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...
John H. Batts, Sr,
Oct 10, 2020
Fort Meade - John H. Batts, Sr., age 90, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020. John was born January 25, 1930 in Colquitt, GA to Joel & Mary Batts. He worked for Dodge as a Mechanic. He was a member of the New Life Baptist Church and Fort Meade Community Center. He is survived by his wife Mary Heath of...
Richard Joseph Benz
Oct 8, 2020
Bartow– Richard (Dick) Benz, age 79, passed away at his home in Bartow, Florida on October 8, 2020. Richard was born March 13, 1941 in Erie, PA to the late Carl and Bertha Heck Benz. He was a resident of both Manchester, New Hampshire and Bartow,Florida. He was a veteran and served his country during the Vietnam war as an...
Willadean Walsh
Oct 6, 2020
Bartow - Willadean Walsh, age 82, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020. She was born September 3, 1938 in Metropolis, IL, Willadean and her family moved to Bartow in 1974 from Muscotine, IA, She was a Rental Property Manager. She was a member of the Gandy Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her son James Griffey, daughter Lisa...
Jesse L. Roop
Oct 6, 2020
Jesse L. Roop, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 in Winter Haven. Born August 21, 1939 in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late Edward and Hattie (Keaton) Roop. Jesse retired from the City of Bartow after many years of service. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his four brothers and...
James "Jim" Roger Williams
Oct 5, 2020
James “Jim” Roger Williams, Sr, 87, of Bartow, FL and Westminster, SC, passed away due to a chronic medical condition October 5, 2020. He was born in Avondale, NC April 8, 1933 to Lawrence O. and Ada Honeycutt Williams. Jim graduated from Appalachian State University following service in the Air Force during the Korean War. In his spare time, he...
Jeff T. Glass
Oct 1, 2020
Bartow- Jeff T. Glass, age 90, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at his home in Bartow. Born March 3, 1930 in Sunflower, Mississippi, he was the son of the late James A. and Molly (Horsley) Glass. Jeff retired from the City of Winter Haven after many years of service where worked as a Shop Superintendent. Mr. Glass was...
Robert Wesley Trent
Oct 1, 2020
Lakeland - Robert Wesley Trent, age 72, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020. He was born November 13, 1947 in Lynchburg, Virginia to Willie & Eleanor Trent. He served his Country in the United States Navy. Robert was on the USS Iwo Jima and took part in the recovery operation on April 17, 1970 when the Apollo 13 splashdown in...
Sheila Kaye Means
Sep 28, 2020
Bartow -Sheila Kaye Means, age 51, passed away September 28, 2020 at her home in Bartow. She was born September 19, 1969 in Lakeland, FL. She was most recently a nanny. She enjoyed drawing, being outside in the yard, the ocean and talking. She was known for her love of religion and always willing to help in any way. She...
