Glenn Nickens
Jan 22, 2021
Lakeland - Glenn Nickens (69), father, brother and friend, passed away January 22, 2021. He was born on May 23, 1951 in New Orleans, LA, son of Alton and Maybell Nickens, Glenn was a longtime resident of Lakeland, FL. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. After serving his country he attended college which led to his career as an...
Gladys Cochenour
Jan 19, 2021
Bartow- Gladys Cochenour, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, January, 19, 2021 in Lakeland. Born June 22, 1946 in Chillicothe, OH, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Sella (Johnson) LeMaster. Gladys worked as a Sectionizer for Ben Hill Griffin in Bartow for many years and also worked Amatek in Bartow as a Gauge Winder. She was a...
Judith "Judy" Elliotte
Jan 19, 2021
Bartow - Judith "Judy" Elliotte, age 77, passed away January 19, 2021 in Greenville, SC. She was born June 14, 1943 in Lakeland, FL to Andrew & Ellen Austin. She grew up in Mulberry but became a lifelong resident of Bartow after graduating from Georgia Southern in 1966. Judy was an Elementary School Teacher for 36 years. During her tenure,...
Mallory Brooke Carter
Jan 17, 2021
Bartow - Mallory Brooke Carter, age 18, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021. She was born February 10, 2002 in Lakeland, Florida. She graduated from McKeel Academy of Technology, with Honors in 2020. She attended Florida Southern College. She was employed by Publix. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Lakeland. Mallory loved animals, tap dancing, baking...
Jessie Thomas Allen
Jan 14, 2021
J.T. was born December 28, 1934 in Ocoee, Florida to Avner and Della Allen. The family moved from North Florida to Desoto County when he was a young boy. He attended Desoto County High School and graduated in 1953. During his years in high school, he excelled in all sports, especially football. In January 1955 J.T. married his high school...
Dr. Juan Manuel Aranda
Jan 14, 2021
Lakeland - Dr. Juan Manuel Aranda, age 78, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 3, 1942 in Santurce, Puerto Rico to Juan & Eva Aranda. He was Catholic. He was a Major in the US Army. Dr. Aranda was a Cardiologist for 42 years. He was a member...
Nancy Louise Murphy
Jan 13, 2021
Mulberry - Nancy Murphy, age 81, passed away January 13, 2021 at her residence in Mulberry. She was born on January 29, 1939 in Medulla, FL. She was a Bookkeeper for the Polk County School Board for over 25 years. She was a member of Willow Oak Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, crocheting and roses. Most of all she...
Susan Marie Clawson
Jan 13, 2021
Susan Marie Clawson, age 63, passed away January 13, 2021 at Bartow Regional Center. Born February 2, 1957 in New Kensington, PA, she was the daughter of the late Pat and Bill Markle. Mrs. Clawson retired after many years as an Assistant Manager with Publix Grocery Stores in Pinellas County. She is survived by a loving family that includes her...
June Kight Morgan
Jan 11, 2021
Bartow - June Kight Morgan, age 76, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital. Born June 18, 1944 to Doyle & Estelle Bussell Kight., June was a lifelong resident, of Bartow. She was a retired secretary for the Florida Department of Corrections, Parole and Probation for 39 years. She was an active member of the First Baptist...
Samuel "Sam" James Mckinley
Jan 11, 2021
With heavy hearts, the McKinley/Chestnut families regret to announce the passing of Samuel James McKinley age 29, a beloved son, brother, and friend. “Sam” was born February 3, 1991 in Bartow, Florida. He grew up in Bartow, attending the Oaks School, Union Academy, Bartow Senior High School, and then Polk State College. Sam enjoyed reading his Bible, journaling, outdoor activities...
James Monroe Smith
Jan 10, 2021
Lake Wales - James Smith, age 80, passed away January 10, 2021 in Lake Wales. He was born on September 5, 1940 in Lake Wales. He was an Army veteran. He worked in the Dry Wall industry all his life and was the owner of Jimmy's Dry Wall. He enjoyed football, fishing, and his family. Most of all, he loved...
Hope I. Workman
Jan 9, 2021
Hope I. Workman, 71, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, and Wickard "Wick" Workman, 74, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022. Hope was born October 22, 1949 in Manhattan, NY to Howard & Ruth Imhof. Wick was born February 26, 1947 in Huntington, West Virginia to Earl & Countness Workman. Wick & Hope met as children, became highschool sweethearts and...
Payton Riley Pasch
Jan 9, 2021
Polk City - Payton Pasch, age 19, passed away January 9, 2021 at Lakeland Regional Health. She was born on March 13, 2001 in Winter Haven. She worked as a Farm Hand. She will be remembered for her personality and big heart. She enjoyed animals, hunting, dancing, mudding and most of all spending time with family and friends. She is...
Jack Bryan Allgood
Jan 8, 2021
Live Oak - Jack B. Allgood, age 59, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at his residence in Live Oak, FL. He was born August 6, 1961 in Bartow, FL to Jack & Margie Allgood, He retired from Polk County where he worked in Road Construction. He was preceded in death by his father Jack M. Allgood. He is survived...
William M. Chauncey
Jan 8, 2021
William M. Chauncey, age 77 passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 in Winter Haven. Born May 18, 1943 in Mayo, FL , he was the son of the late Hansel M. and Essie Mae (Perry) Chauncey. Mr. Chauncey worked in the construction industry for many years with Corbesco Industrial Roofing in Mulberry. Along with his parents, Mr. Chauncey is...
Robert Lee Thomas
Jan 5, 2021
Bartow- Robert Lee Thomas, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in Bartow. Born November 29, 1944 in Bartow, he was the son of the late Valeen and Flo Rita (Smith) Thomas. Mr. Thomas was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked as a mechanic for many years in the automotive industry. Along with his parents he...
Larry Mitchell Faulk
Jan 5, 2021
Winter Haven - Larry Faulk, age 70, passed away January 5, 2021 at Palms of Sebring. He was born on June 8, 1950 in Delray, MI to Stammer Faulk & Lockey Riche. He worked for IMC Global/Cargill in the Phosphate Industry. He enjoyed playing poker, watching football, sharing his knowledge of tools and best tools for various jobs. He also...
John William Hunter
Jan 5, 2021
Bartow - John Hunter, age 82, passed away January 5, 2021 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born November 5, 1938 in New Hope, AL to Calvin Hunter & Willie (Troup) Hunter. He began his police career in Bartow for a short time and then moved on to Mulberry where he retired with 30 years of service 25 as...
Mark M. Matranga
Jan 5, 2021
Mark M. Matranga, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in Bartow. Born August 6, 1956 in Kansas City, MO, he was the son of the late Marco and Evelyn (Wilhelm) Matranga. Mark worked as a Pit Operator for IMC-Agrico for many years. Mr. Matranga is survived by a loving family that includes his wife, Wanita Matranga, his...
Saturnino "Bo" Espino-Leija
Jan 3, 2021
Fort Meade - Saturnino "Bo' Espino-Leija, age 75, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021. He was born November 29, 1945 in Donna, TX to Marcelino and Nicolasa Espino, He was a Mechanic at Owens Mechanic Shop. He is survived by his longtime companion Maria Guadalupe Herrera of Fort Meade, son Martin Herrera of Bowling Green, daughters Yolanda Delarosa of Bowling...
