Hyla B. Fisher
Mar 1, 2018
Hyla B Fisher, age 86, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018 in Dade City, Florida. Born in Bryan, Ohio, on January 25, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Edgar A. Votaw and Melissa (Ford) Votaw. A member of the BHS class of 1949, and graduate of Ravenscroft Beauty College, Hyla worked many years as a hair dresser,...
Gary William Sumner, Sr.
Feb 28, 2018
Bartow - Gary William Sumner, Sr., age 73, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018 in Bartow, FL. He was born April 19, 1944 in Pittsburg, PA. He was Chief Respiratory Therapist at Naples Community Hospital prior to moving to Bartow in 1988. Gary was preceded in death by his mother Violet "Sue" Sumner. He is survived by his wife of...
James Calvin Helms
Feb 26, 2018
Fort Meade, FL- James Calvin Helms, age 64, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale, FL. He was born August 15, 1953 in Bartow, FL, He was a Truck Driver. He is survived by his son; Jonathan Emrick, daughter; Crystal Vaughn and brother; Jerry Helms.
Istvan Steve Barabas
Feb 26, 2018
Bartow - Istvan Steve Barabas, age 63, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018 at his residence in Bartow. Born July 19, 1954 in Budapest, Hungary, Mr. Barabas was a resident of Bartow since 2003, moving from Connecticut. He was an Owner/Operator Truck Driver. He is preceded in death by his parents: Sandor Barabas and Anna Veres Juhasz; a brother-in-law: Alexander...
Wanda Durrance
Feb 26, 2018
Bowling Green, FL - Wanda Durrance, age 91, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018 at Florida Hospital in Wauchula, FL. Ms. Durrance was born on August 28, 1926 Sunday McKinley Bailey in Ona, Florida. She grew up in Fort Meade, Florida. Wanda graduated from the University of Tampa in 1952 with a BA Degree and resided in Tampa for thirty...
Ruby E. Jones
Feb 25, 2018
Thonotosassa - Ruby E. Jones, age 96, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Florida Hospital Tampa. Born June 22, 1921 in Barwick, GA, Mrs. Jones was a resident of Thonotosassa, FL for 10 years, moving from Bartow, FL. She was a homemaker. She was survived by a son: James E Jones and wife Martha, a daughter: Shirley Douma, and...
James "Jim" N. Creel, Jr.
Feb 23, 2018
Lakeland - James "Jim" Creel, Jr., age 81, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Jim was born August 10, 1936 in Pensacola, FL, He graduated from Pensacola High School class of 1955. He served 4 years in the United States Navy. Jim moved to Lakeland in 1965, He was in sales. He was a member...
Larry William Macblane
Feb 22, 2018
Larry William MacBlane, age76 and resident of Bartow, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018 in Tampa. Born November 30, 1941 in Blossburg, PA, he was the son of late Lewis W. and Mary E. (Wheeler) MacBlane. Larry served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Mr. MacBlane retired as a Lieutenant from the New York State Department of Corrections...
Mark Martin
Feb 21, 2018
Bartow - Mark Martin, 19, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018 in Reno, NV. Mark was born June 3, 1998 in Bartow, FL, . Mark was a student at New Beginnings High School. He is survived by his parents; Clint & Carol Martin, brother; William "Mookie" Martin, Jr. & wife Amanda, Sister; Elizabeth Martin, grandmother; Elizabeth Palmer, grandmother; Kelly Martin...
Sandra Lawton Sorensen
Feb 20, 2018
Sandra Lawton Sorensen peacefully passed away Tuesday, February 20 , 2018 surrounded by family in Plant City, FL. Born January 28, 1936 in New Haven, CT, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Agnes Wilson (Cave) Lawton. Sandy will be remembered for her positive, generous spirit, bringing laughter and joy wherever she went. 'Sam' enjoyed working with people,...
Stacy M. Pack
Feb 18, 2018
Winter Haven - Stacy M. Pack, age 45, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Winter Haven Hospital. Born August 29, 1972 in Winter Haven, Ms. Pack was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a ESE Regional Coach with the Polk County School Board. for several years. She was a graduate of Southeastern University, later receiving her Masters...
Josephine Sutton Miller, Ph.D.
Feb 18, 2018
Josephine S. Miller, Ph.D. , age 75 and resident of Lakeland, FL, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018 in Bartow. Mrs. Miller was born on January 17, 1943 in Oak Ridge, TN. She was a College Professor and an Episcopalian. Mrs. Miller is survived by her husband, of 52 years, Dee Miller of Lakeland, her children: Deke Miller and Robin...
Barbara Pattey Ginther
Feb 17, 2018
Barbara Pattey Ginther, at 82, passed away Saturday, February17, 2018 at her home in Winter Haven. Born May 28, 1935 in Bartow, she was the daughter of the late James Kendrall and Grace Pauline (Shepherd) Pattey. Mrs. Ginther attended the First United Methodist Church of Bartow for many years. After many years of service, she retired from the Polk County...
Doug Machold
Feb 17, 2018
John Douglas “Doug” Machold passed peacefully on Feb. 17, 2018. He was born in Lakeland, on Jan. 15, 1954 and was a lifelong resident of Lakeland; a town he loved. Doug attended Cleveland Court Elementary School, Southwest Jr. High and graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1972. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States...
Blake Powell
Feb 17, 2018
Bartow - Blake Powell, age 33, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018 at his residence in Bartow. Born February 22, 1984 in Lakeland, Blake was a lifelong resident of the Bartow area. He was a sales manager with Florida Distributors in Lakeland for several years, formerly was a grocery manager with Publix Supermarkets for15 years. He is survived by his...
Patricia H. Whidden
Feb 16, 2018
Patricia H. Whidden passed away peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2018, surrounded by her family. Patricia was born in Brewster, FL, on January 9, 1942 to Gladys and Francis Hancock. She graduated from Ft. Meade High School and married her husband, Jim Whidden, in 1963. They were married for nearly 55 years, moving from Bartow, FL, in 1979 and settling...
Roy Chambers
Feb 15, 2018
Fort Meade - Roy Chambers, Sr., age 61, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018. Roy was born July 10, 1956 in Wauchula, FL. He was a Truck Driver for over 19 years with Saddle Creek and a avid hunter. He was preceded in death by his son; Doug Chambers. He is survived by his son; Roy Chambers, Jr. & wife...
Barbara Faye Fields
Feb 15, 2018
Barbara Faye Fields, age 64 and resident of Wahneta, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018 in Auburndale. Born on April 9, 1953 in Norton, VA, she was the daughter of the late Jim and Ruth (Brickey) Fields. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Fields is also preceded in death by her daughter, Samantha Willis in 2012 and three sisters: Elizabeth Fields,...
Evelyn Hagler
Feb 15, 2018
Evelyn Hagler, 77, of Hayesville, North Carolina, formerly of Brandon, Florida, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018. She was a native of Brandon, Florida, but lived in Hayesville for the past seven years. With God’s help, Evelyn overcame life’s challenges and in turn, gave guidance and counsel to countless others throughout her life. Evelyn was a naturally gifted artist, who...
John J. Munn
Feb 15, 2018
Bartow - John Munn, age 75, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018 at his residence in Bartow. Born September 25, 1942 in Battle Creek, MI, Mr. Munn was a resident of Bartow since 1990, moving from Michigan. He was a Barber. He was survived by his wife: Judy A. Munn, Bartow, FL; daughter: Toni Stringham (Doug), Bartow; 3 grandchildren and...
