Samuel Penn
Sep 11, 2023
Sebring - Samuel Penn, age 86, passed away September 11, 2023, at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born on September 20, 1936, in Northfield, NJ. He was a US Navy Veteran. He was a Mason and incredibly involved in Shriners. He was an Event Manager for Kennedy Space Center. He enjoyed fishing and being involved at the First United Methodist...
Brenda Cornelius
Sep 10, 2023
Bartow -Brenda Cornelius , age 73, passed away September 10, 2023, at her residence in Bartow. She was born on October 6, 1949, in Tahlequah, OK. She was an Auditor for American Airlines. She was a Oklahoma State Champion in swing dancing. She enjoyed going on trips, going to thrift shops, remodeling/redecorating homes and working in the yard. She was...
Carolyn L. Pearce
Sep 8, 2023
Bartow - Carolyn Pearce, age 96, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 8th, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Pearce, daughter Linda Pearce, sister Phylis Yoder and brother Darryl Cheek. She is survived by her children Bruce Pearce, wife Marilyn and Elaine Pearce-Zuehsldorf, husband Paul and her grandsons William Pearce and Barrett Sathianathan. Carolyn...
Robert L. "Bob" Hatcher
Sep 7, 2023
Robert L. “Bob” Hatcher, age 85, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Lakeland. Bob was born June 17, 1938, in Paducah, KY, to Robert W. and Elsie V. (Helm) Hatcher. He moved to the Chicago, IL, area in 1941 and lived there until he retired to Lakeland in 1989. Bob was a graduate of Indiana University with both and...
Pauline Whitaker
Sep 7, 2023
Pauline Whitaker, age 80, passed away September 7, 2023, in Lakeland. Born September 12, 1942, in Huntington, WV, she was the daughter of the late Hughy Hagley and Ilene (Hall) Hinds. Mrs. Whitaker worked as a Cashier at Publix in Bartow for many years. She was a Christian. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her...
Roy F. Porter, Jr.
Sep 7, 2023
Roy F. Porter, Jr. age 50, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023. He was born March 19, 1973 in Bartow, FL. Roy was a Superintendent for Hubbard Construction formerly Lane Construction. He loved the outdoors on his Airboat , Hog Hunting, Fishing and most importantly spending time with his Family. He was preceded in death by his mother Jacqueline Shaw....
Bill Shuler
Sep 5, 2023
Bill Shuler is known for his faith, generosity, love, charm, and indomitable spirit. To know Bill is to love him. His sparkling blue eyes that always hold a twinkle and his penchant for quirky idioms will certainly be missed. William Herron Shuler was born in Nashville on June 7, 1953 to Cecil Moran and Sarah Dorcas Shuler as the middle...
Marie Rowell
Sep 3, 2023
Marie Rowell, 83, of Fort Meade, Florida passed away on September 3, 2023, at her residence. She was born July 7, 1940, in Laurel Hill, Florida and was a lifelong resident of Fort Meade, graduating from Fort Meade High School in 1959. Marie worked for Brewington’s and SunTrust Bank for over 26 years. She was a member of the Fort...
Wally "Jerry" Simpson
Sep 1, 2023
Wally "Jerry" Simpson, age 80, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023. He was born June 30, 1943 in Pierce, FL to James & Myrtice Simpson. Jerry was a Owner of Simpson's Pest Control. He served in the US Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, step son Stanley Matthews, two sisters Ladonna Sayers & Sandy Norris and two...
Larry Grace
Aug 29, 2023
Bartow -Larry Grace, age 77, passed away August 29, 2023, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born Saturday, August 10, 1946, in Bartow, FL. He was a Carpenter for Polk County School Board. He attended Southside Baptist Church. He enjoyed working in the yard, hunting, and fishing. He was preceded in death by his brothers Bill Grace & Tommy...
Sally Miller
Aug 27, 2023
Bartow - Sally Miller, age 95, passed away August 27, 2023, at The Club at Bartow. She was born on October 24, 1927, in Luverne, AL. She was a longtime resident of Bartow, a graduate of Summerlin Institute and retired secretary from Floral Ave Elementary School. She was a member of First Baptist Church Bartow and the Bartow Chamber of...
Joanne Aileen Edwards
Aug 24, 2023
Joanne Edwards died at the age of 93 on August 24, 2023 after a short illness. Joanne Aileen (nee Williams) Edwards was born in 1930 in Portland, Oregon. In 1944 she and her family moved to San Francisco, CA, where she graduated high school. She completed nurses’ training at Franklin Hospital in 1952. She met her husband, Claude Edwards, through...
Steve Mcgill
Aug 22, 2023
Steve McGill, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at his home in Bartow. Born July 16, 1952, in Lake Wales, he was the son of the late Rex McGill and Joan (Duncan) McGill of Bartow. Steve was a Christian. He worked in finance for over 20 years and as a videographer for McGill and Associates Court Reporting...
Robert Hall
Aug 15, 2023
Bartow - Robert Hall, age 75, passed away August 15, 2023, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. He was born on February 16, 1948, in Bartow, FL. He was a Lab Technician for US Agri-Chemicals. He was a member of Main Street Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, shooting pool and tinkering. He also loved to spend time with...
Hubert "Andy" Sparks, Jr.
Aug 11, 2023
Hurbert "Andy" Sparks, Jr. , age 61, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023. He was born November 4, 1961 in Lake Wales, FL to Hubert & Alberta Sparks, Sr. He was a Truck Driver. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Bobby Taylor. Andy is survived by his two sisters Judith Hancock & husband Wayne and Angela Thornton...
Virginia "Faye” Goins
Aug 10, 2023
In Loving Memory of Virginia Faye Goins Faye's journey through life came to a peaceful end at the age of 72 on August 10, 2023, at the Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. She was born in Salem, IL on June 9, 1951. She was a cherished daughter, sister, wife, mother, Malmal, and extended family, whose warmth and kindness left...
Glenda Richardson
Aug 9, 2023
Bartow - Glenda Richardson, age 92, passed away August 9, 2023, at The Club at Bartow. Mrs. Richardson was born on March 19, 1931, in Rome , GA to Harvey and Myrtice Holcomb Minshew, who were residents of Shannon, GA and later retired to Clearwater, FL. Mrs. Richardson graduated from High School in Shannon, GA in the class of 1948....
Peggy Hoffman
Aug 4, 2023
Mulberry - Peggy Hoffman, age 72, passed away August 4, 2023, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. She was born on February 21, 1951, in Plant City, FL. She was a Homemaker. She enjoyed church, watching tv and spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Pat. She is survived by a...
Christine "Chrissy" Schultz
Aug 3, 2023
Christine "Chrissy" Schultz, age 65, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023. She was born July 13, 1958 in Batavia, NY to Herbert & Dorothy Bell. She was a member of Main Street Baptist Church. Chrissy was preceded in death by her parents, sister Debbie Vasi, two brothers Wayne Bell and Brian Bell. She was survived by her husband Charles Schultz...
Deborah Taylor
Aug 2, 2023
Bartow - Deborah Taylor, age 69, passed away August 2, 2023 at her residence in Lithia. She was born on November 1, 1953 in Bartow, FL. She was a loving homemaker and over the course of 10 years was a foster mom for over 800 children. The most important thing to her in life was her family. She enjoyed spending...
