Woodie E. Fralic
Jun 7, 2021
Bartow - Woodie E. Fralic, age 84, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born January 17, 1937 in Butler, AL, Mr. Fralic was a resident of Bartow since 1950, moving from Alabama. He was a Independent Inspector & Safety Officer for the Florida Department of Transportation for 42 years.. He was a member of the...
Rebecca Joann Stevens
Jun 6, 2021
Valdosta, GA- Rebecca "Becky" Joann Stevens, born November 17, 1966 moved to her heavenly home on Sunday, June 6, 2021 in Valdosta. Becky was born in Bartow, FL, and grew up in Fort Meade, FL, For the past 32 years, Becky has lived in the Aiken, SC area, but her heart and love for her hometown of Fort Meade remained...
Hugh James Oglesby
Jun 5, 2021
Hugh James Oglesby was born February 21, 1942 in Dunedin, FL to Winfield Hugh Oglesby and Mae Stevens Oglesby. He died peacefully at home on June 5, 2021 due to complications from lung cancer. The family moved to Lakeland shortly after his birth for his father’s manufacturing job in the war effort. Hugh grew up in Lakeland and was well...
Walter A. Carter, Jr.
Jun 5, 2021
Bartow- Walter A. Carter, Jr. age 52, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021. He was born October 19, 1968 in Beaufort, SC to Walter A. Carter, Sr. and Tam (Davis) Carter. Walt graduated from Bartow High School in 1986. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked for many years as a Respiratory Therapist in the healthcare...
Patricia Ann Drawdy
Jun 2, 2021
Auburndale -Patricia Ann Drawdy, age 61, passed away June 2, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born on April 15, 1960 in Orlando, FL. She was a Homemaker for most of her life. She enjoyed fishing, quilting and spending time with family. She will be remembered for always decorating for every holiday and redecorating the house (a lot). Patricia...
Lynda M. Giles
Jun 2, 2021
Lynda Marie Giles passed away peacefully at the age of 57 on June 2, 2021. Lynda was born on June 26, 1963 in Fredericksburg, Virginia to David and Lynne Lester. Lynda is survived by her husband Gator Giles, and their four children Luke, Summer, Sandy, and Maggie Giles. Her first son Garrett predeceased her in 1993. She is also survived...
Shirley L. Holder
Jun 2, 2021
Shirley Lee Holder, age 74, died of heart failure at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale and went to be with the Lord on June 2, 2021, with her family by her side. Shirley was a homemaker and valued time with her family above all else. She felt blessed to have children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren with whom she shared her...
William Cloud
Jun 2, 2021
Fort Meade - William Cloud, age 67, passed away June 2, 2021 at his residence in Fort Meade. He was born on November 18, 1953 in Bainbridge, GA. He was a Manager for Ace Hardware for over 20 years. He enjoyed fishing, music and playing his guitar. He will be remembered for his love and dedication to his family and...
Evelyn R. Davis
Jun 1, 2021
Fort Meade - Evelyn Reeder Davis, age 82, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at the Somers Hospice House in Sebring, FL. Born July 27, 1938 in Bowling Green, FL, Mrs. Davis was a lifelong resident of Fort Meade. Evelyn worked along side her two husbands through the years, first in the monument company with George Reeder, then as an...
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...
