Jul 1, 2024

Joyce Marie Coopy, 86

Joyce Marie Coopy of Lake Wales passed away Monday, July 1, 2024 at her residence.

She was born November 8, 1937 in Alamo, Tennessee to the late Joseph and Hazel Myrick; she moved to Lake Wales from Virginia in 2000. Joyce was a Computer Systems Analyst for the Department...

Jun 28, 2024

Emily Shade, 85

Emily Shade, 85, passed away at home in Frostproof, FL on June 28, 2024.  She was a longtime resident of Salisbury, MD until 2020.

Emily was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 30, 1938, the same night of Orson Welles’ famous “War of the Worlds” radio broadcast. Her family soon...

Jun 27, 2024

Betty Sue lived in Lakeland and Frostproof, FL all her life except for the last two years residing in Winter Haven.

She passed away Thursday,June 27, 2024, at Vivo Health of Winter Haven.

She was born February 26, 1937, in Frostproof, FL to George and Eva (Albritton) Woodham . She worked at Watson Clinic in...

Jun 26, 2024

Pauline Linnie Parker, 78

Pauline Linnie Parker of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Forsythe Hospice House with her daughter by her side.

She was born January 8, 1946 in Fort Payne, Alabama to the late William and Maggie Stephens; she has been a lifelong resident of the area. Pauline...

Jun 24, 2024

Robin Lynn Cappert, 52

Robin Lynn Cappert of Lake Wales passed away Monday, June 24, 2024 at her residence.

She was born September 30, 1971 in Port Heron, Michigan to the late H. Wesley and Michal Sunderman; she was previously a resident of Frostproof. Robin was a Gas Station Manager. She was a...

Jun 24, 2024

Leroy John Orth, 95

Leroy John Orth of Lake Wales passed away Monday, June 24, 2024 at Winter Haven Hospital.

He was born May 16, 1929 in Elmwood, Illinois to the late John and Alma Orth. Leroy was a retired superintendent of Pepper Construction and was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church....

Jun 23, 2024

Donald Glen McCullough, 85

Donald G. McCullough of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024, At Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale, Florida.

He was born February 2,1939, in Alturas, Florida to the late Malcolm and Gladys McCollough. Donald was a plumbing supervisor for the Polk County School Board. Donald attended seminary and...

Jun 23, 2024

Harry Edward Erich, 78

Harry Edward Erich of Haines City passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Winter Haven Hospital.

He was born January 3, 1946 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Harry and Ruth Erich; he moved to Haines City from Illinois in 1999. Harry served with the United States Coast Guard...

Jun 21, 2024

William Christopher “Chris” Kneer, 63

William Christopher “Chris” Kneer of Lake Wales passed away Friday, June 21, 2024 at his residence.

He was born October 3, 1960 in Evansville, Indiana to Charles and Rosemary Kneer; he moved to Lake Wales from Indiana in May of 2014. Chris was a hardworking and dedicated Senior Service Representative...

Jun 20, 2024

Rodney Darron Walker, 53

Rodney Darron Walker of Frostproof passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, at AdventHealth Orlando.

He was born December 24, 1970, in Lake Wales. Rodney was a custodian for the Highlands County Court House. He loved music, computers, CB radios, traveling, and eating good food.  Rodney also loved wrestling, fishing,...

Jun 19, 2024

Bernice Brooks, 82

Bernice Brooks of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Good George C. Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale.

She was born June 19, 1942 in Swainsboro, Georgia to the late Thomas and Addie Peebles; she moved to Frostproof from Georgia in 1964. Bernice was a homemaker. She enjoyed fishing,...

Jun 15, 2024

Lake Wales Businessman & Pioneer, William "Bill" Johnson, age 96, passed away on June 15th, 2024, at his residence. Bill moved to Lake Wales with his family at an early age. He held many jobs in town starting when he delivered newspapers at the age of ten. He later worked as a bellhop at the Walesbilt Hotel, worked for...

Jun 15, 2024

Terry Ronald Myers, 83, passed away in Tallahassee on Saturday, June 15th.

From Terry: If I made one person laugh, a few people smile, then life down here, it was all worthwhile.

He was born March 2, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Charles Robert and Virgie Bea Barker.

Terry worked as...

Jun 13, 2024

GERALDINE POPE CAMPBELL, 91

Geraldine Pope Campbell of Winter Haven passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale.

She was born May 23, 1933 in Winter Haven to the late Troy and Marian Pope; she was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a homemaker, and her grandchildren...

Jun 12, 2024

Iris Delia Perez, 78

Iris D. Perez of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

She was born December 13, 1945, in Bayamon, Puerto Rico to the late Vicente and Rufa Cruz. Iris was a Police Officer in Puerto Rico and of the Christian Faith.

Iris was a woman of...

Jun 11, 2024

William “Bill” Crane, 84

William “Bill” Crane of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Somers Hospice House.

He was born October 26, 1939 in Binghampton, New York to the late George and Doris Crane. Bill was a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service for 23 years and served...

Jun 10, 2024

James Leroy Manley, 73

James Leroy Manley of Lake Wales passed away Monday, June 11, 2024 at his residence.

He was born June 26, 1951 in Taft, Florida to the late Leroy and Geneva Manley. James was a truck driver and a veteran of the United States Army. He loved music and played...

Jun 7, 2024

Joan Carole Brown, 82

Joan Carole Brown of Frostproof passed away Friday, June 7, 2024 at Treasure Cove Hospice in Fort Pierce, Florida.

She was born February 6, 1942 in Perrysburg, Ohio to the late Edwin and Maxine Kohl; she moved to Frostproof from Ohio in 1997. Joan was a fine arts teacher...

Jun 7, 2024

Ronnie Lee Melton, 72

Ronnie Lee Melton of Lake Wales passed away Friday, June 7, 2024 at his residence.

He was born January 9, 1952 in Saint Louis, Missouri to the late John and Clara Melton; he moved to Lake Wales from Little Rock, Arkansas 50 years ago. Ronnie was the owner and...

Jun 4, 2024

Erick Earl Erickson, 72

Erick Earl Erickson of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at his residence.

He was born March 7, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Earl and Evelyn Erickson. Erick was an artist who loved to create things. He enjoyed traveling and watching 3-D movies. There was...