Obituaries in Bartow, FL

Melissa Phillips Osthoff, 68, passed away surrounded by loved ones on January 26, 2026, in Lakeland, Florida. She was born on June 15, 1957, in Lakeland, Florida. Melissa was th...

Emmett Ferguson Griffin went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, January 17, 2026. He was born on September 22, 1940 to John M. Griffin and Bessie Eleanor Miller Griffin. He g...

Alice Adeline Abbitt was born on March 13, 1946, to James and Nicky Abbitt in Tampa, Florida. She died on January 15, 2026, with her partner, Ralph Zimmerman, M.D and loved ones...

Winter Haven - Marilyn E. Stark-Huffman, age 89, passed away on January 19, 2026, at her residence in Winter Haven. She was born on March 5, 1936, in Hammond, IN. She was a Teac...

She is survived by her children Bettie Lattimore Rosa James Thomas Joseph Smith Jr. Ruby John Harris Necole Smith brother Rt. Lt. Colonel Tate Plato Evelyn Williams16 grandchildren 23 great grandchildren and a host of nieces nephews cousins and friends. Viewing will take place at Gause Funeral Home ...

Carolyn Jean Trotter 73 of Lakeland FL died Sunday January 11 2026 at Lakeland Regional Health Lakeland FL She leaves to cherish her memories her children Mystress Brown Rasheed Faulks and Deedra Gartmond 13 grandchildren 5 great grandchildren siblings Shonda Gartmond Kevin Gartmond Terrence Gartmon...

Bessie Mae Holmes 72 of Lake Wales died Thursday January 22 2026 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland FL. She was a member of Jerusalem Missionary Baptist ChurchMulberry Florida. She is survived by her children Courtney Kristen Davis Jeanese Davis Rev. Thaddeus Talisha Davis Jr. and Juani...

Daisy is survived by her children Ruben Leonard Rena Robinson and George Stewart siblings Ruby Jean Hawthrone Alyce Borders Charles Borders Jean Borders and Ethel Mathis seven grandchildren four greatgrandchildren and a host of nieces nephews cousins and friends. Viewing will take place at Gause Fun...

She leaves to cherish her memories her children Valoria Robert Montgomery Jerome NikeitrusDavis and Stanley Davis five grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren nieces nephews cousins and friends. Funeral service will be held at Gause Funeral Home 625 S Holland Pkwy Bartow FL on Thursday Janua...

Marcella L Stoudemire Burley transitioned from this life to eternity on Monday January 5 2026 at Winter Haven Hospital Winter Haven Fl. She leaves to cherish her memories her children Leonard Yvonne Hardy of Albuquerque New Mexico Bruce Sheila Hardy of Lake Wales FL Jeffery Melinda Hardy of Lake Wal...

Sheron Carolyn Granger, age 84, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026. She was born November 22, 1941 in Port Orange, FL to Thomas A. & Ada Mae (Price) Jackson, Sr. Sheron was a...

Lakeland - Robert G. Wilkinson, age 74, passed away on January 2, 2026, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. He was born on May 7, 1951, in Winter Haven, FL. He atten...