Mary Ellen Shope
Jul 3, 2025
Bartow -Mary Ellen Shope, age 81, passed away on July 3, 2025, at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born on November 4, 1943, in Donalsonville, GA. She was the daughter of the late Herman M. and Allie (Thompson) Loyed. She worked in healthcare most of her life. She loved the Lord and helping others. She participated in local Prison Ministry...
Denny Clements
Jul 3, 2025
Bartow - Denny Clements, age 77, passed away on July 3, 2025, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. He was born on January 24, 1948, in Bartow, Florida. Denny was the founder and owner of Graphite Maintenance Inc, established in 1974 in Mulberry, Florida. He was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Denny was preceded in death by...
James "Jim" Vernon Apgar
Jul 1, 2025
James "Jim" Vernon Apgar, age 79, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025. He was born December 24, 1945 in Lebanon, OH to Vernon & Mrytle Apgar. Jim was the Owner & Operator of Vernon & Rudolph Painting. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Joy Apgar, two sisters Julie Fisher & Carol Moore and brother Emmitt "Butch" Apgar....
Adela Cobarrubia
Jun 28, 2025
Eloise - Adela Cobarrubia, age 92, passed away on June 28, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. She was born on September 20, 1932, in Tyler, TX. She was a Homemaker. She enjoyed coloring, making pillows & blankets and cooking. She will be remembered for her wonderful smile and her laughter. She is survived by her children Ricke Cobarrubio,...
Robert "Rob" M. Watson
Jun 26, 2025
Robert "Rob" M. Watson, age 73, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025. He was born September 28, 1951 in Fort Meade, FL to Floyd & Doris Albritton Watson. He served in the United States Navy. Rob worked in the Phosphate Industry and had his own Window Tinting business. He was preceded in death by his parents. Rob is survived by...
Jo S. DeYoung
Jun 25, 2025
Bartow - Jo S. DeYoung, age 91, passed away on June 25, 2025, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. She was born on July 10, 1933, in Atlanta, GA, the daughter of Edward and Virginia (Elder) Stephens. Jo graduated from North Georgia College in 1953. She was a First Grade Teacher. Jo was a member of McLeod Memorial Presbyterian...
Vickie T. Glass
Jun 23, 2025
Babson Park – Vickie T. Glass, age 71, passed away on June 23, 2025, at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born in Maryland, raised in Michigan, and moved to Florida in the late 70’s. She was a Registered Respiratory Therapist. She enjoyed helping others, spending time with her friends and family and shopping. She was preceded in death by...
Betty Joyce Vickers (Thompson)
Jun 20, 2025
Betty Joyce Vickers (Thompson) October 14th, 1962 – June 20th 2025 Retired Bus Driver Surrounded by her loved ones and friends, Betty was called home to be with her lord and savior on June 20th 2025. Born in Fernandina Beach, Florida to Truman and Lilly Mae Thompson on October 14th 1962. Betty was a devoted mother to three children: Jimmy...
Ma Nicolasa Pizano- Alvarado
Jun 19, 2025
Bartow - Ma Nicolasa Pizano- Alvarado, age 79, passed away on June 19, 2025, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. She was born on December 10, 1945, in Salvatierra, Mexico. She was a homemaker. She was of the Catholic faith. She is survived by a loving family. Family will receive friends Friday, June 27, 2025, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM...
Jose Luis Miranda-Huipio
Jun 18, 2025
Jose Luis Miranda-Huipio, age 34, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025. He was born September 14, 1990 in Danville, VA. He was a Mechanic and worked in the watermelon business. Miranda is survived by his parents Jose & Irma Miranda, companion Brenda Mendez, son Javier A Miranda, three daughters Delilah M Miranda, Marilyn R Miranda and Aliyah L Miranda, three...
Amber R. Mollett
Jun 18, 2025
Bartow - Amber R. Mollett, age 37, passed away on June 18, 2025, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. She was born on March 19, 1988, in Bartow, FL. She was a Homemaker. She enjoyed going to yard sales, thrifting and spending time with her animals. She is survived by her husband Eric Mollett, children Kloe Mollett & Kydee Mollett and...
Eugene "Gene" Franklin Grant
Jun 13, 2025
Eugene "Gene" Franklin Grant, age 91, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025 while on vacation in North Carolina. He was born on May 30, 1934 in Spartanburg, South Carolina to Ernest and Daisy Grant. Gene worked at Barnette’s Service Station for over 43 years. He was a faithful and loving member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Ft. Meade. He...
Francisco Garcia-Vega
Jun 13, 2025
Francisco Garcia-Vega, age 54, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025. He was born June 4, 1972 in Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, Mexico. He was a Laborer in agriculture. He was preceded in death by his parents Pedro & Telesfora Garcia-Vega and brother Antonio Garcia. Francisco is survived by his brothers & sisters Pedro Garcia Vega, Juana Garcia Vega, Mercedes Garcia Vega,...
Glenn P. Fisher
Jun 13, 2025
Glenn P. Fisher, age 72, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025. He was born January 10, 1953 in Bartow, FL to Herman & Gladys Fisher. Glenn was a Veteran in the US Navy. He was a mechanic and the Owner & Operator of "The Shop". Glenn was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church and the Florda Airboat Association. He...
Linda Dawn Durrance Beynon
Jun 12, 2025
Linda Dawn Durrance Beynon December 11, 1948 – June 12, 2025 Linda Dawn Durrance Beynon, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, at the age of 76. Born December 11, 1948, in Bartow, Florida, Dawn was the daughter of W. Ralph and Margaret Lewis Durrance of Fort Meade. From the start, her...
Frankie Parrish
Jun 12, 2025
Frankie Parrish passed away on June 12, 2025. She was born on March 7, 1941, in Hawkinsville, Ga. She moved to Florida at age 2 with her family where she lived out the rest of her life. Frankie was the proud owner of the once Famous Frankie's Cuts & Curls of Bartow, where she worked with her 2 daughters. She...
Kimberley L. Baker
Jun 11, 2025
Bartow - Kimberley L. Baker, age 60, passed away on June 11, 2025, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. She was born on October 18, 1964, in Middletown, NY. She was a Costumer for Disney. She enjoyed cats, watching wrestling, scratch off tickets and fishing. She is survived by her son Timothy Baker (Tiffany), grandchildren Sapphire Baker, Timothy Baker, Declan Baker...
Clairene Mcguire
Jun 11, 2025
Clairene McGuire, age 89, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025. She was born April 11, 1936 in Chipley, FL to Henry & Bessie Bowen. Clairene was a Barber. She was a member of Fort Meade Worship Center, the Moose Lodge and the Ameican Legion. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas C. McGuire, Sr, son James Turner, sister...
Rafael "Lil Ralf" Cali Rivas
Jun 9, 2025
Our beloved son, Rafael Cali Rivas "Lil Ralf", age 1, passed away on Monday June 9th 2025. He was born on March 19th 2024 in Lakeland,FL to Rafael Rivas and Ashley Longsworth-Rivas. Lil Ralf brought immeasurable joy and light into our lives from the moment he was born. Lil Ralf was known for his radiant smile and adventurous spirit. He...
Bylvia "Jean" Godwin
Jun 9, 2025
Bylvia "Jean" Godwin, age 78, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025. She was born March 21, 1947 in Brandon, FL to Charles & Blanche Goulden. Jean was a loving Wife, Mother & Grandmother. She was a member of Thrive Church in Lake Alfred. Jean was preceded in death by her husband Walter S. Godwin and daughter-in-law Heather Godwin. She is...
