June H. Minerva
Jun 23, 2022
June H. Minerva, age 78, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022. She was born October 23, 1943 in Bartow, FL to Fred & Mary Jo Haferkamp. June graduated from Bartow Summerlin Institute in 1961, she then recieved her Bachelor's degree from FSU and her Master's degree from USF. She was a Teacher and Guidance Counselor for many different schools in...
James P. Carroll
Jun 22, 2022
James P. Carroll, age 82, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at his residence in Fort Meade surrounded by his family. He was born May 23, 1940 in Cottonwood, FL to Tommy & Frances Carroll, He was a Maintenance Mechanic for Crown Cork & Seal Company for 23 years. He was Baptist. He was preceded in death by his wife...
Claud “Jack” Letanosky
Jun 20, 2022
Claud “Jack” Letanosky, 88, of Lakeland FL passed away peacefully at Good Shepherd Hospice on June 20, 2022. Claud was born in Birmingham, AL and moved to Lynch, Kentucky at 6 months of age. He graduated from Lynch High School where he loved playing for the Bulldogs football team. In 1965 he left the coal mines of the Kentucky mountains...
Daniel J. Wilkinson
Jun 19, 2022
Daniel J. Wilkinson, age 71, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022. He was born October 5, 1950 in Meridian, MS to Bob & Joyce Wilkinson. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Daniel was a Deputy for the Polk County Sheriff's Office for over 25 years. He also was a former State Trooper, Homicide Investigator, Traffic at...
Alvena Watts Newport
Jun 18, 2022
Alvena Watts Newport, age 101, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Lakeland. Born October 25, 1920, in Bartow, she was the daughter of the late Alva Bascum Watts and Mattie Cordelia (Mathews) Watts. Alvena was a Secretary for the Polk County School Board. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Raymond Newport and sisters Martha Middleton,...
James Michael "Mike" Mccall, Sr.
Jun 16, 2022
James "Mike" McCall, Sr., age 71, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He was born July 18, 1950 in Tampa, FL to Charles "Mac" and Corrie McCall. Mike was a Engineer for Department of Transportation for over 30 years. He was a member of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Bartow. Mike was an avid...
Ricardo T. Lopez
Jun 15, 2022
Ricardo T. Lopez, age 44, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at his home in Eagle Lake. Born November 25, 1977, in Brownsville, TX, he was the son of the late Rogelio Meza Lopez and Evangelina Tejada Lopez. Ricardo worked in the construction industry for many years. He is survived by a loving family that includes his children: Emilio...
Gary Garland Folks
Jun 13, 2022
Gary Folks of Lakeland, FL passed away on June 13, 2022, he was 76 years old. Gary was born on Nov 11, 1945, to Frank Edwin and Verda Lee Folks of Springhill, LA. He leaves behind his wife Louise Folks of Lakeland, FL: his son Jeffrey Folks(Rhonda) of Louisburg, NC; his daughters Crystal Bell(Josh) of Bell, FL; Holly Collins of...
Ada "Louise" Wilkie
Jun 12, 2022
Bartow - Ada "Louise" Wilkie, age 95, passed away June 12, 2022, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. She was born on September 3, 1926, in Detroit, MI. She was a teacher and always had a special connection with children. She was a member of Floral Lakes where she served on many committees, Bartow Golf Club Women’s Association and Holy Trinity....
Colon F. Tyson, Jr.
Jun 10, 2022
Bartow - Colon F. Tyson Jr., age 68, passed away June 10, 2022, at his residence in Bartow. He was born on August 20, 1953, in Bartow, FL to the late Colon Tyson Sr. & Lottie (Cumbie) Tyson. He retired from the United States Army and went on to be the owner of several UPS stores. He enjoyed being outside...
Manuel Ramon Herrera, Jr.
Jun 7, 2022
Manuel Ramon Herrera, Jr., age 84, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in Lakeland. Born February 28, 1938 in Poteet, TX, he was the son of the late Manuel Ramon Herrera, Sr., and Elvira (Balderas) Herrera. Mr. Herrera was a minister and the owner and operator of a food distribution company. He is survived by a loving family that includes...
Barney Outlaw
Jun 5, 2022
Barney Outlaw, age 63, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022 at his residence in Fort Meade, FL. He was born January 25, 1959 in Daytona, FL, Barney was a Veteran in the US Army. He worked numerous jobs in the construction business. He was preceded in death by his father T.W. Outlaw II, siblings Benji Outlaw, Tommy Outlaw and Millie...
Mary Sharp
Jun 1, 2022
Lakeland - Mary Sharp, age 88, passed away on June 1, 2022, at her residence in Lakeland. She was born on April 26, 1934, in Daytona Beach, FL. She was a Switchboard Operator for AT&T. She enjoyed wood working, sewing and painting. Most of all she enjoyed sunflowers, yellow roses, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in...
Betty Ann Altman
May 31, 2022
Betty Ann Altman, age 56, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022. She was born January 28, 1966 in Bartow, FL to Robert & Betty Altman, Betty Ann graduated from Bartow High School class of 1984. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bartow. She was preceded in death by her father Robert Altman, brother Bobby Altman, grandparents,...
Nancy Meredith Booream
May 29, 2022
Babson Park- Nancy M. Booream, age 90, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022, at her home in Babson Park. Born October 6, 1931, in Asheville, NC, she was daughter of the late Marshall F. Meredith and Dorothy (Nichols) Meredith. Nancy was a homemaker and a longtime member of the A.R.P. Church of Bartow. Along with her parents, she is preceded...
Elisabeth “Licha” Santiago
May 29, 2022
Lakeland - Elisabeth “Licha” Santiago, age 66, passed away May 29, 2022, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. She was born on November 5, 1955, in New York, NY. She was a Homemaker. She enjoyed eating good food, going shopping and decorating for Christmas. Most of all she loved spending time with her family and going to church. She...
Abel Christopher Vining
May 27, 2022
Abel Christopher Vining, age three months, passed away suddenly Friday, May 27, 2022, at his home in Auburndale. Abel was born on March 12, 2022, in Lakeland. He is survived by a loving family that includes his mother, Alexis Roop, his father, Michael Vining, his brothers: Dylan, Carter, Jayden, Liam and Elliott. He also leaves behind his grandmothers: Christina Lingo,...
Richard "Dick" Glasgow
May 26, 2022
Richard G. "Dick" Glasgow, 94, of Babson Park, passed away Thursday May 26, 2022 at Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center In Winter Haven. Born August 19, 1927 in Charlotte, NC, the son of Thomas M. & Lucy Gwathmey Glasgow, he was a resident of Babson Park since 1997. He was an Alumnus of Darlington School of Rome, GA and Davidson College...
James Bohannon
May 25, 2022
Bartow -James Bohannon, age 67, passed away May 25, 2022, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 12, 1954, in Bartow, FL. He was a Surveyor for the Florida Department of Transportation. He enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, sudoku and fishing. He is survived by a loving family that includes his sister Laura Edwards, niece Misti Carnley, nephew...
Donald Stecker
May 24, 2022
Bartow - Donald Stecker, age 55, passed away May 24, 2022, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 19, 1966, in Detroit, MI. He enjoyed being outside, watching the Detroit Lions and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by a loving family that includes his daughters Taisia Cook & Shannon Stecker, grandchildren Marcus Harris, Madison...
