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...
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...
