Janice Davis Steele
Aug 11, 2018
God took a wonderful soul home. Janice Davis Steele passed away on August 11, 2018. We know, after years of struggle with Emphysema, COPD, and lung cancer, she is now pain free with her Maker in heaven. She was preceded in death by her Father and Mother, E.C. "Starr" Davis and Irene Davis, and her brother, Starr Davis. She leaves...
Robert J. Knapek
Aug 6, 2018
Robert J. "Bob" Knapek, age 68, passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 in Auburndale. Born April 24, 1950 in Bradenton, FL, he was the son of the late Robert and Rita Knapek. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving in the Vietnam War. Bob worked as a Parts Manager for Ford, Lincoln, Mercury for many years. He...
Marsha Lynn Murphy
Aug 6, 2018
Marsha Lynn Murphy, age 66, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 6, 2018. Born in Milan, IN, on July 3, 1952, she came to Florida at a young age. She was an accounting clerk in the phosphate mining industry for many years. She was a member of All Things New Church of Central Florida. She loved to...
Peggie Brightwell
Aug 5, 2018
Peggie Brightwell, age 82, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018 in Lakeland. Born December 3, 1935 in Tyner, TN, she was the daughter of the late George H. and Dorothy Liner. Mrs. Brightwell was a member of Scott Lake Baptist Church in Lakeland and worked as a Loan Officer in the banking industry in the Wauchula area for many...
Tammy C. "T.T." Every
Aug 4, 2018
Fort Meade - Tammy C. "T.T." Every, age 52, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018. Tammy was born September 9, 1965 in Bartow, FL. She graduated from Fort Meade High School class of 1984. She was a Legal Secretary for the State Attorney's Office She was of the Baptist Faith. She is survived by her husband; Mark Every of Fort...
Kelli Marie Black
Aug 2, 2018
 Kelli Marie Black, age 40, passed away Thursday, August 02, 2018, Born Monday, May 8, 1978 in Bartow, FL, Kelli, was a resident of the area for many years and is survived by her husband, Keith C. Black, of Auburndale, daughters, Samantha Brinson, Lakeland, FL, Pamela Black, Wesley Chapel, FL, Emily Black, Polk City, FL and her son, Dustin Black...
Kenneth L. Cochran Sr.
Aug 1, 2018
Kenneth L. Cochran Jr, 58, passed away Wednesday, August 01, 2018 at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center in Lakeland. Born Saturday, January 09, 1960 in Montclair, NJ, Mr. Cochran was a life long resident of the area. A wonderful loving husband, father, grandfather and friend who took great pride in everything he did. Never asking for much but always...
Daniel L. Carmichael Sr.
Aug 1, 2018
              When a man is a great father it outshines every other accomplishment in his life. Daniel Lamar Carmichael Sr. passed away August 1st, 2018, at the age of 76, surrounded by his children. He was a devoted and loving son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to many. He is preceded in death by his father Alexander Odell Carmichael, his...
Yvonne L. Ralston
Aug 1, 2018
Dr. Yvonne L. (Carroll) Ralston 85, of Bartow, formerly of Tampa, died 8/1/2018 from complications associated with Alzheimer’s disease. She is survived by her beloved and devoted husband, Dr. Thomas B. Carroll, daughters, Lori Fowler of Zephyrhills & Lynn Calhoun (Richard) of Dover, sons Jon Carroll (Brenda) of Milton NC & Larry Fowler, nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Dr. Ralston...
Karen Marie Summers
Jul 28, 2018
Karen Marie Summers, 54, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at home surounded by her loving family. Born December 03, 1963 in Bartow, she was a lifelong resident of the area and a active member of the Faith Holiness Church. Karen devoted her life to the church and to her family as...
Theresa S. Earnest
Jul 27, 2018
Theresa S. Earnest, age 52, passed away Friday, July 27, 2018 in Winter Haven. Mrs. Earnest was born on October 10, 1965 in Bartow. She was a homemaker and a longtime member of the Peace Creek Baptist Church of Bartow. She is survived by her husband Lamarr Earnest of Fort Meade, her two daughters: Sabrina Lavorgna (Stephen) of Sebring, Samantha...
Juana Delacerda
Jul 26, 2018
Fort Meade - Juana DeLaCerda, age 81, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018. Juana was born May 20, 1937 in Ensenada Tamaulipas, Mexico. She was Catholic. She was preceded in death by her husband; Pablo DeLaCerda. She is survived by four sons; Eulojio DeLaCerda, Gustavo DeLaCerda, Baldomero DeLaCerda and Javier DeLaCerda, five daughters; Alicia Hernandez, Imelda Flores, Rosalinda Reyes, Carmen...
Frank J. Rouse
Jul 23, 2018
Bartow, FL - Frank J. Rouse, 78, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. Frank was born June 14, 1940 in Caltagirone, Sicily in Italy as Salvatore Aliotta. He served as an altar boy with Father Francesco Sinatra. He came to the United States in 1950 with his Mother, Teresa Gerbino. He was adopted by C.P....
John H. English
Jul 21, 2018
Bartow- John H. English age 93, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at his residence in Bartow. Born November 21, 1924 in Plant City, he was the son of the late C.J. and Lucy English. His family moved to Polk County when he was 3 years old. John graduated from Haines City High School and then Florida Southern College...
Ulysses Talmadge Proctor
Jul 14, 2018
Fort Meade - Ulysses T. Proctor, 90, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born March 3, 1928 in Nocatee, FL. Mr. Proctor served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a Insurance Agent for Gulf Life Insurance. He was a member of Heartland Church in Winter Haven. He was preceded in...
Danny "Randy" Randall Eagan Ii
Jul 14, 2018
Fort Meade - Danny "Randy" Randall Eagan II, age 54, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018. Randy was born June 6, 1964 in Winter Haven, FL and was a lifelong resident of Polk County. He was preceded in death by his father; Danny R Eagan I and sister; Sondra Myers. He survived by his mother; Kathryn Gay of Lake Alfred,...
Rev. Lewis J. Hurst, Jr.
Jul 13, 2018
Mulberry - Rev. Lewis J. Hurst Jr., age 72, passed away Friday, July 13, 2018 at his residence in Mulberry. Born March 25, 1946 in Plant City, FL, to Lewis J. and Cleda Mae Brown Hurst. He was a lifelong resident of Mulberry. He was a computer programmer & systems analyst. He was a very active member of the Prison...
Peggy Evelyn Holt
Jul 11, 2018
Peggy Evelyn Holt, 70, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 Born Friday, January 09, 1948 in Spartanburg, SC, Peggy was a Customer Service representive with Home Depot before her retirement. She was preceded in death by her father, J R Moss, her mother, Evelyn H. Wooten and step-father William " Bud" Wooten. She is survived by her daughters, Kathy...
Jesse Perez, Sr.
Jul 10, 2018
Bartow - Jesus "Jesse" Perez, Sr, age 88, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 in Winter Haven, Florida. He was born January 25, 1930 in Havana, Cuba to Constantino and Maria Villota Perez and moved to Bartow in 1968. He was the General Manager of the Peace River Country Club in Bartow for many years and had many fond memories...
Scottie D. Baxter
Jul 10, 2018
Bartow- Scottie Duel Baxter, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 in Lakeland, Born March 31, 1943 in Cullman, AL he was the son of the late Toxie and Esther (Edwards) Baxter. Mr. Baxter worked as a carpenter in the construction industry for many years. He also was Deacon of Turning Point Worship Center in Bartow. Along with...
