Silvestre Martinez Castillo
Nov 16, 2024
Silvestre “Chivo” Martinez Castillo, 61
Silvestre Martinez Castillo of Frostproof passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice.
He was born February 27, 1963 in Brownsville, Texas to the late Juan and Maria Castillo; he moved to Frostproof from Texas in 1978. Chivo was a...
Peter Howard Fray
Nov 13, 2024
Peter Howard Fray, 60
Peter Howard Fray of Lake Wales Florida, and formerly of Jamaica, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at AdventHealth, Lake Wales.
He was born April 21,1964, in Kingston, Jamaica; and migrated to the USA 40 years ago. He was a retired independent contractor. Peter served in the U.S. Air...
Mike Collins
Nov 13, 2024
Mike Collins, 68
Mike Collins of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at AdventHealth Davenport.
He was born January 15, 1956 in San Pedro, Dominican Republic; he moved to Frostproof from the Dominican Republic in 2012. Mike loved his career of being a mechanic. He enjoyed playing guitar and loved flowers.
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Pauline Marie Merrell
Nov 11, 2024
Pauline Marie Merrell, 84
Pauline Marie Merrell of Frostproof passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at Somers Hospice House.
She was born October 15, 1940, in Filmore, New York to the late Stanley and Edith DeGroff; she moved to Frostproof from New York 23 years ago. Pauline was the owner of an...
Joan Beverly Townshend
Nov 11, 2024
Joan Beverly (Campbell) Townshend, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at Winter Haven Hospital in Florida, on November 11, 2024. Born on June 26, 1945, in Washington D.C., Joan was a vibrant presence and was known for her strong will, unwavering determination, and love and support for her family.
Joan dedicated her life to...
Jenni Marie Fussell
Nov 10, 2024
Jenni Marie Fussell, 40
Jenni Marie Fussell, 40, of Lake Wales, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024
She was born January 9, 1984, to John Fussell, and Terri Ross Fussell in West Palm Beach. She moved to Lake Wales 4 years ago from Everglades City. She was a Digital Business Consultant, and she was of...
Larry William Durham
Nov 10, 2024
Larry William Durham, 63
Larry William Durham of Frostproof passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Gulfside Healthcare Services in Zephyrhills.
He was born July 26, 1961 in Elmhurst, Illinois to the late Richard and Alice Durham; he moved to Frostproof from Stuart, Florida two years ago. Larry was an Aviation Crew Chief...
Carolyn Smith
Nov 8, 2024
Carolyn Smith, 88
Carolyn Smith of Lake Wales passed away Friday, November 8, 2024 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale.
She was born May 18, 1936 in Hartford City, Indiana to the late Dane and Esther Careins; she moved to Lake Wales from her hometown in 2010. Carolyn was a retired teacher for...
Joseph L. Berta
Nov 8, 2024
Joseph L. Berta, 86
Joseph L. Berta of Nalcrest passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice.
He was born April 18, 1938, in Manhattan, New York to the late Joseph and Helen Berta; he moved to Nalcrest in 1992. Joseph was a retired...
Roger Nelson Gerlt
Nov 7, 2024
Roger Nelson Gerlt, 81
Roger Nelson Gerlt of Seffner passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Lakeland Hospice House.
He was born November 10, 1942 in Stover, Missouri to the late Homer and Arlene Gerlt. Roger was a retired heavy equipment operator and served with the United States Army from 1964 until...
Jim Hurst, Jr.
Nov 7, 2024
Jim Hurst Jr of Lake Wales, Florida entered eternal glory on 11/7/24. Born on April 14,1956 to James Hurst Sr and Louise Crane Hurst. Jim was a devoted husband to Belinda DuBose Hurst for 43 years until her passing in 2022. He was the very loving father of Jimmy Hurst III (Emily) of Frostproof, Marshall Hurst of Lake Wales...
Winston Henry Martin
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...
Alan Francis Mceachern
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.
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Ronald Rue Denton, Sr.
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...
Billy Ray Reed
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...
Joseph Franklin
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...
Steven L. Wolfson
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...
Suzanne Elayne Fuday
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...
Katrina Ann Ybarra
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...
Deryl W. Futrill
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...