Jason Buchlinger
Dec 8, 2021
Bartow -Jason Buchlinger, age 47, passed away December 8, 2021, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born Saturday, September 14, 1974, in Kansas City, KS to Gary Buchlinger and Linda (Rogers) Buchlinger. He worked as a Night Auditor in the Hospitality Industry. He enjoyed computer games, walking on the beach, and building models. Most of all he loved animals...
Lee Boston Gerstenberger
Dec 6, 2021
Winter Haven- Lee Boston Gerstenberger, age 28, passed away December 6, 2021. He was born on December 12, 1992, in Stockbridge, Georgia to Paul Gerstenberger & Colleen Boston Gerstenberger, the second of their two children. Lee grew up in Valrico, Florida. He graduated from Joe E. Newsome High School in Lithia, Florida in 2011. Lee was a United States Army...
Eli Martinez-Figueroa
Dec 1, 2021
Eli Martinez-Figueroa, age 81 passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 in Lakeland. Born in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico on April 28, 1940, he was the son of the late Concepcion Figueroa and Providencia Martinez. He was a a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Martinez-Figueroa retired from General Electric Medical Systems in Puerto Rico where he was a General Manager...
Alane D. Osborn
Nov 30, 2021
Alane D. Osborn, age 57, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at her home in Bartow. Born October 26, 1964 in Dixon, IL, she was the daughter of William Carr Osborn and Jane Doris (Bowman) Osborn. Ms. Osborn was a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Alane worked Polk County in the Parks and Natural Resources dept. in Mosquito Control...
Gene W. Austin
Nov 30, 2021
Bartow - Gene W. Austin, age 81, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021 in Winter Haven. Born January 19, 1940 in Lakeland, Mr. Austin was a lifelong resident of the area. He worked in the phosphate mining industry and most recently was employed with Inter-Chem as Sulphur Logistics Manager since 2003. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth “Jeannie” Austin,...
C. Bailey "Buddy" Hamlin
Nov 29, 2021
Tampa - C. Bailey "Buddy" Hamlin, age 87, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 in Tampa. Born on March 25, 1934 in Sebring, FL, he was the son of the late Raymond Reed Hamlin, Sr. and Minnie Lee (Bailey) Hamlin. Mr. Hamlin was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked as a Pressman for Rose Printing Co. in...
Steven Randall "Randy" Hunter
Nov 29, 2021
Steven Randall "Randy" Hunter, 65, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021. Randy was born October 30, 1956 in Leesburg, FL to Floyd & Thelma Hunter. He was a Mechanical Engineer. He was a member of Family Worship Center. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother James Hunter. Randy is survived by the love of his life Ann...
Shirley H. Johnson
Nov 26, 2021
Shirley H. Johnson, age 91, entered into eternity with God on Friday, November 26, 2021. Born on April 10, 1930 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Willard J. Hoffman and Marquerite Mills Hoffman. Shirley was a long time resident of Bartow moving from Baltimore in 1957 and a longtime member of the Bartow Associate Reformed Presbyterian...
Robert "Bobby" White
Nov 24, 2021
Lakeland - Robert "Bobby" White, age 61, passed away November 24, 2021, at his home in Lakeland. He was born on September 19, 1960, in Bartow, FL. He worked as a Sandblaster for Taylor Industrial Coatings. He was a member of the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed tinkering and fixing things that he found and being a simple man. He is...
Shirley S. Davison Pittenger
Nov 23, 2021
Bartow- Shirley S. Davison Pittenger died on November 23, 2021, at the age of 95. She was born February 17, 1926, to Clovie Rash Davison & Shirley T. Davison in Delaware County, Indiana. She and her late husband Bob moved to Bartow, FL in 1957, from Selma, Indiana. Shirley & Bob traveled several years with their Avion and made so...
Jack G. Littlefield
Nov 23, 2021
Bartow- Jack G. Littlefield, age 89, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 in Lakeland. Born January 23, 1932 in Jacksonville, FL, he was the son of the late Judge and India (Gormley) Littlefield. Mr. Littlefield was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. After his service, he worked as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative for Bristol Laboratories for many years. Jack was...
Grace Irene Delph
Nov 22, 2021
Bartow- Grace Irene Delph, age 92, passed away Monday November 22, 2021 at her residence in Bartow. Born August 12, 1929 in Vicco, KY to Samp and Naomi Cornett, then grew up in Hazard, KY. Irene graduated from Western Kentucky University with a degree in education. She married her college sweetheart, Bill, and they moved to Bartow in 1952. She...
Sue Webster
Nov 22, 2021
Bartow - Sue Webster, age 100, passed away November 22, 2021, at Savannah Court Assisted Living Facility in Bartow. She was born on October 11, 1921, in Anderson, IN. She was a Secretary for the Director of Nemours Children's Hospital, Jacksonville. She is survived by a loving family that includes her children Cathy Gibbons, Patricia DeJarnett & Roy DeJarnette, grandchildren...
Leta Mitchell Wright
Nov 17, 2021
Leta Wright, 97, Educator, Community Champion FORT MEADE – Ms. Leta Mitchell Wright, 97, retired educator, volunteer, and champion of her hometown passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at her home in Fort Meade. Mrs. Leta Wright, or “Mama Leta”, as she was lovingly called by her grandchildren and numerous friends, was born in Fort Meade, Florida, on January 12,...
Terry Runnels, Sr.
Nov 16, 2021
Terry Runnels, Sr., age 69, passed away on November 16, 2021 in Lakeland. Born on January 15, 1952 in Lakeland, he was the son of the late Henry and Hazel (Anglin) Runnels. Mr. Runnels was the owner and operator of Runnels A/C Inc. in Lakeland. He was a Baptist. He is survived by a loving family that includes his wife...
Nancy Barber
Nov 15, 2021
Lake Wales - Nancy Barber, age 67, passed away November 15, 2021, at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born on March 23, 1954, in Murfreesboro, TN. She worked as a Server. She enjoyed riding motorcycles, antique furniture and rescuing senior dogs. She will also be remembered for her wonderful cooking. She is survived by a loving family that includes...
John L. Anderson, Jr.
Nov 15, 2021
John L. Anderson Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 15th following an extended illness. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Margaret "Margie" (nee Sikes); son, John Neil Anderson; sister, Joyce Oliff of Tallahassee, FL; brothers-in-law, Bruce Sikes (Amy) of Jacksonville, FL and Charlie Middleton of Tallahassee; and many cousins, nieces and nephews....
Bonnie Johns
Nov 11, 2021
Lakeland - Bonnie Johns, age 69, passed away November 11, 2021, at her home in Lakeland. She was born on September 9, 1952, in Mason City, IA. She was a Waitress/Cook for Wilson Drug's in Bartow. She enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren and spending time with her family who she loved so dearly. She was preceded in death by...
Salvatore S. "Sal" Magnetico
Nov 9, 2021
Bartow- Salvatore S. "Sal" Magnetico, age 67, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021 in Bartow. Born January 13, 1954 in Hoboken, NJ, he was the son of the late Carlo and Angelina (Leonardo) Magnetico. Mr. Magnetico was a soccer coach for many years, coaching at many different levels from recreational children and youth to high school. Sal was a Senior...
Lindsey Aycock
Nov 9, 2021
Lindsey Aycock, age 65, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at his residence. He was born September 23, 1956 in Bartow, FL to Dewey & Audrey Aycock Render. Lindsey was a Loan Officer. He loved to Hunt and Fish. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Stephen Aycock. He is survived by his daughter, Shannon Music &...
