Grady L. Williamson Sr.
Nov 25, 2025
Bartow - Grady L. Williamson, Sr., age 80, passed away on November 25, 2025, at his residence in Bartow. He was born on November 1, 1945, in Avon Park, FL. He worked as a Dragline Operator. He was known for his love of hunting, fishing, the outdoors, and gophers. Above all, he cherished spending time with his family. He is...
Arlene S. Jones
Nov 24, 2025
Lakeland, FL – Arlene S. Jones, age 84, passed away on November 24, 2025, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. She was born on February 25, 1941, in Lakeland, Florida. Arlene dedicated her career to serving others as a Registered Nurse. She loved spending time at the beach, collecting seashells, writing and reading poetry, and fishing with her husband....
Michael Paul Goff
Nov 24, 2025
Michael Paul Goff, age 84, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025. He was born January 28, 1941 in Plant City, FL to Charles Oland "Percy" & Willie Eugenia Goff. Michael served in the United States National Guard. He was an Electrical Instrumentation Supervisor for Cargill Fertilizer, Inc. Michael was a long-time member of Peace Creek Baptist Church, where he was...
Martha "Marcie" Stewart Miller
Nov 23, 2025
Martha Stewart "Marcie" Miller, age 90 passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025. She was born in Bartow on July 17, 1935 to Barnell L. and Lonie Powell Stewart. She attended Bartow schools, graduating from Summerlin Institute in 1953 where she was in the "Miss Summerlin Echo" court, Glee Club Operettas and Cheerleader. She worked for the Polk County Board of...
Taya Dunkle
Nov 22, 2025
Bartow - Taya Dunkle, age 53, passed away on November 22, 2025, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. She was born on April 11, 1972, in Barberton, OH to the late Darryl and Karen (Mullins) Molnar. She worked as a Home Health Aid. She enjoyed being with her family and being at the beach. She is survived by her children Thomas...
Collis Lunsford
Nov 20, 2025
Collis Lunsford, age 95, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025. He was born March 3, 1930 in Enterprise, AL to Richard "Sheldon" & Annie Ruth Lunsford, Collis was a Veteran and served in the US Army during the Korean War, where he was a Purple Heart recipient. He was a Mechanic and the Owner/Operator of Bartow Tire Center. Collis was...
Sue M. Carter
Nov 16, 2025
Largo - Sue M. Carter, 87, passed away on November 16, 2025, at her home in Largo. She was born on November 17, 1937, in Bartow, Florida. She earned her high school diploma from Summerlin Institute in 1955, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Erskine College in Due West, South Carolina, in 1959. She was known as...
Ezra "Marty" Newberry
Nov 14, 2025
Born February 1, 1965. He went to his rest on November 14, 2025. He was formally of Haines City, FL and was residing in Lake Alfred in an Assiated Living Facility. He was preceded in death by his father Robert I. Newberry, mother Nancy Ann Burton and niece Juliette Ann Newberry. He is survived by his brother Robert I. Newberry...
Charles F. Butler, Sr.
Nov 14, 2025
Wahneta - Charles F. Butler, Sr., age 78, passed away on November 14, 2025, at his residence in Wahneta. He was born on November 18, 1946, in Plant City, FL. He worked as a Repairman for Mobil. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working with cows. He is survived by his wife Jane Butler of Wahneta, daughters Kimberly Pulver (Frank) of...
Dolores C. Culverhouse
Nov 12, 2025
Dolores C. Culverhouse, age 94, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025. She was born September 9, 1931 in Geneva, AL to Howard & Velma Cherry. She was the Owner/Operator of Cleo's Grocery Seed & Feed Store. She was a member of Bartow First Assembly of God and also worked as the church secretary. She was preceded in death by her...
Darryl "Buddy" A. Molnar
Nov 11, 2025
Bartow -Darryl "Buddy" A. Molnar , age 75, passed away on November 11, 2025, at his residence in Bartow. He was born on August 18, 1950, in Barberton, OH. He was a Carpenter for the Polk County School Board. He enjoyed fishing, working outdoors and all Cleveland sports. He was preceded in death by his wife Karen Molnar and son...
Norman Allen Neese, Sr.
Nov 10, 2025
Bartow - Norman Allen Neese, Sr., age 65, passed away on November 10, 2025, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born on September 18, 1960, in Plant City, FL, He was a Multi Trades Worker for Hillsborough County School Board. He enjoyed racing-his favorite drivers being Dale Earnhardt and Tony Stewart-as well as baseball, being an avid Florida Gators...
Geraldine Frances Hubbard
Nov 6, 2025
Geraldine Frances Hubbard, age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Smithfield Manor Nursing and Rehab in Smithfield, North Carolina.
Born on March 9, 1940, in Bay City, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Wiznerowicz. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dale Joseph Hubbard; brothers, Eugene Wizner and Richard Wizner;...
James "Possum" McCarthy Schaill, Sr.
Nov 6, 2025
James “Possum” McCarthy Schaill, Sr; We celebrate the life of Possum, a man whose legacy will forever be etched in the heart of Fort Meade and beyond. Possum, age 75, of Fort Meade, Florida, passed away on November 6, 2025, leaving behind a family and a community that loved him dearly.
Born on September 15, 1950, in Bartow, Florida, to Paul...
Doyle Wayne Proctor
Nov 5, 2025
Doyle Wayne Proctor age 78 of Cartersville sadly passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at his place of residence in Florida. Doyle was born in Cartersville on September 27, 1947. He was the son of the late Lester and Myrtle Proctor. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Florence Evelyn Proctor; his sister, Ann Hurley;...
Madeline Beloff
Nov 5, 2025
Madeline Beloff, age 92, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025. She was born November 4, 1933 in Fort Meade, FL to Edward & Georgia Miller. Madeline retired from Florida Power & Light Company, where she worked in the computer department. She was a member of Fort Meade Methodist Church. Madeline was a member of the American Business Women's Association and...
Richard "Tom" Wheeler
Nov 5, 2025
Richard "Tom" Wheeler, age 84, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025. He was born July 9, 1941 in Nashville, TN to Ollie & Dorothy Wheeler. Tom was a Veteran in the US Navy. Tom started his Law Enforcement career with Winter Haven Police Department, he worked through the ranks and became the Chief of Police after 19 years. During his...
Beverley Harris
Nov 2, 2025
Beverley Harris went to be with the Lord and her heavenly family in the early hours of Sunday November 2nd, 2025, at the age of 81. She has now joined her loving parents Winston and Mary Scott, brother Trevor, son Maurice, daughter in-law Carmen as well as former in-laws Maurice and Violet Harris.
Her caring soul touched many and they immediately...
Evencio Vasquez
Nov 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Evencio Vasquez, who left this world peacefully on November 1st, 2025, at the age of 83, at home. Born on April 10,1942 in Salguero, Michoacán.
Evencio was a cherished and loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend whose legacy of strong will and generosity will be fondly remembered by...
Ruthell Randall
Oct 31, 2025
Bartow - Ruthell Randall, age 84, passed away on October 31, 2025, at her residence in Bartow. She was born on June 7, 1941, in Georgia. She worked in the Ministry. She enjoyed helping people and praising the Lord. She was preceded in death by her husband Frederick Randall and brother Kenny Vickery. She is survived by her daughter Eva...
