Abe Moss
May 24, 2025
Abe Moss, age 83, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025. He was born June 17, 1941 in Dille, WV to Lanty & Leah Moss. Abe served in the US Navy. He was a UPS Truck Driver for 31 years. Abe was a member of the Bartow American Legion Post 3. He was preceded in death by his siblings Betty Starcher,...
Mary Kersey
May 24, 2025
Webster - Mary Kersey , age 68, passed away on May 24, 2025, at UTMB Health Clear Lake Campus Hospital. She was born on February 3, 1957, in Bartow, FL. She worked as an Office Manager. She enjoyed going to the beach, collecting shells, crafting, and estate sales. Most of all she enjoyed being a mom and spending time with...
Michael Strako
May 24, 2025
Bartow - Michael Strako, age 38, walked into the arms of Jesus on May 24, 2025, in Bartow. He was born on February 9, 1987, in Perth Amboy, NJ. Michael was a dedicated Store Manager for O'Reilly Auto Parts in Auburndale, FL. He was always attentive and looked out for the best interest of the store as well as his...
John Malcolm “Mack” Mullis
May 19, 2025
John Malcolm “Mack” Mullis Born September 6, 1939, in Thomasville, Georgia, passed away surrounded by his family on May,19, 2025 in Ashburn, Virginia. John was a loving husband to Beverly Davis Mullis, a devoted father to his two daughters, Stephanie Prescott and Angela Bender, and a proud grandfather to Ashley Prescott Muir and Chris Muir; John and Autumn Prescott; Caitlyn...
Leslie "Les" G. Pickett
May 18, 2025
Leslie "Les" G. Pickett, age 99, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025. He was born January 26, 1926 in Bronx, NY to Leslie & Helen Pickett. Leslie was a Veteran in the US Navy during WWII. He was a Commercial Architect and Owned & Operated Leslie G. Pickett & Associates. He was a member of McLeod Presbyterian Church in Bartow...
Holiday Stanley, Jr.
May 16, 2025
Holiday Stanley, Jr., age 73, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025,. He was born January 25, 1952 in Norton, VA to Holiday & Clara Stanley. He was a veteran in the US Navy. Holiday was a Machinist/Quality Control Inspector for GIW Industries. He was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his four sisters Gloria...
Timothy "Tim" Click
May 15, 2025
Timothy "Tim" Click, age 63, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025. He was born August 14, 1961 in Prestonburg, KY to Lloyd & Christine Click. Tim recently retired from Martin Transport where he worked in maintenance. He loved camping and going to the Tractor pulls. Tim is survived by his wife Darlene Click of Bartow, daughter Jennifer McCloud (Jeff), three...
Gregory Allen Albritton
May 15, 2025
Gregory Allen Albritton, November 1, 1960 - May 15, 2025. Another Florida Cracker Cowboy has left this earth for the wide open pastures of the Great Beyond. Greg, as his friends called him, was born in Wauchula on November 1, 1960 to William & Aris Albritton, After finishing school in Hardee County, Greg, having grown up around cows and horses,...
Zemore Ray Tucker
May 14, 2025
Zemore Ray Tucker. Ray was born in Brewster at the family homestead on May 7, 1931. He was the youngest of eight children. His parents were William and Dollie (Roberts) Tucker. Ray was married to Earlene Leach Tucker for 69 years. As Earlene would tell the story, a friend introduced her to Ray in 1952. During that time, Ray would...
Arthur A. Straley
May 14, 2025
Lakeland - Arthur A. Straley, age 82, passed away on May 14, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. He was born on May 13, 1943, in Flint, MI. He was a Lineman in the United States Military. He enjoyed playing pool, cars, and beer cruises. He is survived by his daughter Katina Folds, grandchildren Jennifer, Austin, Devin & Robert,...
Grace Diane Vandusen
May 13, 2025
Grace Diane VanDusen died Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at her home in Lakeland at the age of 94. Diane was born on May 20, 1930, in New York, NY, to Rolfe Hubert and Sarah Alice Van Dusen and spent her early childhood in Flushing and Sag Harbor, NY. When Diane was eleven, the family moved to Tampa and, later, Winter...
Shirley Maskolunas
May 12, 2025
Bartow - Shirley Maskolunas, age 85, passed away on May 12, 2025, at AUS Senior Living at Bartow. She was born on November 17, 1939, in Buchanan, VA. She worked as a Secretary. She enjoyed bingo, bowling, playing the lotto and going to Auburndale Speedway. She was preceded in death by her husband Anthony Maskolunas and siblings Gladys Nelson &...
Charles C. (Chuck) Albritton
May 11, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Charles C. (Chuck) Albritton, age 74, announces his passing on May 11, 2025. He was born on March 19, 1951 to Vura and Frances Albritton. He brought sunshine and happiness when he walked into a room. He had a special smile that made others as happy as he was. Chuck did...
Roger Powell
May 9, 2025
Bartow -Roger Powell , age 74, passed away on May 9, 2025, at his residence in Bartow. He was born on June 1, 1950, in Troy, AL. He was a Caretaker in the Citrus industry. He was a hardworking man that provided for his family. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and making memories. He was preceded in death...
Tammy Elliott Furlong
May 6, 2025
Tammy Elliott Furlong, age 59, went to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. She was born March 23, 1966 in Winter Haven, FL. Tammy was a Judicial Assistant for the State of Florida. She was a member of Heartland Church in Winter Haven. Tammy's love for baking led her to start her own...
Sylvia Stephens Anderson Watson
May 5, 2025
Sylvia Stephens Anderson Watson, age 86, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025. She was born January 24, 1939, in Fort Meade, FL to Herman & Mozelle Stephens. Sylvia was the Director for many years of the Fort Meade Child Development Center, where she considered her work with children a calling more than a job. She was a lifelong member of...
Karen Esther Annandale Siepman Zarandona
May 4, 2025
Note: The following is heavily dependent on, and quotes from, Karen’s autobiography she wrote as part of her application to her Music degree program Karen “was born June 26, 1961 in the very hot little town of Saldanha Bay on the Western coast of South Africa.” Not long afterwards, her parent moved further South to Oudsthoorn and, it was in...
James Bradley Stahl
May 3, 2025
James Bradley Stahl 01-05-1961- 05/03/2025 (64 years old) James Bradley Stahl, 64, died near his Dundee, Florida home early Saturday morning of May 3 rd , 2025. He was born January 5 th , 1961 in Bluffton Ohio to Joan (Wells) Warren and James Edward Stahl. James attended Findlay city schools for his elementary years and graduated from Van Buren...
Siegfried Heinrich Strosahl
May 2, 2025
Siegfried Heinrich Strosahl, age 85, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025. He was born December 27, 1939 in Hamburg, Germany to Herman & Helena Strosahl. Siegfried worked in Oil Refinery business for 32 years in Sales and Administrative positions. He was Catholic. He was survived by his wife Nancy King of Bartow, three sons Frank Strosahl, Martin Strosahl and Michael...
Marie Shetley Noland
May 2, 2025
Marie Shetley Noland, age 83, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025 in Port Charlotte, FL She was born July 7, 1941 in Madison County, NC to Floyd & Edna Shetley. Marie was a Computer Programmer for NASA. She was a member of Fort Meade Methodist Church, Oakview Lakes Homeowners Association and American Cancer Society Relay for Life Volunteer. She was...
