Thomas A. Grace
Aug 29, 2022
Bartow - Thomas A. Grace, age 68, passed away August 29, 2022, at his residence in Bartow. He was born on December 10, 1953, in Bartow, FL. He was of the Pentecostal faith. He was a 1972 Bartow High School graduate where he served as President of the FFA. He was an Electrician for the Polk County School Board for...
Herman "Randy" Randal Purnell
Aug 29, 2022
Herman "Randy" Purnell, age 66, passed away Monday, August 29, 2022. He was born February 21, 1956 in Savannah, GA to Herman & Myra Purnell, Randy was in the US Air Force, serving two tours in the Vietnam War. He was the Owner/Operator of Purnell Construction. He s survived by his wife Linda Love Purnell, daughters Brandy Abernathy & husband...
Barbara Osthoff
Aug 27, 2022
Barbara L. Osthoff, age 81, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022, in Lakeland. Born February 2, 1941, in Huntington, WV, she was the daughter of the late Truehart and Ilene Hinds. Barbara was the Assistant Supervisor of Elections for Polk County where she received many awards including: the Larry Hardaway Civil Liberties League Award, the Supervisor of Elections Registration Administration...
Louise Powell
Aug 27, 2022
Louise Powell, age 79, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2022 in Auburndale. Born April 8, 1943, in Georgia she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mageline (Braddy) Carroll. Louise worked as a Food Service Technician for the Polk County School Board for many years until her retirement. She attended the Bethel Church of God in Bartow. Along...
Al Lowery
Aug 27, 2022
Bartow - Al Lowery, age 59, passed away August 27, 2022, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. He was born on August 24, 1963, in Bartow, FL. He was a Fork Lift Driver for PalletOne. He enjoyed watching football & racing. He was preceded in death by his parents James Lowery & Martha Lowery and sisters Jane White & Brenda...
John Raymond Wells, Sr.
Aug 25, 2022
John Raymond Wells, Sr., age 73, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022. Born July 30, 1949, in Avon Park, FL, he was the son of the late Thomas William and Mazie Pearl (Jones) Wells. Mr. Wells owned and operated Wells Pest Control in Lakeland for thirty years. He also worked as a Security Officer for Southeastern University in Lakeland for...
Ann Lewis
Aug 24, 2022
Ann Lewis, age 98, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, in Lakeland. Born January 6, 1924, in Tuscaloosa, AL, she was the daughter of the late Felix E. and Winnie (Ward) Mills. Ann was a homemaker, office manager for Lewis Inc. of Lakeland, and a longtime member of the A.R.P. Church of Bartow. Along with her parents and her...
Linda Sims Haag
Aug 24, 2022
Linda Sims Haag, age 80, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She born February 18, 1942 in Decatur, AL to John & Lerline Sims, Linda was a Florist. She worked for many florist during her career, Sara's, White's, Flowers by Edith and others. She was a member of Frostproof Church of God. She was preceded...
James "Jim" Gooch
Aug 24, 2022
James "Jim" Gooch, age 72, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022 in Bartow, FL. He was born November 29, 1949 in Detroit, MI to Hollis & Betty Gooch, He served in the US Army and was in Korea during the Vietnam war. Jim worked for the US Postal Service in Mail Processing & Maintenance. He is survived by his wife...
Herman "Shine" Lee Grimsley
Aug 21, 2022
Fort Meade - Herman "Shine" Lee Grimsley, age 87, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022. He was born February 4, 1935 in Wauchula, FL to Hubert & Lucille Grimsley, He graduated from Hardee High School in 1953, while in high school he was captain of all the sports team. He served in the National Guard. He was the owner and...
Carolyn Runnels
Aug 18, 2022
Bartow- Carolyn Runnels, age 90, passed away August 18, 2022, at Lakeland Regional Health. She was born on August 10, 1932, in Colquitt, GA. She was a resident of Bartow since 1952. She was a Homemaker. She enjoyed taking care of her yard, church, and spending time with family. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward L. Runnels...
Maryrose Antone
Aug 17, 2022
Bartow - Maryrose Antone, age 76, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born May 1, 1946 in Utica, NY to Dominick and Angelina Tomaino Denato. Mrs. Antone was a resident of the Bartow and Lakeland area for over 42 yrs, moving from New York. She was a coordinator for the Polk County Teen Court and...
Agapito Cruz
Aug 17, 2022
Bartow - Agapito Cruz, age 96, passed away August 17, 2022, at his residence in Bartow. He was born on July 20, 1926, in Mexico. He worked as a Laborer. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and playing musical instruments. He was preceded in death by his daughter Josefina Cruz and wife Olivia DelaCruz. He is survived by a loving family that...
Cheryl Morrison
Aug 17, 2022
Cheryl Morrison, age 71, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at her home in Lakeland. Born December 14, 1950, in Bartow, she was the daughter of the late Donald Ross Langston and Peggy M. Langston of Fort Meade. Cheryl was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Meade....
Primitivo Arteaga
Aug 16, 2022
Primitivo Arteaga, age 96, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022. He was born June 10, 1926 in Edinburg, TX to Jesus & Ernestina Arteaga. He worked in the produce industry and sold produce at local farm markets. He was of the Catholic faith. Primitivo was preceded in death by his wife Santos Rodriguez Arteaga. He is survived by his sons...
Judith "Judy" Schuler
Aug 15, 2022
Judith “Judy” Schuler, age 90, was received into our Heavenly Father’s arms August 15, 2022. She was born on May 3, 1932, in Columbus, GA to Thomas and Marion Ott. She was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church of Lakeland and the Church of the Resurrection of Little Switzerland, N.C. Before retiring, she taught French at Mulberry High School....
Kathleen Hudson Tyson
Aug 13, 2022
Kathleen Hudson Tyson, age 88, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022, in Bartow. Born January 12, 1934, in Toombs County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert D. Hudson and Lucille (Amerson) Hudson. Mrs. Tyson was a school bus driver for the Polk County School Board for 32 years. Kathleen is preceded in death by her husband,...
Wiley "Joe" Coulter, Jr.
Aug 13, 2022
Wiley "Joe" Coulter, Jr., age 93, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Savannah Court at Bartow in Bartow, FL. He was born May 24, 1929 in Bowling Green , FL to Wiley & Dlanie Coulter. Joe served in the US Air Force. He was a Mechanist for Swift & Company. He was a member of Cornerstone Church of God....
Larry Chandler
Aug 13, 2022
Larry Chandler – A Life Well Lived Larry Lorenzo Chandler, 78, of Plant City, Florida – dedicated Christian, and beloved husband, father, father-in-law, Papa, son, veteran, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, friend, neighbor and employee – passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, on August 13, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Although he left this earth too soon and hearts are broken, his...
Phillip Hall
Aug 6, 2022
Bartow - Phillip Hall, age 60, passed away August 6, 2022, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. He was born on June 19, 1962, in Bartow, FL. Phillip Hall, a devout Christian, went to be with the Lord. His father, Harvey Hall, and his brothers and sister were all able to be with him in his last hours, as were...
