Ben J. "B.J" Garrett
Jun 29, 2021
Ocala- Ben J. "B.J." Garrett, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 in Ocala. Born December 4, 1954 in Lakeland, he was the son of the late Ben Wade Garrett and Lella Mary (Powell) Garrett. B.J. was a Substation Electrician for Duke Energy for 35 years. He was a Baptist. He is survived by his children: Jessica Garrett...
Shelia Cuker
Jun 28, 2021
Sheila Cuker, age 70, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021. She was born July 14, 1950 in Black River Falls, WI to Douglas & Gloria Dunnigan. She was a Administrative Assistant for a local nonprofit company. She was preceded in death by her husband and son. She is survived by her two daughters Elizabeth Dunnigan of Orlando and Lorretta Cuker...
Joseph Gene Willis
Jun 24, 2021
Bartow - Joseph Willis, age 29, passed away June 24, 2021. He was born on December 4, 1991, in Bartow, FL to Thomas Willis and Cheri (Bigsby) Willis, He most recently worked as a tree trimmer. He enjoyed spending time with his family and animals. He is survived by a loving family that includes his father Thomas Willis (Jill Rhoden),...
Jane White
Jun 22, 2021
Bartow - Jane White, age 69, passed away suddenly Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at her residence in Bartow. Born September 2, 1951 in Lumberton, NC. Jane was a resident of Bartow since 1974, moving from North Carolina, She was a team leader in the food processing industry for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents: James &...
Gene Moon
Jun 21, 2021
Fort Meade- Gene Moon, age 87, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021 in Fort Meade. Born September 12, 1933 in Avon Park, he was the son of the late David Lovett Moon and Martha Ethel (Jones) Moon. Mr. Moon was a veteran of the US Army during the Korean War. Gene retired after many years of service with Exxon...
Robert "Bobby" Edward Ward
Jun 21, 2021
Robert "Bobby" Edward Ward, age 66, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021. He was born August 19, 1954 in Orlando, FL to Cecil & Alice Ward, Bobby served in the US Army. He was a Engineer for the Department of Transportation. He was preceded in death by his wife Teresa Ward. He is survived by son David Lyle & wife...
Betty Jean Jacobs
Jun 20, 2021
Bartow - Betty Jean Jacobs, age 90, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021 with her daughters by her side. She was born November 28, 1930 in Soperton, GA to Edgar & Zada Horne. She has been a resident of Bartow since 1947, moving from Soperton, GA. She was a Bookkeeper. She was a member of Peace Creek Baptist Church. She...
Mary Lou Olson
Jun 19, 2021
Bartow - Mary Lou Olson, age 89, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at her home in Bartow. Born June 1, 1932, in Kenova, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Leland A. and Virginia Earlena (Pinson) Daniels. Mary Lou retired from the Polk County Clerk of the Courts Office after many years as a Deputy Clerk....
Sheila Marie Banville
Jun 14, 2021
Winter Haven - Sheila M. Banville, age 56, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 in Winter Haven. Born July 18, 1964 she was the daughter of William Larry Griffis and Ernestine Mosley Clayton. Sheila was an Administrative Assistant for Travis Technical College for many years. She is survived by a loving family that includes her husband of 24 years, Leo...
Debbie Dechambeau
Jun 12, 2021
Deborah "Debbie" Lynne DeChambeau, age 64, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center. She was born July 28, 1956, in Bartow, FL to Edward & Barbara Korpa. She graduated from Bartow High School, class of 1975. She worked in the food service industry and had previously worked at the Polk County Sheriff's Office as a...
Charles E. "Chuck" Mosley, Jr.
Jun 11, 2021
Fort Meade- Charles E. "Chuck" Mosley, Jr. age 56, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 in Jackson, TN. Born May 31, 1965 in Avon Park, he was the son of Charles E. Mosley, Sr. and JoAnne (Truett) Mosley of Fort Meade. Chuck was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked for the Fort Meade Police Department, the Polk...
Sam Thomas
Jun 10, 2021
Bartow -Sam Thomas, age 62, passed away June 10, 2021. He was born on January 26, 1959 in Bartow, Fl to Virginia and Sam Thomas. He worked for Polk County Land Development as a County Surveyor. In his free time Sam really enjoyed being out on the water fishing on his boat, watching the Florida Gators play football and spending...
William "Billy" Cusic, Iii
Jun 10, 2021
Lakeland - William "Billy" Cusic, III, age 45, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021 after his courageous fight with cancer. Billy was born March 11, 1976 in Leonardtown, MD, He was the Owner/Operator of Mid-State GrassMasters. Billy was a dedicated husband and father. He loved to play golf, hunt, fish, cook and coach youth baseball. He is survived by his...
Annie Louise Richardson
Jun 9, 2021
Annie Louise Richardson, a lifelong resident of Bartow and retired SunBank Loan Officer, passed away at the age of 81 surrounded by her loving family on June 9, 2021. Annie (“Nannie” or “Aunt Annie” to so many) is survived by her sister Gloria Jones and her brothers Mildford (wife Lawana), Butch (wife Brenda), David (wife Angela), Gary. She was preceded...
Jeffrey Chandler Murphy
Jun 9, 2021
Jeffrey Chandler Murphy, Jeff lived 51 years as a native Floridian and Bartow resident. He died June 9, 2021 at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, Florida. He was born August 30, 1969 in Bartow, Florida. He is survived by his wife, Katie Murphy of 21 years, his parent’s Jim and Janice Murphy, his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Jamie...
Ramon Rivera Iii
Jun 7, 2021
Ramon Rivera III, age 31, passed away June 7, 2021. He was born on April 27, 1990, in Lakeland, FL to Raymond Rivera & Elizabeth (Leal). He was a proud Veteran. He worked as Mechanic in the United States Army. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, singing and video games. Most of all he loved his family and children. He is survived...
Woodie E. Fralic
Jun 7, 2021
Bartow - Woodie E. Fralic, age 84, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born January 17, 1937 in Butler, AL, Mr. Fralic was a resident of Bartow since 1950, moving from Alabama. He was a Independent Inspector & Safety Officer for the Florida Department of Transportation for 42 years.. He was a member of the...
Rebecca Joann Stevens
Jun 6, 2021
Valdosta, GA- Rebecca "Becky" Joann Stevens, born November 17, 1966 moved to her heavenly home on Sunday, June 6, 2021 in Valdosta. Becky was born in Bartow, FL, and grew up in Fort Meade, FL, For the past 32 years, Becky has lived in the Aiken, SC area, but her heart and love for her hometown of Fort Meade remained...
Hugh James Oglesby
Jun 5, 2021
Hugh James Oglesby was born February 21, 1942 in Dunedin, FL to Winfield Hugh Oglesby and Mae Stevens Oglesby. He died peacefully at home on June 5, 2021 due to complications from lung cancer. The family moved to Lakeland shortly after his birth for his father’s manufacturing job in the war effort. Hugh grew up in Lakeland and was well...
Walter A. Carter, Jr.
Jun 5, 2021
Bartow- Walter A. Carter, Jr. age 52, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021. He was born October 19, 1968 in Beaufort, SC to Walter A. Carter, Sr. and Tam (Davis) Carter. Walt graduated from Bartow High School in 1986. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked for many years as a Respiratory Therapist in the healthcare...
