Thomas Fortner
Jun 20, 2017
Bartow - Thomas Fortner, 86, was reunited with Joyce his wife of 49 years, on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Tom was born January 6, 1931 in Bartow, FL, He lived in Bartow his entire life. He graduated from Summerlin Institute and served in the US Army during the Korean War. He worked at W.R. Grace as a Maintenance Supervisor for...
Bobby Redmond
Jun 19, 2017
Bobby Redmond, age 58 passed away Monday, June 19, 2017 in Lakeland. Born August 10, 1958 in Perry, FL, he was the son of the late Ralph and Lucille Redmond. Mr. Redmond worked as a plumber for the Polk County School Board, Bobby is survived by his children: Bobby Redmond, II (Elizabeth) of Bartow, Anna Rogers (Jeff) of Frostproof, his...
Rachel Dunn Siler
Jun 17, 2017
Fort Meade - Rachel Siler, 89, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017. She was born March 19, 1928 in Chatham County, NC. Mrs. Siler was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Meade. She worked as a Inspector for several different Canning companies. She then volunteered for over 20 years at the Bartow Hospital serving others. She...
Jimmy Braswell
Jun 13, 2017
Bartow - Jimmy Braswell, 84, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills in Lakeland. He was born May 27, 1933 in Newnan, GA. Mr. Braswell served in the US Army. He was a resident of Bartow since 1962, moving from Coweta, GA. He was a Instrument Technician for I.M.C phosphate. He was a member of...
Diane Morgan Wooten
Jun 7, 2017
Diane Morgan Wooten, age 52, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017 in Lakeland. Born September 29, 1964 in Lakeland, She was the daughter of Jerry and Sherri Morgan. Diane was a member of the First Assembly of God of Bartow and worked as an Administrative Assistant for Watson Clinic in Lakeland. Diane is survived by her children: Nicki Wooten of...
June C. Newman Flower
Jun 6, 2017
June C. Newman Flower, age 86, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017 in Lakeland. Born June 7, 1930 in Huntington, WV, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Addie (Rose) Conner. Mrs. Flower was a homemaker and a Baptist. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Bill Newman, her second husband, James...
Jimmie E. Helms
Jun 5, 2017
Bartow - Jimmie E. Helms, age 72, passed away Monday, June 5, 2017 at his residence Bartow. Born July 8, 1944 in Winter Haven, Mr. Helms was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a Systems Engineer for a telecommunications company for several years. He is survived his wife of 52 years: Marcia H. Helms, Bartow; two sons: Tim...
Louis D. Doyle
Jun 5, 2017
Louis D. Doyle, age 93, passed away Monday, June 5, 2017 in Bartow. Born February 13, 1924 in De Witt, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Jack and Irene (Roark) Doyle. Mr. Doyle was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in World War II. Louis was a member of the 101st Airborne earning five bronze stars. Mr. Doyle went...
John R. Blackburn
Jun 3, 2017
Bartow - John R. Blackburn, age 76, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the Bartow Health and Rehabilitation Center in Bartow. Born July 14, 1940 in Folkston, GA, Mr. Blackburn was a resident of Bartow for since 1957, moving from Starke, Florida. He was a heavy equipment mechanic in the construction industry for many years. He is preceded in...
Fred E. Scarbrough
Jun 2, 2017
Fred E. Scarbrough, age 61, passed away Friday, June 2, 2017 at his home in Bartow. Born October 22, 1955 in Oliver Springs, TN, he was the son of the late Gene and Hazel (Garner) Scarbrough. Fred was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in the Vietnam War. He worked as a General Manager for Hall Contracting in...
Barbara Joyce Holbert
May 30, 2017
Fort Meade, FL - Barbara Joyce Holbert, 73, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017 in Fort Meade, FL. Barbara was born March 7, 1944 in Lebanon, OH. She was a Homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband; Marion Holbert and son; Robert Royce. She is survived her son; James Royce(Connie) of Middletown, OH, step-son; Marion Holbert, Jr.of Middletown,...
Connie D. Van Horn
May 30, 2017
Connie D. Van Horn, age 71, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017 in Winter Haven. Born July 7, 1945 in Lake Hamilton, she was the daughter of the late Otis William and Geraldine (Taylor) Stripling. Connie was a home maker and will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister, and mamaw. She is survived by a loving family that...
Ricky E. Johnson
May 28, 2017
Winter Haven - Ricky E. Johnson, 63, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017 at Good Shepherd Hospice. in Auburndale. Born December 4, 1953 in Fort Hood, TX, Ricky was a resident of Winter Haven for 30 years, moving from Bartow. He was a block mason and an avid hunter. Ricky was preceded in death by his father: Dallas E. Johnson....
Ruth L. Roberts
May 28, 2017
Ruth Linda Roberts, 90, of Bartow, died Sunday, May 28, 2017 at Water's Edge Assisted Living Center, Lake Wales.Born November 12, 1926, in Royster (Community South of Bartow), Florida, she was a lifelong resident. Ruth was a member of First Baptist Church, Bartow. In her younger years, she taught young children in Sunday school. She was employed at Lake Wales...
Michael Ray Guffey
May 22, 2017
Bartow - Michael Ray Guffey, infant, passed away Monday, May 22, 2017 in Lake Wales. He was survived by his mother: Shelby Crosby, father: James Moss III, brothers Cameron Crosby and James Guffey; sister, Aubri Guffey, paternal grandparents: Bruce & Rachel Guffey all of Lake Wales,  and Maternal Grandparents, Jill Bodiford and John Crosby of Haines City. Funeral services will...
Martha Mae Baxter
May 22, 2017
Martha Mae Baxter, age 69, passed away Monday, May 22, 2017 in Lakeland. Born February 8, 1948 in Fort Meade, she was the daughter of the late Valeen and Floerita (Smith) Thomas. Martha retired from the Polk County School Board where she worked for many years as a Food Service Assistant at Bartow High School. She was also a member...
Paul J. Lorren
May 21, 2017
Fort Meade - Paul J. Lorren, 79, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He was born July 17, 1937 in Missouri. Paul was a Police Officer. He worked 3 1/2 years for Frostproof Police Department before joining the Fort Meade Police Department, where he served over 30 years and was the Chief of Police. He...
William D. Blount
May 21, 2017
William David Blount, more affectionately known as Daddy, Dad, Grandpa, Bill or Billy, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017 in his home in Lakeland, Florida. Bill, the moniker most of his friends used, was a storyteller at heart. If you ever met Bill in person, you learned something about history, and if you were from Florida, you probably learned something...
Emma Faye Toole
May 20, 2017
Emma Faye Toole, age 83, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017 at her home in Bartow. Born March 15, 1934 in Whigham, GA, she was the daughter of the late Daniel H. and Ether (Pruitt) Monk. Faye worked for many years as a preschool teacher and also as an elderly adult caregiver. She is survived by a loving family that...
Richard Wayne Miller
May 16, 2017
Homeland, FL - Richard W. Miller, 72, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017. He was born May 13, 1945 in Bartow, FL. Richard was a Veteran serving in the US Army during operation Desert Storm. He was a equipment technician for GTE. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Fort Meade. He is survived by his wife of...
