Nov 6, 2024

Mr. Winston Henry Martin, 68

Mr. Winston Henry Martin was born April 23, 1956 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Eunice Hollingsworth and the late Eugene Decosta Martin.

Winston transitioned to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Advent Hospital in Sebring, Florida.

Winston served...

Nov 4, 2024

Alan Francis McEachern, 77

Alan Francis McEachern of Lake Wales passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at Somers Hospice House.

He was born April 29, 1947 in South Boston, Massachusetts. He was proud to be a retired firefighter for the Air National Guard and a veteran of the United States Air Force.

Nov 4, 2024

Ronald Rue Denton, Sr., 84

Ronald Rue Denton of Lake Wales passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born August 7, 1940 in Eagle Lake to the late Leon and Gladys Denton; he moved to Lake Wales from Eagle Lake in 1946. Ronald was retired from...

Nov 1, 2024

Billy Ray Reed, 74

Billy Ray Reed of Frostproof passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024 at his residence.

He was born June 16, 1950 in Spring City, Tennessee to the late Dale and Pauline Reed; he moved to Frostproof from Tennessee 50 years ago. Billy was a retired framer for Robin Builders...

Nov 1, 2024

Joseph Franklin, 95

Joseph Franklin passed away on November 1, 2024, at the age of 95 at a home in Indian Lake Estates, FL. He was born on September 27, 1929, in Buckingham Township, PA to Titus and Mary (Balling) Franklin. He married Marjorie Smith on March 28, 1954. They had two children: daughter, Debra...

Oct 31, 2024

Steven Lee Wolfson

Steven Lee Wolfson of Lake Wales passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born June 18, 1952 in Lake Wales to the late Herbert and Rae Wolfson; he has been a lifelong resident of the area. Steven was a retired salesman and attended Temple...

Oct 30, 2024

Suzanne Elayne Fuday, 78

Suzanne Elayne Fuday of Lake Wales passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Winter Haven Hospital.

She was born June 5, 1946 in Lansing, Michigan to the late Theron and Norma Lamphere; she moved to Lake Wales from Michigan in 2005. Suzanne was an auto insurance underwriter and...

Oct 29, 2024

Katrina Ann Ybarra, 64

Katrina Ann Ybarra of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at AdventHealth Celebration.

She was born January 29, 1960 in Bartow to the late Billy and Susie Davis; she has been a resident of Lake Wales for 45 years. Katrina was a homemaker and a very smart...

Oct 29, 2024

Deryl W. Futrill, 74

Deryl W. Futrill of Haines City passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Winter Haven Hospital.

He was born October 1, 1950, and has been a local resident since 1973. He was a retired forklift driver for Florida’s Natural and a member of the Grace Baptist Church. He...

Oct 27, 2024

Harold Stephen Wysock, 99

Harold Stephen Wysock of Lake Wales passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at his residence.

He was born July 4, 1925 in Springfield, Massachusetts to the late Stephen and Louise Wysock; he moved to Lake Wales from Fort Meade 15 years ago. Harold developed and managed the New...

Oct 27, 2024

William Clayton Montroy, 92 of Lake Wales, Florida passed Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Adventhealth of Lake Wales, Florida

He was born January 1, 1932, in Jackson County, Mississippi.

No services are scheduled.

Oct 26, 2024

It is with heavy hearts, that the family of Robert James Harmon announce his passing on Oct. 26, 2024, after his ferocious 18-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. Raise your glass (preferably of an expensive red or a Chardonnay) to Bob – Robbie, Rob, Uncle Rob, Yeti, Dad, Best Friend – the man who never went anywhere without making friends,...

Oct 25, 2024

Jeannie Ellen Pilgrim, 74

Jeannie Ellen Pilgrim of Winter Haven passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Lakeland Regional Hospital.

She was born November 27, 1949 in Bronx, New York to the late Jacob and Rachel German. Jeannie graduated High School in Nyack, New York. She attended college at Rockland Community College...

Oct 25, 2024

George William Merrell, 84

George William Merrell of Frostproof passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Somers Hospice House.

He was born July 9, 1940 in New York to the late Clarence and Pearl Merrell; he moved to Frostproof from New York 22 years ago. George was the retired owner and operator...

Oct 25, 2024

Cora Elizabeth Acree, 83

Cora Elizabeth Acree of Orlando passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Orlando Lutheran Towers under the care of Vitas Hospice.

She was born February 8, 1941 in Haines City to the late Carl and Ethel Meeks. Cora was a retired bus driver and was of the Pentecostal...

Oct 23, 2024

Louise “Lee” Lyons, 101

Louise “Lee” Lyons of Lake Wales passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Winter Haven Hospital.

She was born October 22, 1923 in New York, New York to the late Louis and Apolonia Sustar; she moved to Lake Wales from Miami in 2007. Lee was a hospital lab...

Oct 23, 2024

Virginia Lee Welcher, 83

Virginia Lee Welcher of Lake Wales passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at her daughters residence in Lake Wales.

She was born May 7, 1941 in Geneva, Alabama to the late Jimmie and Mary Reeves; she moved to Lake Wales from Midland City, Alabama in 1954. Virginia was...

Oct 22, 2024

Brenda Sue Church, 68

Brenda Sue Church passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at her residence.

She was born November 6, 1955 in Houston, Texas to the late James and Oma Golden; she moved to Sebring from Banner, Mississippi in 2010. Brenda was a CNA. She was previously an insurance agent and a...

Oct 19, 2024

Cliff Tonjes

Lake Wales businessman and community leader Cliff Tonjes peacefully passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024 at his residence.

While he was born and raised in Michigan, Cliff met and married his wife Carol in Niles, Michican. They lived in Indiana where they raised three children before moving to Lake Wales in...

Oct 19, 2024

George Richard Cunningham, 74

George Richard Cunningham of Frostproof passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at his residence.

He was born May 22, 1950 in Fort Lauderdale; he moved to Frostproof from Fort Pierce in 2003. George was an employee of FP&L and a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He...