Emilio Hinojosa, Jr.
Nov 20, 2017
Mr. Emilio Hinojosa Jr. of Bartow, Florida passed away November 20, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. He is processed in death by his Mother Josefa Hinojosa and Father Emilio Hinojosa Sr. Mr. Hinojosa was born on February 20, 1946 in Elsa, Texas and later moved to Florida where he married his wife Kay Carroll Hinojosa and was married...
Mary Elizabeth Kramer
Nov 20, 2017
Mary Elizabeth Kramer, age 72, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 at her home in Lakeland. Born June 9, 1945 in Rochester, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles Frances and Mary Elizabeth (Dean) Hunn. Mrs. Kramer worked in the restaurant industry for many years. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Ralph...
Edwards Travis J.
Nov 19, 2017
Travis J. "T.J." Edwards, age 81, passed away November 19, 2017 in Winter Haven. Born October12, 1936 in Florala, AL, he was the son of the late Julian V. and Bessie (Harrison) Edwards. Mr. Edwards was a Korean War Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army as a Combat Engineer. Mr. Edwards was a member of the First Baptist Church of...
Bryson S. Wilburn
Nov 18, 2017
Winter Haven - Bryson S. Wilburn, age 71, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017 at his residence in Winter Haven. Born January 01, 1946 in Atlanta, GA, Mr. Wilburn was a resident of Winter Haven for many years.He was a Truck Driver. and a member of Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ - Bartow. He is survived by his beloved wife,...
Joann Patterson
Nov 18, 2017
JoAnn Patterson, 78, of Bartow, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday November 18, 2017. A lifetime resident of the area, she was a long time member of Lake Ruth Baptist Church in Bartow, where she also taught Sunday School. Joann was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who took great pride in her family. JoAnn...
Millard Arden "Red" Douglass
Nov 16, 2017
Millard Arden "Red" Douglass, age 94, passed away November 16, 2017 in Lakeland, FL. Arden was born November 4, 1923 in Alaska, MI, the son of Earl and Esther (Faught) Douglass. He served overseas in the U.S. Army during WWII, receiving many decorations including the Purple Heart. Arden fell in love and married Dorothy Rose Shores on February 1, 1946....
Charles W. Lowers
Nov 14, 2017
Charles W. Lowers, age 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 14,2017 at Bartow Regional Medical Center, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born October 18, 1925 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, Charlie and Rena moved to Bartow in 1956. He started Citizens Financial Services in Bartow and served as President of the Florida Consumer Finance Association. He was the owner...
B Louise Quinn
Nov 14, 2017
B. Louise Quinn 97, of Bartow, went home to with her Lord on November 14, 2017. She was a long time member of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Bartow. She is survived by her daughter Dena Quinn. B. Louise Quinn, supported her country as a civilian employee working in support of the Merchant Marines. She was a hard working...
Ronald Allen Horn, Sr.
Nov 13, 2017
Ronald Allen Horn, Sr., age 70 passed away Monday, November 13, 2017 in Lakeland. Born September 5, 1947 in Bartow, he was the son of L. A. "Shorty" Horn and Leola L. Horn. Mr. Horn was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked as a carpenter in the construction industry for many years. Mr. Horn is survived by his...
Norma Denise Mooney
Nov 13, 2017
Norma Denise Mooney, age 60, passed away Monday, November 13, 2017 in Lake Wales. Born September 14, 1957 in Bartow, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Mooney, Sr. and Nancy (Durrance) Mooney of Lake Wales. Denise was a member of the Church of God Faith. She worked as a home healthcare nurse for many years. Along with her...
Dorothy Louise Adams
Nov 4, 2017
Dorothy Louise AdamsDorothy, “Dot”, Louise Adams, age 91, passed away on Saturday, November 4th, 2017 at her home at 2491 Waterside Dr., Lake Worth, FL 33461 after a long struggle with her health. Dot was born September 30th, 1926 as Dorothy L. McGowan in Columbus, GA to parents Jesse Leroy and Sally May (Rhodes) McGowan. Dot married Evan Geoffrey Adams,...
Joe Kenneth West, Sr.
Nov 2, 2017
Joe Kenneth West, Sr., 84 Bartow - Ken West went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 2, 2017. Ken was born on June 9, 1933 to Hubert and Lena West in Paxton, FL. In 1951 he graduated from Summerlin Institute. He was a member of First Baptist Church Bartow were he served as a deacon, head of the...
Gail August Schreiber
Nov 2, 2017
Gail August Schreiber, 86, of Gig Harbor Washington Died at Franciscan Hospice in Tacoma Washington the morning of Thursday, Nov 2, 2017. Gail was born in Clairton PA on Feb 8th, 1931. He was the youngest of three children. Gail’s life was characterized first and foremost as a life of service to others. In service to his country, he served...
Theo "Elwin" Matthews
Nov 1, 2017
Theo "Elwin" Matthews, age 79, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. He was born March 31, 1938 in Fort Meade, Florida, the son of Theo Oscar and Vera Matthews. He was a Lakeland resident for 57 years. Elwin is survived by his wife of 43 years Barbara May Matthews; his daughters Teri Kortum (Dale), Toni Albritton (Bill), and Tina...
Genevieve Patricia Cribbs
Oct 30, 2017
Genevieve Patricia Cribbs, age 71, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 at her home in Lakeland. Born September 26, 1946 in Bartow, she was the daughter of the late Cecil Clyde Cribbs, Sr. and Genevieve Patricia Cribbs. Mrs. Cribbs worked in the trucking and transportation industry for many years. Along wither her father, she is preceded in death by her...
Bertha L. Belflower
Oct 30, 2017
Bartow - Bertha L. Belflower, 110, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017. Mrs. Belflower was born January 14, 1907 in Berrien County, GA, She was a Homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband Ermon Belflower and son Milton Belflower. She is survived by her son Kenneth Belflower of Bartow, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Graveside service will...
David R. Fox
Oct 30, 2017
David R. Fox, age 75, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 at his residence in Bartow. Born June 12, 1942 in Detroit, MI. Mr. Fox was a resident of Bartow since 1989, moving from Tampa. He was the owner of Bear's Metal Works. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was survived...
Peggy Collier
Oct 24, 2017
Lakeland - Peggy Huchingson Collier, 82, passed away after a long illness on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born October 19 1935 in Lakeland, Mrs. Collier was the daughter of the late Claude and Verna (Wiggins) Huchingson. Peggy worked as a School Crossing Guard for Polk County Sheriff’s Department for 40 years. Mrs. Collier loved God,...
Jerry Thornton Morgan
Oct 21, 2017
Jerry Thornton Morgan, 73, passed away at Lakeland Regional Hospital, on October 21, 2017, after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Sherri “Me-Me” Morgan, daughters Susan Douglas, Carol Bass and son Jerry Todd Morgan. He was preceded in death by his daughter Diane Wooten. Jerry has eight grandchildren, Shaunna, Robby, Nicki,...
Meromay B. Davis
Oct 18, 2017
Meromay B. Davis, age 93, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at her home in Bartow. Born April 29, 1924 in Bartow, she was the daughter of the late Lennard O. and Meroba (Hooker) Boynton. Meromay was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church of Bartow. She was a homemaker and worked as a Realtor in the Bartow...
