James "Jim" Walter Ayers
Oct 14, 2019
Bartow - James "Jim" Ayers, 84, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 at his Home in Bartow. He was born December 20, 1934 in Minneapolis, KS to Charles & Martha Ayers. Jim was a Veteran in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Ayers moved to Bartow in 1985, moving from Choctaw, OK, He was a Owner/Manager of Crystal Lake RV. He was...
Carolyn T. Coon
Oct 14, 2019
Winter Haven - Carolyn T. Coon, age 88, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 at Winter Haven Hospital. Born, August 16, 1931 in Davenport, FL, Mrs. Coon was a lifelong resident of the Winter Haven area. She was an educator, teaching at Wahneta and Brigham Elementary in Winter Haven for many years. She later retired to assist the family in...
Richard G. Adams
Oct 11, 2019
Richard G. Adams, age 86, passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 in Lakeland. Born December 4, 1932 in Toledo, OH, he was the son of the late Forrest M. and Virginia (Tussing) Adams. Dick was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War era. He was a Methodist. Mr. Adams worked as an Accountant and Administrator for...
Jacqueline Ann Vargas
Oct 10, 2019
Jacqueline Ann Vargas, age 58, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at her home in Lake Wales. Born June 9, 1961 in Hinton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Goldie (Gravley) Fox. Mrs. Vargas worked as a Claims Adjuster for many years in the insurance industry. She is survived by her daughters: Amanda Galvan (Jesus)...
Edward Ezekiel Etheredge
Oct 8, 2019
Edward Ezekiel Etheredge, M.D., Ph D. Professor of Surgery Emeritus at Tulane University, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 in Bartow. Born May 22, 1939 in Jacksonville, FL., he was the son of the late Ezekiel Y. and Raymer (Johnson) Etheredge. Ed was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church of Bartow. He moved to...
James L. Arbogast
Oct 8, 2019
James L. Arbogast, age 78, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at South Florida Baptist Hospital in Plant City. Born August 21, 1941 in Randolph County, WV, Mr. Arbogast was a resident of Polk County since 1986, moving from Maryland. He was in the commerical plumbing industry for many years. He is survived by three daughters: Irene Dennis, Bartow; Nola...
Melinda Elaine Humphrey
Oct 7, 2019
Lake Wales - Melinda E. Humphrey, 55, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 in Orlando. She was born June 10, 1964 in Bartow, FL, She was a Homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her husband; Louis T Humphrey of Lake Wales, two sons; Louis Humphrey & wife Brenda and Jerry Humphrey & wife Cristal, two brothers;...
Jeffrey Bruce Roslow
Oct 6, 2019
Jeffrey Bruce Roslow, age 55, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 in Bartow. Born April 3, 1964 in New York, NY, he was the son of the late Richard and Phyllis (Rosenblatt) Roslow. Jeff worked as an Editor in the Newspaper Industry for many years. He is survived by his children: Jacob Roslow, Casey Roslow, Henry Roslow and his sisters:...
Donald Joseph Langford
Oct 5, 2019
Donald Joseph Langford, age 63, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 in Lake Wales. A resident of Alturas, Mr. Langford was born on August 5, 1956 in Jacksonville, FL. He was the son of the late Lois Franklin "Bud" and Jean (Vann) Langford. Joe, a longtime Mason, retired after 22 years of service in the U.S. Army. He went...
Earl Jackson "Jack" Jones
Oct 5, 2019
Bartow- Earl Jackson "Jack" Jones, 79, beloved husband, father and grandfather was called to be with his Heavenly Father on October 5, 2019. Born May 28, 1940 in Atlanta, GA to Earl & Allie Jones, Jack was a resident of Bartow since 1996, moving from Merritt Island, FL. Jack lived and loved life for over 7 decades in Central Florida....
John R. Grissette
Sep 29, 2019
Fort Meade - John Richard Grissette, 42, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019. He was born March 26, 1977 in Bartow, FL, John graduated from Fort Meade High School class of 1996. He was a proud and loving Father, Son and Brother. John loved to spend quality time mentoring his son Paxton and Paxton's friends. He is survived by his...
William A. "Bill" Read, Jr.
Sep 29, 2019
William A. Read, Jr. peacefully left this world for his heavenly home onSeptember 29th, 2019 at the George Forsythe Hospice House inAuburndale. Bill, as he was known to all, was born on July 5, 1923 inTampa to the late William and Georgina Read. He spent his childhoodgrowing up with a deep appreciation for the Florida coast and its history aswell...
John Christopher Mathis
Sep 23, 2019
John Christopher Mathis, age 47, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at his home in Bartow. Mr. Mathis was born on April 24, 1972 in Lake City, FL. Chris worked in the hospitality industry for many years. Mr. Mathis is preceded in death by his grandparents: Marvin and Annie L. Mathis and Richard B. and Armilda D. Gittings. He...
Fonda M. Bennett
Sep 22, 2019
Fort Meade - Fonda M. Bennett, 89, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019. She was born May 16, 1930 in Unionville, MI to William & Luella Lewis. Fonda worked for many years at the Caro Regional Center in Michigan. After moving to Florida, she was instrumental in helping establish the campgrounds at the American Legion Post 23 in Fort Meade...
Lee Bruning Campbell
Sep 21, 2019
Bartow- Lee Bruning Campbell, 88, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019. Born July 30, 1931 in Dallas, Texas, Lee was the daughter of A.H. “Hank” and Edna Lee Bruning. She was a graduate of the University of Florida with a Master’s Degree in English and a member of the Kappa Delta Sorority. Lee was a longtime resident of Bartow, and...
Ronald C. Williams
Sep 21, 2019
Ronald C. Williams, age 71, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019 in Bartow. Born November 28, 1947 in Florence, AL, he was the son of the late J.W. and Irene Williams. Mr Williams was a veteran of the U.S. Army and attended the Vineyard Church of God of Bartow. Ron retired from I.M.C Phosphate after 30 years of service, working...
John Vas
Sep 18, 2019
Dr. John Vas, age 98, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Born July 14, 1921 in Vashosszufalu, Hungary, he was the son of the late John and Anna (Zavar) Vas. Mr. Vas was a Banking Officer for Wells Fargo Bank for many years. John earned a Doctorate Degree in Philosophy and Letters from the University of Santo Domingo in...
Ralph Meeks, Jr.
Sep 15, 2019
Bartow - Ralph Meeks, Jr. age 90, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019. He was born July 19, 1929 in Rockledge, GA, Ralph moved to Bartow in 1943, from Rockledge, GA. He was a Veteran in the US Air Force and a life member of the VFW. He was a Engineer for the State of Florida Department of Transportation. Ralph...
John Silas Osteen
Sep 13, 2019
Bartow - John Silas Osteen, 76, passed away September 13, 2019 at Winter Haven Hospital. Born January 11, 1943 in Bradenton, FL, Mr. Osteen was a longtime resident of Bartow. He was a truck driver in the construction industry. He is preceded in death by his wife: Kathleen Osteen, sisters: Eva Ziegler & Jane Thorpe, a great great grandchild: Braylyn...
Carol S. Warren
Sep 8, 2019
Carol S. Warren, age 65, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 in Lakeland. Born August 28, 1954 in Pinellas Park, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Howard and Ruth Irma (Parsons) Sowell. Carol retired from the Polk County School Board after working many years as an Administrative Assistant. Mrs. Warren is survived by her husband, of 36...
