Feb 11, 2018

Albert Dwight Kirlin Born February 8, 1926 in Lincoln, Nebraska Passed away February 11, 2018 “Big Al” was a veteran of WWII where he served in the US Air Force in Japan for two years. Al attended the University of Nebraska and Idaho State University. He was a multi-sport athlete, excelling in basketball, football, track and field. He was...

Feb 11, 2018

Brian J. Keelan of Nalcrest, Florida and Bellrose, New York passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Lake Wales Medical...

Feb 10, 2018

Kenneth Edward Gilman, 68 of Frostproof, Florida passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the Florida Hospital Heartland in Sebring.

He was born July 11, 1949 in Newburyport, Massachusetts to the late Edward Daniel and Janice Ramona (Richard) Gilman, Jr.  and he has been a resident of this area for 11 years moving...

Feb 7, 2018

Barbara Jean Stanton Rucks, age 81, passed away February 7, 2018 at her home in Lake Wales, Florida after a long illness. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida and was a longtime resident of Frostproof, Florida, where her late husband, Donnie J. Rucks, owned, and for many years operated, Rucks Citrus & Cattle Company (formerly known as Rucks Arbuckle...

Feb 7, 2018

Billie Paul Martin, 81 Billie P. Martin of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Auburndale. He was born January 9, 1937 in Geneva, Alabama to the late Clem C. and Annie M. (Massey) Martin. He has been a lifelong resident of the area and was a retired Chief Diesel...

Feb 5, 2018

Jennie Belle Spurlock of Frostproof, Florida passed away Monday, February 5, 2018, at The Palms of Sebring, Sebring, Florida.

She was born November 10, 1933, in Avon Park, Florida, to the late Clare and Helen (Smith) Mann. She has been a lifelong resident of the...

Feb 5, 2018

Ernest Castillo, III

On Monday, February 5, 2018, Ernest Castillo, III, peacefully passed away.

Ernest was born October 23, 1935, in Tampa, Florida, to Ernest Castillo, Jr. and Alicia Esteban Castillo. As an only child, he was known to his family as "Sonny". Ernest graduated from Plant High School (Tampa) in 1953 (Class President), and...

Feb 3, 2018

David E. Motis- Obituary – February 12, 1962 to February 3, 2018 David E. Motis, (55) of Babson Park passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2018. David was born on February 12, 1962 in Friend, Nebraska to the late Ruth (Bulwan) and Edmund Motis. He grew up in Friend Nebraska. He was the youngest of 4 boys. David was...

Jan 30, 2018

B. Joyce Morrison, 90 B. Joyce Morrison of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Somer’s Hospice House in Sebring. She was born September 10, 1927 in Athens, Georgia to the late Tom and Leon Bethany (Brooks) Wood. She was a Homemaker and an active member of the First Baptist Church in Lake Wales. She was...

Jan 28, 2018

Margaret Ann Skinner, 79 Margaret A. Skinner of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Lake Wales Medical Center. She was born September 10, 1938 in Whitesboro, New York. She has been a resident of the area since 1989 coming from California. She was a Nuclear Power Plant Decontamination Specialist for Bartlett, Inc. Margaret loved cats....

Jan 27, 2018

Obituary for Dr. George Robillard Dr. George Robillard, age 83, of Lake Wales, died peacefully at home on January 27, 2018. He now resides in heaven with his heavenly Father. George was born October 11, 1934 in Middletown, Ohio to the late Robert E. and Mamie L. Robillard. He attended Middletown Business College where he met and married Janice...

Jan 26, 2018

William P. “Bill” Thress, 91, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, January 26, 2018 at his home. He was born March 13, 1926 in Columbus, Ohio to the late William and Hazel Thress; he moved from Ohio to Tampa, where he lived for 20 years, before coming to Lake Wales in 1998. In his early career, he was a train...

Jan 24, 2018

Richard T. “Dick” Campus, 89 of Winter Haven, Florida passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born on August 31, 1928 in Peabody, Massachusetts to the late Manuel T. and Isabella (Salome) Campus and became a resident of this area in 1991 moving here from Duxbury, Massachusetts. He was a retired Manager for General Motors...

Jan 23, 2018

Opal M. Nance Raulerson, 92 Opal Nance Raulerson of Lake Wales, Florida passed away, Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at the Lake Wales Medical Center. She was born November 20, 1925 in Gate, Oklahoma to the late Frank and Maud (Harris) Nance. She has been a resident of the area since 1985 coming from Orlando, Florida. She was a Homemaker...

Jan 22, 2018

Dudley Victor Guy, 86 Dudley V. Guy of Babson Park, Florida passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 at his residence following a short illness. He was born October 19, 1931 in Mendes, Georgia to the late George and Wilma (Deloach) Guy. He came to this area in 1960. Dudley was a retired veteran of the United States Army serving...

Jan 21, 2018

Paul Dominic “Paco” Zahra, 81 Paul D. “Paco” Zahra of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Malta to the late Augustine and Carmen (Micallef) Zahra. He has been a resident of the area since 2017 coming from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He was a Life Insurance Salesman for 35 years...

Jan 21, 2018

Melody Jean Welch, 54 Melody J. Welch of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 at the Lake Wales Medical Center. She was born March 9, 1963 in Tuscola, Illinois. She has been a resident of the area for 30 years coming from Illinois. She was Restaurant worker for Malcolm’s and Woody’s. She is preceded in death...

Jan 20, 2018

Shannon Jason Cables, 46 of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the Lake Wales Medical Center. He was born June 13, 1971 in Plant City, Florida; he has been a residence of this area for 25 years moving here from Lithia, Florida. He was a Journeyman Lineman for C&C Power. Shannon loved hunting and fishing...

Jan 20, 2018

Ruth Edmunds, 81 of Frostproof, Florida passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring.

She was born May 5, 1936 in Pennsylvania to the late George and Genevieve (Martuza) Morgan and she has been a winter resident of this area for...

Jan 17, 2018

Ladonna Katheryne Meek, 50 Kathy Meek of Babson Park, Florida passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Lake Wales Medical Center. She was born July 22, 1967 in Lake Wales, Florida. She has been a lifelong resident of the area. She was a Customer Service Operator for Bright House in Lakeland, Florida. Kathy was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt,...