Gregory Allen Albritton
May 15, 2025
Gregory Allen Albritton, November 1, 1960 - May 15, 2025. Another Florida Cracker Cowboy has left this earth for the wide open pastures of the Great Beyond. Greg, as his friends called him, was born in Wauchula on November 1, 1960 to William & Aris Albritton, After finishing school in Hardee County, Greg, having grown up around cows and horses,...
Zemore Ray Tucker
May 14, 2025
Zemore Ray Tucker. Ray was born in Brewster at the family homestead on May 7, 1931. He was the youngest of eight children. His parents were William and Dollie (Roberts) Tucker. Ray was married to Earlene Leach Tucker for 69 years. As Earlene would tell the story, a friend introduced her to Ray in 1952. During that time, Ray would...
Arthur A. Straley
May 14, 2025
Lakeland - Arthur A. Straley, age 82, passed away on May 14, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. He was born on May 13, 1943, in Flint, MI. He was a Lineman in the United States Military. He enjoyed playing pool, cars, and beer cruises. He is survived by his daughter Katina Folds, grandchildren Jennifer, Austin, Devin & Robert,...
Grace Diane Vandusen
May 13, 2025
Grace Diane VanDusen died Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at her home in Lakeland at the age of 94. Diane was born on May 20, 1930, in New York, NY, to Rolfe Hubert and Sarah Alice Van Dusen and spent her early childhood in Flushing and Sag Harbor, NY. When Diane was eleven, the family moved to Tampa and, later, Winter...
Shirley Maskolunas
May 12, 2025
Bartow - Shirley Maskolunas, age 85, passed away on May 12, 2025, at AUS Senior Living at Bartow. She was born on November 17, 1939, in Buchanan, VA. She worked as a Secretary. She enjoyed bingo, bowling, playing the lotto and going to Auburndale Speedway. She was preceded in death by her husband Anthony Maskolunas and siblings Gladys Nelson &...
Charles C. (Chuck) Albritton
May 11, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Charles C. (Chuck) Albritton, age 74, announces his passing on May 11, 2025. He was born on March 19, 1951 to Vura and Frances Albritton. He brought sunshine and happiness when he walked into a room. He had a special smile that made others as happy as he was. Chuck did...
Roger Powell
May 9, 2025
Bartow -Roger Powell , age 74, passed away on May 9, 2025, at his residence in Bartow. He was born on June 1, 1950, in Troy, AL. He was a Caretaker in the Citrus industry. He was a hardworking man that provided for his family. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and making memories. He was preceded in death...
Tammy Elliott Furlong
May 6, 2025
Tammy Elliott Furlong, age 59, went to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. She was born March 23, 1966 in Winter Haven, FL. Tammy was a Judicial Assistant for the State of Florida. She was a member of Heartland Church in Winter Haven. Tammy's love for baking led her to start her own...
Sylvia Stephens Anderson Watson
May 5, 2025
Sylvia Stephens Anderson Watson, age 86, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025. She was born January 24, 1939, in Fort Meade, FL to Herman & Mozelle Stephens. Sylvia was the Director for many years of the Fort Meade Child Development Center, where she considered her work with children a calling more than a job. She was a lifelong member of...
Karen Esther Annandale Siepman Zarandona
May 4, 2025
Note: The following is heavily dependent on, and quotes from, Karen’s autobiography she wrote as part of her application to her Music degree program Karen “was born June 26, 1961 in the very hot little town of Saldanha Bay on the Western coast of South Africa.” Not long afterwards, her parent moved further South to Oudsthoorn and, it was in...
James Bradley Stahl
May 3, 2025
James Bradley Stahl 01-05-1961- 05/03/2025 (64 years old) James Bradley Stahl, 64, died near his Dundee, Florida home early Saturday morning of May 3 rd , 2025. He was born January 5 th , 1961 in Bluffton Ohio to Joan (Wells) Warren and James Edward Stahl. James attended Findlay city schools for his elementary years and graduated from Van Buren...
Siegfried Heinrich Strosahl
May 2, 2025
Siegfried Heinrich Strosahl, age 85, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025. He was born December 27, 1939 in Hamburg, Germany to Herman & Helena Strosahl. Siegfried worked in Oil Refinery business for 32 years in Sales and Administrative positions. He was Catholic. He was survived by his wife Nancy King of Bartow, three sons Frank Strosahl, Martin Strosahl and Michael...
Marie Shetley Noland
May 2, 2025
Marie Shetley Noland, age 83, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025 in Port Charlotte, FL She was born July 7, 1941 in Madison County, NC to Floyd & Edna Shetley. Marie was a Computer Programmer for NASA. She was a member of Fort Meade Methodist Church, Oakview Lakes Homeowners Association and American Cancer Society Relay for Life Volunteer. She was...
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...
