Mary Louise Dailey
Oct 18, 2021
Mary Lou (Louise) Dailey, 83, passed away on Oct 18, 2021, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. The family will hold a memorial service on Sunday, Oct. 24, at 2 PM EST at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home on 650 East Main St., Bartow, FL, with the burial immediately following at Wildwood Cemetery in Bartow. Mary was born Sept. 20, 1938, in Fairmont,...
Rodney D. Holt
Oct 17, 2021
Lakeland - Rodney D. Holt, age 73, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born February 29, 1948 in Plant City, FL., to Harvey Carlton Holt and Freida Harnage Holt. Rodney was a longtime resident of Lakeland. He was an Instrument Technician for Lakeland Electric for many years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and later...
Robert Langston Willett
Oct 16, 2021
It is with sadness that we announce the death of Robert Willett (ABJ ’66, MFA ’73) on Oct. 16, 2021. Willett was an advertising professor emeritus and alumnus of Grady College. Robert Willett teaches in a graphics lab. (Photo: Grady College Archives) “Robert was the epitome of a gentleman and a scholar,” said Tom Russell, dean of Grady College from...
Lillian Montez Mercer
Oct 15, 2021
Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great & Great Great Grandmother, Lillian Montez Young Mercer , went to heaven October 15, 2021. She joins her loving husband ,son, parents and those she loved that had passed before. Sadly she passed due to complication from Covid. Lillian, also known as Tez , was born May 4, 1928 to Riley and Molly Young of...
Arthur F. Russell
Oct 15, 2021
Dearborn, Mi - It is with great sadness that we announce Arthur Frederick. Russell, age 100, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, Florida. Born April 29, 1921 in Houston, TX, Mr. Russell was a resident of Dearborn for 72 years, moving from Plymouth. He was a Marine veteran, serving with honor in World War...
Margaret Nimke
Oct 14, 2021
Bartow- Margaret Nimke age 75, passed away October 14, 2021, at her residence in Bartow. She was born on September 2, 1946 in NY. She enjoyed shopping, spending time with family and being a simple person. She was preceded in death by her daughter Michelle Nimke. She is survived by a loving family that includes her children Michael Nimke, Matthew...
William "Bill" Dubose
Oct 13, 2021
Bartow - William "Bill" DuBose, age 92, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, in his home surrounded by family. He was born June 8, 1929 in Enigma, GA to Charles & Dorothy Dubose. Bill was a veteran in the US Army, and served in the Korean War. He was a Accountant with DuBose & Company, and held many positions with...
Dwight T. Mcclintock
Oct 12, 2021
Lakeland - Dwight T. McClintock, age 34, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born July 24, 1987 in Bartow, Dwight was a longtime resident of Fort Meade before moving to Lakeland. He was a welder for Intergraded Metal Products. He is survived by his father: Seth McClintock of Auburndale, his mother: Jackie Hudecek (Michael), Valrico,...
Brenda K. Lacy
Oct 9, 2021
Bartow- Brenda K. Lacy, age 69, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 in Bartow. Born November 5, 1951 in Battle Creek, MI, she was the daughter of the late Benny Sivits and Nancy (Hall) Sivits. Brenda worked as a bartender for many years in the hospitality industry. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her son-in-law,...
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...
