Mar 6, 2019

Paula Byrd of Frostproof, Florida passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, Florida.

She was born April 25, 1950 in Columbia City, Indiana to the late Wendel and Mary (Sewell) Blain. She has been a resident of Frostproof for 50 years coming from Miami, Florida. She loved spending time with her...

Mar 3, 2019

ZACHARIAH J. “ZACH” DE BOER, 35 Zachariah J. “Zach” De Boer of Davenport, Florida passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 He was born June 11, 1983 in Port Charlotte, Florida. He has been a resident of the area for 15 years coming from Kissimmee, Florida. He was a Diesel Mechanic for Ryder. Zach loved riding his motorcycle, playing video...

Feb 28, 2019

KATHY L. PRESSLEY, 66

Kathy L. Pressley of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Lake Wales Medical Center.

She was born October 19, 1952 in Niagara Falls, New York to the late Harley and Imogene (Frye) Griffith. She has been a resident of the area since 1989 coming from Niagara Falls....

Feb 26, 2019

John D. Washington

John David Washington, 88, of Lake Wales, Florida died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. He was born Aug. 15, 1930 in Lake Wales, the son of Herman and Mary Washington. He was a firefighter in Oregon and Lake Wales and a volunteer deputy chief with Highlands Lakes Volunteer Fire Department for a number of years....

Feb 26, 2019

David C. Messer, of Lake Wales, born December 12, 1941, in Cuthbert, GA, went to fish with the Lord on Tuesday, February 26, 2019.

He is survived by his loving wife, Gale Martin Messer, of 50 years; devoted sons Chuck Messer (Diane) and Daniel Messer (Amber); and sister, Sue Turner. He was blessed with eight grandchildren: Emma,...

Feb 26, 2019

Katharine Louise Shafer, 77 of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Heart Of Florida Regional Medical Center.

Feb 25, 2019

Lillian Othel Collins, 81

Restaurant Owner

Lillian O. Collins of Babson Park, Florida passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on February 25, 2019 at her residence.

She was born May 15, 1937 in Wise County, Virginia to the late Willie and Bonnie V. (Bolling) Roberts. She has been...

Feb 25, 2019

FRANKLIN CLARENCE BROSIUS JR., 68

Franklin C. Brosius Jr. of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Monday, February 25, 2019 at the Lake Wales Medical Center.

He was born March 30, 1950 in N. Tonawanda, New York to the late Franklin C. and Ruby R. (Pieper) Brosius. He has been a resident of the area since...

Feb 25, 2019

Maria D. Carrieri, 67 Maria D. Carrieri of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Monday, February 25, 2019 at Lake Wales Medical Center. She was born February 19, 1952 in New York. She was a Homemaker and of the Catholic faith. She has been resident of the area for 8 years coming from W. Chester County, New York. She enjoyed...

Feb 24, 2019

Trudy Ann Hafer Sullivan, 67

Trudy Ann Hafer Sullivan, was born on December 29, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio, she went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 24, 2019. She leaves behind a husband, Earle Sullivan of 47 ½ years and their Jackrussell dog, Scruffy. She had 2 Children, Erik D. Sullivan (Tabitha) and Stacey...

Feb 23, 2019

CLAUDE M. CARNLEY, 67 Claude M. Carnley of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019 at his residence. He was born September 20, 1951 in Bartow, Florida to the late Starlin and Doretha (Mimms) Carnley. He has been a lifelong resident of the area. He was a Truck Driver. He is preceded in death by his sister...

Feb 22, 2019

A.V. Williams, 86 of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Friday, February 22, 2019 at the Lake Wales Medical Center.

He was born on April 23, 1932 in Dekalb County, Alabama to the late Silas David and Lovie Odell (Higginbothom) Williams and he has been a...

Feb 21, 2019

Jesus J. “Jack” Davila, 79 Jesus J. “Jack” Davila passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Grace Health Care in Lake Wales. He was born July 4, 1939 in Juncos, Puerto Rico to the late Pablo and Frances (Grillo) Davila. He was self-employed as a Deli Owner and was of the Christian faith. He is survived by his sister...

Feb 20, 2019

Kitty F. Batchelor of Waverly passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at the Life Care Center of Winter Haven.

She was born June 7, 1931 in Winter Haven to the late Raliegh and Elizabeth Kirkland; and has been a lifelong resident of the local area. She was a homemaker and member of the First Baptist Church of...

Feb 19, 2019

Mary Rosetta Pearson, 86 Mary R. Pearson of Babson Park, Florida passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Auburndale. She was born October 5, 1932 in Marion, Michigan to the late Isaac and Nora (Dipmore) Lytle. She has been a resident of the area since 1951 coming from Indiana. She was a Phone Operator...

Feb 17, 2019

Vernon Richard Forbes, 77

Vernon R. Forbes of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Osceola Regional Medical Center.

He was born June 27, 1941 in Bristol, Connecticut to the late William and Evelyn (Cote) Forbes. In his early years he lived in Concord, Vermont. He and Linda raised their family in...

Feb 16, 2019

George L. Fitts, Jr. 94

George L. Fitts, Jr. of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Auburndale.

He was born January 7, 1925 in Concord, New Hampshire to the late George L. and Ella M. (Tanner) Fitts, Sr. He has been a resident of the...

Feb 14, 2019

CHRISTINE RHODEN, 78

Christine Rhoden of Winter Haven, Florida passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Oak Haven Nursing Home.

She was born March 30, 1939 in Frostproof, Florida to the late Cliston and Bertha (Gray) Rhoden. She has been a lifelong resident of the area and member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Frostproof....

Feb 14, 2019

Lisa Yvonne Taylor, 51, of Fort Meade, Florida passed away February 14, 2019 in Fort Meade, Florida.

She was born April 7, 1967 in Vermont to Larry and Carmen (Monton) French. Lisa was a Facilitation Worker for Social Services.

Survivors include her parents, Larry and Carmen French of Fort Meade, Florida, and son, Geoffrey Taylor....

Feb 13, 2019

Earl Willis Moore Jr., 55 Earl W. Moore Jr. passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at his residence. He was born October 31, 1963 in Lakeland, Florida to the late Earl W. and Marzie (Poindexter) Moore Sr. He was a Communications Manager and has been a resident of the area for 5 years coming from Land-O-Lakes, Florida. He loved...