OBITS - 2
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HAINES CITY - Violet
Judy
Gill, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 27, 2009 due
to
natural causes. Violet was born
on July 14, 1915 in Polk City, FL
and was the last remaining child of Polk County
pioneers
Frank and Laura Judy and moved
to Haines City in 1935. During her
early working years, Violet
worked in the citrus industry at local
packing houses. She also spent
many years working in local
school cafeterias. Violet's
favorite activities included gardening,
quilting, and cooking. She was a strong Christian woman who loved the
Lord and her family. She was a member of Crossroads Chapel in
Davenport, FL. >Violet was
preceded in
death by her parents, her eleven siblings, and her
husband, Homer E. Gill.
> She is survived by her son, Ernie Gill of
Haines City; daughters,
Myrtle Emmit (Jim) of Haines City, Peggy
Lathrop (Robert) of Garland, TX, Karline Wilmoth (Robert) of Haines
City, sisters-in-law, Lillian Judy of Niles, MI, and Marjorie Judy of
Polk City; 9 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren, 3 great great
grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be
Monday,3/30/09 at Oak Ridge Funeral Care, Haines City with
services
to
follow at the funeral home. Burial will follow at
Evergreen Cemetery
in Davenport. Condolences may be sent oakridgefuneral care
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HAINES CITY - Charles R.
"Randy"
Barnes, also known as "The Clock Man" of Haines City, Fl passed away
Tuesday (8/24/10) from heart failure. Randy was
born May 5, 1957 in
Haines City
and was a lifelong resident of
the area.
He was a clock repairman and had owned Randy's Clock Repair in Haines
City. >He was preceded
in
death by his father William H. Barnes
and > is survived by his
mother Wiley O. (Taylor) Barnes,
brother William "Bo" Barnes,
sisters Jeanie Barnes and Peggy Hairston, nephew, Shane Barnes and his
beloved cat Gabby, all of Haines City, Fl. Visitation for Randy will be
Friday (8/272010) with services starting at Oak Ridge Funeral Care,
Haines City. Condolences may be sent via: www.oakridgefuneralcare.com – Ledger,
Aug. 26, 2010
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HAINES CITY -
Rosa Blackshear Battle Pitters, born May 2, 1932; and died June 20,
2015. Rosa was a dedicated educator
with the Polk County Public School System.
She provided over forty (40) years of distinguished service. Mrs.
Pitters spent her years teaching
in Winter Haven and Auburndale, Florida. Her tenure was spent primarily at Jewett High
School, Bridgers
Elementary, and Stambaugh Middle School respectively. Mrs.
Pitters (Mother
Pitters) was very active in her church (New Mount Zion Missionary
Baptist Church, Haines City, Florida) in many capacities, serving both
on a local, district, and regional level. Mother Pitters was Youth
Director for First South Florida Missionary Baptist Association
Congress #3. All children had a special place in her heart. >
She
leaves to cherish her memories and legacy: two sons:Darryl Enrico
Battle (Audrey) and Winston Emil Pitters, one daughter Lesli Maria
Pitters Ahonkhai (Emmanuel), four grandchildren, one sister and a host
of nieces, nephews, relatives, god children, friends and acquaintances.
> She was preceded in death by Two husbands:
Horace Battle and Witford Pitters
respectively. Visitation will be held on Friday at New Mt. Zion MBC,
713 N. 8th St., Haines City, FL. Homegoing service will be Sat. at her
church. Holmes Funeral Directors, Haines City. – Ledger,
Thur.
June 25, 2015
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HAINES CITY - Janie Bell
Caldwell Willis of Haines City, FL passed away on March 25, 2016. She
was born
on October 6, 1941 in Sewanee,
TN and
moved
to Davenport, FL in 1942. Janie
was a sales associate at Wal-Mart
in Haines City for some 20 years and attended First Baptist Church of
Davenport. She loved to read, do puzzles and watch sports and she is
fondly remembered for going fishing. > Janie is
predeceased
by her husband, Henry Coy
Willis; parents Virgil W. and Netchel
Meeks Caldwell; daughter,
Victoria Willis; brother, Simon Franklin
Caldwell and brother-in-law, Freddie Gill. > She is
survived
by her children, William Ricky (Terri) Willis of Fairborn, OH, Gerald
Scott (Jennifer) Willis of Haines City, Larry Don Willis of Murphy, NC,
Mary Ann (Duncan) Owens of Haines City; siblings, Carl (Denise)
Caldwell of Mulberry, FL, Rudene Allred of Haines City, Mary Ellen Gill
of Haines City; 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. A funeral
will be Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 10 am at First Baptist Church of
Davenport and interment to
follow at Evergreen Cemetery in
Davenport. Condolences via: www.oakridgefuneralcare.com –
Ledger, Tuesday, March 29, 2016
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HAINES CITY -
Mr. Roger
Warren Bailey passed away on April 17, 2009 after a valiant
four-year struggle with pancreatic cancer. Warren was born
to Chester H. Bailey and Annie Lottie McGee Bailey in the Kissimmee
Hospital on July 7, 1954. His Mother passed away in January of 1986.
Warren attended Haines City
High School and after which he
obtained employment with the City of Haines City as an auto mechanic
where he worked until his retirement after 29 1/2 years in 2005. He
loved working on vintage automobiles and never saw a "Mustang" he did
not like. Warren loved spending time with his sons at auto races, auto
shows and other like recreation. > Warren is
survived by
his loving and adoring wife
and companion of 28 years, Debbie
Bailey, three sons, Roger Warren
Bailey, Jr. of Winter Haven, Heath Bailey of Haines City, Christopher
Brooks of Davenport and Step-Daughter Brandy Miller of Bartow. Also,
the love of his life grandson Joshua and grandsons Cameron and Tres and
granddaughter Melissa. His Father
Chester H. Bailey half-Sistersof Haines
City, Brother John C. Bailey of Georgia and Sister Candy Greene of
Davenport also survive Warren. > He is also survived by his
half-Brother Chester H. Bailey,
USAF,
Sharon Bailey Powell of Haines City and Celeste Bailey McNair of Winter
Haven along with 8 nieces and 3 nephews. His numbers of friends are
uncountable! "He will be greatly missed" Graveside
Services are at Forest Hills Cemetery,
Haines City, Florida
at 10:30 am on Tuesday, April 21, 2009. David Russell Funeral Home in
Lakeland, Florida. – Ledger, April 20, 2009
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FT. MYERS BEACH
- Charles "Tyrone" Bailey, of Ft Myers Beach, FL, passed away from
liver disease on March 29, 2013 at Hope Hospice in Fort Myers, FL.
Tyrone was born in Winter Haven, FL on February 23, 1954, a son of
Cecil and Vertie (Tanner ) Bailey. He graduated from Haines City High
School in 1972. He was in the telephone construction business
for 38
years, traveling throughout the United States and the Pacific Rim.
> He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Pamela (Hamilton) Bailey,
daughter, Traci (Chris) Pascale, granddaughters, Marissa and Julia
Pascale, all of Naples, FL,
sister, Betty Simmons of Haines City, FL and brother, Wathon Bailey of
Thomasville, GA. > In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his
sister, Shelia Diane Redden and brother, Kenneth Bailey. A Memorial
Service will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2013 in the Parkway Life Church, 5975 Golden Gate
Parkway, Naples, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations should be sent to
Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL, 33908. Friends
may sign the guest book at www.horizonfunerals.com
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WINTER HAVEN - Corliss Alford,
of Winter Haven died Thursday, January 9, 2014 in Winter Haven from
heart failure. She was born September 10, 1955 in Haines City
to Cecil and Corrine (Miles) Alford. She graduated from Haines
City High School and was a
homemaker. > She was predeceased
by her father and > is survived by her mother Corine Alford of
Davenport; son Michael Brewer of TN; grandchildren Cody and Brittany
Brewer of KY; sisters Marylin Collins of Haines City, Linda McCarta and
Gail Anderson of Auburndale, and Stephanie Hudspeth of Haines City; and
brothers Rex Alford of Davenport and Archie Alford of Winter Haven.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Oak Ridge Funeral
Care Haines City, with a graveside service to follow at Forest Hill
Cemetery at 3 p.m.. Condolences may be sent to www.oakridgefuneralcare.com – Ledger, Jan. 13, 2014
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HAINES CITY - Edna M.
Arnold died of cancer Jan. 15, 2007. A native of Starlake, FL.,
born on Dec. 14, 1930, she was a lifelong resident of Haines City,
Fl. She attended Roosevelt High School. She was a citrus
worker. > Survivors include 5 sons, Wardell
Arnold, Jr., James Arnold, Robert Pinkney, Edward Arnold, Anthony
Frazier, 2 daughters, Florida J. Arnold, Felicia Pinkney, a
brother, Charles Pinkney, Jr., 5 sisters, Louise Carthon, Janie
Williams, Marie Baker, Christine Hall, and Agnes Frazier, 22
grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Visitation Friday at Holmes
Funeral Directors, Haines City. Services will be at 11 a.m. Sat.
Covenant Community Church, Haines City.
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LAKELAND - Mary Nafzinger Ashoff
died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015, at Highlands Lake Center. Mary grew up
in Davenport, FL, graduating from Haines City High School. She was
executive secretary at Florida Citrus Commission in Lakeland. She
played the organ and piano for Sunday school classes at First
Presbyterian Church where she was a member. In her later years, Mary
and her husband Bud enjoyed wintering in Mexico and also helped support
an orphanage there. > She is survived by her sister, Eloise
Thompson, her children: 3 daughters, MaryJo Henderson, Sara Hubbard,
Katherine McQuoun, son John Firebaugh, 4 grandchildren, 7 great
grandchildren A family memorial service will be held March 22 in
Davenport. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 175 Lake
Hollingsworth Dr., 33801. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.heathfuneralchapel.com – Ledger, Feb. 15, 2015
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HAINES CITY - Mr. Mitchell Lee
Bailey of Haines City passed away on Thursday January 23, 2014 at
Auburndale Hospice due to heart failure. Mr. Bailey was born
October 12, 1956 in Haines City to Cecil Wathon and Joyce Juanita
(Cumbie) Bailey. He was an independent telecommunications
contractor. He graduated from Haines City High School in 1974.
He furthered his education by attending University of Central Florida
and graduated in 1978 with a bachelor degree in Mass Communications. He
was a member of the TKE Fraternity. He was a member of Emanuel United
Methodist Church of Bradenton. He loved the beach, fishing, travel,
most importantly spending time with his daughter and granddaughter.
>Mitchell is survived by: his parents Wathon and Joyce Bailey of
Bradenton, 1 daughter Brandi Bailey of Auburndale, 1 brother Gregory
Bailey of Haines City, 1 granddaughter Audrie Hoerler of Auburndale and
Christopher Albright of Dundee. There will be a Celebration of Life at
Desoto Beach. – Ledger, Feb. 2, 2014
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Dorothy Lee
Baldwin expired Oct. 15, 2009 of heart failure. Born in Haines
City, Jan. 24, 1928 to Samuel and Janie L. Sheriff, she attended
Washington Park, graduated from Phillips High School, Chicago, IL, and
attended Polk Vocational for nursing. She retired from Winter
Haven Hospital after over 30 years. > She was preceded in death by husband
of 59 years, Julius Baldwin, and daughter, Oretha Carson.
She attended 5th Ave. Church of Christ and was a Christian woman of
unselfish love, known for her kind heart and forgiving nature. Survived
by sons, James Baldwin (Rose), Julius Baldwin, Jr., Samuel Baldwin
(Bonnie), Allen Baldwin, daughters, Pat-ricia B. Cater (Frank), Dorothy
B. Latimer (Thomas), sister, Mildred McMillon (Sam), and half brother
and sister, Leon and Patricia Sheriff of Chicago, IL, sisters-in-law,
Minnie Lee Hill of Miami, Johnnie Ruth Baldwin, Mary Alexander (Marvin)
and Eloise Goodson (Marvin), special relatives, Linda Hun-ter and
Shirley Williams, 20 grandchildren, 17 great grands, and 3 great, great
grands. Visitation Fri, 10/23/09 at Gause Funeral Home from 5 pm-7 pm,
and service Sat, 10/24/09 at 11 am at Highlands Church of Christ, 5730
Lakeland Highlands, Rd., Lakeland.
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FT. MCCOY - Doyle Richard
Bennett passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016 in Ocala. He was born in
Savannah, GA, March 28, 1947. He graduated from Haines City
High School in 1965 and attended the University of Florida. >
Doyle was preceded in death by his father, Cecil M. Conger;
his mother, Lavurn Pippin Bennett; step-father, Bill R. Bennett;
and sister, Cecilia Conger. He was a US Army veteran,
a member of Forest Baptist Church, The American Legion Post #0400 and a
past member of Haines City Kiwanis Club. He was a watermelon
grower/produce broker for 45 years. He was past President of the
Alabama Watermelon Association and served on the Board of Directors for
the National Watermelon Association. > Doyle is survived by former
wife
and companion, Doniece Y. Bennett; daughters: Lori LeRoy and Karyn
Musselman (Dan), and step-son, Jonathan Trombetto; 4 grandchildren:
Chad Hayes, Sarah Hayes, Cody LeRoy, and Lauren Musselman, 3 great
grandchildren; brothers: John Bennett (Kathy), and David A. Bennett
(MaryAnn). A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 31,2016, at
6:00
P.M. at First Baptist Church of Highland City, 5410 Yarborough Lane,
Lakeland 33812.
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HAINES CITY -- Mrs. Netchel
Meeks Caldwell of Haines City died of heart failure Friday (Oct. 3,
2003) in Winter Haven. Mrs. Caldwell was born Dec. 15,
1913, in Coalmont, Tenn. She was a sectionizer for Donald Duck
Citrus in Lake Wales and a janitor for Tropicana in Ellenton. She was a
Protestant. >Mrs. Caldwell was preceded in death by her
husband, Virgil W. Caldwell. > She is survived by her daughters,
Mary E. Gill, Rudene Allred and Janie Willis, all of Haines City;
sisters, Vergie Anderson, Monteagle, Tenn., Ethelene Levan, Winter
Haven; sons, Carl David Caldwell, Mulberry, Simon Franklin Caldwell,
Florida; 17 grandchildren; 33 great- grands; eight
great-great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be today at Oak Ridge Funeral Care, Haines City.
Services will be Monday at the funeral home. - Ledger,
Oct. 5, 2003
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HAINES CITY -- Ms. Mary Emma Pipkins of Haines
City died of heart failure Friday (Nov. 18, 2005). She was born
July 6, 1915, in Dale County, Ala., Ms. Pipkins moved to
Haines City from there in 1948. She worked as a grader for
Haines City Citrus Growers. She attended Eastside Baptist Church,
where she taught Sunday School. >Ms. Pipkins was preceded in
death by her husband, Jodie Pipkins. She is survived by
her son, Herschel Pipkins, Haines City; daughter, Juanita Nelson,
Kissimmee; brother, George Carroll Ziglar, Samson, Ala.; 10
grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 16
great-great-grandchildren.Visitation will be at Oak Ridge Funeral Care,
Haines City. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Eastside Baptist
Church, Haines City.Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's
Association, Florida Gulf Coast Chapter, 1131 First St. S., Winter
Haven, FL 33880. - Ledger Nov. 20, 2005
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| >JANICE FRANCINE GOSSETTE RODENBAUGH - November 20, 1936 - December 23, 2018 DAYTONA - Janice passed away peacefully on December 23, 2018. Janice was born and grew up in Haines City, FL. She was the daughter and youngest of two children born to Henry 'Jack' and Willie Lee 'Billie' Gossette. >Janice attended Haines City High and was a proud 'Haines City Hornet'. She was a member of the Haines City High School Marching Band and she played many instruments including: the bells, glockenspiel, piano, organ, and guitar. She graduated in 1954. She attended Florida State University until meeting her husband. >She met and married Hubert 'Earl' Rodenbaugh in 1959 and then moved to Holly Hill, then Daytona Beach where she raised a family of four. She enjoyed fishing, cooking and entertaining friends. After the birth of her youngest child, She became an adjudicator for the State of Florida Unemployment Office until her retirement. Earl preceded her in death in 1988. >Janice was an accomplished pianist, guitarist, organist, and vocalist and played for many charities, talent shows and special functions. She played the organ and piano for First Baptist of Lake Alfred for many years. She was a member of several bands including the Garage Band and also a not-for profit Senior Theatre program called Act IV Players that entertained at local community events and retirement homes. Additionally, she along with close friends, utilized their talents to bring the joy of music to the elderly in nursing homes. Janice has many friends who will miss her greatly. >Janice is survived by her brother: Lewis S. Gossette (spouse; Lois, deceased) of Greensboro, Georgia. Her children: Hubert 'Bert' Rodenbaugh Jr. (Barbara) of DeLand, FL, Laura J. Brock (Galen) of Crab Orchard, Kentucky, Phillip P. Rodenbaugh of Daytona Beach, FL, and Amy L Barone (Chris), of Winter Springs, FL. She is also survived by her Grandchildren, Jebediah Britt (Jackie), Rachelle Britt, Hubert Rodenbaugh III (Jessica), Randolph Rodenbaugh, Travis Rodenbaugh (Heather), Sadie Barone and her Great Grandchildren, Lukas and Madalyn. > A memorial service will be held at First Baptist of Lake Alfred on January 5, 2019. Family visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., service will start at 11:00 a.m. and lunch will be served in the Church hall following the service. Rev. Mike Jones will be officiating. - Ledger, Dec. 27, 2018 |
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LAKELAND -- Mrs. Patricia C. Cochran of Lakeland, known as "Ms. C" to her students at Haines City High School, died of heart failure Thursday (July 3, 2003). She was born May 20, 1952, in Jacksonville, she came here from Haines City 16 years ago.
A graduate of the University of Florida, Mrs. Cochran received her
master's degree from the University of South Florida."My sister was a
very popular person," said her brother, Mike Hodges of Lakeland. Mrs.
Cochran had no children of her own, her brother said, which made her
students that much more special to her. Among other things, Mrs.
Cochran enjoyed working with children on solos and ensembles and
helping them to win awards in musical competitions."She could draw the
best out of the children," Hodges said. Mrs. Cochran was named Teacher of the Year at Haines City High School.
She was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, Delta
Delta Chapter.Other music ventures included being choir director for
First United Methodist Church of Haines City and music teacher for Jewett Academy and Winter Park High School. > Mrs. Cochran is survived by her husband, Robert W. Cochran; father, F. Seaton Hodges, Lake Hamilton; stepmother, Sharon Hodges, Lake Hamilton; brother, Mike Hodges, Lakeland; stepsister, Susanna Strohmaier, Coral Springs; stepbrother,
Aaron Strohmaier, Winter Haven. Visitation will be today at Oak Ridge
Funeral Care. Services will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at First United
Methodist Church of Haines City. Memorials may be made to the Diabetes
Research Institute 1450 N.W. 10th Avenue, #R77, Miami, FL 33136. -
Ledger, July 5, 2003
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