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Christopher "Chris" R. Asbell

Christopher "Chris" R. Asbell

May 25, 2019

Christopher "Chris" R. Asbell l, 28, of Bartow, Passed away on May 25, 2019. A loving husband, father who enjoyed the time spent with his family and friends. A long time employee of the Waller Construction Company, where he worked as a metal framer. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Joshua Asbell and is survived by his...

Judy L. Hooks

Judy L. Hooks

May 24, 2019

Metter GA - Judy L. Hooks, age 67, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Metter, GA. Born January 6, 1952 in Truetlen County, GA, to the late Howard Hooks and Minnie Willis Hooks Pettigrew. She was of Baptist faith. Including her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Tony Hooks, Greg Hooks...

David Royal Lawrence

David Royal Lawrence

May 24, 2019

David Royal Lawrence, 83 of Lake Alfred, FL, retired Master Sergeant US Air Force passed away on May 24, 2019. Private services at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Ohio.

Evelyn Lemay

Evelyn Lemay

May 16, 2019

Wahneta - Evelyn Lemay, age 78, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Life Care Center Of Winter Haven in Winter Haven. Born Wednesday, May 07, 1941 in British Columbia, Canada, Mrs. Lemay was a resident of Wahneta . She was a Harvester. She was survived by her Daughter, Margaret Mondragon, of Wahneta,Son's, Bruce and Randy LeMay of Wahneta and...

Raquel Carrion

Raquel Carrion

May 13, 2019

Lakeland - Raquel Carrion, 94, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019. She was born November 22, 1924 in Santa Cruz del Norte, Cuba. Mrs. Carrion was a Pharmacist specilizing in compounding medications. She was a member of College Heights United Methodist Church in Lakeland. She was preceded in death by her brother Dr. Juan Carrion. She is survived by her...

Charlotte Crawford

Charlotte Crawford

May 13, 2019

Charlotte Crawford, age 81 passed away Monday, May13, 2019 in Orlando. Born at Bartow Memorial Hospital on October 17, 1937 in Bartow, She was the daughter the late Bruce and Lucy Crawford and granddaughter of the late R.B., Sr. and Ethel Crawford and Jesse and Dora Jones. Charlotte and her family moved from Fort Meade to Bartow in 1945, where...

Michael "Mikey" Resendez

Michael "Mikey" Resendez

May 12, 2019

Fort Meade - Michael "Mikey" Resendez, 24, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019. He was born November 15, 1994 in Brandon, FL, Michael loved his family more than anything else, and his favorite past time was playing baseball, fishing and spending time with his Big Brother Johnny. Michael was a underwater welder. His friends and family knew him for his...

Clifford L. Grace

Clifford L. Grace

May 6, 2019

Bartow - Clifford L. Grace, 66, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at his residence in Bartow. Born December 24, 1952, Clifford was a lifelong resident of Bartow. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He enjoyed his computer daily, flying his drones and loved his cats. Clifford is preceded in death by his parents: Reuden & Vera Grace, brothers:...

Adele T. Bevis Durrance

Adele T. Bevis Durrance

May 3, 2019

Adele T. Bevis Durrance Bartow – Margaret “Adele” T. Bevis Durrance was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on May 3, 2019.  She was born on October 27, 1917 to James and Jesse S. Timberlake in Arcadia, FL.  Raised in Bartow, Adele graduated from Summerlin Institute and attended Florida State College for Women. In her adult life, she...

Mamie A. Sexton

Mamie A. Sexton

May 1, 2019

Mamie A. "Dean" Sexton, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, May, 1, 2019 in Lakeland. Born June 7, 1922 in Anderson, AL, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Verna (Matthews) Hughes. Mrs. Sexton retired from Polk General Hospital after 34 years of service as a Unit Clerk. She was a member of the North Jackson Ave....

James H. Endress

James H. Endress

Apr 26, 2019

Winter Haven - James H. Endress, age 69, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019 at Winter Haven Hospital. Born August 14, 1949 in Gadsden, AL, Mr. Endress was a resident of Bartow and Winter Haven for many years. He attended Bartow Summerlin Institute, Class of 1967 and was a U.S. Marine veteran of the Vietnam war and receipt of the...

Mildred A. Taylor

Mildred A. Taylor

Apr 23, 2019

Mildred A. Taylor, 100, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Lehigh Acres Health & Rehabilitation Center in Lehigh Acres, FL.  Mrs. Taylor was born November 11, 1918 in Madison, FL.  She was a Baptist.  She was preceded in death by her husband; Clarence "Jack" Taylor and son; Reece Taylor.  She is survived by her daughter; Jo Ann Watson (Roger)...

Naomi L. Lunn

Naomi L. Lunn

Apr 23, 2019

Bartow - Naomi L. Lunn, 90, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at her residence in Bartow. Born August 22, 1928 in Lacoochee, FL, Mrs. Lunn was a lifelong resident of Bartow. She was an associate with Publix Super Markets, Walmart & Till's Office Equipment in Bartow for many years. She was a member of the Bartow Church of God....

Louis J. Lazorko

Louis J. Lazorko

Apr 22, 2019

Fort Meade- Louis Lazorko, age 73, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born January 17, 1946 in Alturas, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Helen Lazorko. Mr. Lazorko owned and operated L & R Heavy Equipment Repair Service Inc. in Fort Meade for 25 years. He was an avid hunter and...

Flormarina Aguirre

Flormarina Aguirre

Apr 22, 2019

Bartow - Flormarina Aguirre, age 25, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born February 26, 1994 in Bartow, FL, Mrs. Aguirre was a lifelong resident of Bartow. Flormarina is preceded in death by her daughter: Yaritza Ailany Aguirre. She is survived by a loving family including her husband: Adan Chavez, son: Adan Chavez, Jr., daughter:...

Calep Wess Halley, Ii

Calep Wess Halley, Ii

Apr 22, 2019

Lakeland- Calep W. Halley, III., age 66, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019 in Lakeland. Born July 10, 1952 in Quincy, FL, he was the son of the late Calep W. Halley, II and Ann Rosalie (Hardin) Halley. Mr. Halley retired from Comcar Corporation in Auburndale after 35 years of service. Calep is survived by his wife, Margo King Halley...

Dorothy Ford

Dorothy Ford

Apr 21, 2019

Lakeland- Dorothy Ford, age 94, passed away on April 21, 2019 in Lakeland. Mrs. Ford was born on May 6, 1924 in Brewster, she was raised by her mother and step father, Mae (Register ) and Ferdinand Martin. Dorothy worked as an executive assistant for several different companies for many years. She attended Lakeside Baptist Church. Along with her mother...

Wayne E. King

Wayne E. King

Apr 19, 2019

Bartow - Wayne E. King, age 66, passed away suddenly Friday, April 19, 2019 at his residence. Born September 20, 1952 in Bartow, Mr. King was a lifelong resident of the Bartow area. He was a heavy equipment operator for Mosaic Phosphate Company for 37 years. He was survived by a loving family including his wife: Joyce King of Bartow,...

James W. Keen

James W. Keen

Apr 17, 2019

Bartow - James W. Keen, age 81, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at his residence in Bartow surrounded by his loving family. Born October 18, 1937 in Webster, FL, Mr. Keen was a resident of Bartow for 20 years, moving from Arcadia, FL, He was a commerical truck driver most of his life. He was a member of the...

Lloyd Curtis Wynn

Lloyd Curtis Wynn

Apr 17, 2019

Bartow - Lloyd Curtis Wynn, age 64, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 in Bartow. Born Tuesday, February 15, 1955 in Bartow, FL, Mr. Wynn was a lifelong resident of Bartow He was a supervisor for the Florida Department of Transportation He was survived by his Sons; Curtis Wynn (Amber) of Lakeland, FL and Harland Wynn, also of Lakeland, Granddaughter,...

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