Freida Putnel Crawford
May 19, 2026
Freida Crawford, age 84, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026. She was born September 2, 1941 in Wimauma, FL to Julian & Rosa Lee Putnel. Freida was a member of the Church of Christ in Fort Meade. She was a devoted wife mother and grandmother known by many as Granny. Freida loved spending time with her family, shopping and was...
Christopher W. Barber
May 18, 2026
Winter Haven -Christopher W. Barber , age 42, passed away on May 18, 2026, at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born on February 14, 1984, in Bartow, FL. He worked as an Equipment Operator in the construction industry. He enjoyed fishing, reading his bible and learning about God. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Juanita (Howard)...
Isabella Sophia Cannefax "Foxie"
May 14, 2026
Isabella Sophia Cannefax "Foxie", age 19, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026. Foxie resided in Bartow Florida, and was born December 11, 2006 in Lakeland to Wayne & Victoria Cannefax. Foxie possessed incredible imagination and intelligence, with the talent to draw unique characters both by hand and digitally. Foxie was a student at Connections Academy and attended Oasis Community Church...
Grace E. "Betty" Richardson
May 12, 2026
Grace E. "Betty" Richardson, age 95, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026. She was born August 25, 1930 in Lakeland, FL to George & Grace Cox. Betty was a Homemaker. She was a member and elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Bartow. Betty was a charter member and the first president of the Bartow Lioness Club. She was also...
Rev. Dr. Ronald D. Doolittle, Sr.
May 11, 2026
Lakeland – Rev. Dr. Ronald D. Doolittle, Sr., age 91, passed away on May 11, 2026, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center in Lakeland. He was born on March 12, 1935, in Kalamazoo, MI to Ilow Doolittle and Marguerite (Thomas) Evans. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He dedicated his life to ministry, serving as...
Devassykutty Udiniparamban
Apr 28, 2026
Bartow - Devassykutty Udiniparamban , age 84, passed away on April 28, 2026, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. He was born Thursday, April 9, 1942, in India. He was a Restaurant Owner. He enjoyed playing cards, watching tv, cooking and farming. He is survived by his wife Prastina Udiniparamban of Bartow, daughter Biji Mundankurian (Louis) of Bartow and...
J Wilbur Duncan
Apr 27, 2026
Bartow -J Wilbur Duncan , age 80, passed away on April 27, 2026, at Spring Lake Nursing Center in Winter Haven. He was born on August 2, 1945, in Chipley, FL. He worked as a Machinist. He enjoyed playing the guitar, competitive archery, fishing/hunting, and bowling. He was preceded in death by his parents Prince & Cordie Duncan, sister Linda...
Richard "Rick" Lee Powers
Apr 27, 2026
Richard "Rick" Lee Powers, age 82, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026. He was born April 11, 1944 in Bartow, FL to Earl & Betty Powers, Richard was a Veteran in the US Navy. He was a Florida Wildlife Artist Richard was a member of the First Methodist Church of Frostproof . He is survived by his wife Sharon Powers...
Charles H. Oliphant, Jr.
Apr 24, 2026
Charles H. "Dinkey" Oliphant, Jr.age 76, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026. He was born June 29, 1949 in Danville, IL to Charles & Cynthia Oliphant, Sr. Charles was a loving husband, father, and friend to everyone he met. Charles was a Welder. He was a member of Peace Creek Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife...
Beth Harkey Hughes
Apr 22, 2026
Beth Harkey Hughes, age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Bartow, FL on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. She was born at her family home in Alturas, FL January 28, 1941, Beth was the youngest of six children of Anthony & Vera Harkey. Beth was a Administrative Assistant for the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services. She...
Laurene G. Benton
Apr 22, 2026
Laurene G. Benton of 2055 S. Floral Avenue, Bartow, Florida passed away on April 22, 2026, at Lakeland Regional Health. A native of Manlius, New York, she had resided in Bartow since 1946. She was preceded in death by parents Mildred and Howard Garrett, sisters Norlyna (Jeannie) Gough & Marjorie Harris and brothers Rod, Curtis and Lloyd Garrett. In earlier...
James E. Bennett
Apr 19, 2026
Lakeland - James E. Bennett, age 62, passed away on April 19, 2026, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. He was born on December 20, 1963, in Naples, FL. He worked as an Artist. He enjoyed working with plants and reading books. He is survived by his mother Cora Doughtery , Father Jimmy Bennett and brother Todd Baker. Family...
Jean C. Frederick Farrand
Apr 17, 2026
Jean C. Frederick Farrand, of Addison, New York and Mulberry, Florida, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on June 2, 1941, in Queens, New York, to John and Muriel (Eggleston) Frederick, both of whom preceded her in death. Jean graduated from Savona Central School in 1959 and went on to attend the...
Rebecca "Becky" McDaniel Williams
Apr 13, 2026
Rebecca “Becky” McDaniel Williams, 91, of Bartow, FL, and Westminster, SC, passed away on April 13, 2026. She was born in Henrietta, NC, on August 9, 1934, to Audie M. and Mary Francis Weese McDaniel.
A graduate of Winthrop College, Becky dedicated her professional life to education in Bartow. She touched the lives of countless students throughout her career teaching at...
John Donald "Don" Dowdy
Apr 9, 2026
JOHN DONALD “DON” DOWDY
Born: September 28, 1944, Place: Barton, Alabama
Don moved to Florida in 1950 and lived in Polk County all his adult life. Don is survived by his wife, Joyce Ann (Sylvest) Dowdy of Winter Haven, FL.
Surviving Children and Spouses: Julie Ann Justice-Lay (Bill) of Lakeland, FL, Sharon Lynn Daniels (Darin) of Winter Haven, FL and Terry Wayne Dowdy,...
Randall W. Tyson
Apr 6, 2026
Bartow -Randall W. Tyson , age 67, passed away on April 6, 2026, at Good Shepherd Hospice Forsythe House in Auburndale. He was born on December 6, 1958, in Bartow, FL. He was a lifelong Heavy Equipment Mechanic. He enjoyed being in nature, sitting by a fire listening to country music, being around friends and fishing. He was a one-of-a-kind...
Rosa Lee Padgett
Apr 6, 2026
Rosa Lee Padgett, age 65, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026. She was born January 9, 1961 in Lumberton, NC. Rosa worked her family business Chilsom Trail BBQ until an automobile accident left her disabled in 1987. She is survived by her two daughters Shannon Johnson of Bartow and Renae Stone of Atlanta, GA, son Jacob Williams of Winter Haven,...
William Thomas Martin
Apr 5, 2026
It is with profound sadness and deep love that we announce the passing of William Thomas Martin, a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and friend. William was Born on July 2, 1940, in Pelham, Georgia. He was the beloved son of the late Willie Thomas Martin and Bertha Barrett. William was a man whose life was defined by dedication, generosity, and...
Mike Boswell
Apr 4, 2026
Mike Boswell, age 79, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 30, 1946 in McHenry, KY to Thomas & Claudia Boswell. Mike was a Veteran in the US Army during the Vietnam war. He was a Chemical Lab technician for IMC Phosphate. Mike was an avid fisherman and was...
John Rondello
Apr 3, 2026
John Rondello, age 97, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026. He was born October 8, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY to Mario & Rosaria Rondello. John was a mechanic for United Airlines for 23 years. He was of the Catholic faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Gloria Rondello, son Robert W. Rondello, daughter-in-law Rita (John M.) sister...
