Theresa Marie Dixon
Oct 9, 2023
Theresa Marie Dixon, age 62, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023. She was born February 3, 1961 in Elizabeth City, NC to Clyde & Carmel Dixon. Theresa was a Waitress. She is survived by her daughter Tiffany Dixon, sister Angela Dixon, brothers Mark Dixon & wife Carmen, Clyde Dixon, Jr. & wife Sharon, Michael Dixon & wife Linda and Robert...
Michael T. Murphy
Oct 7, 2023
Murphy, Michael T. age 79, having been born on December 22, 1943, to Timothy E. and Helen E. Murphy (Ziebel). Mike had 3 daughters who survive him and his wife Maureen (Mo) Murphy. Lisa Marie Murphy, Mary B. Vezzetti (Ron) and Michelle L. Kaultenberg (Chad). Mike is further survived by his grandsons Anthony and Dominic Vezzetti, Alex and Quinn Albrecht....
Dolores Brogdon
Oct 7, 2023
Dolores Brogdon, age 86, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023. She was born June 25, 1937 in Alturas, FL to William Hurley & Nellie Smith. She was a homemaker and a paraprofessional for the Polk County School Board. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband William...
Renee Smith
Oct 4, 2023
Renee Smith, age 70, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023. She was born September 15, 1953 in Haines City, FL to Ray & Helen Summers, Renee graduated from Haines City High School class of 1971. She worked 44 years for State Farm Insurance in the Finance Department. She was a member of Ridge Community Church of God. She is survived...
Donald V. Hendrick
Oct 3, 2023
Donald V. Hendrick passed away on his 84th birthday, on October 3, 2023, in Winter Haven, Florida. He was born on October 3, 1939, in Bereah, Florida, to Mr. & Mrs. Vince A. Hendrick. Don attended grade school in Key West, where his father was on shore duty, and in Sulphur Springs. He attended junior high in Fort Meade, Florida,...
Andres Martinez
Sep 29, 2023
Andres Martinez, age 9, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023. He was born October 27, 2013 in Sebring, FL. Andres attended Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary in Fort Meade. He is survived by his parents Jesus Martinez Badillo & Cristina Badillo of Fort Meade, four sisters Marisol Martinez, Yesica Martinez, Marisela Martinez, Elizabeth Martinez, Karina Martinez and two brothers Juan Martinez,...
Esther Hooks
Sep 29, 2023
Esther Hooks, age 71, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023. She was born August 10, 1952 in Bartow, FL to Harvey & Mercia Morris. She worked for Lake Wales Cab Company as a Cab driver for 16 years. Esther is survived by her daughter Tina Downing, son Nicky Hooks, sister Margaret McNeely & husband James, seven grandchildren Ciara Downing, Joshua...
John Thurman Burnett
Sep 27, 2023
John Thurman Burnett, age 76, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023 He was born January 8, 1947 in Bartow, Florida to Thurman Drew & Arlene Powell Burnett. The family moved to Tallahassee where John and his sister, Beverly grew up. John graduated from Florida State University in 1969. He was in the Air Force from September 1969 to 1973 as...
Walter Rodriguez- Giuliani
Sep 26, 2023
Bartow - Walter Rodriguez- Giuliani, age 92, passed away September 26, 2023, at Good Shepherd Hospice - Lakeland. He was born on June 18, 1931, in Ponce, PR. He worked as a Civil Engineer. He enjoyed traveling, playing dominos and poker. He is survived by a loving family that includes his wife Maria Rodriguez of Bartow, children Xiomara Rodriguez of...
Samantha Diane Herring
Sep 22, 2023
Samantha Diane Herring, age 53, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023. She was born September 24, 1969 in Lake Wales, FL to Michael & Annette Herring. She worked at Arby's in Bartow. She is survived by her aunt Diane Clyatt & husband James of Lake Wales, cousins Amy Clyatt & husband James Collins and Courtney Boyett & husband Jessie. Condolences...
Sheila Adams
Sep 22, 2023
Winter Haven - Sheila Adams, age 72, passed away September 22, 2023, at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born on October 2, 1950, in Donaldsonville, GA. She was a Social Worker for the Dept. of Children and Families. She was a volunteer for the Bartow Guardian Ad Litem, Youth for Christ & MAMAS program, and Polk Correctional Institute Chaplain Program....
Bonnie Edwards Lovering
Sep 22, 2023
Bonnie Edwards Lovering, age 79, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023. She was born June 6, 1944 in Onset Bay, MA to Jim Bob & Mary Edwards. Bonnie worked for Polk County Schools in the Finance Department. She was a member of Medulla Baptist Church in Lakeland. She was preceded in death by her husband George H. Lovering, Sr. and...
Angela Landaverde-Flores
Sep 21, 2023
Angela Landaverde-Flores, age 81 passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at her home in Bartow. Born January 5, 1942, in San Juainco Penamiller, Queretaro, Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Candelario Landaverde Godoy and Nicolasa Flores Nolasco. Angela worked as a Seamstress in the clothing industry for many years. Mrs. Landeverde-Flores attended Guadalupe Mission in Wahneta. She...
Paul Macneill
Sep 21, 2023
Auburndale - Paul MacNeill, age 37, passed away on September 21, 2023. He was born on February 23, 1986, in Orlando, FL. He was a Correctional Officer and a Showmen. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Thomas MacNeill, aunt Susan Worrell, uncle Paul MacNeill and grandmothers Katherine MacNeill & Alice...
Carl E. Locke, Sr.
Sep 21, 2023
Longtime community leader, Christian, and friend to many, Carl E. Locke, Sr. age 92, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023. Carl passed in the home he built with his wife of 67 years, Frances, by his side. He was born August 24,1931, in Bartow FL to Roy & Thelma Locke, and spent all his life in the Bartow community where...
Magellan Howard
Sep 21, 2023
Lakeland - Magellan Howard, age 79, passed away September 21, 2023, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. He was born May 27, 1944, in Salyersville, KY. He was a Truck Driver for Trans Phos Inc. He enjoyed watching auto racing, drag racing and auto auctions. He was preceded in death by his stepdaughter Brenda. He is survived by a...
Michael Russell Jonathan Caraway
Sep 20, 2023
Lakeland - Michael Caraway, age 28, passed away on September 20, 2023. He was born on January 20, 1995, in Bartow, FL. He was a Welder. He enjoyed motorcycles, fishing and playing PlayStation. He was preceded in death by his mother Ramona Ramirez and brother Nathan Caraway. He is survived by a loving family that includes his father Jonathan Caraway...
Dick Murphy
Sep 18, 2023
Alturas - Dick Murphy , age 78, passed away September 18, 2023, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. He was born on August 10, 1945, in Tampa, FL. He was an Equipment Technician for GTE. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, American Legion and Eagles Lodge. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, shooting and guns. He is survived by...
Phillip Larry Wolfe
Sep 18, 2023
Phillip Larry Wolfe, of Jasper, Georgia, born on July 17, 1977 in Lakeland, Florida, was called home by our loving Father on September 18, 2023. Though his 46 years felt too brief, Phillip’s impact upon us is immeasurable. As our Maker who crafted all things, Phillip enjoyed woodworking that reflected his dedication and skill. Phillip found solace in the Scripture...
Daniel S. Purzycki
Sep 14, 2023
Daniel S. Purzycki, 79 of Lakeland, FL, passed away September 14, 2023 at Good Sheperd Hospice of Lakeland. Born on March 17, 1944, in Dunkirk, NY, Dan always loved celebrating his birthday on St. Patrick’s Day with friends and family. Daniel worked for Eastman Kodak, retiring February 2002, and Sears Roebuck, retiring in the early 1990’s. He was incredibly involved...
