Jul 29, 2018

John Roger DeCoster, 81, Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July, 29, 2018, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House after a brief illness with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. John was born 3-19-1937 and grew up in Auburn, Maine, the third of four...

Jul 29, 2018

Philip Allen Pettus of Lake Wales, Florida died July 29 th in Winter Haven Hospital after a short illness. He was 74.

He was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on September 26, 1943, to James and Vera Pettus. He attended elementary school in Miami and graduated from H.B. Plant High School in Tampa in 1961. After graduation,...

Jul 28, 2018

Laura Leona Brown, 68 of Lake Wales, Florida passed Saturday, July 28, 2018 at her residence.

She was born October 22, 1949 in Chiefland, Florida to the late Everett and Dorothy (Lamb) Tindale. She was a Clothing Processer for a Laundry Mat and a former...

Jul 27, 2018

Bill Fraiser, 90 of Winter Haven, Florida passed away Friday, July 27, 2018 at his home.

He was born on September 9, 1927 in Lake Wales, Florida to the late Orion and Ida (Varn) Fraiser and he has been a lifelong resident of...

Jul 25, 2018

Erin Kate Rhoden of Davenport, Florida passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Florida Hospital Celebration. She was born to Matthew Aaron and Kaitlin Nicole Hullinger Rhoden. Survivors include her parents; paternal grandparents, Mike and Sherri Rhoden of Apopka; Maternal Grandparents, Mickey and Sharon Hullinger of Apopka; Maternal Great Grandmother, Elzora Triplett of Apopka, Roy and Carolyn Hullinger of Ashtabula,...

Jul 23, 2018

Devan Dickey, 28 Devan Dickey passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born August 14, 1989 in Orlando, Florida. Devan was a witty, personable, lovable young man that made people feel right at home. His ability to accept and appreciate people for just being who they were was one of his most admirable qualities. Devan was...

Jul 23, 2018

Lourenia (Bunch) Watkins, 91 of Frostproof, Florida passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at Florida Hospital Heartland in Sebring, Florida.

She was born February 17, 1927 in London, Kentucky to the late George Henry and Flora (Davidson) Wilson and she has been a resident of...

Jul 19, 2018

Elmer Richard Steger, 91 Richard Steger of Winter Haven, Florida passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Life Care Center of Winter Haven. He was born February 24, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Elmer and Lillie (Horman) Steger. He was a Bagger for Publix. Richard was a Merchant Marine for the United States Coast Guard. Survivors include...

Jul 18, 2018

EVELYN MAE BURGER, 91 Evelyn Burger of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Grace Healthcare. She was born October 19, 1926 in Marysville, Ohio to the late Omer and Hazel (Wood) Fancey. She has been a resident of the area since 1986 coming from Marysville, Ohio. She was a homemaker and of the Lutheran faith. She...

Jul 13, 2018

SANDRA BAILEY CHRISTENSON, 67 Sandra Lynn Christenson of Winter Haven, Florida passed away on July 13, 2018 at the age of 67, after a brief but courageous battle with lung cancer. Sandi’s thankful heart and strong faith saw her through. Her favorite Bible verse was “I have the strength to face all conditions by the power that Christ gives me.”...

Jul 13, 2018

Marian C. Towns (July 27, 1926 – July 13, 2018) Marian C. Towns, 91 of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Friday, July 13, 2018 at the Lake Wales Medical Center. She was born on July 27, 1926 in Orlando, Florida to the late William B. and Frances (Millar) Cadle. She has been a resident of the area since 1951, moving...

Jul 11, 2018

Rest In Peace, Sondra Bowen January 23, 1974- July 11, 2018 Sondra K. Bowen of Winter Haven, Florida passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born January 23, 1974 in Winter Haven, Florida and has been a lifelong resident of the area. She was a homemaker. Sondra loved her family and friends. In the words...

Jul 10, 2018

CARLOS A. LOPEZ, 46 Carlos A. Lopez of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at the Lake Wales Medical Center. He was born November 10, 1971 in San Juan, Puerto Rico to the late Sergio and Luz (Burgos) Lopez. He has been a resident of the area for 7 years coming from San Juan, Puerto Rico....

Jul 8, 2018

Quincy C. Brackin, 79 Quincy C. Brackin of Frostproof, Florida passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018 at his residence. He was born September 16, 1938 in Babson Park, Florida to the late Spoman L. and Bernice (Herndon) Brackin. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator. Quincy was an avid hunter and fisherman, loved anything outdoors and raced airboats. He is...

Jul 5, 2018

GEORGE E. MCCONNELL, 81 George E. McConnell of Lake Wales, Florida passed away, Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Southern Gardens in Lake Alfred. He was born June 3, 1937 in Leachville, Arkansas to the late Bud and Betty (Allen) McConnell. He has been a resident of the area since 2017 coming from North Florida. He was a Citrus worker....

Jul 3, 2018

Donna Lee Laughton, 69

Donna L. Laughton of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018. She was born January 16, 1949 in Peterborough, New Hampshire to the late Harold Putnam and Edith Beales Beckwith and she has been a resident of the area for 32 years coming...

Jul 2, 2018

JOHN “JACK” PAUL ARD, 88 John “Jack” P. Ard of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Monday, July 2, 2018 at the Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale. He was born March 5, 1930 in Nocatee, Florida to the late Paul Hamill and Jonnie Florence (Chester) Ard. He has been a resident of the area since 1962 coming from Bartow, Florida....

Jun 29, 2018

Donna DuBois Ross, 78 Donna D. Ross of Haines City, Florida passed away Friday, June 29, 2018 at the Life Care Center in Winter Haven, Florida. She was born January 10, 1940 in Tampa, Florida to the late Martin L. and Maggie (Rhodes) DuBois. She was the Owner/Operator of Donna’s Beauty Shop. She is preceded in death by her...

Jun 29, 2018

Willard Scurlock, 85 Willard Scurlock of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Friday, June 29, 2018 at the Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale. He was born August 17, 1932 in Bolivar, Missouri to the late Eden and Nannie (Stroud) Scurlock. He has been a resident of the area since 2008 coming from Bolivar, Missouri. He was self-employed as a Contractor....

Jun 28, 2018

Sara Elizabeth Farmer, 77 Sara E. Farmer of Dundee, Florida passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Heart of Florida Hospital. She was born January 2, 1941 in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Leonard P. and Billie Burke (Freeman) Jones. She has been a resident of the area since 1957 coming from Alabama. Sara enjoyed shopping and dancing with...