Kathy Ann Cumbie
May 13, 2017
Kathy Ann Cumbie, age 56, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017 at her home in Lakeland. Born June 17, 1960 in Lakeland, she was the daughter of the late Demous Milam and Mary Frances (Farris) Milam of Lakeland. Mrs. Cumbie was a homemaker. Along with her father, Kathy is preceded in death by her 2nd husband Edgar Cumbie and her...
Shelby Lynn Tucker
May 12, 2017
Shelby Lynn Tucker, age 19, passed away suddenly Friday, May 12, 2017 in Bartow. Born February 21, 1998 in Bartow, She was the daughter of Lesse D. Tucker of Bartow and the late Patricia Charlene Tucker. Shelby was a former graduate of Bartow High School. She is survived by her father, Lesse D. Tucker, her siblings: Amber Stewart (Daniel), Megan...
Patricia Charlene Tucker
May 12, 2017
Patricia Charlene Tucker, age 54, passed away suddenly Friday, May 12, 2017 in Bartow. Born March 24, 1963 in Bartow, she was the daughter of the late Mardis Earl Vickers and Betty Vickers of Bartow. Charlene worked for Mid Florida Credit Union of Winter Haven where she was a former Branch Manager. Along with her father, she is also preceded...
Daniel Keith Bardell
May 5, 2017
Daniel K. Bardell, age 58, passed away Friday, May 5, 2017 in Lakeland. Born November 14, 1958 Homestead, FL, he was the son of the late Eugene Clarence and Gloria Lynn (Underhill) Bardell. Mr. Bardell worked for many years as an Electrician for Homes of Merit of Bartow. Dan is survived by three children: Justin Bardell, Matthew Bardell, and Victoria...
Rev. Ronald C. Draper
May 3, 2017
Bartow - Rev. Ronald C. Draper, age 65, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at his residence in Bartow. Born December 1, 1951 in Rocky Mount , NC, Rev. Draper was a resident of Bartow since 1963, moving from Rocky Mount, NC. He was employed by IMC (Mosaic) for 31 years. He was a member of Bethany Freewill Baptist Church...
Dorothy Starling Autry
Apr 28, 2017
Deland - Dorothy Starling Autry, age 78, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017 at Florida Hospital in Orange City, Fl. Born June 5, 1938 in Bartow, FL, Mrs. Autry was a resident of Deland since 2016, moving from Autryville, NC. She was in the banking industry in Bartow and North Carolina for over 50 years. She was preceded in death...
Irene T. Brightwell
Apr 27, 2017
Charleston WV- Irene Turner Brightwell, age 86, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2017 in Dunbar WV. Born July 25, 1929 in Prenter, WV, Mrs. Brightwell was a resident of Charleston, for several years, moving from Bartow. She was a former member of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church of Bartow. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years,...
Jerry E. Paul
Apr 25, 2017
Jerry E. Paul, age 69, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at his home in Bartow. Born October 12, 1947 in Louisville, AL, he was the son of the late Roy and Mamie (Bailey) Paul. Mr. Paul was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and a former Drill Sergeant at Fort Dix, NJ. He retired from Mosaic where...
Brenda J. Smothers
Apr 22, 2017
Brenda Joyce Smothers, age 75, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017. Born April 7, 1942 in Haines City, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Wilson Mosely and Martha Ruby Mosely. Mrs. Smothers was a Baptist and a homemaker. She is also preceded in death by her husband Wilson Smothers and brother Ted Andrew Mosely. She is survived by...
Nicholas Lazorko
Apr 22, 2017
Nicholas Lazorko, age 79, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017 in Lakeland. Born in Bartow on July 19, 1937, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Helen Lazorko. Mr. Lazorko worked in the construction industry as a heavy equipment operator, mostly with American Construction and Falcon Construction of Bartow. Mr. Lazorko is preceded in death by his with...
Shirley Ann Watts Hickman
Apr 22, 2017
Bartow - Shirley Ann Watts Hickman, 81 passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017. She was born September 4, 1935 in Connersville, FL Shirley was a member of First United Methodist Church of Bartow. She worked for Polk County Supervisor of Elections in Voter Registration department. She is survived by her two daughters; Caroline Hickman & Anna Mae Hickman Corbin. Granddaughter;...
Carol S. Snell
Apr 22, 2017
Snell, Carol S. 71, of Lakeland, passed away peacefully at home on April 22, 2017, surrounded by her loving and devoted family. A loving wife, mother and grandmother “MaGa” and friend, Carol will be remembered for her beautiful smile, her contagious laugh, her silly personality and her crazy love for dogs. She is survived by her beloved husband of 48...
Linda S. Weaver
Apr 18, 2017
Linda S. Weaver 70 passed away on April 18, 2017. She is survived by her beloved husband Earnest Weaver, daughter Sandy Topping, grandchildren Cindy, Dewayne and Trenton Topping, Sisters, Opal Clay and Lillian Price, family and friends.
Joanne E. Gove
Apr 18, 2017
Lakeland - Joanne Gove, 54, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born June 13, 1962 in Lake Wales, FL, Mrs. Gove was a lifelong resident of Polk County. She was an Administrative Assistant for W.S. Badcock Corp for over 30 years. She attended Saint Stephens Episcopal Church of Lakeland. She is survived by her husband:...
Chrystelle B. Butler
Apr 14, 2017
Chrystelle Butler, 85, was born July 27, 1931. She passed away Friday, April 14, 2017 at her home in Fort Meade. She was a lifelong resident of Fort Meade. She worked for Ben Hill Griffin Citrus for 25 years. Mrs. Butler is preceded in death by three sons: Ermage L. Butler, Wesley Butler and Hank Butler. She is survived by...
Rozzie Simmons
Apr 12, 2017
Winter Haven - Rozzie P. Simmons, 72, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017 . She was born November 8, 1944 in Athens, AL, Rozzie was a resident of Winter Haven for 11 years, moving from Bartow, FL, She worked for Lake Garfield Packing House as a Citrus Packer. She was preceded in death by her husband John E. Simmons, Sr....
Earl Wayne Edwards
Apr 10, 2017
Earl W. Edwards, age 60, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 at his home in Lakeland. Born December 22, 1956 in Bradenton, FL, he was the son of Alfred R. and Harriet Ann (Tackman) Edwards. Mr. Edwards was a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and served as a Captain in the U.S. Army Rangers. He...
George G. Porter, Jr.
Apr 5, 2017
George G. Porter, Jr., 74, passed away April 5 with his doting wife of more than 53 years, Beverly, and loving children Glenn and Tracy, and future son-in-law David White at his side. George was an Air Force Veteran and his occupation during and after his honorary discharge was computer guru. Throughout his life he had many passions including racquetball,...
Kenneth E. Douberly
Apr 4, 2017
Bartow - Kenneth Eugene Douberly, age 85, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at his residence in Bartow surrounded by his loving family. Born January 26, 1932 in Bartow, Mr. Douberly was a lifelong resident. He was the owner of Crown Electric Company of Bartow for over 54 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a member of...
Glenn "Jacky" Clark
Apr 3, 2017
Bartow - Glenn Jackson "Jacky" Clark, 68, passed away Monday, April 3, 2017 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. Born August 19, 1948 in Bartow to Clarence V. "Bud" and Nettie R. Harrison Clark. Mr. Clark was a resident of Boca Raton for several years, moving from Bartow. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a Service Technician for Boring...
