Sheila Marie Banville
Jun 14, 2021
Winter Haven - Sheila M. Banville, age 56, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 in Winter Haven. Born July 18, 1964 she was the daughter of William Larry Griffis and Ernestine Mosley Clayton. Sheila was an Administrative Assistant for Travis Technical College for many years. She is survived by a loving family that includes her husband of 24 years, Leo...
Debbie Dechambeau
Jun 12, 2021
Deborah "Debbie" Lynne DeChambeau, age 64, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center. She was born July 28, 1956, in Bartow, FL to Edward & Barbara Korpa. She graduated from Bartow High School, class of 1975. She worked in the food service industry and had previously worked at the Polk County Sheriff's Office as a...
Charles E. "Chuck" Mosley, Jr.
Jun 11, 2021
Fort Meade- Charles E. "Chuck" Mosley, Jr. age 56, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 in Jackson, TN. Born May 31, 1965 in Avon Park, he was the son of Charles E. Mosley, Sr. and JoAnne (Truett) Mosley of Fort Meade. Chuck was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked for the Fort Meade Police Department, the Polk...
Sam Thomas
Jun 10, 2021
Bartow -Sam Thomas, age 62, passed away June 10, 2021. He was born on January 26, 1959 in Bartow, Fl to Virginia and Sam Thomas. He worked for Polk County Land Development as a County Surveyor. In his free time Sam really enjoyed being out on the water fishing on his boat, watching the Florida Gators play football and spending...
William "Billy" Cusic, Iii
Jun 10, 2021
Lakeland - William "Billy" Cusic, III, age 45, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021 after his courageous fight with cancer. Billy was born March 11, 1976 in Leonardtown, MD, He was the Owner/Operator of Mid-State GrassMasters. Billy was a dedicated husband and father. He loved to play golf, hunt, fish, cook and coach youth baseball. He is survived by his...
Annie Louise Richardson
Jun 9, 2021
Annie Louise Richardson, a lifelong resident of Bartow and retired SunBank Loan Officer, passed away at the age of 81 surrounded by her loving family on June 9, 2021. Annie (“Nannie” or “Aunt Annie” to so many) is survived by her sister Gloria Jones and her brothers Mildford (wife Lawana), Butch (wife Brenda), David (wife Angela), Gary. She was preceded...
Jeffrey Chandler Murphy
Jun 9, 2021
Jeffrey Chandler Murphy, Jeff lived 51 years as a native Floridian and Bartow resident. He died June 9, 2021 at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, Florida. He was born August 30, 1969 in Bartow, Florida. He is survived by his wife, Katie Murphy of 21 years, his parent’s Jim and Janice Murphy, his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Jamie...
Ramon Rivera Iii
Jun 7, 2021
Ramon Rivera III, age 31, passed away June 7, 2021. He was born on April 27, 1990, in Lakeland, FL to Raymond Rivera & Elizabeth (Leal). He was a proud Veteran. He worked as Mechanic in the United States Army. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, singing and video games. Most of all he loved his family and children. He is survived...
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,...
