Barbara C. Filyaw
Feb 23, 2020
Fort Meade - Barbara C. Filyaw, 78, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020. She was born April 25, 1941 in Wise County, VA. She was a Homemaker and was of the Pentecostal faith. She was preceded in death by her parents; Carlyle Caudill & Edith Filyaw, husband; James Charles Filyaw, sister; Betty Sue Caudill and great grandchild; McKenzie Brownlee. She...
Susan C. Travi
Feb 23, 2020
Susan Carol (Hall) Travi, 64, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 23, 2020 at Kindred Hospital in Tampa, Florida. She spent her final days surrounded be her husband, daughters, and grandchildren. Susan was born on July 25, 1955 in Bainbridge, Georgia. She spent the early part of her life in Umatilla, Florida, but eventually moved...
Lewis Kelly Gassett
Feb 22, 2020
Lewis Kelly Gassett, born April 23 1953, in Blackstone, Virginia to Clifton and Faye Hawkins Gassett. He passed away on February 22, 2020. Kelly grew up in Homeland and spent most of his adult life in Lakeland, he most recently resided in Lakeland Manor and Palm Terrace. Kelly worked as a welder in the phosphate industry in his younger days....
Dianne Whatley Pueschell
Feb 18, 2020
Bartow - Dianne Whatley Pueschell, 66, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at her residence in Bartow. Dianne was born December 20, 1953 in Griffin, GA to Bill & Sandra Whatley. She graduated from Bartow High School class of 1972. She was a Homemaker and helped raise 389 foster children. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of...
Kenneth Allen Hancock
Feb 15, 2020
Fort Meade- Kenneth Allen Hancock, age 82, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 in Lakeland. Born November 26, 1937 in Okeechobee he was the son of the late Philip and Clarice (Allen) Hancock. Mr. Hancock was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Kenneth retired from the Florida Department of Transportation as a Highway Design Engineer after many years of...
Virginia Sandh Voigt
Feb 12, 2020
Bartow - Virginia Sandh Voigt, age 100, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 in Lakeland. Born November 1, 1919 in Lakeland, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Ruby Alice (Pearce) Sandh. Mrs. Voigt was a homemaker and attended Alturas United Methodist Church. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband Allen Edward...
William Y. "Bill" Williamson
Feb 10, 2020
Bartow - William Y. "Bill" Williamson, 71, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. Born October 25, 1948 in Gantt, AL, Mr. Williamson was a resident of Bartow since 1982, moving from Alabama. He was a commerical truck driver for many years. Bill was preceded in death by his wife Katie Williamson. He is survived by...
Efrain Benitez
Feb 6, 2020
Lakeland - Efrain Benitez, 75, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Lakeland Regional Health. The son of Pedro & Valentina Garcia Benitez, Mr. Benitez was born August 7, 1944 in Humacao, Puerto Rico. He was a resident of Lakeland for 21 years, moving from New Jersey. Mr. Benitez was a pastor and former business owner. He was a member...
John David Hauber
Feb 4, 2020
John David Hauber, age 56, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at his home in Bartow. Born November 5, 1963 in Fort Jackson, SC, he was the son of the late Russell Gilbert and Marvina (Mathis) Hauber. Mr. Hauber was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked as a supervisor in circulation for the Lakeland Ledger for many years...
Alberta Bobbett Sparks
Feb 2, 2020
Fort Meade - Alberta Bobbett Sparks 86, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Winter Haven Hospital. Alberta was born September 27, 1933 in Fort Meade, FL, She was a Homemaker. She attended Bowling Green Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband; Hubert Sparks and son; Bobby Taylor. She is survived by her daughters; Judith Hancock...
Terry Lynn Mitchem
Feb 2, 2020
Terry Lynn Mitchem, 58, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020 at her residence in Bartow. The daughter of Thomas & Judy Anderson Mathews, Terry Lynn was born February 23, 1961 in Texas. She was a resident of Bartow & Lakeland area for many years, moving from Pennsylvania. She was a Registered Nurse in the healthcare industry. Terry Lynn was employed...
Harry James "Jj" Jordan
Jan 29, 2020
Bartow - Harry James "JJ". Jordan, 70, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. The son of Burie & Ethel Oleson Jordan, Harry was born February 12, 1949 in Tampa, FL, He was a resident of Bartow since 2005, moving from Tampa, He was a pipefitter and welder with the Pipefitters Union #123 of Tampa. He...
Lonnie Byron Devane
Jan 29, 2020
Bartow - Lonnie B. DeVane, age 63, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020. Lonnie was born February 9, 1956 in Bartow, FL. He worked for International Paper. He is survived by his mother; Evelyn DeVane Barefoot, father; Robert Lee DeVane, son; Robert B. DeVane and brother; Tommy DeVane & wife Sandra. Family will receive friends Monday, February 3, 2020 from...
Argatha "Trudy" Pollard
Jan 26, 2020
Argatha "Trudy" Pollard, age 68, passed away on Sunday, January, 26, 2020 at her home in Bartow. Born January 23, 1952 in Bridgeton, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Loretta May (Fuerneisen) Jamison. Trudy is survived by her two daughters: Kimberly Stip of Bartow, and Karrie Blair (Donald) also of Bartow. She also leaves behind her...
Dennis M. Bruce
Jan 25, 2020
Dennis M. Bruce, age 68, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 in Lakeland. Born November 9, 1951 in Cherry Point, NC. He was the son of the late Clarence Marvin and Elizabeth (Brogdon) Bruce. Denny retired after many years of service as an Accountant for the Polk County Clerk of the Courts Office. He was a current member of the...
Kevin Michael Bennett, Sr.
Jan 25, 2020
Kevin Michael Bennett, Sr. age 36, passed away on Saturday, January, 25, 2020 at his home in Fort Meade. Born January 26, 1983 in Bartow, he was the son of David Earl Bennett, Sr. of Fort Meade and the late Sherry Abrams. Kevin worked as a heavy equipment operator for McDonald Construction. Mr. Bennett is not only preceded in death...
Joan L. Brogdon
Jan 21, 2020
Joan L. Brogdon, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 in Lakeland. Born July 15, 1947 in Southampton, NY, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Dorothy (Terry) McCall. Joan worked for many years as a Rural Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Howard H. Brogdon of...
Martin Loera Devora
Jan 17, 2020
Martin Loera Devora, age 49, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020. He was born on February 6, 1970 in Guadalajara, Mexico. Martin is survived by his wife, Gabriela Loera Colmenero, his children: Jacqueline Mariely Loera Colmenero, Jessica Nayeli Loera Colmenero, Katya Nathalie Loero Colmenero, Angel Adair Loera Colmenero and Daniel Ivan Loera all of Bartow. He also leaves behind...
Jack L. Music
Jan 14, 2020
Bartow- Jack L. Music, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, January, 14, 2020 at his home in Bartow. Born January 19, 1949 in Zephyrhills, he was the son of the late Jack Music, Jr. and Dessie Ilene Music. Mr. Music was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a charter member of the Vineyard Church of God in...
Juan Loredo-Mayo
Jan 13, 2020
Juan Loredo-Mayo, age 51, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 at work in Tampa. Born March 10, 1968 in Santa Maria Del Rio, Mexico, he was the son of late Patricio Loredo and Leonor Loredo-Mayo. Juan worked as a Roofer for CentiMark Roofing in Lakeland. He is survived by his wife Isidra Loredo, his children: Ana Loredo, Alma Loredo,...
