Michael W. Brown
Apr 30, 2025
Bartow - Michael W. Brown, age 73, passed away on April 30, 2025, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 24, 1952, in Arjay, KY. He worked as a Correctional Probation Officer. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . He enjoyed hunting, woodworking, gardening, and metal work. He was preceded...
Elizabeth "Betty" Brown King
Apr 30, 2025
Elizabeth "Betty" Brown King passed away on April 30, 2025. She was 94 years old. Mrs. King was born June 5, 1930 in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada and met the man she would marry while he was stationed at the U.S. Naval Base in Argentia, Newfoundland. Betty and Amos King would marry there on October 18th, 1947. Mrs. King would...
Bobby Hall
Apr 29, 2025
Mulberry - Bobby Hall , age 78, passed away on April 29, 2025, at his residence in Mulberry. He was born on November 4, 1946, in Tampa, FL. He was a supervisor in the construction industry. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and serving at Southside Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his brother Johnny Hall ( Doris) and brother-in-law...
Ronald Butler
Apr 23, 2025
Bartow - Ronald Butler, age 68, passed away on April 23, 2025, at his residence in Bartow. He was born on January 30, 1957, in Clarkson, KY. He worked as a Land Surveyor. He enjoyed fishing, playing the guitar and computers. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Daryl Butler He is survived by his wife Carrie...
Esther Mae Summers
Apr 23, 2025
Esther Summers Our precious mother, Esther Mae Summers, met her Heavenly father on April 23, 2025. She was born on September 2, 1931, to Jabel Robert Baird and Hattie Joan (Ford) Baird: the ninth of their ten children. Growing up in Jefferson, Georgia, she learned to cook and sew at an early age. World War II saw her four brothers...
Jon & Wanda Hoaglin
Apr 21, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jon and Wanda Hoaglin With deep sadness and enduring love, we announce the passing of Jon and Wanda Hoaglin. Jon was born on September 8, 1936 in Hillsboro, Iowa. He passed away on April 21, 2025 in Lake Wales, Florida. Wanda was born on March 25, 1941 in Lakeland, Florida. She passed away on March 2,...
Steve L. Richardson
Apr 14, 2025
Steve L. Richardson, age 79, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025. He was born June 17, 1945 in Samson, AL to Carlos & Jessie Richardson. Steve was a Truck Driver for Publix Super Markets, Inc. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bartow and a Freemasonry. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Teresa...
Emily "Janie" Jane Kossman
Apr 13, 2025
Emily Jane "Janie" Kossman, age 63, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 at her home in Fort Meade, FL. She was born April 3, 1962 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Janie retired from the Polk County Tax Collectors Office after 37 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Thomas Robert Kossman and Reba Jeanette Walker. Janie is survived by...
Joseph "Joe" Allen Bennett
Apr 9, 2025
Joseph “Joe” Allen Bennett, age 69, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday April 9th, 2025 after he lost his battle with cancer. He was born on December 10th, 1955 in Plant City, FL to Kattie Mae Bennett. Joe was a hard working, talented mechanic for the mines for most of his life. When he wasn’t working hard, he...
Lillian M. Fralic
Apr 7, 2025
Bartow -Lillian M. Fralic , age 83, passed away on April 7, 2025, at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born on May 29, 1941, in Palmero, NY. She worked as a CNA. She enjoyed fishing, riding 4 wheelers, being outdoors and going to Bradenton Beach. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Fralic and grandson Michael Knapp. She...
Stanya Goff
Apr 4, 2025
Stanya Goff, age 80, peacefully passed away, surrounded by family, Friday, April 4, 2025. She was born March 26, 1945 in Dade City, FL. Stanya worked for the Polk County School Board in various administrative assistant positions. She was a long-time member of Peace Creek Baptist Church, where she taught an Adult Ladies Bible study for many years and she...
Diana Lynn Smith
Apr 4, 2025
Diana Lynn (White Preston) Smith, age 74, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 4, 2025. She was born September 12, 1950 in Havre de Grace, MD to Willard A. (Alfred) & Dorothy P. White. Diana worked for the Veteran’s Administration in Perry Point, MD doing cooperative study research for many years. After retirement she moved to Florida, where she enjoyed...
Dorothy Wade Williams Webber
Apr 3, 2025
Dorothy Wade Williams Webber, age 91, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, in Winter Haven, Florida. Born on September 20, 1933, in Fort Meade, Florida, Dorothy, aka Mama Dot or Dottie, lived a long and vibrant life rooted in love for her family and friends. Dorothy was the beloved daughter of Lester and Inez Wade. She was preceded in...
Robert E. Devereux
Apr 2, 2025
Robert E. Devereux (known to all as Robbie), age 66, went home to his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. He was born on July 28, 1958, in Bartow, FL, to Robert and Mignon Devereux. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Teresa Devereux. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Terri Devereux;...
Alice Kay Prestin
Apr 1, 2025
Alice Kay Prestin, age 79, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Palm Garden in Winter Haven, FL. She was born February 17, 1946 in Bartow, FL to Fred & Wilma Prestin. Alice graduated from Bartow Summerlin Institute class of 1964. After graduation Alice served her Country in the United States Air Force. She was a Clerk for the US...
Jearline Register
Mar 31, 2025
Bartow - Jearline Register, 84, passed away on March 31, 2025, at Palm Garden of Winter Haven. She was born on February 4, 1941, in Coffee Springs, AL. She was a Secretary for the State Attorney's Office. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Mulberry. She enjoyed the woods, boating and loved to laugh. Most of all she...
Ann B. Fournier
Mar 29, 2025
Bartow - Ann B. Fournier, age 95, passed away on March 29, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice Forsythe House in Auburndale. She was born on June 10, 1929, in Cleveland, OH to the late Joseph and Anna (Turchan) Belley . She was a Homemaker, assistant to her husband with his plastic business, involved in her family's events, avid school volunteer,...
Donald S. Gibson
Mar 28, 2025
Donald S. Gibson March 15, 1935 - March 28, 2025 Don Gibson, aged "90" years, passed away on Friday, March 28, after a brief illness in his home. He was born and raised in Independence, Missouri, the only child of his parents. In 1957 he graduated from Central Missouri State University with a degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis...
Nadine Waters Robbins
Mar 27, 2025
Bartow - Nadine Waters Robbins, 82, passed away and went to Heaven on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Lakeland Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Nadine was born on March 9, 1943, at home in Jasper, Florida. She Graduated from Summerlin Institute, Bartow, FL in 1961 and went on to receive her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Florida...
Gail Hanlon
Mar 26, 2025
Gail Hanlon, age 76, passed away March 26, 2025 in Coral Springs, FL. She was born December 7, 1948 in Byromville, GA to Joseph & Mary Brand. Gail was Vice President for Florida Light & Power Credit Union. She was preceded in death by her parents. Gail is survived by her brother Mike Brand & wife Kathy of Fort Meade,...
