Dec 23, 2018

Janie S. McDuffie, 84, of Frostproof, Florida passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale.

She was born May 10, 1934 in Sylvester, Georgia to the late Dennard and Lula Olivia (Powell) Shiver and she has been a resident of this area since 1949 moving here from Americus, Georgia. She was retried from...

Dec 22, 2018

Joe Turner of Haines City passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Good Shepherd Hospice.

He was born July 25, 1943 in Dothan, AL to the late Winton and Monnet Turner; and was a lifelong resident of Polk County. He retired from Coco-Cola Foods as Hi-C superintendent. He was a member of the River of Life Church...

Dec 22, 2018

Robert Seymour, 84, of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Dr. Phillips Hospital in Orlando, Florida.

He was born October 1, 1934 in East Hartford, Conn. to the late William and Edith (Johnson) Seymour and he has...

Dec 19, 2018

Oscar Roger Ireland, 87 Oscar R. Ireland of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring. He was born July 17, 1931 Bridgeton, New Jersey to the late John E. and Betty (Strang) Ireland. He has been a resident of the area since 1997. He was the Facilities Manager for the Showboat...

Dec 19, 2018

Diedra Ann Smith of Frostproof, Florida passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at her home in Frostproof.

She was born April 15, 1945, in Ft. Worth, Texas to the late Deuward B. and Irene (Oxford) Hunter. She was a registered nurse in healthcare and has been a long-time resident of Frostproof. She enjoyed woodworking, crafting and scrapbooking....

Dec 19, 2018

Cora Mae Whipple, 80 Cora M. Whipple of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Spring Lake Nursing and Rehab. She was born July 10, 1938 in Adrian, Michigan to the late Edward and Marie Hunt. She has been a resident of the area for 18 years coming from Michigan. She was a Nurse’s Aide. She...

Dec 13, 2018

ADELITA MARIA NINO, 4 MONTHS Adelita Maria Nino of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018 at University Health. She was born August 7, 2018 at Winnie Palmer Hospital in Orlando. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother Maria Nino, maternal great grandfather George Matteson. She is survived by her father Juan Nino and mother...

Dec 11, 2018

LAURA  B.  MOODY,  74

Laura B. Moody of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at the Winter Haven Hospital.

She was born November 10, 1944 in Nashville, TN to the late Roy B. & Alene Moody; she came to Lake Wales in 1994 from New York City, NY. She was retired...

Dec 9, 2018

RONALD GEORGE WHEAT, 71

Ronald G. Wheat of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Winter Haven Hospital.

He was born January 1, 1947 in Clifton Springs, New York to the late Lawrence and Elaine (Coons) Wheat. He has been a full- time resident of the area since 2012 coming from Lyons,...

Dec 8, 2018

OCUS E. “MATT” DILLON, 90 Ocus E. “Matt” Dillon, of Lake Wales, Florida received his walking papers into the Lord’s presence on Saturday, December 8, 2018 while at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring, FL. A strong fighter he’s won the battle and has victory in Jesus Christ his Savior. Ex 14:14. He was born May 20, 1928 in a...

Dec 8, 2018

Geneva Waters, 84

Geneva Waters of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Grace Healthcare.

She was born September 30, 1934 in Worthington Springs, Florida to the late Smith and Ida (Davis) Waters. She has been a resident of the area since 1960. She was a...

Dec 7, 2018

Michael David Henderson 37 Michael D. Henderson of Babson Park, Florida passed away Friday, December 7, 2018 at his residence. He was born November 9, 1981 in Bartow, Florida. He was self-employed as a Handyman. He has been a lifelong resident of the area. Michael enjoyed his family, fishing, he loved working with his hands and on small engines....

Dec 5, 2018

June Frazier

Our Mother, Friend and Wife left us on December 5 th for her trip to heaven. June was born in Mossy Head Florida on December 2, 1929 to Carrie Wright and John R. Henderson. June was the youngest of three girls with Mary and Ethel being older....

Dec 5, 2018

HOWARD HENRY YATES, 72

Howard Yates, of Frostproof, Florida passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Auburndale.

He was born October 30, 1946 in Vero Beach, Florida to the late Henry C. “Dugan” and Lavern (Miller) Yates. He was an 8th generation Florida Cracker and true steward of the...

Dec 4, 2018

Myrna Jean Messenger of Frostproof, Florida passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Lake Wales Medical Center in Lake Wales, Florida.

She was born July 19, 1937, in Green Camp, Ohio to the late Gideon and Thelma (Hart) Long. She was a customer service representative with HPM in Mount Gilead, Ohio, for over 30 years and has...

Dec 3, 2018

Deborah Jean Pylest, 61 Deborah J. Pylest of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Monday, December 3, 2018 at Lake Wales Medical Center. She was born May 8, 1957 in Aurora, Illinois to the late Charles E. and Georgeanna L. (Jackson) Day. She has been a resident of the area for 9 years coming from Michigan. She was a Cook for...

Dec 3, 2018

MELBA “PAT” WILSON, 85 Pat Wilson of Winter Haven, Florida passed away Monday, December 3, 2018 at her residence. She was born July 5, 1933 in Bartow, Florida to the late Leon W. and Louisanna (Albritton) Prine. She has been a lifelong resident of the area. She was self-employed as a hair dresser. Pat enjoyed sewing, going to the beach,...

Dec 2, 2018

Donald Ray Daughtry, 59 Donald R. Daughtry of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018 at his residence. He was born October 13, 1959 in Lake Wales, Florida to the late John W. and Ida (Skinner) Daughtry. He has been a lifelong resident of the area. He was a Forklift Driver for Florida’s Natural. He is preceded...

Dec 1, 2018

ROBERT WILLIAM ATTERIDGE, 83 Robert Atteridge of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018 at his residence. He was born October 14, 1935 in North Smithfield, Rhode Island to the late Charles and Noella (Deroy) Atteridge. He has been a resident of the area since 2013 coming from Haines City, Florida. He was a Machinist for New England...

Nov 30, 2018

Delores E. Peters, 82, went to be with the Lord on November 30, 2018, in Lake Wales, Florida encircled by her children. She was happily married to James A. Peters for 48 years and raised four children together. She was born April 20, 1936 in Springfield, Ohio to Frank and Dora Mae (Shook) Ours. The oldest of three children,...