George Nelson Hamer
Sep 7, 2019
Bartow - George Nelson "Coach" Hamer, age 94, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019. He was born March 8, 1925 in Columbus, GA, He was a Veteran in the US Navy, where he served on the USS New York at Iwo Jima during WWII. He was a resident of Bartow since 1952, moving from Opp, AL, He taught and coached...
Barbara Ward Leedy
Sep 4, 2019
Lakeland - Barbara Ward Leedy, age 94, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Born April 18, 1925 in Summersville, WV, After high school she attended the University of Kentucky at Lexington. In 1942 she left college packed her suitcase and took a train to Washington DC to do something to help the US fighting in World War II. She had...
Kenneth Paul Harrell, Sr.
Sep 4, 2019
Bartow - Kenneth "Lightning" Paul Harrell, Sr. age 86, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Mr Harrell was born May 8, 1933 in Climax, GA, He was a Veteran in the US Navy and moved to Bartow in 1956 from Climax, GA, He was a member of Lake Garfield First Baptist Church. He retired from Crown Cork and Seal after...
Kristi Anne Tew
Aug 30, 2019
Bartow - Kristi Anne Tew, 47, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa after an extended illness. Born March 17, 1972 in Minot, ND, the daughter of Dean and Diane Will Koulogianes. A graduate of Mentor High School in Ohio, Kristi served as a safety officer for the Lakeland Police Department for several years. After...
Jo Ann Taylor Watson
Aug 30, 2019
Lehigh Acres - Jo Ann Taylor Watson, age 80, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at Hope Hospice in Lehigh Acres. She was born April 24, 1939 in Avon Park, FL. She was a Insurance Sales Representative. She was Baptist. She is survived by her husband; Roger Watson of Lehigh Acres, two sons; Roger Watson, Jr. (Jackie) and Rodney Watson...
Adolph Belcher
Aug 29, 2019
Adolph Belcher, age 82, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at his home in Fort Meade. Born December 6, 1936 in Enterprise, AL, he was the son of the late Lehmon and Addie Elizabeth (Ellis) Belcher. Mr. Belcher was a Fabicator working in the Citrus Processing industry for many years. Adolph attended the First Church of God of Fort Meade....
Helen Brooks Acorn
Aug 26, 2019
Bartow- Helen Brooks Acorn, age 73, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019 at her home in Bartow. Born August 10, 1946 in Monroeville, AL, she was the daughter of the late Emmett and Alice (Womack) Brooks. Helen was a longtime member of Turning Point Worship Center in Bartow. Helen was a manager at the McDonald's Restaurant in Bartow, working...
Gerald "Jerry" Wayne Nicholson
Aug 25, 2019
Bartow - Gerald "Jerry" Wayne Nicholson, Jr., 59, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born March 11, 1960 in Orlando, FL. He was a Truck Driver for R & L Carriers for 20 years and was a member of the Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his son; Kevin Nicholson...
William "Bill" Paige Hall
Aug 25, 2019
BARTOW - William Paige Hall “Bill” 81, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side Sunday, August 25th, 2019. Born February 14, 1938 in Bartow, FL to Charles and Addie Hall. Bill is one of eleven children and has been a lifelong resident of Bartow. Bill was an Armored Tank Sergeant in United States Army’s prestigious 101st Airborne...
Vivian C. Peacock
Aug 23, 2019
Vivian C. Peacock, age 55, of Bartow, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019, after a courageous fight against complications from a stroke, with her family by her side. She was born to Roy and Myrtle Chapman, May 24, 1964, in Bartow, Florida. Vivian graduated from Bartow Senior High School in 1982, and began her career in banking at Community National...
Linda Courson O'Neal
Aug 21, 2019
Plant City - Linda Courson O'Neal, age 71, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Lakeland Regional Health. Born September 30, 1947 in Bartow, FL, she was the daughter of Quinton Courson and Betty Lou Lawrence Courson. A longtime resident of Bartow, Linda was a graduate of Summerlin Institute, class of 1966. She was a member of the Bartow First...
Donny Houser
Aug 16, 2019
Gary Donald "Donny" HouserOur Lord dispatched Donny to his final call that he responded to on August 16, 2019. He was born in Longview, TX on November 15, 1968. Donny is survived by his wife, Kristen, and three sons, Tyler, Logan, and Dalton. Also surviving are his parents, Darryl (Susan), Patsy, his brother, Danny, his sister, Cene', and niece Shelby....
Judy B. Cook
Aug 14, 2019
Judy Bowen Cook, 89, died August 14, 2019 in Lakeland, FL after a short illness. Memorial services are scheduled for Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Lakeland with The Reverend Dr. Reid Hensarling and The Reverend Kathy Hulin officiating. Interment will be at a later date. Mrs. Cook was born on September 25,...
Laura Nell Crowley
Aug 14, 2019
Laura Nell Crowley, age 81, went to be with Jesus Wednesday, August 14, 2019 in Indian Trail, NC. Born November 12, 1937 in Florala, AL, she was the daughter of the late Julian and Bessie (Harrison) Edwards. Mrs. Crowley was Pentecostal. She retired from the Scotty's Distribution Center after many years of service. Along with her parents, she is preceded...
Carolyn H. Gorman
Aug 12, 2019
Carolyn H. Gorman, age 86, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019 in Lakeland. Born October 28, 1932 in McKeesport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Elizabeth (Moss) Hirshberg. Carolyn was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Bartow. She worked as an educator for over 40 years before retiring from the Polk County School...
Helen Best Driskell
Aug 10, 2019
Fort Meade- Helen Best Driskell, age 90, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 in Bartow, surrounded by loved ones and her devoted care team at the Rohr Home. Born May 21, 1929 in Tillman, FL, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson and Nora (DeVane) Best. Mrs. Driskell was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of...
Linda Croft Mizell
Aug 7, 2019
Bartow - Linda Croft Mizell, 71, went to be with her Lord & Savior Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Linda was born October 16, 1947 in Tampa, FL, She was a Supervisor of Civil Process for the Polk County Sheriff's Office for 36 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bartow. She was preceded in death by...
Darlene Highsmith
Aug 7, 2019
Darlene Highsmith, age 81 passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 in Bartow. Born on June 29, 1938 in Decatur, AL, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Ruth (Byars) McNutt. Mrs.Highsmith was a Baptist and Owned and Operated Darlene's Crystal Lake Beauty Salon in Lakeland for many years. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death...
Jean Haake
Aug 6, 2019
Mulberry- Barbara Jean Haake, age 63, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at her home in Mulberry. Born December 24, 1955 in Danville, IL, she was the daughter of the late Carl Russell Sewell and Barbara Scott Sewell. Mrs. Haake was a school teacher for over 30 years before retiring from the Polk County School Board. She attended The Rock...
Priscilla J. Floyd
Aug 6, 2019
Bartow - Priscilla J. Floyd, 65, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. She was born December 11, 1953 in Lousia, KY. She was a Homemaker. She was preceded in death by her mother; Jessie Vanover, father; Lloyd Vanover, brother; Ronald Vanover and sister; Tammy Boutwell. She is survived by her husband; John Floyd of Bartow,...
