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Robert Paul Kelleher
Mar 12, 2019
Robert P. Kelleher, 95, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Orlando Regional Medical Center in Orlando. Born Wednesday, July 04, 1923 in Scranton, PA, Mr. Kelleher was a resident of Bartow since 1970, moving from Valley City, OH, He is survived by his brother,Thomas Kelleher, Beallsville, OH, Sister, Mary Willard, Riverside, CA, 3 Grandchildren, 7 Great Grandchildren, Nephew, Robert...
Sue Tucker
Mar 4, 2019
Lake Wales - Sue Tucker, 77, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. Born April 15, 1941 in Lake Wales FL to Johnson and Alma Jackson Byrd where she was a lifelong resident. She was a Bakery Manager for Publix Supermarkets for many years. She is preceded in death by parents, her husband, James B....
Ruth E. Askew
Mar 1, 2019
Ruth Askew, 91 passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Rohr Home in Bartow. Ruth was born in Johnson County, GA to Charles and Annie Askew on November 7, 1927. Miss Askew moved to Bartow in 1945. She was a member of Main Street Baptist Church of Bartow. She loved her Lord, her family and enjoyed her many friends....
James B. Clark, Iii.
Feb 22, 2019
Lakeland- James B. "Jim" Clark, III., age 79, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019 in Lakeland. Born September 20, 1939 in Detroit, MI, he was the son of the late James B. Clark, Jr. and Beatrice (Updyke) Clark. Mr. Clark worked as a Quality Engineer for Breed Technologies in the automotive industry for many years. He was a veteran...
Charlotte C. Sutton
Feb 22, 2019
Bartow- Charlotte C. Sutton, age 86, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019 at her home in Bartow. Born June 6, 1932 in Rossville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Robert and Leoma (Blevins) Castleberry. Charlotte worked for Badcock in Bartow as well as a Secretary for Gause Academy in Bartow until her retirement from the school board...
William H. "Bill" Stuart, Jr.
Feb 21, 2019
William (Bill) Hood Stuart, Jr., 82, of Bartow, Florida, died peacefully on February 21, 2019, in his home, comforted by his loving family and his belief in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Born to Margrette and Bill Stuart of Bartow, Florida, on July 7, 1936. A graduate of Summerlin Institute Bill often looked for reasons not to be in...
Robert "Bobby" Altman
Feb 19, 2019
Bartow- Robert (Bobby) Houghton Altman, 58, born to G. Robert and Betty Harris Altman passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at his residence in Bartow. Bobby graduated from Bartow High School in 1978. He was an electrician by trade but has been disabled by COPD since 2006. He was a member of The Way at Inwood Church of Winter Haven,...
David E. Nichols
Feb 19, 2019
Bartow- David E Nichols, age 53, joined his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in Lakeland, FL. Born November 26, 1965 in Bartow, he was the son of the late Jimmie and Betty Nichols. David worked for the City of Lakeland. He is survived by his loving wife, of 26 years, Sherry Nichols and son, Jacob Nichols. He also...
Phyllis Walden King
Feb 17, 2019
Bartow- Phyllis Walden King, age 70, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019 in Bartow. Born June 15, 1948 in Lakeland, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Betty (Young) Walden. Mrs. King worked in the home healthcare industry for many years. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Morgan and her sister...
Elizabeth V. Miller
Feb 12, 2019
Elizabeth V. Miller, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at her home in Lakeland. Born December 17, 1931 in Oneonta, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Rosina Simmons. Mrs. Miller worked as a Certified Nurse's Assistant at Polk General Hospital for 38 years before retiring. She is preceded in death by two son-in-laws:...
Rosemary K. Bryant
Feb 10, 2019
Lake Wales - Rosemary K. Bryant, age 73, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 at her residence in Lake Wales. Born December 19, 1945 in Omaha, NE, Mrs. Bryant was a resident of Lake Wales since 1989, moving from Griffin, GA. She attended the Holy Spirit Catholic Church of Lake Wales. She is preceded in death by her son: Eddie...
Tammy Adams Rodriguez
Feb 9, 2019
Tammy Adams Rodriguez, age 49, Went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 09, 2019. Born in Savannah, GA, She was a life long resident of the area. She loved her family dearly, She loved God and she loved life, enjoying the great outdoors and living her life on her terms. Tammy was a loving wife,...
John P. Haas
Feb 8, 2019
Bartow- John P. Haas passed away peacefully February 8, 2019. Born in Solon, Ohio to Mary Florence (nee Hurley) and Edward William, John resided in Bartow, Florida for over 20 years. After graduating from St. Peter Chanel Catholic High School in 1963, John married Susan Ilijevich (nee Cooper) and enlisted in the United States Navy. He was stationed in San...
John Wayne Kendrick
Feb 7, 2019
Bartow - John Wayne Kendrick, 71, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 at his residence in Bartow. John was born April 22, 1947 in Bartow, FL to Rufus & Lilian Kendrick, Sr. John graduated from Summerlin Institute in Bartow, class of 1965. He was a US Army veteran, serving two tours in the Vietnam War. He began his law enforcement...
Ted Wilson Noland
Feb 5, 2019
Fort Meade - Ted Wilson Noland, 85, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in Bartow, FL. He was born April 18, 1933 in Waynesville, NC. Ted served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. He retired from NASA where he was a Wind Tunnel Technician. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Fort Meade, Oakview...
Carol Ann Delille
Feb 4, 2019
Fort Meade, FL- Carol Ann Delille, 73, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She was born March 27, 1945 in Petersburg, NY, She was a member of First Baptist Church of Fort Meade. She is survived by her two daughters; Patricia "Patte" Boutwell of Bartow and Debbie Mellen, son; Tommy Mellen, 15 grandchildren, 10 great...
Bill Whittington
Feb 2, 2019
Bartow- Bill Whittington, age 70, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019 in Auburndale. Born March 29, 1948 in Eloise, FL, he was the son of the late Edger and Elsie (Gatlin) Whittington. Mr. Whittington was a mason and worked in the construction industry for many years. He was a Baptist. Along with his parents, Mr. Whittington is preceded in...
David Allen Kohl
Feb 2, 2019
Bartow - David A. Kohl, age 70, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Valencia Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lakeland. Born January 11, 1949 in Hamburg, VA, Mr. Kohl was a resident of Bartow for several years. He was a Vietnam veteran serving with the U.S. Marine Corps. He was in the telephone supply industry. Interment will be...
Sarah Marie Prine Brinson
Jan 29, 2019
Fort Meade - Sarah Marie Prine Brinson, 90, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019. She was born to Webster and Agnes Crosby on February 28, 1928 in Pahokee, FL, She worked in the Citrus industry. Sarah was a member of Cornerstone Church of God and Fort Meade Worship Center. She was preceded in death by he first husband; Captin Leslie...
Charles E. Stone, Sr.
Jan 29, 2019
Bartow- Mr. Charles E. Stone, Sr., age 86, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 in Lakeland. Born September 12, 1932 in Ravenel, SC, he was the son of the late Samuel Swanson and Bessie (Reynolds) Stone. Mr. Stone was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from C.F. Industries as a Maintenance Supervisor after working many years in the...

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