Sep 23, 2016

Patricia Annette Reed of Frostproof passed away Friday, September 23, 2016 at her residence. She was born September 19, 1941 in Alabama to the late John & Lucille Byrd; she came to Polk County from Alabama 65 years ago. She was retired from Citizen’s Bank and was of the Baptist faith. Patricia was preceded in death by her son,...

Sep 23, 2016

Ethel I. Morrison Sizelove of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Friday, September 23, 2016 at Water’s Edge in Lake Wales. She was born July 13, 1927 in Willamson, West Virginia to the late Daniel W. and Nora B. Coalgrove; she has been a resident of the area since 1959 coming from Wadsworth, Ohio. She worked for the Vanguard School...

Sep 20, 2016

Betty Gail Pitchford of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at her residence. She was born October 19, 1937, in Paducah, Kentucky to the late Hugh and Elsie (Mulbery) Howell. She was retired from Disney in engineering and resident of Frostproof since 1996. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dearld Edward Pitchford, son, Timothy Pitchford and...

Sep 20, 2016

Lou Ann Glass McCoy, 59 Lou Ann Glass McCoy of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. She was born March 25, 1957 in Lake Wales, Florida to the late Albert and Margie (Gatlin) Glass. She has been a lifelong resident of the area. She was a Daycare owner. Lou Ann...

Sep 20, 2016

Sarah Beth Davis, 30 Sarah Davis of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at her residence. She was born December 12, 1985 in Newport News, Virginia. She has been a resident of the area since 2000 coming from Anniston, Alabama. She attended Haines City Assembly of God. Sarah enjoyed her church, music, she loved horses and...

Sep 20, 2016

Barney M Alford Jr. 94 Lakeland — Barney Millen Alford Jr. passed away on September 20, 2016. He was proceeded in death by his mother and father, Barney Millan Alford Sr. and Gladys Bell Alford and his wife Clara Jean Parker Alford. Survivors include his son Mark Alford (Paula), Lake Wales, FL., grandsons, Daniel Alford (Brandi)Rapid City, SD and...

Sep 20, 2016

Helen L. Lunsford of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa. She was born January 8, 1929 in Plant City, Florida to the late Joshua A. and Hattie Sloan Hawkins; and has been a lifelong resident of the area. She was a teacher for the Polk County School Board, the owner of...

Sep 19, 2016

BILL STINSON, 73 Bill Stinson of Avon Park passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 at his residence. He was born December 31, 1942 in Enigma, GA to the late Harry & Gladys Stinson; he lived in Lake Wales from 1970 until 1998 when he moved to Avon Park. He was a retired letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service...

Sep 19, 2016

Thomas J. Straus, 51 Thomas J. Straus of Lakeland, Florida passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 at his residence. He was born December 13, 1964 in Massapequa, New York. He was a salesman for the Army Navy Vets in Lakeland, Florida. Thomas loved animals and enjoyed guns, guitars and music. He is survived by his mother Monica A. Straus...

Sep 19, 2016

Glen Atwell Asbury, 85 Glen A. Asbury of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born December 29, 1930 in Columbia, Missouri to the late Roy L. and Idalee (Roberts) Asbury. He has been a resident of the area since 1990 coming from Manteno, Illinois. He was an Overhead Crane Operator...

Sep 13, 2016

Willard “Socker” Shelton, Jr

Willard L. “Socker” Shelton, Jr. of Sorrento, Florida passed away September 13, 2016. He was a native of Lake Wales, Florida and the son of the late Willard L. and Anna Margaret (Williams) Shelton. He was the co-owner of the JA-LU Pottery in Maitland, Florida and was of the Baptist faith....

Sep 13, 2016

Natalie J. “Nat” Allen, 86 Natalie J. “Nat” Allen of Lake Wales Florida passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Waters Edge in Lake Wales. She was born May 28, 1930 in Concord, Vermont to the late Merlin and Helena M. (Remick) Bradshaw. She has been a resident of the area since 1957 coming from Vermont. She was a...

Sep 12, 2016

Donald W. Campbell, 60 Donald W. Campbell of Lake Wales, Florida Monday, September 12, 2016 at his residence. He was born September 27, 1955. He has been a resident of the area for 1 year coming from St. Pete Beach, Florida. He was a Compliance Manger for Cal-Maine Foods. Donald enjoyed a cold beverage, he loved life and was...

Sep 11, 2016

Richard Mercado, 29 Richard Mercado of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016. He was born April 21, 1987 in Long Beach, California. He has been a resident of the area since 2014 coming from Miami, Florida. He was self-employed as an Artist. He is survived by his wife of 9 years Meagan Mercado of Lake Wales,...

Sep 9, 2016

DEBORAH PERKINS BOWEN, 73 Deborah P. Bowen of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Friday, September 9, 2016 at her residence. She was born December 16, 1942 in Meredith, New Hampshire to the late Richard H. and Catherine A. (Jobin) Perkins. She was a Secretary and of the Catholic Faith. She is survived by her daughters Cheryl Kimball of HI,...

Sep 8, 2016

Donald E. “Don” Stephens Sr., 87 Don Stephens Sr. of Lake Wales Florida passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016 at his residence. He was born April 30, 1929 in Alabama. He retired from the Airforce after over 20 years of service. He was a business owner of a Canvas and Upholstery business. He was a great father and companion...

Sep 6, 2016

Wanda Emily Carruth, 58 Wanda E. Carruth of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at Lake Wales Medical Center. She was born January 17, 1958 in Madison, Wisconsin to the late Noel and Fern Sauve. She has been a resident of the area for 43 years. Wanda was a sales clerk at Walmart for 30 years....

Sep 6, 2016

LONNIE G. BRADY, 76 Lonnie Brady of Lake Wales Florida passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale. He was born September 9, 1939 in Holt, Michigan to the late Loyal and Edith (Anthony) Brady. He has been a resident of the area since 1974 coming from Lansing, Michigan. He was a laborer for Barnhart...

Sep 4, 2016

Karen Sue Smith, 70, of Winter Haven passed away Sunday September 4, 2016 in her home after losing her battle to ALS. Born October 15, 1945 in Minneapolis, MN, she moved to FL in 1956 to Redington Beach and graduated from Largo High School in 1963. She moved to Winter Haven in 1977. Her strong will to survive and...

Sep 3, 2016

RICHARD MACHAEL HILL, 48 Richard M. Hill of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016 at the Lake Wales Medical Center. He was born February 6, 1968 in Canton, New York. He has been a resident of the area for 4 years coming from Burlington, Iowa. He loved fishing, hunting, he enjoyed talking on his CB Radio...