Jan 17, 2018

Rick Watson Boyd, 59

Rick W. Boyd of Babson Park, Florida passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Somer’s Hospice House in Sebring.

He was born May 22, 1958 in Colorado City, Texas to the late Jerry S. and Sue (Watson) Boyd. He was a resident of Babson Park coming from Lakeland, Florida....

Jan 15, 2018

Robert “Bob” W. Dillenbeck of Frostproof, FL, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018.

He was born November 1, 1930 in Davisburg, Michigan, to Delbert and Esther (Fields) Dillenbeck, he came to this area in 2000 from Michigan.

He was a retired Press...

Jan 14, 2018

Victor R. Thorn of Frostproof, passed away on Sunday, January 14, after a long illness. He was born in Alabama on May 7, 1939. Preceded in death by his infant daughter and son Terry Dean. Survived by his wife Betty Jean Thorn of 43 years. Sons Shane R. Thorn (Lynn), Lowell E. Pickels (Stacee) and their sons Jasper, Mitchell...

Jan 14, 2018

Terry E. Brown of Avon Park, FL, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018.

He was born November 29, 1943 in Danville, IL, to Harold and Elizabeth (Duncan) Brown, coming from Danville in 2002. He was a retired Loss Prevention Rep in the Insurance industry. He enjoyed spending time...

Jan 13, 2018

Richard Allen Shock, Sr., 48, of Babson Park, passed away at Lake Wales Medical Center Born May 5, 1969 in Elmira, NY to the late Charles Martone and Darlene Shock he moved to Babson Park 10 years ago from Winter Haven. He worked as a construction worker and carpenter and was a big fan of Nascar, his favorite driver...

Jan 12, 2018

Calvin E. Maxwell, 89, passed away at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale on Friday, January 12, 2018. Born August 20, 1928 in Washington, GA, to the late Henry and Mamie (Fanning) Maxwell, he moved to Lake Wales from Miami, FL. He was a bookkeeper and worked up until he was 85 years old. He was a dedicated employee. He...

Jan 12, 2018

Charles Andrew Bott, 66, of Frostproof, FL passed away Friday, January 12, 2018 at his home surrounded by family and loved ones after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Andy was a self-made man who served his country with pride. After...

Jan 10, 2018

Robert "Bob" Cook, 82 of Lake Wales, Florida passed away on January 10, 2018 at Grace Healthcare. He was born in Elmodel, Georgia on September 20, 1935 to William Enos Cook and Carrie (Miller)Cook. Bob graduated from Auburndale High School in the class of 1954. He married Eleanor Anne Pugh on February 21, 1960. They were married for 51...

Jan 7, 2018

Katherine J. Johnson of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 at the Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. She was born October 8, 1961 in Hialeah, Florida. She was a homemaker and member of Eagle Lake Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Roy Johnson; parents, Al and Betty (Chambers) Karash; daughter, Aleia Navarro and...

Jan 7, 2018

Dorothy E. Hodge of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 at her residence. She was born March 28, 1921 in Hampton, South Carolina; and has been a resident of the area for 73 years coming from Savannah, Georgia. She was a laborer in the manufacturing industry and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in...

Jan 6, 2018

James S. “Jim” Way, 75 Jim Way of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Lake Wales Medical Center. He was born May 29, 1942 in Akron, Ohio to the late Thomas and Ruth (Savage) Way. He has been a resident of the area since 2004 coming from Vero Beach, Florida. He was a Minister and...

Jan 5, 2018

Daniel L. “Dan” Carpenter, 74 of Grant, Michigan fought a courageous battle and went to be with his Lord Friday, January 5, 2018 passing peacefully at his Florida home.

He was born September 15, 1943 in Charlevoix, Michigan to the late Robert and Reva (Jontz) Carpenter and he has...

Jan 5, 2018

Shirley A. Helm, 70 of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Friday, January 5, 2018 at Grace Healthcare. She was born December 12, 1947 in Haines City, Florida to the late Jimmie and Eloise (Giddens) Conner and she has been a lifelong resident of this area. She was a retired caregiver in child care and of...

Jan 4, 2018

DONALD R. “DON” BREWER, 86 Donald R. “Don” Brewer of Lake Wales Florida, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Grace Healthcare. He was born May 2, 1931 in Port Huron, Michigan to the late Roy J and Jennie E (MacDonald) Brewer. He has been a resident of the area since 1977 coming from Port Huron, Michigan. He was...

Jan 2, 2018

Walter Lewis Harrell, 89 Walter L. Harrell M-SGT USAF Retired of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at his residence. He was born December 28, 1928 in Lake Wales, Florida to the late Joseph H. and Inez (Harrison) Harrell. He has been a resident of the area since 1998 coming from Richmond Hill, Georgia. A Veteran...

Jan 1, 2018

Logan Vincent and Shawn Michael Marsh were both born Sunday, December 31, 2017; Logan passed away on Sunday and Shawn passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018.

They were survived by their parents, Blake Marsh and Rose Sutton of Lake Wales;...

Jan 1, 2018

FROSTPROOF – Carolyn Walden Churchwell, 85, of Frostproof, Florida, passed away on Monday night, January 1, 2018, at her home on Silver Lake in Frostproof, after battling serious health issues the last few years. Carolyn was born at home on August 11, 1932, in Dover, Florida, to the late Harvey J. Walden and Janelle Holbrook Walden. She grew up...

Jan 1, 2018

Stephanie S. Wright of Lake Wales, Florida passed away January 1, 2018. She was born March 13, 1973 in Lake Wales, Florida; and has been a lifelong resident of the area. Stephanie was a Customer Service Manager for Walmart. She loved children and animals. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Charles Wright; parents, Randall and Shelley Clemons; daughter, Candice Keyes...

Dec 31, 2017

Logan Vincent and Shawn Michael Marsh were both born Sunday, December 31, 2017; Logan passed away on Sunday and Shawn passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018.

They were survived by their parents, Blake Marsh and Rose Sutton of Lake Wales;...

Dec 30, 2017

Maryann King of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at her residence.

She was born September 30, 1926 in Jackson, MI to the late Herman M. and Caroline Gumper; she came here from Michigan in 1997. She was a retired secretary and a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.

Maryann...