Billy Ray Morrison
Sep 21, 2021
Billy Ray Morrison, a retired Acura salesman and lifelong resident of Polk County, Florida, went home to his Lord and Savior on September 21, 2021 at the age of 73. Billy is survived by his lovely bride of 42 years, Edith Morrison (née Tuck); his puddin’ breaths, Richard Morrison (Waynesville, NC), Mary Reynolds (Lakeland, FL), Matthew (Tatiana) Morrison (Lakeland, FL),...
Harvey M. Grant
Sep 21, 2021
Harvey M. Grant, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 in Winter Haven. Born September 8, 1943, he was the son of the late Ollie Ervin Grant and Irene (McGar) Grant. Harvey was a burial vault fabricator for Chuck's Burial Vaults in Bartow for many years. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings:...
Tammy Donalson
Sep 19, 2021
Tammy Donalson, age 60, passed away on Sunday, September, 19, 2021 in Lakeland. Born September 9, 1961 in Duval County, FL, she was the daughter of the late George William and Carolyn Annette (Oneal) Collins. Tammy retired from Walgreens, where she was a Store Manager for many years. Tammy was a coach, mentor and fan to so many young people...
Sharon Kay Mcclellan
Sep 18, 2021
Sharon Kay McClellan, age 80, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 18, 2021 where she resided in Safety Harbor, FL. Sharon Kay Weeks was born September 12, 1941 in Brewster, FL. She was raised in Fort Meade by her parents Willis Franklin "Pete" and Hazel Weeks, alongside her two brothers Ronald and Gerald. Sharon graduated Fort Meade High School 1959. In...
August David Teresi
Sep 18, 2021
Bartow - August David Teresi, 81, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital. Born February 14, 1940 in Jersey City, NJ, Mr. Teresi was a resident of Bartow for since 1979, moving from Bricktown, NJ, He was a CDL License Instructor with Florida Food Tankers for many years. He formerly was with the maintenance department for Polk...
William "Billy" Sauls
Sep 16, 2021
William E. "Billy" Sauls, age 68, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 in Winter Haven. Born December 14, 1952 in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late William M. Sauls and Concetta (Rossi) Sauls. Mr. Sauls was worked for the Florida Department of Corrections for many years. He is survived by his wife Chrystal Sauls of Lake Wales...
Vivian Griffin
Sep 15, 2021
Lakeland -Vivian Griffin, age 77, passed away September 15, 2021, at Highlands Lake Center in Lakeland. She was born on November 9, 1943, in Lakeland, FL. She was a Paralegal for Martin & Martin for over 30 years. She enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, and going to the beach. Most of all she loved time with her granddaughters. She was preceded...
Isabel De Jesus-Ruiz
Sep 14, 2021
Isabel De Jesus Ruiz, age 69, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021. She was born July 2, 1952 in Puerto Rico to Juan & Juana De Jesus-Ruiz. She was a Homemaker and of the Catholic Faith. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Juan De Jesus, Jr. She is survived by her husband of 46 years Elvin...
Nazario Chaidez-Ontiveros
Sep 13, 2021
Nazario Chaidez-Ontiveros, 56, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021. He was born July 28, 1965 in Amaculi Tamazula,Durango, Mexico to Telesforo & Ofelia Chaidez-Ontiveros, He worked in construction for Johnson Brothers Construction Company. He was Catholic. Nazario was survived by his wife Maria L Quintero, two daughters Celina Chaidez & husband Adrian and Mayra Chaidez, two sons Guillermo Chaidez and...
Virginia Sue Nance
Sep 13, 2021
Auburndale - Virginia Sue Nance, 76, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at her residence in Auburndale. She was born December 31, 1944 in Buchannan County, VA . A graduate of Bartow High School, Sue was a resident of Polk County most of her life. She was with the Polk School Board for over 32 years, first as an ESE...
Tony White
Sep 10, 2021
Tony White- Beloved husband, father, brother and papa, embarked upon his last adventure as he passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on September 10, 2021. Tony loved a great adventure and looked forward to setting out to blaze new trails! His first adventure was at 9 months old when he voyaged upon the Queen Mary to the United States....
Sarah E. "Ellie" Lasher
Sep 10, 2021
Sarah E. "Ellie" Lasher, age 87, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 in Fort Meade. Born January 8, 1934 in Colquitt County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Jefferson David and Minnie Lee (Black) Moody. Mrs. Lasher was a Homemaker and a Southern Baptist. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Lasher. Ellie is survived by...
Connie Willis
Sep 8, 2021
Bartow - Connie Willis, age 60, passed away September 8, 2021, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. She was born on December 10, 1960, in Flagler Beach, FL. She was a longtime resident of Bartow. She was an animal lover and liked to go owl spotting. She also enjoyed going to the beach, camping, and going on vacation. Most of all...
Kymberleigh Williams
Sep 8, 2021
Bartow -Kymberleigh Williams, age 1, passed away on September 8, 2021, at her residence in Bartow. She was born on September 5, 2020, in Winter Haven, FL. She enjoyed going to Legoland, music, dancing and playing with water. She is survived by a loving family that includes her mother Linda Williams (Nicholas Tillman), siblings Bionca Hall, Kendall Hall, Laine Hall,...
Larry E. "Sonny" Starling
Sep 7, 2021
Bartow- Larry E. "Sonny" Starling, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 in Bartow. Born on September 18, 1939 in Bartow, he was the son of the late Minor Calhoun Starling and DeLola Elizabeth (Duke) Starling, A lifelong resident of Bartow, Mr. Starling was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a longtime member of the Christian...
Maria M. Puentes
Sep 3, 2021
Maria M. Puentes, 90, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021. She was born February 27, 1931 in Matanzas, Cuba to Rogelio & Eduarda Brito. She was a Homemaker and a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Jose Puentes. She is survived by her two sons James "Jim" Puentes (Jesse Cervantes) of...
Julian Brandon Blanchard
Sep 3, 2021
Bartow -Julian Brandon Blanchard, age 39, went home to be with His Lord and Savior on September 3, 2021. Brandon is survived by his beloved wife of 17 years, Stephanie "Esme" Blanchard and their five beautiful children they were blessed with through birth and adoption: DeLainey (18), Julianne (15), Xander (12), Solomon (11) and Isaiah Blanchard (9). He is also...
Marcia Herring Helms
Sep 2, 2021
Marcia Herring Helms, 77, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021. She was born January 5, 1944 in Fort Meade, FL to Owen & Ernestine Herring, She was a Dispatcher for the State of Florida Forestry Services. She was Baptist. She was preceded in death by her husband Jimmie Helms. She is survived by her son Kevin Helms & wife Heather...
Carlan E. Walters
Sep 1, 2021
Bartow, Florida - Carlan Eugene Walters, 90, of Bartow, Florida passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife and daughters on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Carlan was born on June 1, 1931 to Lawrence George Walters and Verna Decker Walters in Malvern, Ohio. He graduated from Malvern High School in 1949 and served proudly in the Army Air...
Mary Jane Peacock
Aug 31, 2021
Mary Jane Peacock, 70, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021. She was born September 12, 1950 in Elba, AL. She was a member of Cornerstone Church of God of Fort Meade. She was preceded in death by her mom Bessie Peacock and her siblings. She is survived by her loving friends Tom & Tanya Ramsey, Bernice Arrowood and her Church...
