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Beverly went to Heaven with the children she deeply loved by her side, her son, Glenn; daughter, Tracy; and son-in-law, David White. The feeling was mutual. Her children both believe they had the best mother in the galaxy. Beverly had a zest for life that she enjoyed to the fullest. Married to George for 53 years who preceded her in death in 2017, his passion for travel took the family around the globe, favorites being Lake Tahoe and Paris. There wasn't a dance she couldn't...
Diane Ferrio, age 64 passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, at her home in Bartow. Born November 25, 1957, in Leesville, LA, she was the daughter of the late David and Melvina (Hall) Cochran. Mrs. Ferrio retired from Publix after many years of service as a Product Development Supervisor. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by two sons: David Ray Duncan and Allen P. Pippin. She is survived by a loving family that includes her sons: Darrell G. Jones...
Ricardo T. Lopez, age 44, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at his home in Eagle Lake. Born November 25, 1977, in Brownsville, TX, he was the son of the late Rogelio Meza Lopez and Evangelina Tejada Lopez. Ricardo worked in the construction industry for many years. He is survived by a loving family that includes his children: Emilio Lopez (Cheyenne Millwood) of Wahneta, Oscar Lopez (Alondra) of Winter Haven, Ricardo Alverado of Wahneta, Esmeralda Lopez (Zachary) of...
Nancy M. Booream, age 90, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022, at her home in Babson Park. Born October 6, 1931, in Asheville, NC, she was daughter of the late Marshall F. Meredith and Dorothy (Nichols) Meredith. Nancy was a homemaker and a longtime member of the A.R.P. Church of Bartow. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband John R. "Jack" Booream. She is survived by a loving family that includes her children: Janet Booream (Barbie) of Winter Haven,...
James Bohannon, age 67, passed away May 25, 2022, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 12, 1954, in Bartow, Florida. He was a Surveyor for the Florida Department of Transportation. He enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, sudoku and fishing. He is survived by a loving family that includes his sister Laura Edwards, niece Misti Carnley, nephew Roy Edwards, Jr and great nephews Bradley Chaucey, Jacob Edwards & Nicholas Edwards. Condolences to family at...
Richard G. "Dick" Glasgow, 94, of Babson Park, passed away Thursday May 26, 2022 at Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center In Winter Haven. Born August 19, 1927 in Charlotte, NC, the son of Thomas M. & Lucy Gwathmey Glasgow, he was a resident of Babson Park since 1997. He was an Alumnus of Darlington School of Rome, GA and Davidson College and a member of Kappa Alpha Order. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving in WW II and a retired Major of the US Army Transportation Corps Reserve....
Ronald Kyle "Ron" Porter passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Lake Wales. Born November 21, 1955, in Ironton, OH, he was the son of the late Ronald Keene Porter and Georgia Lea (Conley) Porter. Ron was a longtime member of Peace Creek Baptist Church and K.R.V.S.A. Mr. Porter worked many years for Ashland Chemicals in Bartow. He was an avid airboater known as the "FrogSpit" guy who formerly owned and operated Bullfrog Marine in Fort Meade. He is survived by a loving family that...
Peggy Sue Anderson, age 77, passed away February 27, 2022, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. She was born on January 18, 1945, in Lake Wales, FL. She was a citrus packer for Hunt Bros. She enjoyed home décor, gardening and playing games. Most of all she loved her family and friends and spending time with them. She was preceded in death by her father Manley Stephens, mother Elizabeth Lolies, and brother Charles Colvard. She is survived by a loving family that...
Hans Mathes, 69, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022. He was born December 27, 1952 in Liverpool, England. Hans served as a Medic in the US Navy during Vietnam. He was Catholic. He was a Salesman for Huston Motors for 27 years. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann Mathes of Winter Haven, son Justin Hill & wife Juliana, two step daughters, Angela Newell & husband Scott and Carrie Porterfield & husband Robbie. Brother Michael Mathes, two sisters Sheri Barksdale & husband...
Caroline Dykes, age 90, passed away January 6, 2022, at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born on October 7, 1931, in Monroe, MI She was a Homemaker. She enjoyed reading, watching game shows and couponing. Most of all she loved her family and taking care of them. She was preceded in death by her husband Delbert Dykes and one grandson. She is survived by a loving family that includes her daughters, Evonne Grace and Karen Redding, both of Lake Wales, one granddaughter, six...
William V. "Sonny" Gibson, Jr. passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021 in Bartow. Born Sept. 22, 1930 in Bartow, Sonny was the son of the late William V. Gibson, Sr. and Mary Lee (Monzingo) Gibson. In 1947 at age 17, he joined the Army Air Forces and later transferred to the paratroopers. He was with the Rangers in the Korean War and received a Purple Heart after being wounded in a rocket attack. He then went on to instruct at jump school at Fort Bragg, NC with the 82nd...
Rocky White, age 65, passed away January 1, 2022, at Lake Wales Medical Center. He was born on December 6, 1956, in Bartow, FL. He was a Production Supervisor in the citrus industry. He was a member of Oakwood Golf Club, First Baptist Church Frostproof and 30+ years Little League/Dixie League umpire. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and softball/baseball. Most of all he loved his cars and coaching. He was survived by a loving family that includes his wife Joyce White of Lake...
Thomas "Tom" Small, age 71, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021. He was born May 14, 1950 in Bloomington, IL to Dwain & Marilyn Small. Tom's father was an educator and traveled around a lot. When Tom was around 10 years old, they lived in Carbondale, IL. It was there he was known as the Pinball Wizard. He would steal nickels from his mother purse and skip school to go to the local arcade where he played and beat high school and college students. Tom went to high school...
John Randolph "Randy" Peterson, Jr., age 72, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. Born May 10, 1949, in Asheville, North Carolina, son of John R. Peterson, Sr. and Mary Virginia Duncan Peterson. Randy was a longtime resident of Bartow. He was a graduate of Summerlin Institute, class of 1967, and graduate of University of Florida, class of 1971. He was, along with his wife Ruth, owner of Peterson Cleaners for many years. He was a...
Alane D. Osborn, age 57, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at her home in Bartow. Born October 26, 1964 in Dixon, IL, she was the daughter of William Carr Osborn and Jane Doris (Bowman) Osborn. Ms. Osborn was a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Alane worked Polk County in the Parks and Natural Resources dept. in Mosquito Control since 2004. She is survived by her companion, Howard Warren, her son Brad Boyles, and her brother, Michael Osborn along with many friends and...
Grace Irene Delph, age 92, passed away Monday November 22, 2021 at her residence in Bartow. Born August 12, 1929 in Vicco, KY to Samp and Naomi Cornett, then grew up in Hazard, KY. Irene graduated from Western Kentucky University with a degree in education. She married her college sweetheart, Bill, and they moved to Bartow in 1952. She and Bill began their professional careers as teachers. She quickly transitioned to a full time loving mother, raising five children. One of...
Sue Webster, age 100, passed away November 22, 2021, at Savannah Court Assisted Living Facility in Bartow. She was born on October 11, 1921, in Anderson, Indiana, and was was a Secretary for the Director of Nemours Children's Hospital, Jacksonville. Sue is survived by a loving family that includes her children Cathy Gibbons, Patricia DeJarnett & Roy DeJarnette, grandchildren Tony, Scott & Tristian and a great granddaughter Kimberly. A Memorial Service will be held on...
Leta Mitchell Wright, 97, retired educator, volunteer, and champion of her hometown passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at her home in Fort Meade. Mrs. Leta Wright, or "Mama Leta", as she was lovingly called by her grandchildren and numerous friends, was born in Fort Meade, Florida, on January 12, 1924 to Elbert Franklin and Belle Hendrix Mitchell. She graduated from Fort Meade High School before moving to DeLand, Florida to attend Stetson University where she earned her...
John L. Anderson Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 15th. John, known by many of his students as "Mr. A" enjoyed a long and distinguished career as a Vocal Music Teacher in Polk County Schools and Polk State College as well as serving as Minister of Music in several area churches and Cast Choir Director for Disney's Candlelight Processional (1990's). He is survived by his wife, Margaret "Margie" Anderson; son, John N. Anderson; sister, Joyce Oliff; and many...
Yvonne Marie Davis, age 76, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Vitas Hospice in Winter Garden, FL. She was born December 19, 1944 in Alabama to Venus & Vita Smith Williams. Yvonne was a Housewife. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Dick Davis, sister Janice Jared, two nephews Graham Jared and Ethan Jared. She is survived by two step daughters Patricia Caswall of Longwood, FL, Donna White of Winter Park, FL, niece Julie Jared...
Nancy Barber, age 67, of Lake Wales passed away November 15, 2021, at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born on March 23, 1954, in Murfreesboro, TN. She worked as a Server. She enjoyed riding motorcycles, antique furniture and rescuing senior dogs. She will also be remembered for her wonderful cooking. She is survived by a loving family that includes her husband William Barber, children Delaney Snook, Mandy Snook & Jennifer Tanner, brother William Hill, sister Clara Madison,...
Salvatore S. "Sal" Magnetico, age 67, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021 in Bartow. Born January 13, 1954 in Hoboken, NJ, he was the son of the late Carlo and Angelina (Leonardo) Magnetico. Mr. Magnetico was a soccer coach for many years, coaching at many different levels from recreational children and youth to high school. Sal was a Senior Loan Officer in the Mortgage Banking industry for many years, prior to that he owned and operated a lawn business for 20 years in...
Lester L. Brownlee, age 79, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 in Lakeland. Born September 19, 1942 in Tampa, he was the son of the late Lester Sylvester and Louise (Glisson) Brownlee. Lester was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Brownlee retired from Cargill after working for W.R. Grace and Co. for many years as an Electrician. Along with his parents, Lester is preceded in death by his son, Aaron J. Brownlee. He is survived by a loving family that includes his wife...
John "Jack" Daubert, age 88, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at his residence after a long illness. He was born October 10, 1933 in Freeland, PA to Clayton & Margaret Daubert. Jack was a Veteran in the US Army serving in the Korean War. He was a Courier for the Erie School District in Pennsylvania. Jack had also been a barber and school bus driver for many years. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Bartow. He was also a member of the Knights of...
