2025
Bartow - Elizabeth "Jeannie" Austin, age 85, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025. She was born March 29, 1940 in Cuthbert, GA to Terrell & Elizabeth Walker. She was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church in Shellman, GA. In 1958, she met and married her loving husband Gene W. Austin, and moved to Bartow, FL. Gene and Jeannie were married...
Ronald Harris
Aug 29, 2025
Lakeland - Ronald Harris, age 78, passed away on August 29, 2025, at Lakeland Hospice House in Lakeland. He was born on July 10, 1947, in Cleveland, OH. He worked as a Civil Engineer for the City of Lakeland. He enjoyed working outside, gardening and attending church at Willow Oak Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Linda Harris...
Linda D. Terrell
Aug 27, 2025
Bartow – Linda D. Terrell, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home on August 27, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on August 6, 1944, in Plant City, Florida, Linda lived a life rooted in kindness, service and devotion to family. Linda dedicated 35 years of her career with Hillsborough County. After retiring, she continued her commitment to...
Dwight Kenneth Brower
Aug 26, 2025
Dwight Kenneth Brower, 92, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. He was born on October 8, 1932, in Versailles, Indiana, to Avery and Estelle Brower. Dwight proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. After his service, he graduated from Florida Southern College and felt a calling to ministry. He went on to earn a master’s degree...
Darvin "Butch" Baisden
Aug 25, 2025
Darvin "Butch" Baisden, age 81, passed away peacefully at home Monday, August 25, 2025. He was born July 14, 1944 in Mobile, AL to Roscoe & Leola Baisden but lived his whole life in Highland City. Butch started working at the Highland City Feed Mill, then was a Truck driver for Quickrete and later was the Owner of a local...
Frances Johnson
Aug 23, 2025
Frances Johnson, age 90, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025. She was born December 9, 1934 in Fayetteville, GA to Carl & Cleo Eidson. She was a Cashier for Food Giant grocery store. She was a member of the Fort Meade Worship Center. She is survived by her loving Church family and friends. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com
Joyce M. Dodson
Aug 21, 2025
Bartow - Joyce M. Dodson, age 83, passed away on August 21, 2025, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 1, 1942, in Blossburg,PA. She worked as a Bookkeeper. She enjoyed being a caregiver to her sister, reading her bible and doing sudoku puzzles. She is survived by her son Thomas Dodson (Chrissy), sister Phyllis Johnson and...
Michael R. Lasalle Sr.
Aug 21, 2025
Fort Meade - Michael R. LaSalle , Sr., age 66, passed away on August 21, 2025, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 22, 1959, in Queens, NY. He was a Plumber for the Polk County School Board for 39 years. He enjoyed going to the beach, horseback riding and cruises. He was preceded in death by...
Nhot Champavannarath
Aug 21, 2025
Bartow – Nhot Champavannarath, 88, passed away peacefully at her home in Bartow on August 21, 2025. She was born on August 10, 1937, in Laos. A devoted homemaker, Nhot found joy in cooking and caring for her beloved grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thong Champavannarath and son Bountam Champavannarath. Nhot is survived by her seven...
Wilma Clyde Martin
Aug 12, 2025
Wilma Clyde Martin, age 90, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025. She was born July 28, 1935 in Colquit County, GA to Lucius & Macy Senkbeil. Wilma was the Secretary at the First Baptist Church of Bartow. She was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Bartow. She was preceded in death by her husband Buddy Martin, daughter...
Frank ‘Bubba’ Smith Jr.
Aug 10, 2025
Frank ‘Bubba’ Smith Jr., age 90, passed away peacefully at his home in Bartow, FL on Sunday, August 10, 2025. He was surrounded by his family. Bubba loved being a husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He enjoyed the outdoors, most importantly, hunting and fishing with all the boys in his family and his friends. He never let a day...
Betty M. Binder
Aug 3, 2025
Bartow - Betty M. Binder, age 77, passed away on August 3, 2025. She was born on October 29, 1947, in Georgia to Horace and Gladys Melton. She enjoyed shopping, fishing and watching television. She was preceded in death by her parents and son Paul Scott. She is survived by her sons David Scott & Dale Scott, brothers Rick Melton...
David Monroe Haskins
Aug 2, 2025
David Monroe Haskins, age 73, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025. He was born March 22, 1952 in Jacksonville, FL to William & Loleta Lott Haskins. David was an avid fisherman and a professional bass guitar player. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Lakeland. He was preceded in death by his parents...
Nancy L. Prevatte
Jul 26, 2025
Lakeland -Nancy L. Prevatte , age 55, passed away on July 26, 2025, at Tampa General Hospital. She was born on April 25, 1970, in Lakeland, FL. She worked as a Parts Deliverer for Ford. She enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with family & friends. She was preceded in death by her brothers Ricky Daye and William Daye II....
Christine T. Hodges
Jul 25, 2025
Bartow - Christine T. Hodges, age 97, passed away on July 25, 2025, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. She was born on September 20, 1927, in Dale County, Alabama. Christine worked as a seamstress for Polk General Hospital and enjoyed sewing, watching baseball, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest...
Karen Whidden
Jul 24, 2025
Winter Haven -Karen A. Whidden , age 69, passed away on July 24, 2025, at her residence in Winter Haven. She was born on May 24, 1956, in Bradenton, FL. She worked as a Paramedic. She enjoyed being an EMT, a survivalist and computers. She is survived by her daughter Nicole Gagnon of ND, son Corey Gagnon and wife KC...
Lee Marvin Johns
Jul 24, 2025
Lee Marvin Johns, age 80, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025. He was born January 29, 1945 in Venice, FL to George & Eunice Johns. He was a Dietitian at Polk General Hospital. He was a loving father, husband, grandfather and great grandfather. Lee strongly loved any and everyone, he never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by...
William Marvin Dampier
Jul 24, 2025
William Marvin Dampier, age 81, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025. He was born February 23, 1944 in Lakeland, FL to William & Okie Dampier. William was a Forklift Operator for Whit's Building Supply and a member of Vineyard Church of God of Bartow. Visitation from 9:00 am to 9:45 am Monday, July 28, 2025 at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home. Graveside...
Deborah Stickney
Jul 22, 2025
Lakeland -Deborah L. Stickney , age 76, passed away on July 22, 2025, at her residence in Lakeland. She was born on October 30, 1948, in Broward County, FL. She was a Social Worker for the State of Florida. She enjoyed reading books, watching tv and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Leslie...
Arwyn Faye Wasdin Bland
Jul 21, 2025
Arwyn Faye Wasdin Bland was born on November 24, 1936, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Everett and Mable Wasdin. She grew up in Savannah, Georgia. She was very close to her father, a railroad man for Seaboard Railroad, who she lost to a heart attack when she was in high school. She was an excellent student all throughout high school and...
