Carl Douglas Castle, a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on December 19, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on June 6, 1947, in Bay Lake, Florida, Carl was known for his unwavering spirit, joyful pursuits, and commitment to his family and community.
A proud Navy Veteran, Carl served his country with honor, a testament to his strong...
Roy White, a beloved member of the Lake Wales community, passed away on December 18, 2025, at AdventHealth Lake Wales. Born on September 1, 1933, in Cornelia, Georgia, Roy lived a life marked by dedication, service, and a profound love for his family and community.
Roy was known as a premier mechanic for Volkswagen vehicles and proudly owned and operated Roy...
Stephen “Steve” Glen Swindle, born on January 4, 1959, in Blytheville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, at AdventHealth Lake Wales. He was a cherished husband, father, brother, and son.
Steve had a varied career that included working in caster maintenance, farming, and insurance, as well as owning a bar. Outside of work, He enjoyed life to the fullest....
Delida Ann Agnew, a cherished member of her community and loving family matriarch, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida. She was born on March 7, 1948, in Jellico, Tennessee, and lived a life filled with service and warmth.
Delida's career was marked by her multifaceted contributions as a legal assistant, court reporter, and store owner. Her professional...
Patricia Enz Port, beloved mother, grandmother, and educator, passed away peacefully at the Spring Haven Nursing Home on December 16, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on April 12, 1941, in Enid, Oklahoma, Patricia dedicated her life to nurturing the minds of young learners through her career as a teacher in both public and private schools.
Patricia earned her bachelor's...
Kathleen Jean Lamb, affectionately known as Kathy, passed away peacefully at her residence on December 14, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on July 19, 1961, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, she touched the lives of many through her warmth, creativity, and unwavering love for her family.
Kathy was a dedicated owner and operator of K & S Landscaping, but her talents...
Ed Strickland passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, at Lakeland Regional Hospital. He was born on September 23, 1942, in Cairo, Georgia, and moved to Frostproof from Tallahassee in 1962, where he dedicated much of his life to his work, family, and community.
Ed was a man of many talents and passions, most notably as a Citrus Grove Owner and...
Louise Houser Carden was born on February 18, 1921, in Winter Garden, Florida. She peacefully passed away on December 14, 2025, at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice.
Louise had a long and fulfilling career as a bookkeeper for Bullard Insurance Agency. She was a kind soul who found joy in many simple pleasures. She loved to read...
Barbara Helen Haromy, 93, passed away December 13, 2025, in Winter Garden, Florida. She was born June 10, 1932, in Humboldt County, Iowa to Carroll and Beulah Adams and was reared on the family farm. She graduated from Bode High School in a class of 16 students, earned a bachelor’s degree in Home Economics from Iowa State College, and married...
Richard Rowland Williamson of Winter Haven passed away Friday, December 12, 2025 at Astoria Assisted Senior Living.
He was born January 20, 1935 in Winchester, Indiana. Richard was a financial services representative for NCR and served with the United States Army from April of 1957 until May of 1959. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Richard had a...
Ira "Andy" Anthony Anderson passed away on December 12, 2025, at AdventHealth Lake Wales. Born on September 17, 1953, on Whidbey Island, Washington, Andy lived a life marked by dedication, service, and love for his family and community.
Andy was a proud veteran, having served with the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he committed...
Myra Lee Herrera, born on September 29, 1945, in Wauchula, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, at AdventHealth Lake Wales, under the care of Vitas Hospice.
Myra doted on her family and grandchildren, creating lasting memories that will be treasured forever. She found joy in simple pleasures, and her love for road trips with the family, reading, and visits...
William "Bill" Randall Larson passed away on December 11, 2025, at the age of 78, in Lake Wales, Florida. Born on January 8, 1947, in Westfield, New York, Bill led a life marked by dedication and love for his family.
Bill's career as a manufacturing manager at TSI showed his strong work ethic and commitment to excellence. His journey in education...
Charles Santo Zito, known fondly as Chuck, passed away on December 10, 2025, at AdventHealth Lake Wales. Born on June 21, 1937, in Baltimore, Maryland, Chuck lived a life rich in family and faith.
He dedicated his career to Information Services for General Electric for 34 years, where he made many contributions over the years. Chuck proudly served as a Veteran...
Sonny Jackson, a devoted family man and skilled tradesman, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, in Lake Wales, Florida, at the age of 76. Born on January 22, 1949, in Blakely, Georgia to the late Charlie and Hilda Jackson.
Sonny was a proud veteran who served with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Throughout his life, Sonny built...
Debbie Dee Farrow, a cherished member of the community and a devoted family woman, passed away on December 8, 2025, at The Grove Center in Lake Wales. Born on April 30, 1951, in Zanesville, Ohio, Debbie led a life marked by hard work, love, and community engagement.
As the owner and operator of Farrow Trucking, Debbie shared her professional journey with...
Larry Hugh Linton, a beloved figure in the Lake Wales community, passed away on December 8, 2025, at AdventHealth Lake Wales. Born on June 25, 1948, in Lake Wales, Florida, Larry made an indelible mark on both his family and the community he served throughout his life.
Larry dedicated his career to the citrus industry, serving as the harvesting manager for...
Jeffrey Allen Esterline, age 57, of Lake Wales Florida passed away on December 5th, 2025.
Born on March 21st, 1968 to Lloyd and Karen Esterline of Otsego, MI. Jeffrey graduated from Reed City High-school, class of 1986. He earned 2 associate Degrees from Ferris State University, in tool design and in engineering. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree from Cornerstone University...
Janice Carol Fisher May, a beloved homemaker, was born on April 14, 1937, in Lake Wales, Florida. After graduating from Lake Wales High School, she committed herself to her family and home, a role she cherished throughout her life. Janice had a joyful spirit and was known for her good sense of humor that brought smiles to those around her.
Janice...
Jenella Arlene Stokes, 79, of Lake Wales, FL, passed away December 3, 2025. She was born on September 18, 1946, in Lake Wales, FL, to Mary and Maynor Davis.
Arlene, as she was known to most, was a beloved wife and mother. She loved the beach, fishing, cruises, and any social gatherings where she could laugh, dance, and have fun.
She is...