Richard "Keith" Belcher, age 73, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025. He was born May 3, 1951, in Bowling Green, FL. He graduated from Fort Meade High School class of 1969 and then the University of South Florida. Keith was the Owner/Operator of a Rental Mangement & Maintenance business. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Junior Belcher, Adolph Belcher, Mack Belcher, Joe Belcher and Clinnard Belcher, sister Ruth Vaughn, nephew Luis Paez and niece Shawna Belcher. Keith is survived by his wife of 47 years Alice "Gene" Belcher of Winter Haven, brother Randall Belcher & wife Heidi, sister Carol Douglas & husband Jack, sisters-in-law, Frances Belcher, Beverly Belcher, Gail Belcher and Jan Wilson. There are many wonderful nieces, nephews, their children and grandchildren. Keith loved music; he loved playing golf with his family; he loved God's creation, especially the peaceful times spent in the eastern Tennessee mountains and the Ozarks. He loved the Lord and sharing His gospel with others. Family will receive friends Friday, March 14, 2025 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at First Baptist Church of Fort Meade, 307 East Broadway in Fort Meade, FL.. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 am Friday, March 14, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Fort Meade. Memorials may be made to One More Child, P.O. Box 8190, Lakeland, FL 33802, www.onemorechild.org. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com
Jason Bryan DeVane, age 48, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025. He was born February 14, 1976 in Winter Haven, FL to Kenny & Sandy DeVane. Jason graduated from Fort Meade High School class of 1994. He then graduated from Florida Southern College with a Bachelor's degree in Citrus Marketing. Jason was the owner and operator of Citrus Groves and a Citrus Nursery. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Meade. Jason was a former board member for Polk County Farm Bureau. He was preceded in death by his wife Olivia Allen DeVane and grandmother Joyce Lavonne DeVane. Jason is survived by his wife Toni Bass DeVane of Bartow, two daughters Haleigh Grace DeVane and Emmalee Faith DeVane, two sons Mason Allen DeVane and Colby Bryan DeVane, step daughter Megan Meeks, parents Kenny & Sandy DeVane of Fort Meade, brothers Derek DeVane and Kyle DeVane & wife Stephanie both of Fort Meade and grandfather Floyd DeVane of Fort Meade. Family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Saturday, January 18, 2025 at First Baptist Church of Fort Meade, 307 East Broadway of Fort Meade, FL. Memorial service will follow at 2:00 pm Saturday, January 18, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Fort Meade. Memorials may be made to Heartland Counseling Center, 300 3rd Street NW in Winter Haven, FL 33881. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com