Oct 27, 2024

Harold Stephen Wysock, 99

Harold Stephen Wysock of Lake Wales passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at his residence.

He was born July 4, 1925 in Springfield, Massachusetts to the late Stephen and Louise Wysock; he moved to Lake Wales from Fort Meade 15 years ago. Harold developed and managed the New...

Oct 27, 2024

William Clayton Montroy, 92 of Lake Wales, Florida passed Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Adventhealth of Lake Wales, Florida

He was born January 1, 1932, in Jackson County, Mississippi.

No services are scheduled.

Oct 26, 2024

It is with heavy hearts, that the family of Robert James Harmon announce his passing on Oct. 26, 2024, after his ferocious 18-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. Raise your glass (preferably of an expensive red or a Chardonnay) to Bob – Robbie, Rob, Uncle Rob, Yeti, Dad, Best Friend – the man who never went anywhere without making friends,...

Oct 25, 2024

Jeannie Ellen Pilgrim, 74

Jeannie Ellen Pilgrim of Winter Haven passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Lakeland Regional Hospital.

She was born November 27, 1949 in Bronx, New York to the late Jacob and Rachel German. Jeannie graduated High School in Nyack, New York. She attended college at Rockland Community College...

Oct 25, 2024

George William Merrell, 84

George William Merrell of Frostproof passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Somers Hospice House.

He was born July 9, 1940 in New York to the late Clarence and Pearl Merrell; he moved to Frostproof from New York 22 years ago. George was the retired owner and operator...

Oct 25, 2024

Cora Elizabeth Acree, 83

Cora Elizabeth Acree of Orlando passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Orlando Lutheran Towers under the care of Vitas Hospice.

She was born February 8, 1941 in Haines City to the late Carl and Ethel Meeks. Cora was a retired bus driver and was of the Pentecostal...

Oct 23, 2024

Louise “Lee” Lyons, 101

Louise “Lee” Lyons of Lake Wales passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Winter Haven Hospital.

She was born October 22, 1923 in New York, New York to the late Louis and Apolonia Sustar; she moved to Lake Wales from Miami in 2007. Lee was a hospital lab...

Oct 23, 2024

Virginia Lee Welcher, 83

Virginia Lee Welcher of Lake Wales passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at her daughters residence in Lake Wales.

She was born May 7, 1941 in Geneva, Alabama to the late Jimmie and Mary Reeves; she moved to Lake Wales from Midland City, Alabama in 1954. Virginia was...

Oct 22, 2024

Brenda Sue Church, 68

Brenda Sue Church passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at her residence.

She was born November 6, 1955 in Houston, Texas to the late James and Oma Golden; she moved to Sebring from Banner, Mississippi in 2010. Brenda was a CNA. She was previously an insurance agent and a...

Oct 19, 2024

Cliff Tonjes

Lake Wales businessman and community leader Cliff Tonjes peacefully passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024 at his residence.

While he was born and raised in Michigan, Cliff met and married his wife Carol in Niles, Michican. They lived in Indiana where they raised three children before moving to Lake Wales in...

Oct 19, 2024

George Richard Cunningham, 74

George Richard Cunningham of Frostproof passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at his residence.

He was born May 22, 1950 in Fort Lauderdale; he moved to Frostproof from Fort Pierce in 2003. George was an employee of FP&L and a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He...

Oct 19, 2024

Norbert Richard Christel, 99

Norbert Richard Christel died peacefully and surrounded by loved ones at his home in Mountain Lake, Florida on Saturday, October 19, 2024. He was 99 years old.

Born to Norbert William and Esther Mallman Christel in Valders, Wisconsin on September 11, 1925, Norbert—-or “Chris” as he was often called—was...

Oct 19, 2024

Howard Francis Brown, 74 of Winter Haven, Florida, passed Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Adventhealth Emergency Room in Lake Wales, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Cathy Brown and Daughter, Stacy Marie Brown.

No services are scheduled.

Oct 13, 2024

Donald Ray Keirn, 77

Donald Ray Keirn born February 6, 1947 in Ronceverte, West Virginia passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024.

Don lived much of his life in Rochester, New York working for Eastman Kodak Company for over 30 years. After retiring to Florida, he continued to make people laugh with his...

Oct 12, 2024

Jerry Alan Stephenson, 73

Jerry Alan Stephenson of Frostproof passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas.

He was born July 18, 1951 in Fort Benning, Georgia to the late Maxwell and Mildred Stephenson; he has been a lifelong resident of the area. Jerry was a...

Oct 10, 2024

Immanuel Nathaniel Lee Lopez

Immanuel Nathaniel Lee Lopez of Lake Wales passed away Monday, October 7, 2024 at his residence.

He was born August 28, 2024 in Davenport. Immanuel did not like bright lights or loud noises. He liked being warm and listening to rain and nature sounds. Immanuel was the perfect baby....

Oct 6, 2024

Sandra “Sandy” Griffis, 63

Sandra “Sandy” Griffis of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024, at her residence.

She was born September 17, 1961, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to the late Wilmer and Julia Sauder; she moved to Lake Wales from Bradenton three years ago. Sandy grew up in Sarasota. She was a...

Oct 6, 2024

John Thurston Henry, Jr., 89

John Thurston Henry, Jr. of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024 at his residence.

He was born February 16, 1935 in Lenoir, North Carolina to the late John and Alice Henry; he moved to Lake Wales from The Keys 22 years ago. John was a retired...

Oct 4, 2024

Norma Mann, 86

Norma Mann passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024, in Sebring, Florida, following a long illness. She was the eldest daughter of the late

Norman and Marion (Fuller) Buck.

She was born in Bangor, Maine on June 9, 1938, and spent her early years in Eustis, Maine where...

Oct 3, 2024

Dolores Elizabeth Elson, 78

Dolores Elizabeth Elson of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born November 12, 1945 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to the late Sigmund and Margaret Smolen; she moved to Lake Wales from Bradenton in 1983. Dolores was a retired bookkeeper for Walgreens...