Diana Lynn Smith
Apr 4, 2025
Diana Lynn (White Preston) Smith, age 74, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 4, 2025. She was born September 12, 1950 in Havre de Grace, MD to Willard A. (Alfred) & Dorothy P. White. Diana worked for the Veteran’s Administration in Perry Point, MD doing cooperative study research for many years. After retirement she moved to Florida, where she enjoyed...
Dorothy Wade Williams Webber
Apr 3, 2025
Dorothy Wade Williams Webber, age 91, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, in Winter Haven, Florida. Born on September 20, 1933, in Fort Meade, Florida, Dorothy, aka Mama Dot or Dottie, lived a long and vibrant life rooted in love for her family and friends. Dorothy was the beloved daughter of Lester and Inez Wade. She was preceded in...
Robert E. Devereux
Apr 2, 2025
Robert E. Devereux (known to all as Robbie), age 66, went home to his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. He was born on July 28, 1958, in Bartow, FL, to Robert and Mignon Devereux. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Teresa Devereux. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Terri Devereux;...
Alice Kay Prestin
Apr 1, 2025
Alice Kay Prestin, age 79, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Palm Garden in Winter Haven, FL. She was born February 17, 1946 in Bartow, FL to Fred & Wilma Prestin. Alice graduated from Bartow Summerlin Institute class of 1964. After graduation Alice served her Country in the United States Air Force. She was a Clerk for the US...
Jearline Register
Mar 31, 2025
Bartow - Jearline Register, 84, passed away on March 31, 2025, at Palm Garden of Winter Haven. She was born on February 4, 1941, in Coffee Springs, AL. She was a Secretary for the State Attorney's Office. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Mulberry. She enjoyed the woods, boating and loved to laugh. Most of all she...
Ann B. Fournier
Mar 29, 2025
Bartow - Ann B. Fournier, age 95, passed away on March 29, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice Forsythe House in Auburndale. She was born on June 10, 1929, in Cleveland, OH to the late Joseph and Anna (Turchan) Belley . She was a Homemaker, assistant to her husband with his plastic business, involved in her family's events, avid school volunteer,...
Donald S. Gibson
Mar 28, 2025
Donald S. Gibson March 15, 1935 - March 28, 2025 Don Gibson, aged "90" years, passed away on Friday, March 28, after a brief illness in his home. He was born and raised in Independence, Missouri, the only child of his parents. In 1957 he graduated from Central Missouri State University with a degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis...
Nadine Waters Robbins
Mar 27, 2025
Bartow - Nadine Waters Robbins, 82, passed away and went to Heaven on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Lakeland Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Nadine was born on March 9, 1943, at home in Jasper, Florida. She Graduated from Summerlin Institute, Bartow, FL in 1961 and went on to receive her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Florida...
Gail Hanlon
Mar 26, 2025
Gail Hanlon, age 76, passed away March 26, 2025 in Coral Springs, FL. She was born December 7, 1948 in Byromville, GA to Joseph & Mary Brand. Gail was Vice President for Florida Light & Power Credit Union. She was preceded in death by her parents. Gail is survived by her brother Mike Brand & wife Kathy of Fort Meade,...
Rise St. Arno
Mar 26, 2025
Bartow - Rise St. Arno, age 72, passed away on March 26, 2025, at her residence in Bartow. She was born on December 20, 1952, in Detroit, MI. She worked as a Travel Agent. She enjoyed knitting, traveling, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her daughter Lauren De Neve (Brad) of Bartow, sisters Michele Kirkman of...
Gerald E. Cloud
Mar 26, 2025
Bartow - Gerald E. Cloud, age 69, passed away on March 26, 2025, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. He was born on January 20, 1956, in Bowling Green, Florida. He proudly served as an Army Ranger from 1974 till 1980. Prior to retirement he was a Registered Nurse. He enjoyed fishing, being outdoors, sitting by a fire, drinking...
Henry "Lennie" Harris
Mar 19, 2025
Henry "Lennie" Harris, age 73, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025. He was born November 19, 1951 in Tampa, FL to Glen & Ruth Harris, Sr. Lennie was a Heavy Equipment Operator with Mosaic for 40 years. He was a member of New Beginning Church of God in Fort Meade. Lennie loved fishing, hunting and spending time with his family....
Darlene Jones
Mar 18, 2025
Darlene Jones, age 65, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025. She was born July 31, 1959 in Bartow, FL to Billy & Betty Armstrong. Darlene was a Senior Title Examiner. She was a member of Oak Park Baptist Church in Fort Meade. She was preceded in death by her husband Glenn F. Jones. Darlene is survived by her two step...
Cliff Maker
Mar 18, 2025
John Clifford "Cliff" Earl Maker, age 80, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025. He was born December 25, 1944 in San Diego, CA to C.N. & Violet Maker. Cliff graduated from the University of South Florida and he was a proud USF Alumni. He was a Juvenile Probation Officer for the State of Florida. Cliff was a member of Redeemer...
Elaine S. Mcmillan
Mar 17, 2025
Elaine S. McMillan, 85, born March 23, 1939, passed away on March 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Elaine was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who touched the lives of many with her kindness and unwavering faith. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert McMillan. She is survived by her brother W.A. (Buddy) Storey (Ellen), son...
Dan Logan Cooley
Mar 17, 2025
Dan Logan Cooley, age 69, died March 17, 2025, in Bartow, FL. He was predeceased by his eldest brother Tony, mother Peaches and father Cliff. He is survived by his wife Linda (nee Albritton), daughter Heather (Brian) Turner and grandchildren Anthony and Aurora of Davenport, son Cliff Cooley of Lake Wales, and younger brother Lee (Andrea) Cooley of Scottsdale, AZ....
Barbara J. Barwick
Mar 17, 2025
Bartow -Barbara J. Barwick , age 85, passed away on March 17, 2025, at Life Care Center in Winter Haven. She was born on November 15, 1939 in Eufala, AL, She was a Homemaker. She was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed her flowers, crocheting and country music. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl W. Barwick, her...
Sondra L. Bowen
Mar 16, 2025
Bartow - Sondra L. Bowen, age 78, passed away on March 16, 2025, at her residence in Bartow. She was born on October 6, 1946, in Lake Wales, FL. She the Office Manager for Central Florida Scales. She enjoyed walking the dog, walking around the park and sitting on the porch. She was preceded in death by her husband Rufus...
Teresa Gonzalez- Rodriguez
Mar 16, 2025
Mulberry - Teresa Gonzalez- Rodriguez, age 92, passed away on March 16, 2025, at her residence in Mulberry. She was born on December 4, 1932, in Ciales, Puerto Rico. She was a Homemaker. She enjoyed eating, gardening, cooking and going on trips. She was preceded in death by her husband Eli Martinez- Figueroa. She is survived by her sons Eli...
Donald Warner Harrison
Mar 15, 2025
Donald Warner Harrison, age 83, passed away Monday, March 15, 2025 in Sebastian, FL. He was born October 10, 1941 in Lakeland, FL to Hiram & Dorothy (Prevatt) Harrison. He was a Maintenance Supervisor for US Steel for 33 years, after retiring from US Steel he worked for Beyel Brothers as a crane operator. He was a member of the...
