Alfred Robert Massam Md
Jul 10, 2024
Alfred Robert Massam, 81, of Winter Haven passed away on July 10, 2024. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts to Alfred S. Massam, MD, and Mary Frances Schroers Massam. He graduated from Emory University, and University of Miami Medical School, he served as a Major in the US Army with an honorable discharge. He practiced orthopedic medicine in Highlands County...
Mary Himrod Howard
Jul 10, 2024
Mary Himrod Howard, age 88, of Zolfo Springs, went to her heavenly home and met our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 10, 2024. Mary was born on April 13, 1936, in Labelle, Florida. She was a resident of Hardee County most of her life and graduated from Hardee Sr. High School in 1954 where she was a cheerleader,...
Antonio "Tj" Toscano
Jul 9, 2024
Antonio J "TJ" Toscano, born on March 7, 1991, in The Woodlands, Texas, to Antonio O. Toscano and Lisa LaVerne Toscano, passed away on July 9, 2024, in Punta Gorda, Florida. He graduated from Hardee Senior High School in 2009. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wauchula, Florida. In his free time, TJ had pursued his...
Robert Levy Carter
Jul 8, 2024
Robert Levy Carter, born on July 19, 1939, in Walterboro, South Carolina, to Robert Leonard Carter and Mattie Carter, passed away on July 8, 2024, in Sebring, Florida. Robert had been a resident of Hardee County since 1957, coming from South Carolina. He was Baptist by faith and a self-employed farmer and rancher by trade also working at Balentine Groves...
Cora Jane Workman
Jul 6, 2024
Cora Jane Workman, age 89, of Hardee County, Florida, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Sebring, FL. She was a devoted member of The Church and held a non-denominational faith. Cora spent her days as a loving homemaker, caring for her husband and children. She found joy in sewing, making dresses for her girls out of flour sacks,...
Tito Wintz Terrell
Jun 27, 2024
The family of Tito Wintz Terrell, of Wauchula, Florida, regrets to announce her passing on June 27, 2024, at the age of 85 years. Tito is preceded in death by her husband, John Emerson Terrell, mother and father, Johannah Meyer, and George E. Wintz, and sister, Dawn Contney (John Cotney). She is survived by her loving family: son, John Dane...
Robert Darte Ahlbrandt
Jun 25, 2024
Robert Darte Ahlbrandt, 77, of Zolfo Springs, Florida, passed away on June 25, 2024. He was born on September 9, 1946, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to Henry Ahlbrandt and Loretta Gregory Ahlbrandt. Robert was a dedicated mail carrier for the US Postal Service and proudly served in the US Navy. He was Lutheran by faith and had a passion for golfing....
Michael Camalit Avilio Blanco
Jun 17, 2024
Michael Camalit Avilio Blanco, born on January 18, 2020, in Winter Haven, Florida, to Esteban Blanco and Rhoda Camalit, passed away in Lakeland on June 17, 2024. He was a devoted Catholic and lived his life with a passion for motorcycles, especially Harley Davidson, playing with his beloved German Shepherd dogs, and mischievous antics that brought joy to those around...
William Parker Dixon Sr.
Jun 16, 2024
William Parker Dixon Sr, born on April 13, 1943, in Louisville, Kentucky to Henry and Elizabeth (Mullins) Dixon, passed away on June 16, 2024, in Safety Harbor, Florida. He was an IT professional for GTE and a proud member of the US Air Force. Mr. Dixon was also a member of the Bradenton Masonic Lodge #31 and the Woodworking Club...
Mary Ann Garcia
Jun 9, 2024
Mary Ann Garcia, a lifelong resident of Hardee County, passed away on June 9, 2024, at the age of 31. She was born on March 2, 1993, in Avon Park, Florida,. Mary Ann was a Baptist by faith. She worked as a sales representative for Cricket Wireless, where she received the top sales award from Cricket Wireless. She also worked...
Sandra Kaye Crews
Jun 3, 2024
Sandra Kay Crews, a beloved lifelong resident of Hardee County, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, in Highlands County, Florida. She was born on December 17, 1946, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Sandra was a dedicated member of New Hope Baptist Church and cherished her family above all else. Sandra had a passion for crafting, baking, and creating beautiful floral arrangements....
Shirley Taylor
Jun 1, 2024
Shirley Helen Taylor 91, passed away peacefully at her home on June 1, 2024, preceeded by her husband Elmer. Mrs Taylor was a long time resident of Arcadia and was affectionately known as "Grandma Shirley". She is survived by her Daughters Debi Gilmore (Donnie), Cathleen Roberts (Richard), Theresa Stone, and her brother Jimmy Peters (Kathy). Shirley had 12 grandchildren, 32...
William Barry Taylor
May 31, 2024
William Barry Taylor, born on June 11, 1949, in Winter Haven, Florida, passed away on May 31, 2024, at Tampa General Hospital. Barry dedicated his life to serving as a pastor in the Full Gospel Ministry field. He was a beloved resident of Hardee County from 1982-1992 while he pastored at Florida's First Assembly of God then came back in...
Charles Holbrook Cannon Sr
May 25, 2024
Charles Holbrook Cannon Sr. of Lakeland Fl. passed away peacefully on May 25 th , 2024. He was 97. Charles was born on January 31,1927, in Lake Wales Florida and raised in Avon Park Florida with his 4 sisters and brother. Graduating from High School in 1944, he joined the Merchant Marine, assisting with the task of returning POWs to...
Barbara Staton
May 14, 2024
Barbara Staton, a lifelong resident of Hardee County, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. She was born on December 5, 1941, in Tampa, Florida, to Robert E. Hill and Eva Hill. Barbara was a devoted Christian and a loving caregiver to her family. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, her husband James Staton, her son Charles...
Carlotta "Button" Wright
May 13, 2024
Carlotta was born to Julius Dean and Ethel May Jinwright on April 15, 1949, at the Bartow Hospital and grew up in Bowling Green, Florida. She lived in Wauchula most of her life. She left this earth for her Heavenly home on May 13, 2024. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Ronald Wright, a younger sister...
Larry Homer Mcclellan Sr.
May 9, 2024
Larry Homer McClellan Sr., 82, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Lakeland, Florida. He was born on June 29, 1941, to R.C. and Vivian (Martin) McClellan and had been a resident of Hardee County since 1977, coming from Avon Park, Florida. Larry was a devoted member of the New Beginnings Worship Center and held strong Baptist beliefs. Larry...
Mary Mcclenithan
May 7, 2024
Mary McClenithan of Wauchula, FL went to be with the Lord and her husband Charles McClenithan on May 7, 2024, after a very sudden decline in her health. She was born on June 13, 1942, in Wauchula, Florida. She was 81 years of age. Mary is survived by her seven sons (Kenneth McClenithan, James McClenithan, David McClenithan, Leroy McClenithan, Scott...
Clarence Wendell Cole
May 6, 2024
Clarence Wendell Cole, 87, of Wauchula, Florida, passed away on May 6, 2024. He was born in Chokoloskee Island, Florida on December 21, 1936, to Clarence and Annie (Watson) Cole. Wendell was a dedicated Citrus Farmer and found joy in hunting, fishing, boating, snow skiing, lobstering, and traveling. He served as a Deacon at Oak Grove Baptist for over 40...
Jerry D Johnson
May 4, 2024
Jerry D. Johnson from Bowling Green, Fl. was greeted by His Heavenly Father on May 4, 2024. He was born in Bradenton, Fl. on April 13, 1954. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Charles E. Johnson, Jr and Barbara Starn Johnson, and sisters, Jesse Johnson Herzog and Judy Johnson. He moved from Bradenton, Fl to Bowling Green, Fl...
