Barbara-Jean Cox
Sep 15, 2025
Barbara-Jean Cox, age 64, passed away at home on Monday, September 15, 2025. She was born on February 10th, 1961, in Yonkers, NY to Richard Albert and Arline Becconsall. She enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, teaching and Tom Petty. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Richard. She is survived by her husband Glenn, Stepmother...
Susan M. Goeltzenleuchter
Sep 13, 2025
Lakeland- Susan M. Goeltzenleuchter , age 69, passed away on September 13,2025, at Lakeland Hospice House. She was born on March 20, 1956, in Bartow, FL. She worked as a Medical Transcriptionist and Secretary for Watson Clinic. She enjoyed traveling, sightseeing, country cooking and going to the mountains. She was a member of FAMT. She was preceded in death by...
Wilma Jean Coulter
Sep 12, 2025
Wilma Jean Coulter, age 97, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025. She was born October 3, 1927 in Lorida, FL to Jesse & Eliza Waldron, Wilma was a devoted Wife and Mother. She worked for several years as an assistant Bookkeeper for Peace River Packing Company in Fort Meade. She was a member of Cornerstone Church of God in Fort...
Betty Jane (Allen) Johnson Luttrell
Sep 10, 2025
Mrs. Betty Jane (Allen) Johnson Luttrell, age 94, of Gainesville, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
Betty Jane was born February 3, 1931, in Centralia, Illinois. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence Allen and Kathryn Porter Allen. She was preceded in death by both of her husbands, Robert S. Johnson and Jack Luttrell and her sister, Sue E....
Wlater "Walt" G. Hron
Sep 10, 2025
Bartow - Walter "Walt" G. Hron, age 95, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born September 10, 1930 in Omaha, NE to Godfrey & Marie Hron. Walt was a Veteran in the U.S. Air Force. He was a Commercial Artist and Owner of Walter Hron Studios. Walt also helped engineer rockets at...
Rhoda Mae Whitten
Sep 10, 2025
Bartow - Rhoda Mae Whitten, age 100, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025. She was born May 13, 1925 in Severn, MD to Lewis & Ethel Kelly. Rhoda was a Accounting Specialist for the Polk County School Board. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bartow. Rhoda was very active in the community, she was a...
Benjamin Bindschadler
Sep 10, 2025
Lakeland - Benjamin Bindschadler, age 89, passed away on September 10, 2025, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 17, 1936, in Hickory, NC. He was preceded in death by his brothers Harry Bindschadler & Bert Bindschadler. He is survived by his wife Mary Bindschadler of Lakeland, daughters Jennifer Bullard of New York City, NY & Kelly...
Ruth Logan
Sep 9, 2025
Ruth Logan was 103 when she passed away in Fort Lauderdale on September 9. She was a creative, smart, quiet and thoughtful teacher, artist, wife and mother of four girls. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1922, she was the daughter of Bernice and Auley McAuley, who raised their five children in Lakeland, Florida, before eventually moving to Long Beach,...
Michelle Bass
Sep 9, 2025
Michelle Bass, age 64, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025. She was born December 11, 1960 in Lakeland, FL to George & Betty Hazen. She was a Accountant. She was a member of the Lakes Church in Lakeland. She was preceded in death by her parents. Michelle is survived by her husband John Bass of Auburndale, son Erik Lindgren &...
Jeanette M. Williams
Sep 8, 2025
Bartow - Jeanette M. Williams, age 85, passed away on September 8, 2025, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. She was born on March 27, 1940, in Avon Park , FL. She was a Senior Vice President of Marketing for Mastercard. She enjoyed gardening and reading. She was preceded in death by her brother Charles McGraw. She is survived...
Bridgit Lynett Hunt
Sep 7, 2025
Bridgit Lynett Hunt, 51, of Polk City, FL, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025. She was born on December 14, 1973, in Wauchula, Florida. Bridgit dedicated her life to caring for others through her work as a Registered Nurse. She was preceded in death by her brother, Matthew Smith. Bridgit is lovingly remembered by her husband, David Hunt; three...
Hasu B. Amin
Sep 5, 2025
Mrs. Hasu B. Amin, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on September 5, 2025. She is now joyfully reunited with her loving husband, Bipin R. Amin, son Neal B. Amin, mother Dhirajben M. Patel, father Manubhai Patel, brother Mukesh M. Patel, and sister Varsha M. Patel. She is survived by her devoted daughters, Tina N. Patel, Angela B. Amin,...
Martha B. Bell
Sep 3, 2025
Martha B. Bell died on September 3rd, 2025. She was 92 years old and the first daughter of Junior and Essie Bennett of Wauchula, Florida. Martha enjoyed her years of work for the Board of County Commissioners, catering at Davis Bros. of Bartow and seventeen years at Boswell and Dunlap in Bartow. She retired when she was 86 years old....
Daniel L. Gaulton
Sep 2, 2025
Winter Haven - Daniel L. Gaulton, age 78, passed away on September 2, 2025, at his residence in Winter Haven. He was born on January 11, 1947, in Los Angeles , CA. He worked as a Contractor. He enjoyed sailing, traveling and detailed woodwork. He also had a true love for the Caribbean . He was preceded in death by...
Rosie Sullivan Thornburg
Sep 1, 2025
Bartow - Rosie Sullivan Thornburg's journey through life came to a peaceful end at the age of 92, Monday, September 1, 2025. She was born February 2, 1933 in Bartow, FL to Jesse & Gracie Sullivan. Rosie was a Insurance Agent for Polk-Murphy Insurance Agency in Bartow. She was a member of the Bartow Church of the Nazarene. Rosie was...
Elizabeth "Jeannie" Austin
Aug 31, 2025
Bartow - Elizabeth "Jeannie" Austin, age 85, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025. She was born March 29, 1940 in Cuthbert, GA to Terrell & Elizabeth Walker. She was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church in Shellman, GA. In 1958, she met and married her loving husband Gene W. Austin, and moved to Bartow, FL. Gene and Jeannie were married...
Ronald Harris
Aug 29, 2025
Lakeland - Ronald Harris, age 78, passed away on August 29, 2025, at Lakeland Hospice House in Lakeland. He was born on July 10, 1947, in Cleveland, OH. He worked as a Civil Engineer for the City of Lakeland. He enjoyed working outside, gardening and attending church at Willow Oak Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Linda Harris...
Linda D. Terrell
Aug 27, 2025
Bartow – Linda D. Terrell, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home on August 27, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on August 6, 1944, in Plant City, Florida, Linda lived a life rooted in kindness, service and devotion to family. Linda dedicated 35 years of her career with Hillsborough County. After retiring, she continued her commitment to...
Dwight Kenneth Brower
Aug 26, 2025
Dwight Kenneth Brower, 92, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. He was born on October 8, 1932, in Versailles, Indiana, to Avery and Estelle Brower. Dwight proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. After his service, he graduated from Florida Southern College and felt a calling to ministry. He went on to earn a master’s degree...
Darvin "Butch" Baisden
Aug 25, 2025
Darvin "Butch" Baisden, age 81, passed away peacefully at home Monday, August 25, 2025. He was born July 14, 1944 in Mobile, AL to Roscoe & Leola Baisden but lived his whole life in Highland City. Butch started working at the Highland City Feed Mill, then was a Truck driver for Quickrete and later was the Owner of a local...
