Apr 26, 2025

Robert "Buddy" Hammond Jr.

Robert "Buddy" Hammond Jr., 78, went home to be with the Lord on April 26, 2025. Born on November 28, 1946, in Winter Haven, FL, Buddy was a longtime resident for most of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Darrell and Onzelle Hammond, and his brother, Gary...

Apr 25, 2025

Janet Louise Weigand, 82

Janet Louise Weigand of Lake Wales passed away Friday, April 25, 2025 at The Club at Lake Wales.

She was born June 22, 1942 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to the late William and Geraldine Hallman; she moved to Lake Wales from Pennsylvania 10 years ago. Janet was a retired property...

Apr 25, 2025

Terry Lynn Booth, 74

Terry Lynn Booth of Lake Wales passed away Friday, April 25, 2025 at his residence.

He was born December 8, 1950 in Fort Pierce to the late Warren and Virginia Booth and he was raised by Warren and Grace Booth. Terry was a retired mechanic and was of the...

Apr 25, 2025

George Herbert Jolly, 82

George Herbert Jolly of Fort Meade passed away Friday, April 25, 2025 at AdventHealth Heart of Florida.

He was born October 17, 1942 in Manchester, Tennessee to the late William and Frances Jolly. George was a retired operations manager and was a veteran of the United States Army. He...

Apr 25, 2025

David Arthur James, 63

David Arthur James of Memphis, Tennessee passed away Friday, April 25, 2025 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born May 30, 1961 in Memphis, Tennessee. David was a delivery driver and enjoyed to golf. He loved to spend time with his best friend Michael Bruno and his grandchildren.

Apr 24, 2025

Kathleen "Kathy" Lettman Babson Park, Florida

Kathleen “Kathy” Lettman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Vitas Hospice IPU following a stroke. She was 77 years old.

Born on November 1, 1947, in Lancaster, Wisconsin, Kathy was the cherished daughter of the late Thomas and Mildred...

Apr 24, 2025

Teddie Singletary, 88, passed away peacefully at home on April 24, 2025.

She was born in Maitland, FL on July 16, 1936 to the late Rev. F.W "Ted" and Vicki Brocksmith. She moved to Lake Wales in 1953 where her father became the Pastor for Westside Baptist Church. She started working for Woolfolk and Myers shortly after...

Apr 23, 2025

Ruth Miller, 87

Ruth Miller of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Somers Hospice House in Sebring.

She was born March 8, 1938, in York County, Pennsylvania to the late William and Virgie (Gross) Gerber. She graduated Dover Area High School in 1955 and was voted the FFA sweetheart that...

Apr 21, 2025

Jean Ann Buckley, 87

Jean Ann Buckley of Lake Wales passed away Monday, April 21, 2025 at Winter Haven Hospital.

She was born August 13, 1937 in Dublin, Indiana to the late Manuel and Helen Cullen. Jean was a retired convenience store clerk and was of the Baptist faith.

Jean is...

Apr 19, 2025

James Earl Crowley, 88

James Earl Crowley of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born June 19, 1936 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Hershel and Mable Crowley. James was a retired electrical engineer and was a veteran of the United States...

Apr 19, 2025

Ruth Ann Callarman, 81

Ruth Ann Callarman of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 at George G. Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale.

She was born August 23, 1943 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to the late Ray and Willie Franklin; she moved to Lake Wales from Fort Myers in 1997. Ruth Ann was...

Apr 19, 2025

William “Russell” Griffith, 73

Russel Griffith of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 , at his residence.

Russell was born on March 25, 1952, in Sebring, Florida, to Ralph Waldo Griffith and Yvonne Delores Prescott. Russell worked as a Truck Driver for Crete Corp. Russell loved photography, boating, and traveling.

Russell...

Apr 18, 2025

Barbara Frances Goodin, 58

Barbara Goodin of Ft. Meade passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, at her residence.

Barbara was born on December 27, 1966, in Winter Haven, Florida, to George H. Jolly and Shirley Stango. Barbara worked as a waitress at Mulligans. She often enjoyed playing games on her phone, and she...

Apr 18, 2025

George Benjamin Macnamara, 80

George Benjamin Macnamara of Lake Wales passed away Friday, April 18, 2025 at his residence.

He was born May 20, 1944 in Orlando to the late Roger and Dorothea Macnamara. George was a retired Police Officer for Orlando Police Department and was a veteran of the United States Army...

Apr 17, 2025

Golda M. Carson, 92

Golda M. Carson of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at The Club at Lake Wales.

She was born September 9, 1932, in Ansonia, Pennsylvania to the late Clarence and Flora Berquist; she moved to Lake Wales from Salem, Ohio in 1989. Golda was an amazing homemaker...

Apr 16, 2025

Linda Justice, 81

Linda Justice of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born June 28, 1943 in Tampa to the late Homer and Pauline Willis; she has been a lifelong resident of Lake Wales. Linda graduated from Lake Wales High School in 1961 and retired...

Apr 16, 2025

Harvey Lee Roper, 70

Harvey Lee Roper of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at George Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale.

He was born January 23, 1955 in Wilson, North Carolina to the late William and Doris Roper; he moved to Lake Wales from Bartow in 1987. Harvey was a retired...

Apr 16, 2025

Stephen Dale Schwidde, 67

Stephen Dale Schwidde of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at his residence.

He was born December 15, 1957. Stephen was a machine shop operator and attended First Baptist Church of Frostproof. He loved to take his stepmothers dog, Sugar, for walks any chance he got.

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Apr 15, 2025

Lee Allen Bryan, 83

Lee Allen Bryan of Winter Haven, Florida was fully healed by God by joining with Him on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at his residence.

He was born November 8, 1941 in McComb, Ohio to the late Clyde and Maxine Bryan; he moved to Winter Haven from Bluffton, Ohio in...

Apr 13, 2025

Harry E. Nelson

Harry E. Nelson was born on October 21, 1933 and passed away on April 13, 2025. Born in Brooklyn, New York, to Harry and Clara Nelson, Harry spent his early years in Jamaica, Queens and graduated from Concordia Prep in Bronxville, NY, in 1951. Harry attended Ursinus College before joining the U.S....