Tommy Benjamin Summerlin
Nov 22, 2020
Mulberry - Tommy B. Summerlin, age 57, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020. He was born September 19, 1963 in Milton, FL to Amos Summerlin & Helen Brock. He was a graduate of Mulberry High School class of 1981. Tommy served in the US Army from 1981-1984. Upon returning from the Army he began his career at Mosaic Company. In...
Christopher Butch Lofton
Nov 19, 2020
Lakeland- Christopher Butch Lofton, age 34, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 in Highland City. Chris was born on October 27, 1986 in Paducah, KY. He worked as a painter and for Gator's Dockside in Highland City in food service. He is preceded in death by his sister Hannah Sue Lofton in 2019. Chris is survived by a loving...
Dr. Martha N.M. Pilapil
Nov 16, 2020
Dr. Martha N.M. Pilapil, age 83, passed away on November 16, 2020 in Lakeland. Born on June 28, 1937 in Davao, Philippines she was the daughter of the late Simeon Macasaet and Julia Matacsil Macasaet. Dr. Pilapil was a member of the Pilot Club of Bartow, the Filipino-American Association of Polk County Inc. and Saint John Neumann Catholic Church of...
Stella Kiser Taylor
Nov 15, 2020
Fort Meade - Stella Kiser Taylor, 99, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020. She was born June 17, 1921 in Fort Meade, FL. Stella was a social worker for 13 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Fort Meade. She was preceded in death by her husband R. Emmett Taylor. She is survived by her two sons,...
Lenora Breton
Nov 14, 2020
Bartow - Lenora Breton, age 76, passed away November 14, 2020. She was born on August 10, 1944 in Wauchula, Fl. She was a Cook in the Group Home Care Industry. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, flowers and being outside. She most of all loved spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Ronald Breton She...
Arlen Wayne Duke
Nov 14, 2020
Ashville, NC- Wayne Duke age 76 passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 in Ashville, NC. Born February 9, 1944 in Bartow, FL, he was the son of the late Percy T. Duke, Sr. and Molly (Hamilton) Duke. Wayne was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the United States Air Force. Mr. Duke retired as a Supervisor from...
Bruce Allen Lemay
Nov 13, 2020
Winter Haven - Bruce Lemay, age 51, passed away November 13, 2020 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born October 12, 1969 in Fulton County, GA. He was a resident of Winter Haven. He was a Fruit Picker in the Citrus Industry. He is survived by a loving family that includes sisters Margaret Mondragon & Ruby Hood, brothers Gerald...
Tommy Kemp Furlong
Nov 11, 2020
Bartow - Tommy Kemp Furlong, age 74, passed away November 11, 2020 at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born January 12, 1946 in Gulf Hammock, FL. He was a Diesel Mechanic working with Central Florida Truss for 35 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. His real passion was spending time in Georgia with family. He was known for being a...
Clyatt Everett Mills
Nov 6, 2020
Clyatt Everett Mills, age 78, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 in Winter Haven. Born October 11, 1942 in Lakeland, he was the son of the late Clyatt Eugene and Rachel Everett (Bryant) Mills. Mr. Mills served in the U.S. Army Reserve. He worked as an insurance agent for many years serving greater Polk County. Along with his parents,...
E. Eleanor Mckellar
Nov 3, 2020
E. Eleanor McKellar, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in Lakeland, FL. Born October 15, 1931 in Montgomery County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Julian Jerome and Minnie Lee (Sellars) McCoy. Mrs. McKellar was a homemaker and a member of the First United Pentecostal Church in Mulberry, FL. Eleanor is survived by a loving...
James E. Patterson
Nov 2, 2020
James E. "The Peanut Man" Patterson, age 83 passed away Monday, November 2, 2020 in Lake Wales. Born on October 12, 1937 in Bonifay, He was the son of the late William and Mary Patterson. Mr. Patterson worked as a roofer for many years and was well known as a peanut vendor. He was a Baptist. James is survived by...
Nancy L. Mooney
Nov 2, 2020
Nancy L. Mooney, age 81 passed away Monday, November 2, 2020 in Auburndale. Born October 3, 1939 in Bartow she was the daughter of the late Roy Lee Durrance, Sr. and Violet Viola (Grooms) Durrance. She worked as a caregiver in the home healthcare industry for many years. Mrs. Mooney is survived by a loving family that includes her son...
Marjorie Gay
Oct 31, 2020
Bartow - Marjorie Gay, age 80, passed away October 31, 2020 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born November 30, 1939 in Attica, IN to the late James and Norma (Bacon) Scribner. She was an Accountant for the United States Government. She enjoyed watching birds and fishing, theater and reading. She also enjoyed taking part in the choir and handbells...
Javier De La Cerda, Jr.
Oct 30, 2020
Fort Meade -Javier De La Cerda, Jr., age 26, passed away on October 30, 2020. Born November 15, 1993 in Bartow, FL to Javier and Yolanda (Negron) De La Cerda. He was a Lab Technician in the Construction Industry for most of his life. He enjoyed music, cooking out, soccer, and spending time with family and friends. He was survived...
Charles Loyd
Oct 20, 2020
Charles Loyd, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at his home in Bartow. Born October 9, 1951 in Cairo, GA, he was the son of the late Early Birdie and Agnes F. (Maloy) Loyd. Charles was a Maintenance Mechanic in the Citrus and Grove Service industry for many years. He was a longtime member of the Christian...
Rebecca Ann Justice
Oct 18, 2020
Winter Haven -Rebecca Justice, age 37, passed away October 18, 2020 She was born February 14, 1983 in Plant City, FL. She was a Homemaker most recently. She enjoyed cooking, going to the beach, coloring, writing and music. She was preceded in death by her brother Joshua Haas. She was survived by her mother Karininia Haas, father Doug Haas, children...
Steven John Kearns
Oct 17, 2020
Lakeland - Steven Kearns, age 53, passed away October 17, 2020, at his home in Lakeland. He was born January 27, 1967 in Chicago, IL. He was a resident of Lakeland since 2004, moving from Waukegan, IL. He was a Mold Maker for the Tool & Die industry. He is preceded in death by his sister Sue Ann Wininger. He...
Rhonda Jo Gammons
Oct 14, 2020
Wauchula - Rhonda Jo Gammons, age 47, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020. She was born June 11, 1973 in Wauchula, FL. She worked in the School lunch room in Fort Meade. She attended Cornerstone Church of God in Fort Meade. She was preceded in death by her dad Huel "Joe" Gammons and mom Olivia "Tootie" Gammons. She is survived...
Elizabeth "Beth" Rose Bevis
Oct 12, 2020
Elizabeth “Beth” Rose Bevis, age 34, born on May 23rd, 1986 in Bartow, FL, found eternal peace on Monday, October 12th, 2020. Beth graduated from Fort Meade High school, class of 2004. She was a cheerleader, Homecoming Sweetheart, and showcased her talent on the softball and soccer field. She continued her soccer career at Polk State College upon graduation. Beth...
Dalton White
Oct 10, 2020
Bartow - Dalton "Ray" White, age 24, passed away, October 10, 2020 at his home in Bartow. Dalton was born February 18, 1996 in Bartow, FL to Jason White & Lori Fennell. He was a Tattoo Artist and was known for his drawing abilities. He enjoyed listening to music, riding his motorcycle, tattooing and computers. He was survived by his...
