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Doyle Alan Powell

Doyle Alan Powell

Feb 24, 2024

Doyle Alan Powell, 67, a beloved lifetime resident of Bowling Green, was born on February 8, 1957, in Bartow, Florida. He passed away on February 24, 2024, in Bowling Green, Florida. Doyle was a dedicated employee of Kirk's Janitorial Company and took great pride in his work. He found joy in fishing, hunting, painting, and gardening, and was a passionate...

Faustino R Trevino Sr

Faustino R Trevino Sr

Feb 20, 2024

Faustino R. Trevino Sr., born on October 1, 1951, in Crystal City, Texas, to Benito and Juana (Rodrigues) Trevino, passed away on February 20, 2024, in Sarasota, Florida. Faustino was a dedicated crew leader by trade and a faithful member of St. Michael Catholic Church. He found joy in spending time with his beloved family. Faustino is preceded in death...

Judith Laverne Selph

Judith Laverne Selph

Feb 20, 2024

Judith Laverne Selph, born on November 9, 1947, in New Madrid, Missouri, to Louie and Edna (Hayes) Starr, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, in Sarasota, Florida. A dedicated resident of Hardee County since 1960, Judith was a compassionate nurse by trade and a devoted member of New Hope Baptist Church. She found joy in arts and crafts and...

Dana Annette Tallent

Dana Annette Tallent

Feb 9, 2024

Dana Annette Tallent, born on February 13, 1976, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Billy Ray Tallent and Cynthia Diane Johnson, passed away on February 9, 2024, in Clearwater, Florida. She had been a resident of Clearwater for the past two years. Dana is survived by her loving parents, Billy Ray Tallent and Cynthia Diane Johnson, her cherished daughter, Makayla Hood (Tyler...

Melissa Lynn Hoskins

Melissa Lynn Hoskins

Feb 5, 2024

Melissa Hoskins, a beloved resident of Zolfo Springs since 1988, passed away on February 5, 2024. She is survived by her devoted and loving only child, Jamie Bandy: and sister Wendy Gyger (Fred) of Wisconsin, Melissa will also be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Mark Conrad, Bryan Conrad, and Tyler Holt, all of Wauchula, as well as her great-grandchild, Paxton...

Carol Louise Williams

Carol Louise Williams

Feb 4, 2024

Carol Louise Williams, age 75, passed away on February 4, 2024, in Wauchula, Florida. She was born on March 20, 1948, in Titusville, Florida, to Hal Strickland and Ethel Mae (Neal) Strickland. Carol dedicated her career to serving as a tutor for the Hardee County School Board and was cherished by her students and colleagues. Carol deeply cherished her grandchildren...

Aubry Lee Pellom Jr

Aubry Lee Pellom Jr

Jan 29, 2024

Aubry Lee Pellom Jr, 52, a lifelong resident of Hardee County, passed away on January 29, 2024, in Wauchula, Florida. Aubry was born on October 8, 1971, in Parrish, Florida, to Aubry Pellom Sr. and Nina Jackson Huddleston. He was a dedicated truck driver, employed by Jahna Concrete. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, and brother, Aubry is survived...

Dimple Jean Tillman

Dimple Jean Tillman

Jan 29, 2024

Dimple Jean Tillman, 85, passed away on January 29, 2024, peacefully in her sleep. Some of her last words before passing were her singing from one of her favorite hymns, The Old Rugged Cross. "So I'll cherish the old rugged cross Till my trophies, at last, I lay down I will cling to the old rugged cross And exchange it...

Philip Andrew Smith Sr

Philip Andrew Smith Sr

Jan 28, 2024

Philip Smith Sr, 70, of Wauchula, Florida, passed away on January 28, 2024. He was born on January 30, 1953, in Fort Myers, Florida, to Lawrence Smith and Helen (Williams) Smith. Philip was known for his expertise as a mechanic and was a member of Moose Lodge #1487. His passion for his work and his commitment to his community will...

Sandra Louise Ellsworth

Sandra Louise Ellsworth

Jan 27, 2024

Sandra Louise Ellsworth, born on November 20, 1946, in Winston Salem, NC to Warren G Lakey and Mary L (Gilbert) Lakey, passed away on January 27, 2024, after residing in Hardee County for the past 6 years, having come from Bradenton. She lived a life marked by her involvement in various community activities and her unwavering love for her family...

Angelina Marie Ibarra

Angelina Marie Ibarra

Jan 25, 2024

Angelina Ibarra,15 passed away on January 25, 2024, in Orlando, Florida. The beloved daughter of Preciliano Ibarra Jr. and Lori Ann McCumber, was born on June 19, 2008, in Winter Haven, Florida. She resided in Fort Meade, Florida, and brought joy and light to those around her. Angelina's love for God led her to attend both the Church of Joy...

Fausto V Ibarra

Fausto V Ibarra

Jan 24, 2024

Fausto V. Ibarra, age 81, of Bowling Green, Florida, passed away on January 24, 2024. He was born on October 2, 1942, in Santa Cruz del Freno, Mexico, and was an agricultural laborer by trade. Fausto was a resident of Hardee County for 50 years and was devoted to his Catholic faith. Fausto was preceded in death by his parents,...

Russell Stromsnes Jr

Russell Stromsnes Jr

Jan 24, 2024

Russell Stromsnes Jr, born on January 1, 1937, in Tampa, Florida, passed away on January 24, 2024, in Brandon, Florida. He was the beloved son of Russell Stromsnes Sr and Mildred Duncan Stromsnes and was a dedicated resident of Arcadia, Florida. Russell was a devout member of Calvary Baptist Church and was known for his love of fishing, boating, camping,...

Michael Robert Hagans

Michael Robert Hagans

Jan 9, 2024

Michael Hagans, 58, of Hernando, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Michael was born on August 19, 1965, in New York, New York to Ronald and Betty Hagans. He was Christian by faith, enjoyed playing music and singing at church, loved trains and playing the drums, and was a master of knowledge of...

Gerald Dalton Brummett

Gerald Dalton Brummett

Jan 9, 2024

Gerald Dalton Brummett, born on June 23, 1934, in Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on January 9, 2024, in Hardee County. He was a beloved member of the community, having moved to Hardee County from Johnson City, Tennessee. Gerald was a dedicated member of the First Baptist Church of Bowling Green and served in various leadership roles. He was an...

Richard D Cowart

Richard D Cowart

Dec 29, 2023

Richard Cowart, 72, of Zolfo Springs, Florida passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023. Richard was a lifelong resident of Hardee County, born on January 9, 1951, in Zolfo Springs to Glen and Evelyn (Johns) Cowart. He was a tractor mechanic at John Deere and proudly served in the United States Army. Richard is preceded in death by both of...

Ricardo Montano Jaquez

Ricardo Montano Jaquez

Dec 29, 2023

Ricardo Montano Jaquez, 72, of Bowling Green, Florida, passed away on December 29, 2023. Ricardo was born on August 5, 1951 to Domingo and Alida Jaquez in Lambert, Mississippi. After graduation, Ricardo landed his first job as a Production Technician for General Motors, kicking off a 30-year career in Manufacturing. Ricardo is survived by wife, Manuela, and his 5 cherished...

Ronald Grady Driskell

Ronald Grady Driskell

Dec 21, 2023

Ronald Grady Driskell, 79, of Wauchula, Florida passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Ronnie was born on April 9, 1944, in Dothan, Alabama to Grady and Ruth (Reynolds) Driskell. He had been a resident of Hardee County since 1960, he proudly served our Country in the United States National Guard, was a devoted member of Lake Dale Baptist Church,...

James A Boyette

James A Boyette

Dec 20, 2023

James A. "Jimmy" Boyette passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Advent Health in Sebring. He was born on September 22, 1950, in the Fort Myers area to the late Truman and Dorothy Boyette. He was a member of Fort Green Baptist Church. During Jimmy's teenage years, his family moved to Wauchula. He quickly fell in love with Hardee County...

Wilma Deen Mills

Wilma Deen Mills

Dec 19, 2023

Obituary – Wilma Deen Mills Bowling Green, Florida (Jackson, Michigan) - Wilma Deen (Cook) Mills stepped through heaven's gates to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 19 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring, Florida. Wilma was born on July 23, 1946, in Jackson, Michigan, the daughter of William and Juanita (Bitely) Cook. On August 6, 1994, Wilma...

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