Myra Jane Zollweg
Jul 20, 2025
Myra Jane Zollweg 9/12/1931 - 7/20/2025 Myra was born in Nipinal Valley Pennsylvania, daughter of Frank and Mamie Crawford. She was the youngest of five children. She moved to Rochester, NY were she married Donald H. Zollweg and raised her six children. For the last 38 years she lived in Central Florida. Myra passed away peacefully at the Good Shepard...
Larry R. Jenkins
Jul 17, 2025
Fort Meade - Larry R. Jenkins , age 76, passed away on July 17, 2025, at his residence in Fort Meade. He was born on August 16, 1948, to the late Verlin and Mary Bias in Huntington, WV. He worked in the Construction Industry. He enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by his brothers David Bias, Ronnie Bias, Dallas...
Colleen Mary Drake Nieves
Jul 17, 2025
Colleen Mary Drake Nieves age 44 passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025 Colleen was born December 20, 1980 in Greece, New York to the loving parents of Gary and Mary Drake. Colleen graduated from Roberts Wesleyan University with a masters degree in education. SUNY Brockport BA. In business. Colleen moved to Bartow Florida in 2010 to begin teaching at Lake...
Norma Grunholzer Jones
Jul 14, 2025
Norma Gunholzer Jones, age 101, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025. She was born May 13, 1924 in Fort Meade, FL to John & Jewel Pauline Grunholzer. Norma graduated from Fort Meade High School in 1942. She was a Citrus Owner & Homemaker. Norma was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Meade, where she played the piano...
James A. Williams
Jul 12, 2025
Bartow - James A. Williams, age 88, passed away July 12, 2025, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 4, 1936, in Bartow, FL. He was a Superintendent for CF Industries. He was of the Pentecostal faith. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and Jeeping. He also loved watching football and RV traveling. He was preceded in death by...
Connie L. Cook
Jul 10, 2025
Bartow - Connie L. Cook, age 78, passed away on July 10, 2025, at Bartow Regional Medical Center in Bartow. She was born on July 30, 1946, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was an Underwriting Assistant for State Farm. She enjoyed shopping, watching NASCAR and all things Elvis. She was preceded in death by her parents Orville and Marie...
John F. Mccarthy
Jul 8, 2025
North Lauderdale - John F. McCarthy, age 64, passed away on July 8, 2025, in Winter Haven. He was born on February 12, 1961, in Dover, NJ. He worked as a Realtor. He enjoyed motorcycles, golfing and watching the Florida Panthers. He is survived by his daughter Michelle Speer (Jeff) , sister Denise McCarthy (Ron) , brother Edward McCarthy (Nancy),...
Mary Ellen Shope
Jul 3, 2025
Bartow -Mary Ellen Shope, age 81, passed away on July 3, 2025, at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born on November 4, 1943, in Donalsonville, GA. She was the daughter of the late Herman M. and Allie (Thompson) Loyed. She worked in healthcare most of her life. She loved the Lord and helping others. She participated in local Prison Ministry...
Denny Clements
Jul 3, 2025
Bartow - Denny Clements, age 77, passed away on July 3, 2025, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. He was born on January 24, 1948, in Bartow, Florida. Denny was the founder and owner of Graphite Maintenance Inc, established in 1974 in Mulberry, Florida. He was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Denny was preceded in death by...
James "Jim" Vernon Apgar
Jul 1, 2025
James "Jim" Vernon Apgar, age 79, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025. He was born December 24, 1945 in Lebanon, OH to Vernon & Mrytle Apgar. Jim was the Owner & Operator of Vernon & Rudolph Painting. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Joy Apgar, two sisters Julie Fisher & Carol Moore and brother Emmitt "Butch" Apgar....
Adela Cobarrubia
Jun 28, 2025
Eloise - Adela Cobarrubia, age 92, passed away on June 28, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. She was born on September 20, 1932, in Tyler, TX. She was a Homemaker. She enjoyed coloring, making pillows & blankets and cooking. She will be remembered for her wonderful smile and her laughter. She is survived by her children Ricke Cobarrubio,...
Robert "Rob" M. Watson
Jun 26, 2025
Robert "Rob" M. Watson, age 73, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025. He was born September 28, 1951 in Fort Meade, FL to Floyd & Doris Albritton Watson. He served in the United States Navy. Rob worked in the Phosphate Industry and had his own Window Tinting business. He was preceded in death by his parents. Rob is survived by...
Jo S. Deyoung
Jun 25, 2025
Bartow - Jo S. DeYoung, age 91, passed away on June 25, 2025, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. She was born on July 10, 1933, in Atlanta, GA, the daughter of Edward and Virginia (Elder) Stephens. Jo graduated from North Georgia College in 1953. She was a First Grade Teacher. Jo was a member of McLeod Memorial Presbyterian...
Vickie T. Glass
Jun 23, 2025
Babson Park – Vickie T. Glass, age 71, passed away on June 23, 2025, at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born in Maryland, raised in Michigan, and moved to Florida in the late 70’s. She was a Registered Respiratory Therapist. She enjoyed helping others, spending time with her friends and family and shopping. She was preceded in death by...
Betty Joyce Vickers (Thompson)
Jun 20, 2025
Betty Joyce Vickers (Thompson) October 14th, 1962 – June 20th 2025 Retired Bus Driver Surrounded by her loved ones and friends, Betty was called home to be with her lord and savior on June 20th 2025. Born in Fernandina Beach, Florida to Truman and Lilly Mae Thompson on October 14th 1962. Betty was a devoted mother to three children: Jimmy...
Ma Nicolasa Pizano- Alvarado
Jun 19, 2025
Bartow - Ma Nicolasa Pizano- Alvarado, age 79, passed away on June 19, 2025, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. She was born on December 10, 1945, in Salvatierra, Mexico. She was a homemaker. She was of the Catholic faith. She is survived by a loving family. Family will receive friends Friday, June 27, 2025, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM...
Jose Luis Miranda-Huipio
Jun 18, 2025
Jose Luis Miranda-Huipio, age 34, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025. He was born September 14, 1990 in Danville, VA. He was a Mechanic and worked in the watermelon business. Miranda is survived by his parents Jose & Irma Miranda, companion Brenda Mendez, son Javier A Miranda, three daughters Delilah M Miranda, Marilyn R Miranda and Aliyah L Miranda, three...
Amber R. Mollett
Jun 18, 2025
Bartow - Amber R. Mollett, age 37, passed away on June 18, 2025, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. She was born on March 19, 1988, in Bartow, FL. She was a Homemaker. She enjoyed going to yard sales, thrifting and spending time with her animals. She is survived by her husband Eric Mollett, children Kloe Mollett & Kydee Mollett and...
Eugene "Gene" Franklin Grant
Jun 13, 2025
Eugene "Gene" Franklin Grant, age 91, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025 while on vacation in North Carolina. He was born on May 30, 1934 in Spartanburg, South Carolina to Ernest and Daisy Grant. Gene worked at Barnette’s Service Station for over 43 years. He was a faithful and loving member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Ft. Meade. He...
Francisco Garcia-Vega
Jun 13, 2025
Francisco Garcia-Vega, age 54, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025. He was born June 4, 1972 in Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, Mexico. He was a Laborer in agriculture. He was preceded in death by his parents Pedro & Telesfora Garcia-Vega and brother Antonio Garcia. Francisco is survived by his brothers & sisters Pedro Garcia Vega, Juana Garcia Vega, Mercedes Garcia Vega,...
