Charles Elwood Coffman, Sr.
Apr 29, 2026
Charles Elwood Coffman, Sr., a proud veteran and devoted family man, passed away on April 29, 2026, at AdventHealth Lake Wales while under the care of Vitas Hospice. He was born on May 12, 1948, in Athens, Alabama.
Charles served honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he bravely earned the Purple Heart. This recognition was one...
Margaret Lorene Mauldin
Apr 29, 2026
Margaret Lorene Mauldin, born on June 16, 1929, in Laurel Hill, Florida, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, at the Lake Wales Care Center. She was a cherished woman who lived a full life and touched many hearts along the way.
Lorene dedicated much of her working years as a machine operator for Citrus World. Before that, she spent many...
Jeffery Ashton Lang
Apr 28, 2026
Jeffery Ashton Lang was born on October 31, 1956, in Miami, Florida. He passed away peacefully at his residence on April 28, 2026.
Jeffery was a man who enjoyed simple pleasures in life. He loved to play Sudoku, watch sports, and do crossword puzzles.
He was a beloved son to Eleanor Lang of Lakeland and was preceded in death by his father,...
Marie Annette Drew
Apr 25, 2026
Marie Annette Drew, a dedicated and hardworking woman, passed away peacefully at her residence on April 25, 2026. Born on January 3, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York, she lived a full and meaningful life that touched many around her.
Marie devoted much of her professional life to Treasury Administration for the Internal Revenue Service. She had a deep love for the...
Gene Latham
Apr 25, 2026
Gene Latham, 87, of Winter Haven went home to our Lord on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Gene lived a Godly life filled with love, kindness, compassion, a little bit of stubbornness, and a whole lot of love for Jesus, his family, and his friends.
Born in South Bend, Indiana on October 2, 1938, but relocated to Miami, Florida in 1958, where he...
Willa Dean Campbell
Apr 25, 2026
Willa Dean Campbell, a dedicated teacher and active community member, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026, at The Residence Club at Seminole. She was born on April 27, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois.
Willa devoted much of her life to education, inspiring many through her work as a teacher. Beyond her career, she was deeply involved in community activities. She volunteered...
Brenda Joyce Wright
Apr 23, 2026
Obituary
Brenda Joyce Wright, Age 64
1962-2026
Brenda Joyce Wright was the oldest of four children, born February 8,1962 in Columbus, Georgia to Huevon and Joyce Ann McSwain. Surrounded by family, pastor and friends singing her into the arms of Jesus, Brenda went home to be with her Lord on April 23rd at Advent Health, Lake Wales, Florida. Brenda was a devoted wife,...
Ernie Carroll McCoy
Apr 22, 2026
Ernie Carroll McCoy, born March 24th 1950 in Mozel, SC, a faithful servant of the Lord, devoted husband and father and friend to many went to Heaven on April 22nd, 2026.
He was welcomed home by his mother Myrtle McCoy, his father Walter McCoy, his sister-in-law June McCoy, son-in law Ken Foley, and many brothers and sisters in Christ with whom...
Bennie Wayne Benedict
Apr 22, 2026
Bennie Wayne Benedict, a devoted family man and respected supervisor for Hunt Brothers, passed away peacefully at his residence on April 22, 2026. Born on August 8, 1954, in Miami, Florida, Bennie lived a life marked by dedication, warmth, and a zest for both work and leisure.
Throughout his career, Bennie served as a supervisor for Hunt Brothers, where his leadership...
Richard "Dick" Jackson Benson
Apr 21, 2026
Richard Jackson Benson passed away on April 21, 2026, at Advent Health in Orlando, Florida. He was born on February 28, 1945, in Bellevue, Pennsylvania, to Theodore Edwin Benson and Marian Jackson Benson.
Dick spent his childhood in West View Borough near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and graduated from North Hills High School with the Class of 1963. He proudly served in the...
Kathryn Garrison Bielawa
Apr 19, 2026
On the morning of Sunday, April 19, 2026, beloved mother and grandmother Mary Kathryn (Garrison) Bielawa passed peacefully away at the age of 91. Kathryn was born on August 10, 1934, to parents Allen Norton Garrison and Kathryn Glass Garrison. She was born in Lake Wales, Florida, in Lake Wales Hospital and graduated from Lake Wales High School in 1952....
Marcos Antonio Orozco, Jr.
Apr 19, 2026
Marcos Antonio Orozco, Jr., who was known as Cholo, was born on May 18, 2008, in Haines City, Florida, and passed away on April 19, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. He was a young man who brought joy to everyone who knew him. Marcos was known for always having the perfect mustache and a very happy personality that brightened the lives...
Luz E. Lopez
Apr 17, 2026
Luz E. Lopez of Lake Wales passed away Friday, April 17, 2026 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale.
She was born May 23, 1936 in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico to the late Santos Ferrer and Francisca Laracuente; she came here 18 years ago from Miami. She was a homemaker all her life. She was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed cooking...
Vera Ruth Hollis
Apr 14, 2026
Vera Ruth Hollis, born December 3, 1949, in Frostproof, Florida, passed away on April 14, 2026, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who touched the lives of those around her with her warmth and kindness.
For 24 years, Vera worked as a fruit packer for Ben Hill Griffin, Inc., dedicating much of her...
Jackie Marie Zahora
Apr 13, 2026
Jacqueline M. “Jackie” Zahora, born on April 5, 1954, in Port Jervis, New York, passed away peacefully at her residence on April 13, 2026.
She was a dedicated medical transcriber who spent her career with care and attention to detail. Jackie moved to Lake Wales from Fort Lauderdale seven years ago, where she continued to enjoy her hobbies and interests. She...
James William Wheeler
Apr 12, 2026
James William Wheeler, born on December 22, 1932, in Ashburn, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on April 12, 2026. He lived a long and full life, marked by his independent spirit and a deep dedication to his work and family.
James spent his career as an agriculture worker for Ben Hill Griffin. His strong work ethic and commitment were...
Rhonda Jean Washburn
Apr 11, 2026
Rhonda Jean Washburn (Richardson) was born to John and Janice Richardson (Eggleston) on June, 1956, in Glens Falls, New York. She peacefully passed away on April , 2026, at Advent Health Tampa (Pepin Institute) joining her daughter Trisha Jean Smith. Rhonda and her husband moved to Frostproof, Florida 14 years ago where they enjoyed the warmer weather and made many...
Gordon Eugene Rhen
Apr 11, 2026
Gordon Eugene Rhen, born on May 25, 1947, in Bagley, Minnesota, passed away on April 11, 2026, at his residence in Lake Wales, Florida. He lived a full life and was respected for his dedication and kindness.
Gordon served honorably in the United States Air Force. After his military service, he built a career as an accountant for The Bridge. Eight...
Thomas Charles Knuff
Apr 11, 2026
Thomas Charles Knuff, born on October 26, 1937, in Youngstown, Ohio, passed away on April 11, 2026, at his residence. He was a retired cost estimator who worked as a government contractor and served his country in the United States Air Force.
Thomas was a dedicated member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Haines City, Florida. He moved to Davenport from...
John Melvin Richmond
Apr 10, 2026
John Melvin Richmond, born October 31, 1951, in Kennet Missouri, passed away on April 10, 2026, at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas. He was a Vietnam Era Veteran, a US Military Police in Germany, and a dedicated school bus driver for the Polk County School Board, a job he took great pride in. John’s time as a...