Rufus "Don" E. Bowen
Jan 28, 2025
Bartow -Rufus "Don" E. Bowen, age 83, passed away on January 28, 2025, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 25, 1941, in Donaldsonville, GA. He worked as a Maintenance Director. He enjoyed writing books, playing the guitar and being a devoted Dad. He was preceded in death by his daughter Cathy Bowen. He is survived by...
Sylvia Ann Tanner
Jan 27, 2025
Sylvia Ann Tanner, age 66, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025. She was born November 23, 1958 in Palatka, FL to Dewey & Lucile McCrainey. Sylvia was a Certified Nursing Assistant . She is survived by her husband Steven Tanner of Mulberry, daughter Shieleah Tanner (Justin) of Bartow, son Scott Tanner (Tracey), two grandchildren Gavin Tanner and Layla Murphy. Condolences...
John W. Cartwright, Jr.
Jan 23, 2025
John W. Cartwright, Jr. age 89, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025. He was born January 19, 1936 in NewYork, NY. John is a United States Marine. He worked for the New York City Transit Authority. He was Catholic. He was preceded in death by his wife Claudelle Cartwright. John is survived by his daughter Cynthia Bowe-Bullock & husband Benjamin...
Sharon C. Henderson
Jan 23, 2025
Sharon C. Henderson, age 78, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025. She was born October 12, 1946 in Bartow, FL to Clarence & Ruby Couey. Sharon was a Deed Analyst for Polk County Property Appraiser. Sharon was a member of United Community Church of Bartow, where she loved to help with the children and volunteer her time to her Church....
Althea E. Frenier
Jan 22, 2025
Althea E. Frenier, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 15, 1945, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, to the late Donald F. and Alice G. (Hocking) Freberg. Althea lived a life full of love, adventure, and cherished memories, which she created with her family and...
Etta Lee Cannon
Jan 21, 2025
Etta Lee Cannon, age 94, went to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ Tuesday, January 21, 2025. She was born June 26, 1930 in Sarasota, FL to J.W. & Trudy Pearson. Etta was in Ministry. She was a member of New Vision Worship Center in Zolfo Springs. She was an avid sewer, quilter and was very well known...
Heather Wolfe Godwin
Jan 21, 2025
Heather Wolfe Godwin, age 49 passed away January 21, 2025. She was born October 23, 1975 in Bartow, FL to Ralph & Sandy Wolfe. Heather graduated from Bartow High School class of 1993. She was a Registered Nurse and worked for Good Shepherd Hospice. Heather is survived by her husband William "Billy" Godwin of Bartow, son Brady Godwin (Taylor) of...
Wayne A. Powell
Jan 21, 2025
Wayne A. Powell, age 58, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2025. He was born September 3, 1966 in Columbus, OH to Gary & Anna Powell. He served in the US Army. Wayne was Entrepreneur, he had Window Tinting business. He was preceded in death by his parents. Wayne is survived by his sister Dreama Whitaker & husband Charles of Bartow,...
Jason Bryan Devane
Jan 13, 2025
Jason Bryan DeVane, age 48, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025. He was born February 14, 1976 in Winter Haven, FL to Kenny & Sandy DeVane. Jason graduated from Fort Meade High School class of 1994. He then graduated from Florida Southern College with a Bachelor's degree in Citrus Marketing. Jason was the owner and operator of Citrus Groves and...
Bruce R. Card
Jan 13, 2025
Lakeland - Bruce R. Card, age 86, passed away on January 13, 2025, at Hawthorne Inn in Lakeland. He was born on September 19, 1938, in Harlan, KY. He worked in Phosphate Maintenance. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, tinkering, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife Betty Card of Lakeland, sons James Card (Bonnie) of Bartow...
Lucile Lyle Hastings
Jan 12, 2025
Lucile Lyle Hastings, age 99, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 in San Antonio, TX. She was born Friday, November 6, 1925 in Bartow, FL to William & Elizabeth Lyle. Lucile graduated from Bartow Summerlin Institute. She was a Deputy Clerk for the Polk County Clerk of Cicuit Court. Lucile was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of...
Yong A. Jackson
Jan 10, 2025
Yong A. Jackson , age 75, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 at her home in Bartow, FL. She was born November 26, 1949 in Samchumpo,South Korea. Yong was a Technician for Amteck U.S. Gauge. She is survived by her husband Hewitt L. Jackson of Bartow, nephew Michael Yahng and cousin Young Ja Owen. Family will receive friends Monday, January...
Sandra Lee Gibson
Jan 9, 2025
Sandra Lee Kreis was born January 2, 1934, in Detroit Michigan to Lester and Lillian Schultz Kreis. Sandy graduated from Michigan State University with a Master's degree in Education and taught 3rd and 4th grade math in Michigan school system while operating a Christmas tree farm with her husband Gordon, who was also a teacher. After retiring, they moved to...
Bruce Lamar Brummett
Jan 8, 2025
Bruce Lamar Brummett, age 61, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at his home in Bowling Green, FL. He was born June 3, 1963 in Wauchula, FL to Alan & Gail Brummett. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bowling Green. He was preceded in death by his mother Barbara "Gail" Brummett and brother Ricky Brummett. Bruce...
Joseph Francis Blum, Jr.
Jan 4, 2025
Joseph Francis Blum, Jr. passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025. Joe was born on December 20, 1936, in Glen Cove, New York. Joe worked for the Polk County Sheriff's Office for 20 years. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving for 12 years. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and enjoyed serving...
Curtis Francis Schley
Jan 4, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Curtis Francis Schley, age 60, of Bartow, FL on January 4, 2025. Curt was a beloved parent, grandparent, sibling, uncle and friend who lived a life full of love and laughter. Born on February 11, 1964, in Erie, PA, Curt was the son of John Gerard Schley and...
Kimberly A. Knight
Jan 2, 2025
Bartow - Kimberly A. Knight, age 60, passed away on January 2, 2025, at Lakeland Hospice House in Lakeland. She was born on November 7, 1964, in Muscatine, IA. She was a District Manager for Wells Fargo Bank. She enjoyed collecting cookie jars, spending time with her dogs and cats and playing video games with her husband. She was preceded...
Teresa Pimentel
Jan 2, 2025
Teresa Pimentel, age 82, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 at her residence in Bartow, FL. She was born January 4, 1942 in San Marcos, TX to Jesse & Louisa Zapata Huerta. Teresa was a Housekeeper. She was a member of Church of Christ Southwest . She was preceded in death by her son Johnny Orcasitas. Teresa is survived by...
Paulette H. Simpson
Dec 29, 2024
Bartow - Paulette H. Simpson, age 76, passed away on December 29, 2024, at Bartow Regional Medical Center in Bartow. She was born on October 12, 1948, in Valdosta, GA She was a waitress at Mike's Drive-In. She enjoyed spending time with her family, a good shopping trip, and an end of day lotto ticket. She was preceded in death...
Gary A. Mccarty
Dec 26, 2024
Fort Meade - Gary A. McCarty, age 86, passed away on December 26, 2024, at Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven. He was born on October 23, 1938, in Georgia. He worked as a Millwright . He enjoyed singing, fishing, and hunting. He was preceded in death by his wife Eva McCarty and son David McCarty. He is survived by...
