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Mary Mckinney

Mary Mckinney

Nov 9, 2021

Bartow- Mary McKinney, age 96, passed away November 9, 2021, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. She was born February 6, 1925, in Defuniak Springs, FL. She was of the Protestant faith. She was a Quality Control Inspector for Amitech. She enjoyed fishing, flowers, and gardening. Most of all she loved her family and spending time with them. She...

Beverly D. Steinbach

Beverly D. Steinbach

Nov 9, 2021

Beverly D. Steinbach, age 65, passed away at home on Mulberry on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Born July 28, 1956 in Bowling Green, OH, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Claire (Yard) Duval. Beverly was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Tim Steinbach of Mulberry, her daughter, Tyna Mendoza (Amador), and her...

Yvonne Marie Davis

Yvonne Marie Davis

Nov 9, 2021

Yvonne Marie Davis, age 76, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Vitas Hospice in Winter Garden, FL. She was born December 19, 1944 in Fort Meade, FL to Venus & Vita Smith Williams. Yvonne was a Housewife. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Dick Davis, sister Janice Jared, two nephews...

John "Jack" M. Daubert

John "Jack" M. Daubert

Nov 9, 2021

Bartow - John "Jack" Daubert, age 88, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at his residence after a long illness. He was born October 10, 1933 in Freeland, PA to Clayton & Margaret Daubert. Jack was a Veteran in the US Army serving in the Korean War. He was a Courier for the Erie School District in Pennsylvania. Jack had...

Patsy L. Berkley

Patsy L. Berkley

Nov 8, 2021

Bartow - Patsy L. Berkley, age 79, passed away November 8, 2021 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. Born May 8, 1942 in Cedar Springs, GA, Patsy was a longtime resident of Bartow. She was of the Baptist Faith and former member of the Bartow Moose Lodge.. Patsy was a graduate of Bartow Summerlin Institute and former partner of Tower...

Janie A. Carroll

Janie A. Carroll

Nov 5, 2021

Janie A. Carroll, age 72, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 in Bartow. Born June 6. 1949 in Kirksville, TN, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Ruby (Steakley) Brewington. She was a member of the Bethel Church of God. Janie worked for many years as a fruit grader in the citrus processing industry. Along with her...

Lester L. Brownlee

Lester L. Brownlee

Nov 5, 2021

Lester L. Brownlee, age 79, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 in Lakeland. Born September 19, 1942 in Tampa, he was the son of the late Lester Sylvester and Louise (Glisson) Brownlee. Lester was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Brownlee retired from Cargill after working for W.R. Grace and Co. for many years as an Electrician....

Duane Stockdale

Duane Stockdale

Nov 4, 2021

Bartow - Duane Stockdale, age 63, passed away November 4, 2021, at his home in Bartow. He was born on February 4, 1958, in Detroit, MI. He worked as a Truck Driver. He was a member of the American Legion Post 3 & NRA. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Kenneth Stockdale. He is survived by...

Joe Barber

Joe Barber

Nov 2, 2021

Joseph Leon "Joe" Barber, age 60, passed away Tuesday November 2, 2021 in Winter Haven. Born December 22, 1960 in Ontario, California, he was the son of the late Leon and Betty Barber. Mr. Barber was a Foreman in the Industrial Construction industry for many years. He is survived by his wife Juanita (Howard) Barber, his two sons: Billy Howard...

Robert "Bobby" Elton Moore, Jr.

Robert "Bobby" Elton Moore, Jr.

Nov 1, 2021

Robert "Bobby" Moore, Jr, age 62, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021. He was born January 1, 1959 in Bartow, FL to Robert & Louise Wade Moore. He was a Grader Operator for McDonald Construction. He was preceded in death by his former wife Candy Abner Moore and sister Kathy M. Shortridge. He is survived by his son Michael Moore...

James E. Gargus

James E. Gargus

Oct 30, 2021

James E. Gargus, age 77, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021 at his residence in Bowling Green, FL. He was born August 31, 1944 in Deering, MO to Wade & Isabelle Gargus. James was a Correctional Officer in Hardee County. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan. He is survived by his wife Carol Gargus, three sons Dennis Gargus (Linda),...

Charles Seay Jr.

Charles Seay Jr.

Oct 25, 2021

Bartow - Charles Seay Jr, age 48, passed away October 25, 2021, at Good Shepherd Hospice - Lakeland. He was born on June 25, 1973, in Lakeland, FL. He was a Painter. He enjoyed riding four wheelers, jets skis, motorcycles, and fishing. He was preceded in death by his mother Wanda (Tyson) Seay. He is survived by a loving family...

Carol Ann Harris

Carol Ann Harris

Oct 25, 2021

Bartow - Carol Ann Harris, age 78, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 after a brief illness at her residence in Bartow. Born September 28, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA, Mrs. Carol was a long time resident of Bartow., She attended Bartow Summerlin Institute. She was a receptionist. for the Polk Tax Collectors office in Bartow for over twenty years. She...

Judy Austin

Judy Austin

Oct 25, 2021

Lakeland - Judy Austin, age 69, passed away October 25, 2021, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. She was born on August 3, 1952, in Amarillo, TX. She is survived by a loving family that includes her children: Mindie Hill, Shaun Hill, Jeremy Hill, Juda Kelso, & Abby Lockhart. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren. Family will receive friends on...

Frederick W. Salvatore

Frederick W. Salvatore

Oct 21, 2021

Frederick W. Salvatore, age 79, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021 in Lakeland. Born, November 22, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Carmine and Louise (Wirth) Salvatore. Fred worked as a Repairman in the Communications industry for many years. Mr. Salvatore was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Along with his parents, he is preceded...

Sandra Joann "Jo" Helms

Sandra Joann "Jo" Helms

Oct 20, 2021

Sandra JoAnn "Jo" Helms, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 in Lakeland. Born June 8, 1947 in Opp, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Malcolm Gettis and Trudie Beatrice (Blocker) Helms. Jo worked as an administrator in the engineering industry for many years. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers:...

Sharon Mccormick Sellers

Sharon Mccormick Sellers

Oct 19, 2021

Sharon McCormick Sellers, 85, of Green Mountain, formerly of Florida, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 19th, 2021 at the home of her son surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Du Quoin, IL, she was a daughter of the late E.F. and Katie Conley McCormick. She was also preceded in death by her...

Voncile Barnes

Voncile Barnes

Oct 18, 2021

Voncile Barnes, age 85, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 in Winter Haven. Born September 8, 1936 in Elba, AL, she was the daughter of the late Connie and Fannie Pearl (Willis) Creech. Voncile worked for many years as a Nurse's Assistant at Polk General Hospital and then as an Upholsterer and Homemaker. She was a member of Lake Garfield...

Marla Rhoden

Marla Rhoden

Oct 18, 2021

Fort Meade - Marla Rhoden, age 54, passed away October 18, 2021, at Lakeland Regional Health. She was born on May 7, 1967, in Lakeland. She was a Homemaker. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with family. She was known with her grandchildren as Grandma Pickel. She was preceded in death by...

Pam Davidson Wyant

Pam Davidson Wyant

Oct 18, 2021

Pam Davidson Wyant, age 64, passed away on October 18, 2021, at Hawthorne Inn in Lakeland from complications of Early Onset Alzheimer’s. Pam was born in Bartow, Florida to William “Bill” and Martha Davidson. She graduated from Bartow High School in 1974 and spent many of the following years performing with the Bartow Performing Arts Council (BPAC) and began her...

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