Mar 8, 2017

Eileen “Ma” Ryska

Passed away on 3/8/17 after many bouts of pneumonia and congestive heart failure, yet never lost her sense of humor or determination.

Eileen was born in Detroit, Michigan, on August 5, 1930. She is preceded in death by her husband of twenty years, Anthony Ryska.

Mar 6, 2017

Harry Franklin Avirett, 63

Harry F. Avirett of Frostproof, Florida passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 at his residence.

He was born December 29, 1953 in Lake Wales, Florida to the late Robert and Indiana (Barnes) Avirett. He was a Laborer in the Construction and Rail Road Industry. He has been a lifelong...

Mar 5, 2017

Michael Bruce Zettler, 69

Michael B. Zettler of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Lake Wales Medical Center.

He was born June 8, 1947 in Viroqua, Wisconsin to the late Minard C. and Ellen J. (Johnson) Zettler. He has been a resident of the area since the early 90’s...

Mar 4, 2017

Robert Johnson McAfee, 85 of Frostproof, Florida passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring surrounded by his loving family.

He was born July 18, 1931 in Clinton, Indiana to the late Oner and Helen (Richardson) McAfee and he has been a resident of this...

Mar 4, 2017

Ralph Edward Holliday

July 8, 1945-March 4, 2017

Ralph Edward Holliday, age 71 of Lake Wales, Florida, went home to heaven on March 4, 2017, at Lake Wales Medical Center. He was the son of the late, Rudolph Parker and Edna Kathleen (Willis) Holliday. Mr. Holliday was retired from the citrus...

Mar 3, 2017

Jody H. Goolsby, 65 of Frostproof, Florida passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 at Lakeland Reginal Medical Center.

He was born on October 8, 1951 in McIntosh, Florida to the late Hayward G. and Carlie F. (Turbeville) Goolsby. He was a Claims Adjuster for Hudson Insurance Group. He was...

Mar 2, 2017

Felicia Constance Barry, 75

Felicia C. Barry of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Lake Wales Medical Center.

She was born November 10, 1941 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts to the late Felix and Marie (Rall) Walkes. She has been a resident of the area for 1 year coming from...

Feb 27, 2017

Alvin Ray Sharp, 81 Alvin R. Sharp of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Monday, February 27, 2017 at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born March 23, 1935 in Gadsden, Alabama to the late Leroy and Estelle (McGinnis) Sharp. He has been a resident of the area since 2002 coming from Buckhead Ridge, Florida. He retired from United States Air...

Feb 27, 2017

Charles J. Catlow, 82, of Winter Haven, Florida passed away Monday, February 27, 2017 at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born August 2, 1934 in Providence, Rhode Island to the late Raymond and Maude (Segwick) Catlow and he has been a resident of this area since 1995 moving here from Sterling, CT. He was a retired Air Force Munitions...

Feb 25, 2017

Murray Green, Age 81, passed away at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring, FL on Saturday February 25 th @ 7:05 P.M.

Murray was born May 2 nd , 1935 in New Liskeard, Ontario, Canada. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie Green and Marjorie (Phillips) Green, and siblings Bobby, Donald, Ronald...

Feb 24, 2017

Richard L. “Ricky” Crumbly, of Frostproof, Florida passed away Friday, February 24, 2017 at his residence.

He was born February 27, 1945 in Avon Park, Florida to the late Charles and Louise (Cumbie) Crumbly and he has been a lifelong resident of this area. He was an owner/operator of...

Feb 23, 2017

Raymond D. Couture of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Winter Haven Hospital.

He was born October 27, 1942 in Webster, Massachusetts to the late Donat and Mary Couture. He has been a resident of the area...

Feb 22, 2017

JAMES  A.  “JIM”  BALDAUF,  92

James A. “Jim” Baldauf of Winter Haven passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale.

He was born January 11, 1925 in Anderson, IN...

Feb 21, 2017

Hugh Bert Slater, Sr., 83

Bert Slater of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at his residence.

He was born March 5, 1933 in Slater’s Branch, Kentucky to the late J.T. and Ethel Mae (Sparks) Slater; he has been a resident of the area since 1984, coming from Slater’s Branch,...

Feb 21, 2017

Mary Beth Hardesty, 64

Mary Beth Hardesty of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at her residence.

She was born May 25, 1952 in Fairmont, West Virginia to the late Sherman  Hardesty and JoAnn (Tucker) Miller.  She was a Library Assistant. She has been a resident of the area for...

Feb 20, 2017

DEBORA CAY OLIVER, Age 60.

Passed Monday, February 20, 2017 at Lake Wales Medical Center, surrounded by her immediate family, of heart failure. She was born to James Gordon Oliver and Mittie Esther Westbrook Oliver. Dr. Pitt Thominson delivered her March 2, 1956,...

Feb 19, 2017

CHARLES  MARTIN  LUTE,  SR.,  72

Charles Martin Lute, Sr. “Charley” of Lucasville, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 at the Lake Wales Medical Center in Lake Wales, FL.

He was born January 13, 1945 in Scioto County, OH to the late Doran Edgar and Mae Lute. Charley was retired from Millwright Local...

Feb 19, 2017

Eric Shawn Gomez, 37 Eric S. Gomez of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017. He was born July 25, 1979 in Lake Wales, Florida. He has been a lifelong resident of the area and was a Produce Manager for Sweet Ella’s and Publix. He was of the Catholic faith. He is survived by his father Jose...

Feb 19, 2017

PAULA  M.  WINBERRY,  65 Paula M. Winberry of Frostproof passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 at her residence. She was born October 28, 1951 in Lake Wales to the late Edward and Juanita Mullens; she was a lifelong resident of this area. She was a homemaker and member of New Harvest Worship Center. She enjoyed crafting, reading and fishing....

Feb 19, 2017

Betty Ann Stinnett Grider, 89

Betty Grider passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Brandywyne Healthcare Center.

She was born July 7, 1927 in Dayton, Tennessee to the late Claude W. and Carrie (Smith) Stinnett. She was a retired Inventory Specialist for Citrus World. She has been a resident of the area since...