Teresa Filet
Feb 7, 2023
Bartow - Teresa Filet, age 99, passed away February 7, 2023, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. She was born on October 27, 1923, in Indonesia. She was a resident of Bartow since 1984. She enjoyed arts & crafts , gardening and eating fried chicken. She worked in Data Processing for H.T. Madden . She joined in heaven by her...
Curtis Lamar Grubbs
Feb 6, 2023
Curtis Lamar Grubbs, age 84, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, February 6, 2023. He was born December 5, 1938 in Blakely, GA. He was the son of C.L. Grubbs, Sr. and Christine Weaver Grubbs and step-mother Clara Grubbs. Lamar graduated from Bartow Summerlin Institute, Class of 1956. He served four years in...
William "Billy" Henry Martin, Iii
Feb 6, 2023
William "Billy" Henry Martin III, 77, passed away February 6, 2023, surrounded by his family. A native of Bartow, he was born May 5, 1945. He made his career at CF Industries and was a member at First Christian Church in Bartow. Billy enjoyed spending time with his wife in Biloxi, listening to George Jones, watching Florida State football and...
David Wayne Odom
Feb 5, 2023
David Wayne Odom, age 68, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023. He was born September 15, 1954 in Winter Haven, FL to James Thomas & Polly Ann Odom. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator with the Phosphate Mines. He was preceded in death by his wife Carol Lane Odom. He is survived by his two sons Jason Odom & wife...
Richard "Pops" Pokorowski
Feb 5, 2023
On Sunday, February 5th, 2023, Richard “Pops” Pokorowski joined his beloved sweetheart, Frances Alvey in Heaven. He tried to get there for her birthday on the 1st, but he was late, a rarity. From being a US Navy Sailor, home and abroad, to traveling the United States as a truck driver, whether from the stern of a ship, or behind...
Michael O'Brien
Feb 4, 2023
Bartow - Michael O'Brien, age 68, passed away February 4, 2023, at his residence in Bartow. He was born on April 3, 1954 in Salem, MA. He worked as a Security Guard. He is survived by a loving family. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com
David Hollis Brewer
Feb 2, 2023
David H. Brewer, age 80, passed away on February 2, 2023, in Bartow. Born March 2, 1942, in Saint Petersburg, FL, he was the son of the late Hollis and Helena Brewer. Mr. Brewer moved to Bartow in 1944 and was a graduate of Summerlin Institute, class of 1960. He worked for many years as a Real Estate Broker and...
Ki Cha Parker
Feb 2, 2023
Ki Cha Parker, age 80, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023. She was born May 5, 1942 in South Korea to Bong & Eum Eom, She worked for Lykes Bros as a meat cutter. She was a member of the Lakeland Korean Church and she attended Main Street Baptist Church in Bartow for many years. She was preceded in death...
Kitty Thompson
Jan 31, 2023
Bartow - Kitty Thompson, age 75, passed away January 31, 2023, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. She was born on January 6, 1948 in Grand Rapids, MI. She was a Homemaker. She enjoyed arts & crafts, going to Thrift Shops and watching movies & plays. She is survived by a loving family that includes her husband James Thompson,...
Rebecca Hernandez-Balcazar
Jan 31, 2023
Rebecca Hernandez-Balcazar, age 28, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023. She was born June 1, 1994 in Marion, SC. Rebecca was a part of the Sunrise Community in Wauchula. She is survived by her parents Jesus Balcazar and Gudelia Hernandez of Wauchula, two brothers Cornelio Mondragon & wife Herlinda and Benjamin Balcazar, sister Guadalupe Flores & husband Jose Castillo. Family...
Lowell S. Hines
Jan 30, 2023
Lakeland - Lowell S. Hines, age 83, passed away January 30, 2023, at Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation in Lakeland. She was born on November 16, 1939, in Conway, SC. She was a Homemaker. She enjoyed going to church, working in the yard, and going to Walmart. Most of all she loved to spend time with her family. She was...
Selestino Vega Bocanegra Mata
Jan 28, 2023
Lakeland - Selestino Vega Bocanegra Mata, age 51, passed away on January 28, 2023. He was born June 14, 1971, in Bradenton, FL. He was a Graphic Installer. He enjoyed singing, grilling and being on the road. He is survived by a loving family that includes his daughter Seleste Mata, sons Selestino Mata & Santana Mata, brothers Joel Bocanegra, Juan...
Mary Anne Allred
Jan 28, 2023
Mary Anne Lopez Allred Merkel, age 80, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023, in Lakeland. Born July 6, 1942, in Key West, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Daniel Lopez, Sr. and Nell Rose (Knight) Lopez. Mary Anne was a longtime member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Lakeland, where she was a choir member for many...
Betty Elinich
Jan 26, 2023
Lakeland -Betty Elinich , age 75, passed away January 26, 2023, at Wedgewood Healthcare Center in Lakeland . She was born July 19, 1947, in Lackawanna , PA. She was a Teller in the Banking Industry. She enjoyed cruising, watching football and going to the gym. She was also an ordained minister. She was preceded in death by her parents...
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...
