Oct 19, 2024

Norbert Richard Christel, 99

Norbert Richard Christel died peacefully and surrounded by loved ones at his home in Mountain Lake, Florida on Saturday, October 19, 2024. He was 99 years old.

Born to Norbert William and Esther Mallman Christel in Valders, Wisconsin on September 11, 1925, Norbert—-or “Chris” as he was often called—was...

Oct 19, 2024

Howard Francis Brown, 74 of Winter Haven, Florida, passed Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Adventhealth Emergency Room in Lake Wales, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Cathy Brown and Daughter, Stacy Marie Brown.

No services are scheduled.

Oct 13, 2024

Donald Ray Keirn, 77

Donald Ray Keirn born February 6, 1947 in Ronceverte, West Virginia passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024.

Don lived much of his life in Rochester, New York working for Eastman Kodak Company for over 30 years. After retiring to Florida, he continued to make people laugh with his...

Oct 12, 2024

Jerry Alan Stephenson, 73

Jerry Alan Stephenson of Frostproof passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas.

He was born July 18, 1951 in Fort Benning, Georgia to the late Maxwell and Mildred Stephenson; he has been a lifelong resident of the area. Jerry was a...

Oct 10, 2024

Immanuel Nathaniel Lee Lopez

Immanuel Nathaniel Lee Lopez of Lake Wales passed away Monday, October 7, 2024 at his residence.

He was born August 28, 2024 in Davenport. Immanuel did not like bright lights or loud noises. He liked being warm and listening to rain and nature sounds. Immanuel was the perfect baby....

Oct 6, 2024

Sandra “Sandy” Griffis, 63

Sandra “Sandy” Griffis of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024, at her residence.

She was born September 17, 1961, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to the late Wilmer and Julia Sauder; she moved to Lake Wales from Bradenton three years ago. Sandy grew up in Sarasota. She was a...

Oct 6, 2024

John Thurston Henry, Jr., 89

John Thurston Henry, Jr. of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024 at his residence.

He was born February 16, 1935 in Lenoir, North Carolina to the late John and Alice Henry; he moved to Lake Wales from The Keys 22 years ago. John was a retired...

Oct 4, 2024

Norma Mann, 86

Norma Mann passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024, in Sebring, Florida, following a long illness. She was the eldest daughter of the late

Norman and Marion (Fuller) Buck.

She was born in Bangor, Maine on June 9, 1938, and spent her early years in Eustis, Maine where...

Oct 3, 2024

Dolores Elizabeth Elson, 78

Dolores Elizabeth Elson of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born November 12, 1945 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to the late Sigmund and Margaret Smolen; she moved to Lake Wales from Bradenton in 1983. Dolores was a retired bookkeeper for Walgreens...

Sep 30, 2024

Ernesto Maldonado Alvarado, 87

Ernesto Maldonado Alvarado de Lake Wales falleció el lunes, 30 de Septiembre del 2024 en su residencia.

Nesto, como lo conocían sus familiares y amigos, nació en Villalba, Puerto Rico, el 25 de Febrero del 1937. Ernesto trabajó toda su vida como carnicero. Le gustaba la carpintería y sobre...

Sep 27, 2024

William Lee Peek, 70

William Lee Peek of Lake Wales passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born December 23, 1953, in Riverside, California to the late Earl and Fern Peek; he moved to Lake Wales from Palm Beach County. William was a retired hydraulic mechanic technician for...

Sep 26, 2024

William “Bill” Russell Smalley, 75

William Russell Smalley of Lakeland passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital in Orlando.

William was born November 2, 1948 in Bethesda, Maryland to the late Russell and Ruth Smalley. The family moved to Charlotte, North Carolina in 1954 where he graduated from East Mecklenburg...

Sep 24, 2024

Lanny “Scott” Huckaby, 67

Lanny “Scott” Huckaby of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born January 9, 1957 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to the late Wayne and Sue Huckaby; he moved to Lake Wales from Virginia 40 years ago. Scott loved his job as a...

Sep 23, 2024

Richard Byrd Hoelzel, 94

Richard Byrd Hoelzel of Indian Lake Estates passed away Monday, September 23, 2024 at his residence.

He was born October 8, 1929 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to the late John and Marguerite; he moved to Indian Lake Estates from Coral Springs in 1992. Richard was a supervising engineer for Bell South and...

Sep 23, 2024

Lester “Mike” Landes, 67

Lester “Mike” Landes of Lake Wales passed away Monday, September 23, 2024, at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born July 14, 1957, in Harrisonburg, Virginia to the late Lester and Grace Landes; he moved to Lake Wales from Verona, Virginia in 1968. Mike was a dedicated tow truck driver...

Sep 22, 2024

Katherine “Kitty” Greene, 93

Katherine “Kitty” Greene of Lake Wales was ushered into Heaven by Jesus to join the love of her life, Ralph Greene, on Sunday, September 22, 2024.

She was born October 30, 1930 in Lake Wales to the late Elmer and Bertha Hansen; she has been a lifelong resident of...

Sep 20, 2024

Mary A. Heiler, 71

Mary A. Heiler of Lake Wales passed away Friday, September 20, 2024 at her residence.

She was born November 25, 1952 in Lake Wales to the late Robert and Indiana Avirett; she has been a lifelong resident of the area. Mary was a commercial and residential realtor. She enjoyed...

Sep 20, 2024

Charles Henry Meek, Sr., 90

Charles Henry Meek of Babson Park, Florida passed away Friday, September 20, 2024, in Pennsylvania.

Charles was born March 12, 1934, in Dallas, Georgia to the late John and Inez Meek; he moved to Babson Park from Frostproof in 1964. Charles was of the Catholic Faith and took...

Sep 18, 2024

Marilyn Jane Adams, 81

Marilyn Jane Adams of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at her residence.

She was born June 24, 1943 in Brockton, Massachusetts to the late Joseph and Lois Desroches; she moved to Lake Wales from Massachusetts 18 years ago. Marilyn was a cashier. She loved making flower...

Sep 18, 2024

Danny “Dan” Miller, 75

Danny “Dan” Miller of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Astoria Senior Living in Winter Haven.

He was born January 31, 1949 in Flint, Michigan to the late Thomas and Lou Miller; he moved to Lake Wales from Arizona in the 2000’s. He was a self-employed...