Sep 5, 2024

Korryn Kaylina Sterling

Korryn Kaylina Sterling passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Winter Haven Women's Hospital.

Korryn was the daughter of Keith and Daphney Sterling of Winter Haven.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Sep 5, 2024

William Charles Thomson, 80

William Charles Thomson of Frostproof passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Lake Wales Wellness and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born September 2, 1944, in Chicago, IL to the late Robert and June Thomson. He was a retired truck driver for Ben Hill Griffin, member of Family Life Church and served...

Sep 4, 2024

Esteban F. Muro, 88

Esteban F. Muro of Winter Haven passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at his residence.

He was born November 21, 1935 in Mexico to the late Raul Muro and Catalina Juarez; he has been a lifelong resident of the area. Esteban was a citrus laborer and attended Centro Guadalupano...

Sep 4, 2024

John Larry Moore, 87

John Larry Moore passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at George Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale.

He was born June 15, 1937 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania to the late John and Evelyn Moore.  John was a retired service manager for a camping store in Maryland. He loved cruising and driving...

Sep 4, 2024

Carmen Vazquez, 91

Carmen Vazquez of Mulberry passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Winter Haven Hospital.

She was born November 29, 1932 in Puerto Rico to the late Ramon Sanchez and Isabella Arroyo. Carmen was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

Carmen was preceded in death by her husband,...

Sep 3, 2024

Joseph Eugene Webb, 78

Joseph Eugene Webb of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Winter Haven Hospital.

He was born December 25, 1945 in Lake Wales to the late William and Lyde Webb; he was a lifelong resident of Lake Wales. Joseph worked for Bullard Insurance for over 50 years...

Sep 2, 2024

Clement Buckley Newbold III, age 54, of Clermont, Florida passed away suddenly on Monday, September 2, 2024. He was fondly called by his nickname "Clem" by his family and friends.

He passed while cycling which was one of his lifelong passions. Of particular note, he and his father rode their bicycles across the continental United States from...

Sep 2, 2024

Ann Theresa Hillmann, 96, of Surry, Maine, passed away on September 2, 2024, at Water's Edge in Lake Wales, Florida. She was born on January 26, 1928, in Clifton, New Jersey, to the late Harry and Catherine Keen.

Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Frederick Paul Hillmann, her brothers, Harry and Tim...

Sep 2, 2024

Anne Louise Venter, 70

Anne Louise Venter of Lake Wales passed away Friday, September 2, 2024, at her residence.

She was born May 27, 1954 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Virgil and Sarah Venter, and was a loving daughter who looked after her parents for many years in Frostproof.

Anne...

Sep 1, 2024

Marshall Scott Smith departed this earth to be with his Heavenly Father on the morning of Sunday, September 1st at his home.

Scott, as he was known by his family and friends, was born on February 10, 1934, at his family’s home in Lake Wales, Florida. He attended local schools where he was a natural athlete, excelling...

Aug 27, 2024

Robert Lee Johnson, 56

Robert Lee Johnson of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at his residence.

He was born April 25, 1968 in Lake Wales; he has been a lifelong resident of the area. Robert was an Asset Management Specialist for Polk County for 16 years and worked for the...

Aug 26, 2024

Linda Gail Cross Hutto, 62

Linda Gail Cross Hutto of Frostproof passed away Monday, August 26, 2024.

She was born December 18, 1961 to the late Kenneth and Mary Jo Cross; she has been a lifelong resident of Frostproof. Linda worked for the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier for twenty-four...

Aug 26, 2024

Jaime Castrellon Fernandez, 63

Jaime Castrellon Fernandez of Babson Park passed away Monday, August 26, 2024, at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born January 30, 1961, in Mexico to the late Pablo Castrellon and Antonia Fernandez; he moved to Babson Park from Mexico over 30 years ago. Jaime was a hard-working construction sub-contractor...

Aug 26, 2024

Donald H. McCombs

February 6, 1942-August 26, 2024

Sebring, Florida

Donald McCombs passed in Sebring, Florida after a long decline and is finally at peace. He lived his life with strength and fortitude that carried out in his death journey.

For Christmas a few years back Don was gifted a mug...

Aug 25, 2024

Dr. Michelle J. McCormick passed away peacefully on August 25, 2024 due to complications from Parkinson's disease. She was born in Santa Monica, CA, on November 20, 1947 to the late John Rosbach and late Mary Barnes. Michelle graduated from Canoga Park High School and later attended California State College, Northridge, where she earned bachelor's and master's degrees in...

Aug 15, 2024

Kathlyn Marie Lesperance, 69

Kathlyn Marie Lesperance of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at her residence.

She was born June 4, 1955 in Douglas, Michigan to the late Elray and Syble Gilliam; she moved to Lake Wales 22 years ago. Kathlyn was a bus driver for Polk County and was...

Aug 13, 2024

Francis Donald Hodge, 86

Francis Donald Hodge of Frostproof, Florida passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at his residence.

He was born August 18, 1937 in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania to the late Julia Hodge; he has been a resident of the area since 1984. Don loved to fish, work on cars, sing karaoke,...

Aug 12, 2024

Patricia Louise Strider, 92

Patricia Louise Strider of Haines City, Florida passed away Monday, August 12, 2024 at Water’s Edge of Lake Wales.

She was born December 17, 1931 in Ray County, Missouri to the late Estel Moyer and Cleola McCollough. She married Kenneth Strider on December 8, 1951 and he preceded her...

Aug 11, 2024

George Richard Moser, 65

George Richard Moser of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Winter Haven Hospital.

He was born September 14, 1958 in Minneapolis, Minnesota; he moved to Lake Wales 10 years ago. George was retired from the United States Postal Service and was a veteran of the United...

Aug 9, 2024

Dale Sumner Bourdette, 84

Dale Sumner Bourdette of Lake Wales passed away Friday, August 9, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born May 10, 1940 in Milan, Pennsylvania to the late Robert and Helen Bourdette; he moved to Lake Wales from Elmira, New York in 1978. Dale had a bachelor’s degree from...