Jan 17, 2025

Samuel “Mark” Crissman, 73

Samuel “Mark” Crissman of Lake Wales passed away Friday, January 17, 2025 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born December 17, 1951 in Belle Glade to the late Samuel and Virginia Crissman; he moved to Lake Wales from Wellington in 1990. Mark was a retired area manager for S.W....

Jan 16, 2025

Annie Jones Houston, 90

Annie Jones Houston of Frostproof passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025 at her residence.

She was born September 16, 1934 in Brewster to the late Herbert and Ruth Jones; she was a member of HighPoint Church. Annie was a retired caretaker and in her younger days loved to fish....

Jan 16, 2025

Theresa “Terri” Smith, 73

Theresa “Terri” Smith of Frostproof passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring.

She was born September 17, 1951 in Westfield, Massachusetts to the late Joseph and Jean Desabrais; she moved to Frostproof from East Longmeadow, Massachusetts 15 years ago. Terri was a bookkeeper and...

Jan 15, 2025

James Ronald Clements Sr, 82, passed away at home on January 15, 2025 after a long battle with cancer.

He was born in Frostproof, FL on July 18, 1942 where he lived his whole life. James "Ronnie" worked as a tree surgeon for many years; he then went on to work for Ben Hill Griffin as a...

Jan 14, 2025

Michelle Anderson Maldonado, 56 years young

Michelle Anderson Maldonado of Avon Park passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at AdventHealth Sebring.

Michelle was born May 31, 1968 in Avon Park; she was a retired secretary for Ben Hill Griffin, Inc. and was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister,...

Jan 10, 2025

Richard Stanley Croft, 67, of Frostproof, Florida passed Friday, January 10, 2025, at his residence.

He was born September 8, 1957, in Miami, Florida to the late Stanley and Mary Sue Croft. He was a retired Carpenter and a lifelong resident of Frostproof, Florida.

no services are scheduled.

Jan 8, 2025

Lilawatee Mangru, 79

Lilawatee Mangru of Dundee passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at her residence.

She was born February 18, 1945, in Dehoop, Guyana to the late Persaud Uzagir and Sukhni Federick. Lilawatee was of the Hindu faith. She was a homemaker and loving grandmother.

Lilawatee was preceded in death...

Jan 8, 2025

Dr. James Dayle Morgan, a retired dermatologist and dedicated professional, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025, at WatersEdge Memory Care in Lake Wales, FL, at the age of 88. Born in Perry, Iowa, he dedicated 20 years of exemplary service to the United States Navy before retiring in 1980 with his family and making his home in Lake...

Jan 8, 2025

Cheri Schamp Cooper, a beloved wife, mother, Mimi, sister, teacher, and friend passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, surrounded by the warmth of her family.

She was born October 20,1950 in Toledo, OH to the late Ralph and Betty Schamp. She left behind a beautiful legacy of love, laughter, and compassion. Her family was her greatest joy;...

Jan 8, 2025

Ryan Layton Pickles, 42, of Winter Haven, passed away Wednesday, January 8th in his home.

Ryan was born June 17th, 1982, in Lake Wales, to Sammie and Becky Pickles.  He was the assistant director for the City of Auburndale in the Parks and recreation department.

He loved the Miami Hurricanes, and going to their games.  ...

Jan 6, 2025

Edith Louise Anderson, 79

Edith Anderson of Lake Wales passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, at her residence.

Edith was born June 1, 1945, in Lake Wales, Florida, to Roy Durrance and Violet Viola Grooms. Edith was a cook at McDonald’s and loved to work. She worked until she was 75 years old....

Jan 4, 2025

Wayne Beasley, 84

Wayne Beasley of Frostproof passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 at his residence.

He was born April 26, 1940 in Frostproof to the late Weston and Ruby Beasley; he has been a lifelong resident of Frostproof. Wayne first retired from Polk County as a building inspector, and then as a...

Jan 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our father, Alex Neil Spear, on January 4, 2025, following a tragic vehicle accident in Okeechobee, FL. He would have been 89 years old March 23, 2025. His parents were Valley Pitcock Spear Ellis and Charles Ray Spear. He married Betty Phyllis Allison on July 1, 1955...

Jan 2, 2025

Diane Locicero, 73

Diane Locicero of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

She was born September 20, 1951 in Apopka to the late Ernest and Muriel Johns; she has been a resident of Lake Wales for 53 years. Diane loved animals and taking care of people;...

Jan 1, 2025

Patsy Dale Kelley, 68

Patsy Dale Kelley of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at her residence.

She was born September 12, 1956 in Lake Wales; she has been a lifelong resident of the area. Patsy loved the lake, her flowers, and cooking.

Patsy was preceded in death by her...

Jan 1, 2025

David Spencer Waldrop, 55

David Spencer Waldrop of Lake Wales passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 1, 2025 while leading a FTA hike in the Bellini Preserve.

He was born May 18, 1969 in Lake Wales to John and Barbara Waldrop; he has been a lifelong resident of Lake Wales. David was the Information...

Dec 29, 2024

William “Wilbur” Hoecherl, Jr., 67

William “Wilbur” Hoecherl of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born September 5, 1957 in Miami; he moved to Lake Wales from Loxahatchee 17 years ago. Wilbur was a firefighter for the Broward County Fire and Rescue Department for 30...

Dec 29, 2024

Edward C. “Sonny” Skaggs, 80

Edward C. “Sonny” Skaggs of Frostproof passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

He was born March 17, 1944 in Saint Louis, Missouri to the late William and Gladys Skaggs; he moved to Frostproof from Missouri in 2017. He was a veteran of the...

Dec 29, 2024

Mona Jean Vorous, 93

Mona Jean Vorous of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024 at her residence.

She was born January 23, 1931 in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to the late George and Florence Cochran; she moved to Lake Wales in 1961. Mona was a homemaker and was a member of First...

Dec 27, 2024

Joan Tibado Arndt, 91

Joan Tibado Arndt, 91, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, December 27, 2024 at Water’s Edge Memory Care surrounded by her family and friends.

She was born April 22, 1933 at her family home in Lake Wales to the late Clarence H. Tibado and Gertrude R. Hoffmann Tibado. Joan...