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Joseph L. Glossick
Apr 24, 2021
Joseph L. Glossick passed away on April 24, 2021. He was born Joey L. Glossick on November 17, 1947 at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, Illinois. His mother was Eleanor Mae Glossick (Arkless) and his father’s name was Joseph Edward Glossick. He was the youngest of six children. Joan L (Glossick) McInnis, James E. Glossick, Richard E. Glossick, Diane Glossick,...
Doris B. Kirkland
Apr 20, 2021
Bartow- Doris B. Kirkland, age 90, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at her home in Bartow. Born July 8, 1930 in Mulberry, she was the daughter of the late Henry Monroe and Lois (Guthrie) Baker. Mrs. Kirkland retired from GTE after 33 years of service working in Lake Wales, Tampa and Bartow. She was a member of the First...
Zenon Herrera Rivera
Apr 20, 2021
Bartow - Zenon Herrera Rivera, age 77, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. Born June 23, 1943 in Aradillo De Los Infante, Mexico, Mr. Rivera was a resident of the Bartow and Fort Meade area for many years. He was a farm worker in the agriculture industry. He is survived by a loving family including...
Idmon "Andy" Anderson, Jr.
Apr 19, 2021
On Monday, April 19, 2021, Idmon “Andy” Anderson, Jr., loving husband, and family man, passed away at the age of 94. Andy was born September 17, 1926 to Idmon, Sr and Mary Ellen Anderson. After graduating high school from Summerlin Institute in Bartow, FL, Andy joined the United States Air Force and served in logistics during WWII. Andy met and...
Adam E. Lambert
Apr 17, 2021
On Saturday, April 17, 2021, the family of Adam Eric Lambert unexpectedly lost their hero, at the age of 50. Adam was born in Lakeland on May 17, 1970 and spent his life a Polk County resident. With grease in his veins, Adam spent his entire career as a mechanic in some capacity; from golf course equipment to graphite heat...
Michael Raymond Remes
Apr 16, 2021
Bartow -Michael Remes, age 67, passed away peacefully April 16, 2021 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born April 23,1953 in Chicago, IL. He was a Sheet Metal Worker for Teamsters Union Local 265. His passions included fishing, hunting, and riding motorcycles. He also had a great love for music. One of his favorite things in life was his...
Thomas "Tony" Anthony Blair
Apr 14, 2021
Bartow - Thomas "Tony" Blair, age 68, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021. He was born March 5, 1953 in Bartow, FL to Mack & Doris Blair. He was a Carpenter for the Polk County School Board for over 26 years and he served as the Union President at the School Board for many years. He was Baptist. He is...
Josephine Hernandez
Apr 14, 2021
Bartow - Josephine Hernandez, age 89, passed away April 14, 2021 at Residence in Bartow. She was born on February 25, 1932 in Peru. She enjoyed watching Jaime bowling, gardening, cooking/ baking, and going to the casino. Most of all she loved spoiling her grandchildren. She is survived by a loving family that includes her son Jaime Angulo, grandchild Jennifer...
Leigh "Nicki" Nicole Music
Apr 12, 2021
Leigh Nicole "Nicki" Music, age 47, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021. Nicki was born November 3, 1973 in Lakeland, FL, She was a Certified Nursing Assistant. She was a member of Vineyard Church of God in Bartow. She was preceded in death by her dad Jack Music, mom Doris Sherley Hunt and aunt Wanda Sherley. She is survived by...
Virginia Stuart Davis
Apr 11, 2021
Babson Park- Virginia Stuart Davis fondly known to all as Ginger, age 81, peacefully passed away in her sleep on April 11, 2021 at her beloved home. She was born May 27, 1939 in Bartow, Florida to J. K. and Alice Stuart. She was preceded in death by her husband, Atlee Walter Davis. She is survived by daughter Elizabeth Sowders...
Josefa A. Cavazos
Apr 10, 2021
ALTURAS - Josefa Cavazos was divinely called home to be with our Lord on April 10, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, Refugio and Isadora; her husband Fernando, her sister Teresita; her son Leonel, her daughter Sylvia, and her grandson Jordan. She will be adoringly remembered by her beloved younger sister and brother, 2 sons, and 2...
Larry A. De Veer
Apr 9, 2021
Lakeland- Larry A. de Veer, age 78, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at his home in Lakeland. Born December 5, 1942 in Opelousas, LA., he was the son of the late Clifford Landry and Mildred (Melancon) de Veer. Larry was veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a longtime Manager for Equipment Service Inc. in Lakeland. He also...
Cody Blake Duvall
Apr 6, 2021
Lakeland - Cody Duvall, age 28, passed away on April 6, 2021 at his residence in Lakeland. He was born on December 1, 1992 in Lakeland, FL to Jason Duvall & Teri (Nelson) Duvall. He was a Sous-Chef and had a passion for cooking. He enjoyed going to the beach, loved his shoe collection and always wanted to look fresh....
James A. Tucker
Apr 6, 2021
After a courageous battle against cancer, James Tucker, 66 passed away on April 6, 2021 at his home in Winter Haven, Florida. Born on November 4, 1954 in Bartow, FL, James spent his life as a Polk County resident and worked as a Machinist for the majority of his career. After retiring from Mosaic in 2016, he spent several months...
Oleta Ann Gunter
Apr 5, 2021
Fort Meade - Oleta "Ann" Gunter, age 87, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at Rohr Nursing Home in Bartow. She was born December 18, 1933 in Wauchula, FL to J.W. & Lula Gunter. She was a Caregiver. She was a member of Cornerstone Church of God in Fort Meade. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers...
Ilcia Bello
Apr 5, 2021
Bartow- Ilcia Bello, age 87, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 in Lakeland. Born on April 24, 1933 in Santa Cruz Del Norte, Cuba, Mrs. Bello was the daughter of the late Mario and Carmen (Guerra) Batista. Ilcia was a homemaker. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Leonel Bello. She is survived by...
Mallory Lovette Johnson
Apr 5, 2021
Mallory Lovette Johnson of Lakeland, the son of Lamar and Thelma, went to be with his Savior on April 5, 2021. He grew up in Mulberry, attended the University of Florida, served as an officer in the US Navy, and practiced law in Martin County where he also served as a County Judge. When he retired, he returned to Lakeland....
Wesley Arnold Blue
Apr 2, 2021
Bartow - Wesley Blue, age 77, passed away April 2, 2021 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born on February 1, 1944 in Newberg, MO. He was an Army Veteran. He is survived by a loving family.
Betty Franklin
Mar 28, 2021
Bartow- Betty Franklin, age 72, passed away March 28, 2021 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. She was born on March 6, 1949 in Bartow, FL. She was a resident of Alturas for 40 years. She was a Cashier for Circle K in Alturas for 21 years. She enjoyed playing bingo and cards. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She...
Louise (Peggy) Scott
Mar 27, 2021
Mrs. Louise (Peggy) Scott passed away March 27, 2021 at the home of her daughter, Lois in Fort Meade, FL. Louise (Peggy) Scott was 86. She lived in Rocky Mount, VA until 1971, when she moved to Florida. She worked for the Polk County School system for 35 years. She was a Christian. She is preceded in death by her...

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