Ruth Alice Ramsey
Feb 24, 2025
Ruth Alice (Liff) Ramsey February 10, 1931 – February 24, 2025 Ruth Alice Ramsey, 94, of Lakeland, Florida, peacefully entered her heavenly home on February 24, 2025. Born on February 10, 1931, in Marion Township, Ohio, to Elmer and Florence Liff, Ruth lived a vibrant and meaningful life filled with faith, family, and service. Ruth was a devoted pastor’s wife,...
Margaret Watts Thompson
Feb 23, 2025
Margaret Watts Thompson, age 84, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025. She was born April 26, 1940 in Wilmington, NC to Amos & Olivia Watts. She was an Assistant to the Superintendent. for over 37 years at the Polk County School Board. She was a member of First Christian Church of Bartow. Margaret was an Emeritus member of the Bartow...
Albert K. Pridgen
Feb 22, 2025
Oakland Park - Albert K. Pridgen, age 84, passed away on February 22, 2025, at Holy Cross Health in Fort Lauderdale. He was born on August 18, 1940. He worked for IMC as a Mechanic . He enjoyed fishing, being outside and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorcas "Bonnie" Pridgen. He is...
Wilbur "Ray" Helms
Feb 22, 2025
Wilbur "Ray" Helms, age 75, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025. He was born September 2, 1949 in Bartow, FL to Barney & Juddie Helms, Ray was a veteran in the US Army. He coached Little League baseball and touched many lives during his time on the diamond. He was a retired Production Supervisor for Mosaic for over 40 years....
Carl Llewellyn Royal
Feb 21, 2025
Bartow - Carl Llewellyn Royal, age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Lakeland Florida. He was born on April 4, 1938, in Lake Wales, Florida. Carl was raised in Waverly and Lake Wales Florida and remained a life long resident of Polk County, Florida. He attended Lake Wales High School through 1956....
Jeanette C. Grace
Feb 21, 2025
Bartow - Jeanette C. Grace , age 69, passed away on February 21, 2025, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. She was born on May 4, 1955, in Lakeland, FL. She worked as a Server. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, arts & crafts, reading, talking with people and fussing at her kids. She was preceded in death by her...
Alice Sophie Annandale
Feb 18, 2025
Alice Sophie Annandale, age 86, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at her residence in Bartow, FL. She was born June 16, 1938 in Johannesburg, South Africa to Reginald & Esther Harding. Alice and her husband were in the Ministry together. Alice is survived by her husband Pastor Eric Annandale of Bartow, FL, daughters Karen Zarandona & husband Joshua of...
Keith William Hagan
Feb 15, 2025
On Saturday morning, February 15, 2025, Keith William Hagan (70) woke up in Heaven. Keith was born, in Mulberry, Florida, on June 28, 1954, to Cecil P. and Thelma B. (McDonald) Hagan. He was a graduate of Mulberry High School and was a Mulberry resident, most of his life, until the last couple of years, when he resided in Lithia,...
Milton C. Bush
Feb 14, 2025
Bartow - Milton C. Bush, age 63, passed away on February 14, 2025, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born on January 1, 1962 in Bartow, FL, He worked in the Lawn Care industry. He enjoyed fishing, camping and working. He is survived by his wife Maria Murillo , children Maribel Soto, Nathan Bush, Elizabeth Murillo, Maria De Los...
Janet Hartsaw Rogers
Feb 12, 2025
Janet Hartsaw Rogers December 21, 1934 – February 12, 2025 Janet Rogers, 90, of Fort Meade, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025. She was born in Harrison County, Indiana, to Loren and Mae Hartsaw and was a proud graduate of Summerlin Institute, Class of 1952. Janet was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by...
Deborah Ann Mellen
Feb 9, 2025
Winter Haven - Deborah Ann Mellen, age 57, passed away on February 9, 2025, at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born on Wednesday, January 24, 1968, in Troy, NY. She worked as a Produce Stocker for Winn Dixie. She enjoyed music, watching tv and playing her word search game. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She...
Iris (Nell) Hollingsworth
Feb 6, 2025
Iris (Nell) Hollingsworth of Bartow, FL, a beloved mother, grandmother & great-grandmother, was born in Soperton, Georgia on Feb. 5, 1932. She departed this world on Feb. 6, 2025, at Hawthorne Inn in Lakeland, FL. Nell loved people and was most happy when around family and the church. Nell loved gospel music, fishing and playing cards with family and friends....
Mary Frances Reckeweg
Feb 6, 2025
Mary Frances Reckeweg, age 100, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025. She was born January 21, 1925 in Huntington, WV to Archie and Della Coleman. She was preceded in death by her husband Bernard Reckeweg. Mary is survived by her son Archie Connors & wife Priscilla of Lakeland, daughters Cynthia Reese Glover and Kathleen Connors both of Bartow, Janet Monte...
Juan Velazquez Moreno
Feb 4, 2025
Fort Meade - Juan Velazquez Moreno, age 81, passed away on February 4, 2025, at his residence in Fort Meade. He was born on February 5, 1943, in Cutzamala De Pinzon, Guerrero. He worked as a Laborer. He is survived by his wife Rosa Macedo of Fort Meade, children Clelia Velaquez of NC, Nau Velazquez of Fort Meade, Olivia Velazquez...
Larry C. Dunn
Feb 4, 2025
Plant City - Larry C. Dunn, age 79, passed away on February 4, 2025, at his residence in Plant City. He was born on April 20, 1945, in Wauchula, FL. He was a Mechanic for Mosaic. He enjoyed being outside, watching YouTube videos and working. He was preceded in death by his wife Grace "Ann" Dunn and daughter Christina Letz....
Nancy J. Birkhead
Feb 4, 2025
Palm Coast -Nancy J. Birkhead , age 58, passed away on February 4, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital in Daytona Beach. She was born on August 9, 1966, in Bartow, FL . She worked as a History Professor, at Daytona State College She enjoyed travelling, local historical society’s and above all, her cats. She was preceded in death by her...
Kathryn Sue Conner Gibson
Feb 3, 2025
Kathryn Sue Conner Gibson, age 71, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, FL. She was born January 18, 1954 in Harrisonberg, VA to Clyde & Reba Conner, Jr, Kathryn was a Nuclear Medicine Transportator. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Gibson and brother in law Don Jones. Kathryn was survived...
Ruben Diego Cruz
Feb 2, 2025
Fort Meade - Ruben Diego Cruz, age 56, passed away on February 2, 2025, at his residence in Fort Meade. He was born on June 8, 1968, in Las Mesas de Ixtapan Tejupilco Estado de México. He worked as a Laborer. He is survived by his wife Maria Buenaventura of Fort Meade, children Vanessa Diego of Zolfo Springs, Ruben Diego...
William Williams
Feb 2, 2025
William Williams , age 79, passed away on February 2, 2025. He was born on June 27, 1945. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and horseback riding. He was preceded in death by his daughter Kamie Jo Baker. He is survived by his wife Tammie Williams, children Judith Baggett, Charlotte Dumire, Christopher Nichols & Curt Williams, sisters Ginny Melton, Bobbye Delgado &...
Brandon Lujan Navarrete
Jan 29, 2025
Brandon Lujan Navarrete, age 21, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025. He was born February 27, 2003 in Winter Haven, FL. Brandon worked for Beef 'O' Brady's in Lake Wales. He is survived by his mother Adriana Lujan of Lake Wales, grandfather Juan Lujan and grandmother Ma De Lourdes Navarrete. Family will receive friends Friday, February 7, 2025 from 5:00...
