Keith E. Coker
Oct 5, 2021
Bradenton- Keith E. Coker passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Born February 20, 1970 in Brandon, FL, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Sylvia (DeLoach) Coker. Keith owned and operated a food hospitality business in Bradenton. He is survived by his children: Megan Cremonese (Shane) of Douglas, GA, Christopher Coker also of Douglas, his brother Eric...
Joy Turner Dykes
Oct 4, 2021
BARTOW - Born on August 22, 1932, Joy Turner Dykes, age 89, a resident of Bartow, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, at Good Shepherd Hospice house on October 4th, 2021. She worked in administration for the State of Florida, a was member of McLeod Memorial Presbyterian Church in Bartow. Joy had graduated from Florida Southern College with...
Jerry E. Pittman, Jr
Oct 4, 2021
Bartow- Gerald “Jerry” Pittman, Jr., age 58, passed away October 4, 2021 at his home in Bartow, FL. Jerry was a devoted and faithful husband to Jill Gibbs Pittman for 32 years; a wonderful attentive father to their children, Tanner and Callie Jo; a beloved brother, uncle, son-in-law, brother-in-law and cousin that will be greatly missed by his family and...
Rebecca Eastman
Oct 2, 2021
Mulberry - Rebecca Eastman, age 67, passed away October 2, 2021, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. She was born on October 2, 1954, in Dayton, FL. She was a Homemaker. She enjoyed raising her grandchildren and spending time with her family. She is survived by a loving family that includes her husband David Eastman, children Patrick Collins, Stephanie Morgan, Brian...
Jimmy O'Bryan
Oct 1, 2021
Bartow - Jimmy O'Bryan, age 63, passed away October 1, 2021, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 24, 1958, in Bowling Green, FL. He was the Owner of Big Jim's Sod. He loved the Lord and enjoyed sharing God’s love with others. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, cooking out and cattle. Most of all he loved spending...
Paul J. Hartbarger, Jr.
Sep 29, 2021
Paul J. "Buster" Hartbarger, Jr. age 64, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021. He was born October 20, 1956 in Chattanooga, TN to Paul & Merita Hartbarger. He graduated from Bartow High School. He was a Supervisor in the Phosphate Industry. Paul loved being on the water fishing and he was at peace while working in his garden. He is...
Sharon "Twinkle" Starr Brown
Sep 29, 2021
Bartow- Sharon "Twinkle" Starr Brown, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 in Lakeland. Born August 4, 1942 in Bartow she was the daughter of the late George Henry Fletcher and Fern (Buchanon) Fletcher. Mrs. Brown owned and operated Starr Insurance in Lakeland for many years until her retirement. She was a member of the Church of Jesus...
Kevin James O' Quinn
Sep 27, 2021
Frostproof -Kevin O’Quinn, age 58, passed away September 27, 2021, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born on September 15, 1963, in Bartow, FL. He worked as a Plumber. He enjoyed racing cars, jeeping and woodworking. He also enjoyed having a cold beer in the rain on the porch and spending time with his family. He is survived by...
Carol Ann Taylor
Sep 27, 2021
Winter Haven - Carol Ann Taylor, age 74, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital. Born August 1, 1947 to Edwin & Eunice Green Trowell in Manhattan, NY, Carol was a resident of Winter Haven for 4 years, moving from Bartow where she resided most of her life. She was a clerical and customer service representative in...
Sharon Davis
Sep 26, 2021
Bartow - Sharon "Sherry Ann" Baxter Davis (69), surrounded by her loving family, peacefully entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on September 26, 2021. Sharon was born on May 31, 1952 in DeFuniak Springs, FL. Overcoming every obstacle in her path, she lived a prosperous life full of love and laughter, supported by her strong love and devotion to her...
Jamie Rodriguez
Sep 25, 2021
Bartow - Jamie Rodriguez, age 49, passed away September 25, 2021, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 21, 1972, in Bartow, FL to Henry and Eloise Rodriguez. In 1991, he married his wife Renea, whom he was married to for 30 wonderful years. Shortly after they welcomed daughters Kayla and Sam. His relationship with Renea was...
Jenny Poblano
Sep 22, 2021
Jenny Poblano, age 36, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. She was born July 16, 1985 in Boynton Beach, FL. Jenny was a Technical Support Technician for Apple. She is survived by her companion Vicente Cabrera, Sr., mother Elena Castillo & husband Alexander, father David Poblano & wife Nora, two sons Vicente Cabrera, Jr. and...
Gregorio J. Madera, Jr.
Sep 22, 2021
Brandon - Gregorio J. Madera, Jr, age 36, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at his residence in Brandon, FL. Born Thursday, December 6, 1984 in Grand Rapids, MI, to Gregorio Madera & Loretta LaNew (Madera) Tuttle, he spent his childhood and high school years mostly in the Grand Rapids area. After high school, he honorably served 5 years in...
Geraldine Hoffman
Sep 21, 2021
Geraldine L. Hoffman, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 in Bartow. Born June 14, 1931 in Valdosta, GA, she was the daughter of the late Terry E. Barker and Alma (Blanton) Barker. Mrs. Hoffman owned and operated G & R Homes Inc. in Wauchula for many years. She is survived by a loving family that includes her...
Michael L. Ellis
Sep 21, 2021
Bartow - Michael L. Ellis, age 54, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital. Born February 20, 1967 in Fort Oglethorpe, GA, to Milton & Reba Clark Ellis, Michael was a longtime resident of Bartow. A graduate of Bartow High School, he was first employed with the City of Bartow Electrical Department as a lineman, later he...
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...
