Evaristo Resendiz Mejia
Jan 22, 2023
Bartow - Evaristo Resendiz Mejia, age 63, passed away on January 22, 2023. He was born on October 26, 1959 in Jalpan de Serra, Mexico. He worked for Wilkerson's Hydrology Services Inc in Mulberry since 2007. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, friends and being a mechanic. He was preceded in death by his parents: Anastacio Resendiz and...
Karen Adams
Jan 22, 2023
Bartow -Karen Adams , age 56, passed away January 22, 2023, at her residence in Bartow. She was born on March 20, 1966, in Toledo, OH. She was a Para Educator for the Polk County School Board. She enjoyed needle work, knitting, Disney and going to the movies. She was preceded in death by her parents Richard and Lou Ann...
Artimes Locklear
Jan 20, 2023
Lakeland -Artimes Locklear, age 84, passed away January 20, 2023, at Bartow Regional Medical Center in Bartow. He was born on December 10, 1938, in Lumberton, NC. He was a Framer in the construction industry. He enjoyed fishing and watching wrestling. He was preceded in death by Lynwood Locklear, Jack Locklear, Wayne Locklear, Junior Locklear and Ann Sowell. He is...
Jose Gomez-Barrios
Jan 19, 2023
Jose Gomez-Barrios, age 63, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023. He was born September 20, 1959 in Los Tules, Guerrero, Mexico. He was a Laborer in the Construction industry. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Meade He is survived by his wife Dolores Gomez, children O'Gilbert Gomez, Daniel Gomez, Fabiola Gomez & husband Javier, Antonio...
Donald O. Thompson, Jr.
Jan 16, 2023
Donald O. Thompson, Jr., age 85, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023. He was born November 9, 1937 in Frostproof, FL to Donald & Frances Thompson, Sr. Don retired from the United States Navy where he specialized in radio operations. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Zolfo Springs. He was preceded in death by his first...
Pattie Mcclellan
Jan 16, 2023
Pattie McClellan, age 62, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023. She was born June 29, 1960 in Valdosta, GA. Pattie was a property manager. She is survived by her son Herman Eugene Dowdy of Sheridan, WY, two grandchildren Dustin Dowdy and Brittany Dowdy and sister Susan Carnley & husband James, three brothers Steve Baxley & wife Martha, Waylon Baxley and...
Helen Braswell
Jan 14, 2023
Helen Braswell, age 80, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023. She was born August 13, 1942 in Cleveland, TN to Ted & Alice Blackwell. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph " Junior" Braswell and her siblings Robert Louis, Teddy Everett, Larry Ross, Diane Lowe, Mary Sue, Alma Joyce, Louise, Charles Ray, Zelma Eileen and Emory Eugene. Helen...
Dwight W. "Jack" Mccafferty
Jan 14, 2023
Dwight W. "Jack" McCafferty, age 71, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023, in Bartow. Born August 19, 1951 in Lawrence County, TN, he was the son of the late Charlie Leo McCafferty and Dovie Grace (McLellan) McCafferty. Jack was an Auto Mechanic for many years. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by several siblings. He is survived...
Renee Rothrock
Jan 10, 2023
Renee Rothrock, age 83, passed away January 10, 2023, in Lakeland. Born February 22, 1939, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Maude (Eades) Beckett. Renee worked in the banking industry for many years as Branch Manager for Community National Bank in Bartow. She was also a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church...
David J. Gardner, Sr.
Jan 10, 2023
David J. Gardner, Sr., age 75, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He was born January 4, 1948 in Flint, MI to Walter & Betty Gardner. David served in the US Navy from 1967 to 1970 and served in the Vietnam War. He retired from General Motors in Flint, Michigan after 30 years. He was...
Polly Layer
Jan 7, 2023
Polly Layer passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023, in Miami. Born March 19, 1928, in Bartow, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Pearl (Grant) Moore. She is survived by a loving family which will have a celebration of her life on Saturday, February 4th at 1:00pm at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home in Bartow.
Eugene Clark Moffitt
Jan 6, 2023
Winter Haven - Eugene Clark Moffitt, age 87, passed away January 6, 2023, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 21, 1935, in Wilkinsburg, PA. He was the Owner of Gene's Home Improvement and Repairs. He enjoyed genealogy, ASA Army research, and spending time with his family. Gene proudly served in the United States Army, he was...
Terry J. Turner
Jan 4, 2023
Winter Haven - Terry J. Turner, age 69, passed away January 4, 2023, at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born on July 24, 1953, in Haines City, FL. He worked as an Electrician. He was preceded in death by his sister Virginia Bilger. He is survived by his brother-in-law Wilbur Bilger of Winter Haven. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com
Rose Estelle Melson
Jan 3, 2023
Bartow - A mother’s love is always with her children. Losing a mother is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know. It is our deepest condolences and regret that our mother, Rose Estelle Melson, 84 years old has passed away from complications from her fight with dementia. She passed away in her home in Bartow on January 3,...
Edward "Walt" Heidel, Sr.
Jan 2, 2023
Edward "Walt" Heidel, Sr., age 96, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023, Born January 26, 1926, in Tampa, he was the son of the late Oscar Carl and Delores (Clarke) Heidel. Mr. Heidel was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in the Pacific Theater . He worked as an Electrical Engineer in the Phosphate Industry for 42 years....
Donna Kosman
Dec 31, 2022
Lake Wales -Donna Kosman, age 80, passed away December 31, 2022, at her residence in Lake Wales. She was born on October 28, 1942, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She was a Paralegal for Orange County Public Defender’s Office. She enjoyed watching football and NASCAR. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Kosman Jr., grandsons John Richard Holloway &...
Dr. David R. Puentes
Dec 31, 2022
Dr. David R. Puentes, age 60, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 31, 2022, in Winter Haven. He was a great friend, father and grandfather who was born October 5, 1962, in Dekalb, IL, he was the son of the late Jose P. and Maria M. (Brito) Puentes. Dr. Puentes owned and operated his Chiropractic Clinic located in Bartow where he...
Robert "Bob" J. Mcduffie
Dec 31, 2022
Robert "Bob" J. McDuffie, 87, Went home to his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ Saturday, December 31, 2022. He was born November 16, 1935 in Bartow, FL to John & Lessie McDuffie. Bob served in the United States Air Force. He was a Civil Engineer for the Department of Transportation with the State of Florida and retired after 33 years....
Evelyn Fances Swinson
Dec 30, 2022
Evelyn Frances Swinson, age 90, passed away December 31, 2022, in Lakeland. Born December 30, 1932, in Mayo, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Millard and Edith (Brock) Moses. Mrs. Swinson was an Educator most of her professional career. She was a member of the Bartow Church of God where she was active in the Ladies’ Auxiliary. Evelyn...
Mattie Edith Pridgen
Dec 30, 2022
Mattie Edith Pridgen, age 91, passed away December 30, 2022, in Lakeland. Born May 3,. 1931 in Alma, GA, she was the daughter of the late Washington Colquitt Hesters and Stella Lois (Shannon) Hesters. Mrs. Pridgen worked as a Key Punch Operator for Gulf Life Insurance for many years. She was a Baptist. Along with her parents, she is preceded...
