Joseph Dale Conley
Jun 1, 2018
 Joseph "Dale" Conley age 74 passed away Friday June 1,2018 with his loving family at his side. The seventh of ten children, he was born on November 18,1943 in Bell, Florida to Bryon Benjamin and Mary Lee Mathews Conley. Dale was raised in Bartow, Florida, graduating from Summerlin Institute in 1961. He continued his education at Troy State University, graduating...
Arthur "Art" L. Seward
May 31, 2018
Arthur "Art" L. Seward, 58 of Orlando, FL, Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 31, 2018. A loving husband, father and grandfather, who enjoyed the times spent with his family and friends. 0f all his many accomplishments, his greatest enjoyment was his time spent actively involved with the Boy Scouts of America volunteering his time, energy...
Dannie Martin Schuck
May 25, 2018
Dannie Martin Schuck, age 64 passed away Friday, May 25, 2018 in Winter Haven. Born March 18, 1954 in Lake Wales, he was the son of the late William Henry Schuck and Johnnie K. (Martin) Whitney. Mr. Schuck was a supervisor in the commercial construction industry for many years, working for iconstructors out of Tampa. Dan is survived by his...
Denny Townley
May 18, 2018
Bartow - Millard "Denny" Townley, age 76, passed away Friday, May 18, 2018 at Tampa General Hospital. He was born February 15, 1942 in Greenville, MS. Denny served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a Industrial Salesman for Motion Industries. He was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church and the FBC Triple LLL Club....
Tommy Johnson
May 16, 2018
Tommy Johnson, 90, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at home in Bartow. Born June 24, 1927 in Geneva, Alabama, Mr. Johnson was a longtime resident of the Bartow area. He was a mill operator in the phospate industry for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mollie Johnson. He is survived by two daughters: Carol Rodgers...
Hershel I. Thompson, Jr.
May 15, 2018
Lakeland - Hershel I. Thompson, Jr. 62, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018. He was born September 3, 1955 in Blytheville, AR. Hershel has worked for Mosaic for over 40 years, he was a Supervisor. He is survived by his wife; Leronda Carol Thompson, three daughters; Laura Adams (Dan), Amy Williams (James) and Courtney Thompson. Two sons; Matthew Thompson (Lacey)...
John C. Knight
May 12, 2018
John C. Knight 75, of Bartow, passed away on May 12, 2018. Born in Bartow, Florida Johnny was survived by his beloved wife; Diane Knight, his son; Todd Knight (Lisa) of Lakeland, daughters; Shari Knight of Auburndale and Julie McDowell of Tampa, sisters; Glenda Brown (Bobby) and Bunk Green (Jack) of Pine Island, grandchildren; Cassidy Knight, Glenn Knight and Brendan...
Iva Ione Johnson Serino
May 9, 2018
 Sebring - Iva Ione Johnson Serino, age 78, formerly of Bartow, went home to be with her lord on Wednesday, May 09, 2018. Born Tuesday, October 24, 1939 in Manchester, TN, She was a Beautician and the owner of the Beauty Hut in Bartow. She was preceded in death by her husband Travis Johnson and her daughter, Rebecca Ann Flately....
Judson H. Drewry
May 7, 2018
Judson H. "Jud" Drewry, age 89, passed away at his home on Monday, May 7, 2018 in Lakeland. Born November 19, 1928 in Griffin, GA, he was the son of the late Judson H. and Elizabeth Louisa (Harris) Drewry. Mr. Drewry was a graduate of the University of Georgia and quickly started his career in the phosphate industry. Jud retired...
Harold Benton
May 5, 2018
Harold Benton, age 88, of 2055 South Floral Avenue, Bartow FL passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 5, 2018 of heart failure, after conquering cancer five times. A native of Lake Garfield, he had resided in Bartow all of his life with the exception of time spent in service to our country in the US Navy 1951-1955 during the Korean...
Susie Belle Hutto Spokas Smith
Apr 22, 2018
Sue Spokas Smith, age 94, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018 in Tampa. Born September 3, 1923 in Madison, FL, she was the daughter of the late Milton and Doshia Hutto. Mrs. Smith owned and operated a beauty salon in Tampa for many years and also worked as a medical assistant for John J. Favata, Sr. and Jr. in Tampa....
Patricia T. Avsec
Apr 22, 2018
Winter Haven - Patricia T. Avsec, age 74, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. Born April 26, 1943 in Summerville, WV, Mrs. Avsec was a resident of Winter Haven since 1963 from moving from Orlando. She was a sales representative for a Cosmetic Company for several years. She was very active in the Winter Haven...
Anita Williamson Fincher
Apr 17, 2018
Lake Wales- Anita Williamson Fincher, age 48, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018 in Winter Haven. Born in Bartow on June 23, 1969, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Danny Williamson and Ruth Lewis currently of Lake Wales. Along with her father, Anita is preceded in death by her son Brandon Lee Levan. She is survived by a...
Pablo H. Martinez
Apr 17, 2018
Zolfo Springs - Pablo H. Martinez, 83, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018. He was born January 26, 1935 in Lockhart, TX, Pablo moved to Zolfo Springs from Texas 1976. He was a Laborer in the agriculture industry. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Wauchula. He was preceded in death by his wife; Elvira Martinez and...
Virginia Soto Duarte
Apr 17, 2018
Winter Haven - Virginia Soto Duarte, age 54, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa. Virginia was born May 21, 1963 in Tamacuaro, Guerrero, Mexico. She was a Homemaker and Catholic. She is survived by her husband; Esteban Duarte, three sons; Inocente "Vince" Duarte, Lazaro Duarte and Jesus Duarte, four sisters; Maria Carbajal, Maria Guadalupe...
Gladys Tyson West
Apr 11, 2018
Lake Wales - Gladys Tyson West, age 87, passed away April 10, 2018. She was born on November 14, 1930 in Bartow, Florida. Mrs. West was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Votie Tyson. She was married to the late John West for 62 years. Gladys was a graduate of Summerlin Institute, class of 1947, and stayed in touch...
Ronald W. Sjoblom
Apr 11, 2018
Ronald W. Sjoblom, age 69, passed away Monday, April 11, 2018 in Winter Haven. Born December 16, 1948 in Bradenton, FL, he was the son of the late Oliver E. and Lanora Yvonne (Roysdon) Sjoblom. Mr Sjoblom was a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, earning two purple hearts during his service. After his service, he worked and retired...
Robert Edward "Lil Eddie" Tarvin-Geiger
Apr 11, 2018
Robert "Lil Eddie" Geiger, infant, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at St. Josephs Women's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. A family who never left his side, always there to bring comfort and reassurance, singing, talking and praying for him. Born Thursday, March 22, 2018 in Tampa, Robert "Lil Eddie" Tarvin-Geiger was survived by his loving parents;...
Barbara Walker Martin
Apr 9, 2018
Barbara Walker Martin, age 83, passed away Monday, April 9, 2018 in Winter Haven. Born on February 22, 1935 in Bartow, she was the daughter of the late Buell B. and Mary (Hall) Walker. Barbara was a member of the Main Street Baptist Church in Bartow. She taught kindergarten at the First Methodist School for many years. Along with her...
Raymond Michael Dukes
Apr 7, 2018
Fort Meade, FL - Raymond Michael Dukes age 50, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018. Michael "Tiny", "Big Mike" or "House" to his friends, was the fourth of six children born to Ralph and Pat Dukes on February 21, 1968 in Winter Haven, FL. Though he was not affiliated with a church congregation he was a very benevolent, kind-hearted, meek,...
