Patricia Ann Drawdy
Jun 2, 2021
Auburndale -Patricia Ann Drawdy, age 61, passed away June 2, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born on April 15, 1960 in Orlando, FL. She was a Homemaker for most of her life. She enjoyed fishing, quilting and spending time with family. She will be remembered for always decorating for every holiday and redecorating the house (a lot). Patricia...
Lynda M. Giles
Jun 2, 2021
Lynda Marie Giles passed away peacefully at the age of 57 on June 2, 2021. Lynda was born on June 26, 1963 in Fredericksburg, Virginia to David and Lynne Lester. Lynda is survived by her husband Gator Giles, and their four children Luke, Summer, Sandy, and Maggie Giles. Her first son Garrett predeceased her in 1993. She is also survived...
Shirley L. Holder
Jun 2, 2021
Shirley Lee Holder, age 74, died of heart failure at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale and went to be with the Lord on June 2, 2021, with her family by her side. Shirley was a homemaker and valued time with her family above all else. She felt blessed to have children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren with whom she shared her...
William Cloud
Jun 2, 2021
Fort Meade - William Cloud, age 67, passed away June 2, 2021 at his residence in Fort Meade. He was born on November 18, 1953 in Bainbridge, GA. He was a Manager for Ace Hardware for over 20 years. He enjoyed fishing, music and playing his guitar. He will be remembered for his love and dedication to his family and...
Evelyn R. Davis
Jun 1, 2021
Fort Meade - Evelyn Reeder Davis, age 82, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at the Somers Hospice House in Sebring, FL. Born July 27, 1938 in Bowling Green, FL, Mrs. Davis was a lifelong resident of Fort Meade. Evelyn worked along side her two husbands through the years, first in the monument company with George Reeder, then as an...
Leila S. Gudgen
May 29, 2021
Jonesboro, GA - Leila S. Gudgen, age 94, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at her home in Jonesboro, GA. Born May 30, 1926 in Uriah, AL she lived in Bartow for many years before moving to Jonesboro. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Royal Wheeler Gudgen, Jr. She is survived by a...
Marlene Gibson
May 27, 2021
Bartow- Marlene Gibson, age 85, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 in Bartow. Mrs. Gibson was born on November 7, 1935 in Bartow and remained a lifelong resident. She was the daughter of the late James F. and Eunice Vivian (Weeks) Cochran. Marlene was a homemaker and a longtime member of the First Christian Church of Bartow. She is survived...
Gregorio Estrada Renteria
May 26, 2021
Bartow - Gregorio Estrada , age 55, passed away May 26, 2021. He was born on November 18, 1965 in Mexico. He worked as a Laborer in Agriculture. He is survived by a loving family that includes his wife Maria Estrada, children Deysi Estrada, Anabel Aguilar, Miriam Padilla , Darlene Estrada, Gregorio Estrada, Jr., and Javier Estrada, grandchildren Nathalia Estrada,...
Lasandra T. Tucker
May 24, 2021
Bartow- LaSandra T. Tucker, age 81, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 in Bartow. Born November 24, 1939 in Eastman, GA. She was the daughter of the late Harold McCue, Jr. and Eula Mae (Maddox) McCue. Sandra retired from the Polk County School Board where she worked as a Teacher's Aide for 21 years. She was a former member...
Saralyn White
May 21, 2021
Bartow - Saralyn W. White, age 79, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. She was born January 28, 1942 in Bartow, FL to Woodrow & Sally Wilson. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Bartow. Saralyn was an Accountant for IMC Development for 15 years, then she worked for Land O' Lakes and...
Rick Losh
May 19, 2021
Bartow, Charles Richard "Rick" Losh, Jr., age 60, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at his home in Bartow. Born April 16, 1961 in Bartow, he was the son of the late Charles Richard Losh Sr. and Lois (Lott) Losh. Rick worked as a Senior Inspector for Volkert Inc. in Tampa. He is survived by a loving family that...
Billy Burgess
May 18, 2021
Bartow - Billy Burgess, age 27, passed away May 18, 2021. He was born on July 2, 1993 in Calhoun, GA. He worked as a Truck Driver for many years. He enjoyed baseball, video games and truck driving. Most of all he enjoyed being a father. He is survived by a loving family that includes his mother Tammy Thompson, children...
Patrick L. Crossno
May 14, 2021
Bartow - Patrick L. Crossno, age 30, passed away suddenly Friday, May 14, 2021 at his residence in Bartow. Born May 1, 1991 in Lakeland, he was a longtime resident of Bartow. He was a mechanic with American Construction of Mulberry, he was formerly with Phoenix Steel in Hickman, ARK. and served with the Army Corps of Engineers in Puerto...
Christopher "Chris" Anthony Ybarra
May 13, 2021
Winter Haven - Christopher "Chris" Anthony Ybarra, age 34, passed away May 13, 2021. He was born on August 21, 1986 in Pontiac, MI to Guadalupe Ybarra, Jr. & Constance (Rock) Ybarra. He was the Owner of Story's Home Improvement. He enjoyed playing his Xbox, cooking and fishing. He especially had a love for music and eating. He is survived...
Karen A. Godwin
May 10, 2021
Lakeland- Karen A. Godwin, age 67, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 in Lakeland. Born September 18, 1953 in Lehigh County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Richard D. and Alice R. (Cowling) Fullagar. Karen was a member of the Saint Joseph's Catholic Church in Lakeland. She worked as a Certified Nurse's Assistant in the healthcare industry for...
Barbara "Bobbie" J. Guthrie
May 10, 2021
Barbara J. "Bobbie" Guthrie, 84 passed away May 10, 2021. She was born April 20, 1937 in Fort Meade, she was the daughter of the late Bennie E. and Ruth (Campbell) Young. Bobbie worked for many years in the healthcare industry as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Mrs. Guthrie is preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Guthrie, her son Mark...
Mila Randall Martin
May 5, 2021
Bartow- Mila Randall Martin, age 88, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 in Bartow. Born September 23, 1932 in Bartow, she was the daughter of the late William and Ethel (Locke) Randall. Mila was Pentecostal in her faith and was a homemaker and also a caregiver for many years. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her...
Larry Leroy Leitzel
May 1, 2021
Bartow - Larry Leitzel, age 74, passed away May 1, 2021 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born on November 12, 1946 in Harrisburg, PA. He was as a Farm Worker in the Agriculture Industry. He enjoyed motorcycles and farming. He was well known for his toy making abilities. He is survived by a loving family that includes his...
Sandra D. Vigil
Apr 28, 2021
Sandra D. Vigil's love of life didn't come to an end with her death. Sandra passed away at the age of 33 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest. Sandra had a decorated career serving in the U.S. Army National Guard over 15...
Bobby L. Hancock
Apr 25, 2021
Bartow - Bobby L. Hancock, 77, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021. He was born April 15, 1944 in Enigma, GA to R.J. and Clara Hancock, He was a Veteran in the U.S. Army. Bobby was in Law Enforcement. He was a member of Crestview Baptist in Moultrie, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Mary Regina...
