Aug 29, 2025

Richard Cody Kirkland, 29

Cody Kirkland of Lake Wales passed away Friday, August 29, 2025.

He was born February 6, 1996, in Bartow; he was a resident of other towns but decided to settle back in Lake Wales three years ago. Cody loved his career in construction and in his free time he...

Aug 29, 2025

Raymond Edward Agnew, Jr., 85

Raymond Agnew, Jr. of Winter Haven passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2025, under the care of Good Shepherd Hospice.

Raymond was born on October 13, 1939, in Rhinebeck, New York, to Rev. Raymond E. Agnew and Margaret Long.

Raymond was in the United States AirForce and...

Aug 28, 2025

John Ray Hodge, 55

John Hodge of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, at 6:45 AM on August 28, 2025, at AdventHealth Heart of Florida in Davenport, FL.

John was born on October 5, 1969, in Lake Wales, Florida to Earnest Hodge and Helen Jane Barton. John was of Pentecostal Faith who was very proud and...

Aug 28, 2025

William “Bill” Eugene Brown, 68

William “Bill” Brown of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025, at AdventHealth Celebration.

He was born March 26, 1957, in Lake Wales to the late Eugene and Sylvia Brown. Bill was a lifelong resident of Lake Wales where he retired from Warner University as the Supervising...

Aug 24, 2025

Marlisa Karola Abel, 87

Marlisa Karola Abel of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

She was born March 14, 1938 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Heinz and Margaret Braschos; she moved to Lake Wales from Cleveland, Ohio in 1963. Marlisa was a real estate agent...

Aug 22, 2025

Kenneth Robert Woods, 80

Kenneth Robert Woods of Lake Wales passed away Friday, August 22, 2025 at George C. Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale.

He was born February 18, 1945 in Lake Wales to the late Murdock and Merle Woods. Kenneth was an industrial parts salesman for Motion Industries and served with the...

Aug 20, 2025

Richard Allen Lettman, 79

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving father, Richard Allen Lettman, 79, on August 20, 2025, in Rockledge, Florida. Born in Richland Center, Wisconsin, Richard lived a life defined by quiet strength, hard work, and devotion to his family.

After growing up in...

Aug 19, 2025

Marilyn Feltham, 81

Marilyn Feltham of River Ranch passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Waters Edge.

She was born August 13, 1944 in Benkelman, Nebraska to the late Alvin and Irene Kehlbeck; she has been in the area for 25 years, first as a winter resident then permanently. Marilyn had the...

Aug 19, 2025

Selia Martinez Garza, 62

Selia Martinez Garza of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Winter Haven Hospital.

Selia was born on July 31, 1963, in Olton, Texas to Simon Martinez and Basilia Reyes. Selia was an Insurance Agent and loved being a businesswoman. She was a successful Mary Kay Consultant. Selia...

Aug 17, 2025

Sharon Allen, 80

Sharon Allen went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 17, 2025. She was 80. Her ready smile and ever-present sense of humor continuously brightened the  lives of those she came in contact with.

Sharon was born December 15, 1944 in Crawfordsville, Indiana to the late Lawrence and...

Aug 13, 2025

Charles William Carroll Jr., 79

Charles William Carroll of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at his residence.

He was born June 8, 1946 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Charles and Anna Carroll. Charles was a supervisor for Chrysler Auto.

Charles was preceded in death by his wife...

Aug 11, 2025

Kenneth Jackson Ballard was born on January 24, 1936, in Avon Park, Florida, to Birtle B. Ballard and Lucy Rhymes Ballard. He passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, in Winter Haven, Florida.  He was 89 years old

Ken spent his early years in Frostproof before moving with his family to Michigan at the age of 10....

Aug 11, 2025

 Edward Conrad Schumacher, 80 

Edward Conrad Schumacher of Citrus Springs passed away Monday, August 11, 2025 at Vitas Hospice in Lecanto.

He was born September 19, 1944 in Bartow to the late John and Lessie Schumacher. Edward was a manager for A Duda & Sons Farming. He had a love for traveling and has been many places. In his free time, Edward...

Aug 10, 2025

John Frank Norrito, 62

John Frank Norrito of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025 at James A. Haley VA Hospital in Tampa.

He was born July 12, 1963 in Homestead to the late John and Marie Norrito; he moved to Lake Wales from Brooksville 12 years ago. John was an insurance...

Aug 8, 2025

Charles “Paul” Antonucci, 38

Charles “Paul” Antonucci of Morriston passed away Friday, August 8, 2025 at his residence.

He was born February 18, 1987 in Georgia. Paul was a construction worker and helped his mom on the farm. He spent his spare time fishing. Paul loved his animals and being with his nephews....

Aug 6, 2025

Mary “Diann” Giles, 82

Mary “Diann” Giles of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born January 17, 1943, in Trenton, Georgia to the late Arthur and Betty Wood. Diann was the owner of Giles Rose Nursery, was a member of the Florida Nursery Growers Association,...

Aug 3, 2025

Joan Cunnea, 92

Joan was born in Chicago, Illinois where she had a very active and joyous upbringing. In high school, Joan was on both varsity basketball and volleyball teams, in orchestra, played clarinet and flute and later picked up guitar and harmonica. She was also the squadron leader of the Civil Air Patrol with...

Aug 2, 2025

Carolyn Hughes Barnhardt

April 7, 1946-August 2, 2025

Carolyn Tully Hughes was born on April 7, 1946 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to parents Winifred Tully Hughes and Edwin J. Hughes. Soon after Carolyn’s birth, the Hughes family moved to Tallahassee, Florida and she would spend her childhood there. Carolyn would go on...

Aug 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of Jonell Peavy February 5, 1942 – August 2, 2025

Jonell Peavy, 83, of Frostproof, passed peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Somers Hospice House in Sebring, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on February 5, 1942, in Brunswick, Georgia, to the late Neal and Eldra Faircloth,...

Jul 26, 2025

Robert Stanford Rowe

The man who knew no strangers and loved life to the fullest passed away on July 26th at home surrounded by family. He was known as Bob, Dad, Pop, or Popcorn. He was born in Mitchell, Nebraska on July 4, 1935, to Charles Stanford and Ethel Mae Rowe. Bob grew up in...