Apr 11, 2025

Chaplain, ColoneI John Bannister Gibson Roberts, Jr.

John (Jack) Roberts passed away Friday, April 11,2025. He was born in Charleroi, PA on January 1,1928. He graduated from Charleroi High Schoot. He attended Colgate University under the Navy V-5 Program and served three years as an Air Cadet and flying Midshipman.

After...

Apr 11, 2025

Carol A. Durkin, 84

Carol A. Durkin of Lake Wales passed away Friday, April 11, 2025 at her residence.

She was born September 12, 1940 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Paul and Kathryn Berberich. Carol graduated with her Masters Degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She then taught American History at North...

Apr 10, 2025

Robert Blair Millar, 83

Robert Blair Millar of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born March 12, 1942 in New York. Robert served proudly with the United States Navy before discharging as a Chief Petty Officer. While serving he was known to always do things...

Apr 9, 2025

Donald Gene Harvard, 90

Donald Gene Harvard of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at George C. Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale.

He was born January 1, 1935 in Winter Haven to the late Burl and Lyda Harvard; he has been a lifelong resident of the area. In his early years,...

Apr 7, 2025

Patricia “Patsy” Martin, 70

Patricia “Patsy” Martin of Lake Wales passed away Monday, April 7, 2025 at Charming Lakes Rehabilitation Center in Lakeland.

She was born November 28, 1954 in Lake Wales to the late Gayln and Marietta Martin; she has been a lifelong resident of Lake Wales. Patsy was an educator for...

Apr 7, 2025

Paul Pickard, 88

Paul Pickard of Indian Lake Estates passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2025 at his residence.

He was born February 13, 1937 in Waynedale, Indiana to the late Clem and Esther Pickard; he moved to Indian Lake Estates from Fort Wayne in 1985. Paul was a retired factory worker for International...

Apr 6, 2025

Lois Curtis, 100

Lois Curtis of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Winter Haven Hospital.

She was born September 5, 1924 in Rhode Island to the late Fred and Emma Nadon; she moved to Lake Wales from Connecticut in 1962. Lois was the first registered nurse for the Vanguard School...

Apr 4, 2025

Maureen Helen Thurston (2025)

Maureen Helen Thurston, beloved wife, mom, nana, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the age of 85. Maureen was a self-proclaimed snowbird who shared the past 24 winters in Nalcrest, Florida with her husband, Paul, and enjoyed the warmer months at their beautiful...

Apr 2, 2025

Duane (Dewey) Westerburg, 85

Duane (Dewey) Westerburg, age 85, of Frostproof, Fl and Bemus Point, N.Y. went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 2, 2025.

A native of Jamestown N.Y, he was born January 15,1940. He was the son of the late Emil and Jessie Custer Westerburg. He was a...

Mar 30, 2025

Mindy Joyce Dougherty, 66

Mindy Dougherty of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale.

Mindy was born May 4, 1958, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alvin Gross and Myra Ludwig. Mindy was a retired CNA, and a member of Winter Haven Worship Center. She loved and supported...

Mar 28, 2025

Gloria J. Wurth -10/28/1932 - 03/28/2025

Gloria Jean Wurth left this world peacefully on Friday, March 28th after a brief illness at Advent Health Lake Wales.

Gloria was born in Tampa, Florida to Evelina and Ralph Faza.

She later married Carl Wurth and they moved to Lake Wales in 1960. She...

Mar 25, 2025

Alfred Alonzo Lanier, Sr., 78

Alfred Alonzo Lanier, Sr. of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Wedgewood Healthcare in Lakeland.

He was born November 4, 1946 in Frostproof to the late George and Mary Lanier; he has been a lifelong resident of Frostproof. Alfred was a retired truck driver and was...

Mar 23, 2025

Jessie Ray Curtis, 83

Jessie Ray Curtis of Frostproof passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025 at his residence.

He was born August 29, 1941 in Shamrock, West Virginia to the late Rube and Ora Lovett Curtis. Jessie was a truck driver for Polk County. He lived a simple life and loved animals.

Jessie...

Mar 22, 2025

Steven Phillip Zackowski, 73

Steven Zackowski of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, at James A. Haley VA Hospital in Tampa, Florida.

Steven was born on January 16, 1952, in Syracuse, New York, to Edward Zackowski and Shirely Bardo. Steven worked as a laborer in the citrus industry. Steven was always...

Mar 21, 2025

James Larry Hobbs, 72, passed away at his home on March 21st.

James was born March 21st, 1953, in Lake Wales, to Quida (Hutto) Hobbs and the late James Dewey Hobbs. He was an electrician for Florida’s Natural before he retired and enjoyed working in his yard.

He is preceded in death by his wife,...

Mar 19, 2025

Laura Estelle Shirey, 59

Laura Shirey of Winter Haven passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

Laura was born March 31, 1965, in Bronx, New York, to Luis Antonio Arenas and Maria Ines Santini. Laura was a greeter at Disney. She loved working for Disney and often visited the...

Mar 17, 2025

George “Wayne” Bennett, 65

George “Wayne” Bennett of Bartow passed away Monday, March 17, 2025 at Bartow Regional Medical Center.

He was born June 15, 1959 in Turkey, Istanbul to the late George and Winifred Bennett; he has been a lifelong resident of the area. Wayne was a retired distillation operator for Givaudan...

Mar 16, 2025

James “Jim” Horrie, 87

James “Jim” Horrie of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025, at his residence after a brave fight with cancer.

He was born September 11, 1937, in Joliet, Illinois, to the late James and Kathryn (Savage) Horrie. Jim was raised in Gardner, Illinois, where he graduated from GSW...

Mar 15, 2025

Noble Washburn Yarbrough, 92

Noble Washburn Yarbrough of Frostproof passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring.

She was born June 18, 1932 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Thomas and Mamie Washburn; she moved to Frostproof from Winter Haven in 1959. Noble was a manager for JA Stevens...

Mar 15, 2025

Julia Geraldine Stewart, 92

Julia Geraldine Stewart of Waverly passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Lakeland Hospice House.

She was born November 1, 1932 in Pavo, Georgia to the late George and Annie Mae Daniel; she was a resident of the area for most of her life. Julia was a retired planter...