Christinia Lee Stegall
Sep 14, 2020
Christinia (Chris, Christy, Chrissy) Lee (Goolsby) Stegall, 63, of Fort Meade, FL, entered Heaven on Monday, September 14, 2020. She was born in Oroville, CA, on August 24, 1957, to Hayward Grover Goolsby and Carlie Faye (Turbeville) Goolsby. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Jody Hayward Goolsby. Surviving Chris are her daughters, Christa Hagan (Brad),...
Clyde C. Shortridge
Sep 13, 2020
Clyde C. Shortridge, age 79, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020 in Bartow. Born December 9, 1940 in Ashland, KY, he was the son of the late Jay Paul and Lucille (Smith) Shortridge. Mr. Shortridge worked as an Office Manager in the restaurant industry for many years. He is survived by extended family and friends. A graveside service will...
Charles "Charlie" Layton
Sep 12, 2020
Fort Meade - Charles Layton, age 78, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020. Charles was born January 12, 1942 in Ashville, AL to Alvin and Evelyne Layton. His family moved to Fort Meade in 1951. His mother taught him about Jesus and took him to church to hear the word of God. They both shared a passion for gospel music....
Chris M. Greer
Sep 12, 2020
Chris M. Greer, age 55, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at his home in Brandon. Born May 25, 1965 in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of the late Gary Thomas and Georgia (Myers) Greer. Chris was a plumber by trade most of his working life and had been a member of the Tire Shop and the Front End...
Raymond F. Bracamonte
Sep 11, 2020
Raymond F. Bracamonte, age 89, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 in Lakeland. Born September 7, 1931 in Bakersfield, CA he was the son of the late Angelo Philip and Madeline (Chavaria) Bracamonte. Mr. Bracamonte retired from the U.S. Air Force after many years of service including being a veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by a loving...
Betty J. Carr
Sep 11, 2020
Bartow- Betty J. Carr, age 84 passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 at her home in Bartow. Born November 25, 1935 in Eagle Lake, she was the daughter of the late Pete and Nora (Woodard) Weston. Betty worked as a Registered Nurse in the healthcare industry for many years. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Freeman...
Dustin Allen Barber
Sep 11, 2020
Dustin Allen Barber, age 27, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 at his home in Bartow. Born June 10, 1993 in Bartow, he was a lifelong resident. Dustin worked as a Trim Carpenter and Subcontractor for Palm Harbor Holmes in Plant City. He is survived by a loving family that includes his parents: David and Kimberley Barber of Bartow, his...
Delores "Dee" Siddell
Sep 9, 2020
Bartow - Delores "Dee" Siddell, 77, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020. She was born February 3, 1943 in Logan, WV to Ralph & Aileen Wolfe. She was a Nurse at Polk County Hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Siddell and three sisters, Patricia Dobbins, Sandra Stricklin & Elizabeth Beall....
Felipe Garcia
Sep 5, 2020
Lake Wales - Felipe Garcia, age 26, passed away September 5, 2020. Born July 22, 1994 in Eustis, FL, to Carina Fernandez. He was a factory worker in the agriculture industry. He will be remembered for always having a smile on his face, ability to be funny and his love to drive around listening to music. He was preceded in...
Jim Turner
Sep 4, 2020
Fort Meade - Jim Turner, age 52, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2020. Jim was born September 6, 1967 in Bartow, FL, He was a Welder. He was a member of Cornerstone Church of God. He is survived by his father Lou Turner, three brothers Don Turner, Robert Turner and Mickey Turner, two daughters Heather and Crystal. Family will receive...
Carlton D. Hodges
Sep 3, 2020
Carlton D. Hodges, age 83, passed away September 3, 2020 at his residence. Carlton was born May 2, 1937 in Franklin County, VA to Andrew and Virginia Hodges. Growing up in the family business of Construction created a desire to remain in the Construction and Development Industry. His innovative skills lead to new methods of construction in the Prefabricating building...
Winfred "Wink" Siler, Sr.
Sep 2, 2020
Fort Meade - Winfred "Wink" Siler, Sr. 94, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020. He was born March 15, 1926 in Siler City, NC to Wade & Annie Siler. He was a Supervisor for Estech. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Fort Meade. He was preceded in death by his wife Rachel Siler and son Winfred "Winkie"...
William E. "Bill" Poe
Aug 27, 2020
Bartow - William E. "Bill" Poe, age 92, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 at his residence in Bartow. Born August 16, 1928 in Mays Lick, KY, son of Martin and Jo Emma Poe, Bill was a resident of Bartow since 1980, moving from Fort Lauderdale, FL.. He was a U.S. Korean War Veteran, receiving two Purple Hearts. Bill was...
Jean Hurn Linn
Aug 26, 2020
Bartow - Jean H. Linn, age 65, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at her residence in Bartow. She was born May 22, 1955, and was a lifelong resident of Bartow. She was a graduate of Florida Southern College and spent her career as a Nurse Practitioner at Bartow Memorial Hospital, Polk General and Bond Clinic PA. She had a...
Jack Tillman
Aug 26, 2020
Fort Meade - Jack Tillman, age 42, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020. Jack was born February 24, 1978 in Lakeland, FL to Jack & Janet Tillman. He was a Tow Truck Operator for Barnett's Wrecker Service in Fort Meade. He attended Cornerstone Church of God of Fort Meade. He is survived by his brothers; Roy Tillman & wife Beth...
Pamela Lynn Thompson
Aug 24, 2020
Bartow- Pamela Lynn Thompson, age 63, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 in Tampa. Born November 30, 1956 in Mishawaka, IN, she was the daughter of the late Lester B. and Annie (Miller) Thompson. Pam retired from the Polk County School Board where she worked as an Insurance Clerk. Miss Thompson was a Baptist. She is survived by her sisters:...
Elva "Ellie" Haag
Aug 23, 2020
Bartow - Elva "Ellie" Haag, 85, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020. She was born March 3, 1935 in Pittsburgh, PA. Ellie was a Registered Nurse. She moved to Bartow in 1971 from Zelienople, PA. She was a member of the Bartow Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church and the Golden Agers. She is survived by her sons Dr. Roger Haag &...
Elizabeth "Beth" A. Beall
Aug 19, 2020
Bartow - Elizabeth A. "Beth" Beall, age 63, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at her residence in Bartow. Born August 27, 1956 in Logan, WV, the daughter of Ralph and Aileen Huff Wolfe, Sr., Beth was a resident of Bartow for 18 years, moving from Lakeland, She was an associate with Walmart for over fifteen years and a sales...
Francisca Perez Rodriguez
Aug 18, 2020
Frostproof - Francisca Perez Rodriguez, 89, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at AdventHealth in Sebring. She was born October 4, 1930 in Guerrero, Mexico, She was a Homemaker and of the Catholic faith. She is survived by her sons Juan Valdez, Jose Valdez, Cirilo Valdez, Orbanel Navarro & wife Sally, daughters Bacilia Valdez, Alverica Navarro and numerous grandchildren. Graveside...
Virginia Sandoval
Aug 16, 2020
Virginia Sandoval, age 52, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Advent Health in Orlando, FL. She was born September 27, 1967 in Bluffton, OH, She was a Homemaker. She was a member of the Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church in Katy, TX. She was preceded in death by her father Alfredo Coronado, husband Jose Sandoval Sr. and son...
