Karen Whidden
Jul 24, 2025
Winter Haven -Karen A. Whidden , age 69, passed away on July 24, 2025, at her residence in Winter Haven. She was born on May 24, 1956, in Bradenton, FL. She worked as a Paramedic. She enjoyed being an EMT, a survivalist and computers. She is survived by her daughter Nicole Gagnon of ND, son Corey Gagnon and wife KC...
Lee Marvin Johns
Jul 24, 2025
Lee Marvin Johns, age 80, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025. He was born January 29, 1945 in Venice, FL to George & Eunice Johns. He was a Dietitian at Polk General Hospital. He was a loving father, husband, grandfather and great grandfather. Lee strongly loved any and everyone, he never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by...
William Marvin Dampier
Jul 24, 2025
William Marvin Dampier, age 81, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025. He was born February 23, 1944 in Lakeland, FL to William & Okie Dampier. William was a Forklift Operator for Whit's Building Supply and a member of Vineyard Church of God of Bartow. Visitation from 9:00 am to 9:45 am Monday, July 28, 2025 at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home. Graveside...
Deborah Stickney
Jul 22, 2025
Lakeland -Deborah L. Stickney , age 76, passed away on July 22, 2025, at her residence in Lakeland. She was born on October 30, 1948, in Broward County, FL. She was a Social Worker for the State of Florida. She enjoyed reading books, watching tv and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Leslie...
Arwyn Faye Wasdin Bland
Jul 21, 2025
Arwyn Faye Wasdin Bland was born on November 24, 1936, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Everett and Mable Wasdin. She grew up in Savannah, Georgia. She was very close to her father, a railroad man for Seaboard Railroad, who she lost to a heart attack when she was in high school. She was an excellent student all throughout high school and...
Myra Jane Zollweg
Jul 20, 2025
Myra Jane Zollweg 9/12/1931 - 7/20/2025 Myra was born in Nipinal Valley Pennsylvania, daughter of Frank and Mamie Crawford. She was the youngest of five children. She moved to Rochester, NY were she married Donald H. Zollweg and raised her six children. For the last 38 years she lived in Central Florida. Myra passed away peacefully at the Good Shepard...
Larry R. Jenkins
Jul 17, 2025
Fort Meade - Larry R. Jenkins , age 76, passed away on July 17, 2025, at his residence in Fort Meade. He was born on August 16, 1948, to the late Verlin and Mary Bias in Huntington, WV. He worked in the Construction Industry. He enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by his brothers David Bias, Ronnie Bias, Dallas...
Colleen Mary Drake Nieves
Jul 17, 2025
Colleen Mary Drake Nieves age 44 passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025 Colleen was born December 20, 1980 in Greece, New York to the loving parents of Gary and Mary Drake. Colleen graduated from Roberts Wesleyan University with a masters degree in education. SUNY Brockport BA. In business. Colleen moved to Bartow Florida in 2010 to begin teaching at Lake...
Norma Grunholzer Jones
Jul 14, 2025
Norma Gunholzer Jones, age 101, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025. She was born May 13, 1924 in Fort Meade, FL to John & Jewel Pauline Grunholzer. Norma graduated from Fort Meade High School in 1942. She was a Citrus Owner & Homemaker. Norma was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Meade, where she played the piano...
James A. Williams
Jul 12, 2025
Bartow - James A. Williams, age 88, passed away July 12, 2025, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 4, 1936, in Bartow, FL. He was a Superintendent for CF Industries. He was of the Pentecostal faith. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and Jeeping. He also loved watching football and RV traveling. He was preceded in death by...
Connie L. Cook
Jul 10, 2025
Bartow - Connie L. Cook, age 78, passed away on July 10, 2025, at Bartow Regional Medical Center in Bartow. She was born on July 30, 1946, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was an Underwriting Assistant for State Farm. She enjoyed shopping, watching NASCAR and all things Elvis. She was preceded in death by her parents Orville and Marie...
John F. Mccarthy
Jul 8, 2025
North Lauderdale - John F. McCarthy, age 64, passed away on July 8, 2025, in Winter Haven. He was born on February 12, 1961, in Dover, NJ. He worked as a Realtor. He enjoyed motorcycles, golfing and watching the Florida Panthers. He is survived by his daughter Michelle Speer (Jeff) , sister Denise McCarthy (Ron) , brother Edward McCarthy (Nancy),...
Mary Ellen Shope
Jul 3, 2025
Bartow -Mary Ellen Shope, age 81, passed away on July 3, 2025, at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born on November 4, 1943, in Donalsonville, GA. She was the daughter of the late Herman M. and Allie (Thompson) Loyed. She worked in healthcare most of her life. She loved the Lord and helping others. She participated in local Prison Ministry...
Denny Clements
Jul 3, 2025
Bartow - Denny Clements, age 77, passed away on July 3, 2025, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. He was born on January 24, 1948, in Bartow, Florida. Denny was the founder and owner of Graphite Maintenance Inc, established in 1974 in Mulberry, Florida. He was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Denny was preceded in death by...
James "Jim" Vernon Apgar
Jul 1, 2025
James "Jim" Vernon Apgar, age 79, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025. He was born December 24, 1945 in Lebanon, OH to Vernon & Mrytle Apgar. Jim was the Owner & Operator of Vernon & Rudolph Painting. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Joy Apgar, two sisters Julie Fisher & Carol Moore and brother Emmitt "Butch" Apgar....
Adela Cobarrubia
Jun 28, 2025
Eloise - Adela Cobarrubia, age 92, passed away on June 28, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. She was born on September 20, 1932, in Tyler, TX. She was a Homemaker. She enjoyed coloring, making pillows & blankets and cooking. She will be remembered for her wonderful smile and her laughter. She is survived by her children Ricke Cobarrubio,...
Robert "Rob" M. Watson
Jun 26, 2025
Robert "Rob" M. Watson, age 73, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025. He was born September 28, 1951 in Fort Meade, FL to Floyd & Doris Albritton Watson. He served in the United States Navy. Rob worked in the Phosphate Industry and had his own Window Tinting business. He was preceded in death by his parents. Rob is survived by...
Jo S. DeYoung
Jun 25, 2025
Bartow - Jo S. DeYoung, age 91, passed away on June 25, 2025, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. She was born on July 10, 1933, in Atlanta, GA, the daughter of Edward and Virginia (Elder) Stephens. Jo graduated from North Georgia College in 1953. She was a First Grade Teacher. Jo was a member of McLeod Memorial Presbyterian...
Vickie T. Glass
Jun 23, 2025
Babson Park – Vickie T. Glass, age 71, passed away on June 23, 2025, at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born in Maryland, raised in Michigan, and moved to Florida in the late 70’s. She was a Registered Respiratory Therapist. She enjoyed helping others, spending time with her friends and family and shopping. She was preceded in death by...
Betty Joyce Vickers (Thompson)
Jun 20, 2025
Betty Joyce Vickers (Thompson) October 14th, 1962 – June 20th 2025 Retired Bus Driver Surrounded by her loved ones and friends, Betty was called home to be with her lord and savior on June 20th 2025. Born in Fernandina Beach, Florida to Truman and Lilly Mae Thompson on October 14th 1962. Betty was a devoted mother to three children: Jimmy...
