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...
Pura Concepcion Bentley
Oct 22, 2022
Pura Concepcion Bentley, age 99, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022, in Bartow. Born November 10, 1922, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Mario Quinones and Juana Segerra Quinones. Mrs. Bentley was a homemaker. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband Richard Bentley in 2004, and son Charles...
Beverly Porter
Oct 17, 2022
Beverly Porter - March 28, 1945, to October 17, 2022. Beverly went to Heaven with the children she deeply loved by her side, her son, Glenn; daughter, Tracy; and son-in-law, David White. The feeling was mutual. Her children both believe they had the best mother in the galaxy. Beverly had a zest for life that she enjoyed to the fullest....
Henry Warren Woods, Sr.
Oct 11, 2022
Henry Warren Woods, Sr., passed October 11, 2022. He was a native Floridian. Henry worked as a supervisor for Caulkin Indiantown Groves. He was also a deputy sheriff detective and a fire/rescue chief while living in Indiantown, Florida. He owned several businesses along with his wife. Upon moving back to Polk County, he worked for Taylor Rentals as a mechanic...
Maria Otilia Bustos
Oct 10, 2022
Maria Otilia Bustos, age 91, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022. She was born December 26, 1930 in Sweetwater, TX, She was a Homemaker. She was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Bartow. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose M. Bustos, Sr., daughter, JoAnn Bustos. She is survived by her sons Jose A Bustos, Jr....
Marty J. Wilson, Sr.
Oct 10, 2022
Marty J. Wilson, Sr., age 65, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022. He was born July 3, 1957, in Chattahoochee, Fl, to Marion and Joyce Wilson. Marty was a salesman for Bartow Ford for over 28 years. He started his career working for Myrick’s Men Shop in Lakeland; then he worked for White’s Men Store in Bartow before joining Bartow...
Juanita Bush
Oct 8, 2022
Bartow - Juanita Bush, age 93, passed away October 8, 2022, in Orlando. She was born on October 25, 1928, in Alliance, OH. She was a Supervisor in the Phone Company industry. She was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond, son Jeffery Bush and granddaughter Jessica Raines. She is survived...
Louise Horn Smith
Oct 7, 2022
Louise Horn Smith, age 88, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022, in Winter Haven. Born October 11, 1933, in Live Oak , FL, she was the daughter of the late Will and Susie (Tidwell) Simmons. Mrs. Smith was a longtime member of the Church of God of Bartow. She retired for the Polk County School Board where she worked as...
Carroll Homer Parker
Oct 6, 2022
Sgt. Carroll H. Parker: December 16th, 1938 - October 6th, 2022 Carroll went to be with the Lord on Thursday October 6th, 2022. Carroll was married to and is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Ki Cha Parker. Carroll and Ki Cha settled in Bartow FL in 1965, where they raised their family, including a son Luther “LC”...
Mitchell K. Jones
Oct 4, 2022
Mitchell Keith Jones, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, in Bartow. Born October 16, 1943, in Houston County, Alabama, he was the son of the late John Cyler and Sybil Pauline (Burnham) Jones. Mr. Jones was a Baptist. He worked for over 40 years as a Manager in the Cable industry and also was a Truck Driver...
Diane Ferrio
Oct 3, 2022
Diane Ferrio, age 64 passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, at her home in Bartow. Born November 25, 1957, in Leesville, LA, she was the daughter of the late David and Melvina (Hall) Cochran. Mrs. Ferrio retired from Publix after many years of service as a Product Development Supervisor. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death...
