Jul 13, 2020

Dorothy Carol Conner, 90

Dorothy Carol Conner of Lake Wales passed away Monday, July 13, 2020 at her residence.

She was born April 4, 1930 in Moultrie, Georgia, to the late Clyde and Sarah Etherige. Dorothy was a retired kitchen manager.  She loved being on the water, especially to go fishing. Dorothy was...

Jul 12, 2020

Mary Louise Zipprer, 103

Mary Louise Zipprer of Lake Wales passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at the Lakeland Nursing and Rehab Center.

Born July 17, 1916, at Rosalie, a small settlement on the Kissimmee River, her family moved to Lake Wales in 1919. Mary saw the transformation of the wooded area...

Jul 6, 2020

Divina Esperanza Lopez Navarro of Frostproof passed away Monday, July 6, 2020 at her home.

She was born February 10, 1936 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico to the late Angel Lopez and Maria Teresa Navarro; she came here 25 years ago from Pennsylvania. She was a retired factory worker and of the Protestant faith. She was a very...

Jul 5, 2020

Audrey Elizabeth Thomas, 34

Audrey Elizabeth Thomas of Davenport, Florida passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 at her residence.

She was born August 22, 1985 in Rochester, New York. She moved to Davenport from Palm Beach Gardens three years ago. Audrey was a very courageous, adventurous, and spiritual person who loved giving of...

Jul 5, 2020

Jacqueline Marie Butler, 50

Jacqueline Marie Butler of Lakeland passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Bartow Regional Hospital.

She was born July 11, 1969 in Baltimore, Maryland. Jacqueline was a CNA for Home Health. She loved her kids and grandkids, and always tried to take care of others.

Jacqueline was...

Jul 3, 2020

Jack Buford McGowan -8/26/1933-7/03/2020

Jack passed peacefully from this life after a long battle with declining health issues the afternoon July 3, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

Jack was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Buford and Adelia McGowan. Jack began working at Procter Gamble at age 18. He became a project engineer...

Jul 2, 2020

Dr. Albert M. Falcone, 100

Dr. Albert M. Falcone of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at his residence.

He was born March 6, 1920 in Roseto, Pennsylvania, to the late Michael and Mary Falcone. He moved to Lake Wales from Westfield, New Jersey in 1985. Dr. Albert was a retired...

Jul 2, 2020

Patricia Ann Donath, 86

Patricia Ann Donath of Frostproof passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

She was born December 26, 1933 in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Harry and Nora Burley. She has been a winter resident of the area for 25 years. Patricia was a retired teachers...

Jul 2, 2020

Raymond C. “Ray” Smith, 86

Robert C. “Ray” Smith of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the Winter Haven Health and Rehab Center.

He was born April 11, 1934 in Oneida, New York, to the late Clarence and Pauline Smith. He moved to Lake Wales from Akron, New York five...

Jul 1, 2020

Joseph Case 54 of Lake Wales, Florida formerly of Floyd County Kentucky passed away July 1st 2020. Joseph was born December 31st 1965 in Pike County KY. A son to Edessell Case and the late Josephine Collins Case. Joseph was a retired Concrete Mason.

Joseph is survived by, Son: Ricky (Samantha)Case of Lake Wales, Florida. Daughter: April...

Jun 30, 2020

Marjorie Jean Walker, 93

Marjorie Jean Walker of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the Grove Center.

She was born September 3, 1927 in Anderson, Indiana. She moved here from Indiana in 2011 but was a winter resident of the area for 20 years prior. Marjorie was a retired beautician....

Jun 30, 2020

Jon Philip Wood, 56

Jon Philip Wood of Lake Hamilton, Florida passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at his home from diabetic complications.

He was born July 13, 1963 in Fairmont, Minnesota, to Philip and Mary Wood of Fairmont, Minnesota. Jon was baptized on December 16, 1973 at First Baptist Church in Winnebago,...

Jun 28, 2020

Audrey Louise Audette, 94

Audrey Louise Audette of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at her residence.

She was born August 17, 1925 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to the late Cyril and Margaret LeFort. She has been a resident of Lake Wales since 2015, moving here from Port St. Lucie. Audrey was...

Jun 27, 2020

Richard Jay “Dick” Blacksmith, 82

Richard Jay “Dick” Blacksmith of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at his residence.

He was born July 22, 1937 in Novinger, Missouri, to the late Jack and Mary Blacksmith. He moved to Lake Wales from Seattle, Washington over 10 years ago. Dick was a self-employed...

Jun 27, 2020

Charles Stanton Young, 86

Charles Stanton Young of Parrish, Florida passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.

He was born December 25, 1933 in McClure, Pennsylvania, to the late Charles and Edna Young. Stanton was retired as the owner of McClure Insurance Agency. He was actively involved in the community...

Jun 26, 2020

Roger Lee Strickland, 82

Roger Lee Strickland of Lake Wales passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at the Winter Haven Hospital.

He was born December 31, 1937 in Flatwoods, Kentucky, to the late Joshua and Martha Strickland. He graduated in Russell, Kentucky in 1955, received his two-year Associates degree from Ashland Community College,...

Jun 25, 2020

Linda Crosby Arsenault, 74

Linda Crosby Arsenault of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Auburndale.

She was born November 23, 1945 in Dunedin, Florida. She was a retired receptionist at Florida’s Natural Growers.

Linda was preceded in death by her father, Griffin G....

Jun 24, 2020

Karl H. Doll, 78

Karl H. Doll of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

He was born December 30, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Hubert and Mary Doll. He moved to Lake Wales from Arkansas in 2008. Karl was an entrepreneur in the automotive...

Jun 22, 2020

Mary Louise Morrow

Feb 16, 1935 – June 22, 2020

Mary Louise Morrow quietly passed away in the company of her family on Monday, June 22, 2020. She spent the first part of her 85 years in Dallas, PA, where she was raised on a large dairy farm and apple orchard. After attaining her Nursing...

Jun 22, 2020

James Joseph Lawrence, 85

James Joseph Lawrence of Frostproof passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 at Advent Health Sebring.

He was born April 30, 1935 in Aurora, Illinois, to the late Howard and Marie Lawrence. He has been a resident of Frostproof since 2006. James was a retired mail carrier.

James...