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Michael Revell
Nov 13, 2022
Michael Revell, age 70, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022. He was born October 5, 1952 in Bartow, FL to Carl & Patricia Revell. He graduated from Bartow High School class of 1970. Michael started his career with U.S. Agri-Chemicals, he then was a Road Inspector for Polk County and then worked for the Polk County School Board.. He was...
Carol Lee Ireland
Nov 13, 2022
Carol Lee Ireland, age 73, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022. She was born March 23, 1949 in Mount Holly, NJ to George & Alvina Wimmer, Sr. She was a Homemaker. She was a member of Apostolic Church of Eagle Lake. She is survived by her husband Jay Ireland, daughters Windy Ireland and Vicky Shaw, brother George Wimmer, Jr, sister...
Carl Gene Meier
Nov 11, 2022
Carl Gene Meier, age 89, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022. Born January 5, 1933, in Guin, Alabama, he was the son of the late Carl Gustav Meier and Ethel (Martin) Meier. Gene was a U.S. Army Veteran serving the Korea War. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Bartow for over 60 years, serving as...
Johnathan Ray Bawcum
Nov 9, 2022
In Loving Memory of Johnathan Ray Bawcum (July 10, 1984 - November 9, 2022) “As long as we remember a person, they’re not really gone. Their thoughts, their feelings, their memories...They become a part of us.” - The Twelve, author Justin Cronin. Johnathan was the loving son of Maria (Dr. Richard) Sweeney (Soto) and Johnny Ray Bawcum. A devoted partner...
David Wayne Wood
Nov 8, 2022
David Wayne Wood, age 57, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, in Bartow. Born May 7, 1965, in Charleston, SC, he was the son of the late Jerry Wayne Watkins and Genevieve Patricia Cribbs, Jr. David was an Owner/Operator for a trucking company after working for Trans Phos Inc. for many years. He is survived by a loving family...
Christina L. Cheshire
Nov 8, 2022
Bowling Green - Christina L. Cheshire, age 50, passed away November 8, 2022 at her residence in Bowling Green. She was born on September 2, 1972 in Saint Petersburg, FL. She was a Counselor for Youth Services. She enjoyed fishing, boating, going to the beach and Gator Football. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. She was...
Susan Young Blackner
Nov 6, 2022
Susan Young Blackner, age 55, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022. She was born April 2, 1967 in Bartow, FL to Elwood & Norma Young. Susan graduated from Bartow High School class of 1985. She was a Judicial Assistant for Polk County Clerk of Courts. She was preceded in death by her father Elwood Young and brother David Young. Susan...
John Krell
Nov 5, 2022
Fort Meade - John Krell, age 61, passed away November 5, 2022, at his residence in Fort Meade. He was born on October 3, 1961, in Bartow, FL. He was a Commercial Fisherman. He enjoyed fishing, watching football, video games and collecting coins. He was survived by a loving family that includes his daughters Britney Ammerman, Courtney Krell & Victoria...
Michael L. Oakley
Nov 4, 2022
Bartow - Michael L. Oakley, age 66, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. Born August 13, 1956 in Fairborn, OH, Mr. Oakley was a resident of Bartow since 1961, moving from North Carolina. He was an Instrumentation Technician for Mosiac Chemicals for 39 years He was a veteran with the rank of sergeant in the...
Linda Kay Albritton Fountain
Nov 4, 2022
Winter Haven - Linda Kay Albritton Fountain, age 77, passed away November 4, 2022, at her residence in Winter Haven. She was born on September 5, 1945, in Bartow, FL. She graduated from Summerlin Institute Class of 1963. She was a Supervisor for GTE. She was a direct descendant of Col. Green Gandy who was one of the first settlers...
William H. "Billy" Simpson
Nov 3, 2022
William H. “Billy” Simpson, Sr., 81, died peacefully at Good Shepherd Hospice on Nov. 3, 2022. Billy was born in Bartow, FL on Aug. 4, 1941. He graduated in 1959 from Bartow’s Summerlin Institute, where he met his wife of 63 years, Carolyn Garcia Simpson and together, they raised their own family in their beloved hometown. It was during these...
Steven M. Blough
Nov 1, 2022
Steven M. Blough, age 72 passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, in Lakeland, Florida. Born February 26, 1950, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was the son of late Robert S and Norma (Harper) Blough. Mr. Blough was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U.S. Army. He worked in the construction and transportation industry for many years....
Mylene Mcvay
Oct 30, 2022
Lakeland -Mylene McVay, age 82, passed away October 30, 2022, at Lakeland Hospice House. She was born on February 28, 1940, in Bartow, FL. She enjoyed decorating for the holidays, cooking, and reading. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and close friends. She was preceded in death by her brothers James "Bo" Sutton & Buddy Sutton...
Robert “Bob” James Howarth
Oct 29, 2022
Robert (“Bob”) James Howarth, Sr. 72 joined his Heavenly Father and his loving wife, Denise, who preceded him in death on Saturday, October 29th, 2022 after a courageous cancer battle. Mr. Howarth is survived by his two sons: Robert (“Robby”) James Howarth, Jr. (Bridgette) and Cory Michael Howarth (Candice) both of Oxford, 5 grandchildren, a sister, Jeanne of Woodbridge VA,...
Jeanne Lynn Alligood Corhn
Oct 29, 2022
Jeanne Lynn Alligood Corhn, age 66, was received into our Heavenly Father's arms Saturday, October 29, 2022. She was born February 18, 1956 in Thomasville, GA to Roy & Dolly Alligood, Jr. Jeanne was a PCA Nurse, working at Lakeland Regional Medical Center for 42 years. She was a avid College Gameday fan and she loved her Georgia Bulldogs. She...
Donna Kent
Oct 28, 2022
Bartow-Donna Kent, age 71, peacefully passed away October 28, 2022 at her home in Bartow, where she lived with her beloved husband David Kent for 30 years. She was born on October 3, 1951 in Brooklyn, NY. She attended Stony Brook University, where she earned a Masters Degree. She became a certified social worker and practiced psychotherapy at Peace River...
Louise Grimsley
Oct 26, 2022
Louise Grimsley age 74, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022. She was born June 18, 1948 in Wauchula, FL to William & Fannie Thompson. She was a member of Cornerstone Church of God. Louise worked for Motion Industries for over 20+ years. She was preceded in death by her husband Herman Grimsley, sister Ada Ayer and brother Dean Thompson. Louise...
Katherine Daugherty
Oct 26, 2022
Sebring -Katherine Daugherty, age 77, passed away October 26, 2022, at Family Extended Care in Sebring. She was born on July 20, 1945, in Bartow, FL. She served a lengthy career in Law Enforcement. She enjoyed dancing, motorcycles, and fishing. She was preceded in death by her brothers Kenneth Starling and L.C. Starling and sisters: Margaret Starling, La Donna Harrison,...
Arlene Sabo Spivey
Oct 25, 2022
Lakeland -Arlene Sabo Spivey, age 84, passed away October 25, 2022, at Lakeland Hospice House in Lakeland. She was born on May 25, 1938, in Passaic, NJ. She worked in Housekeeping for Cypress Lakes for 25 years and was a Seamstress for Ross of Florida for 25 years. Babysitting for 5 years. She prayed for everyone, loved to hug and...
Cathy Hatch
Oct 25, 2022
Catherine "Cathy" Hatch, age 64, went home to her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born November 27, 1957 in Columbus, MS to Charles & Catherine Haynes. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Bartow. Cathy served as the Executive Director for Homeless...

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