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...

Mar 14, 2025

Earl Dennis Goetz, 85

Earl Dennis Goetz, 85, Lakes Wales, FL, formally of Minot, ND, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

Earl was born on April 23, 1939, in Algona, Iowa to Philip and Lorrine (Garman) Goetz. He graduated from Wesley (IA) High School in 1957 before attending Austin...

Mar 11, 2025

Elaine Serrano-Walker, 59, of Frostproof, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 11th.

Elaine was born in the Bronx, NY on June 10, 1965 to the late Hector M. and Adelaide (Garraballo) Serrano. She was a home maker and a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She loved nature, horseback riding, her congregation...

Mar 8, 2025

Matthew Joel “Dittimus” Laffey, 79, of Winter Haven, Florida, passed away on March 8, 2025, at his home.

Born on November 28, 1945, in Orlando, Florida, to James and Jannette Laffey, Matt grew up with a love for travel, in both the physical and spiritual realms, that would define his life. He graduated from Ocala High School...

Mar 6, 2025

Cathie Jo Bruursema, 55

Cathie Jo Bruursema of Babson Park passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring.

She was born July 16, 1969 in Holland, MI. She was a retired administrative assistant from the Grace Church in Gladstone, MI and a member of the First Baptist Church of...

Mar 6, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Kelley, 81

Mary Elizabeth Kelley of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025 at her residence.

She was born April 13, 1943 in Douglas, Georgia to the late Frank and Frances Saunders; she moved to Lake Wales from Melbourne 11 years ago. Mary was a homemaker and earned her Associates...

Mar 2, 2025

Herman and Mary Lutz

Herman Lutz passed away on March 26,2018 in Albuquerque, NM and Mary followed on March 2, 2025 also in Albuquerque.

Herman was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas and Mary was born in Paris, Arkansas. They met each other and were married in 1950, and brought 15 children into the...

Mar 2, 2025

William “Bill” Ryan, 78

William “Bill” Ryan of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Lakeland Hospice House.

He was born September 27, 1946 in Salina, Kansas to the late John and Dorothy Ryan; he moved to Lake Wales from Winter Haven in 2005. Bill was a retired claims adjuster for...

Feb 28, 2025

Ana Josefina Santana, 93

Ana Josefina Santana of Lake Wales passed away Friday, February 28, 2025 at her daughters home in Davenport.

She was born August 24, 1931 in Caracas, Venezuela to the late Jose De Jesus and Herminia Santana; she moved to Lake Wales in 2007. Ana was a data entry clerk...

Feb 26, 2025

Wayne Shockley, 57

Wayne Shockley of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at HCA Florida Osceola Hospital.

He was born December 24, 1967 in Winter Haven; he moved to Frostproof one year ago. Wayne was a truck driver and a Wreck Master certified wrecker operator. He liked racing cars and previously raced...

Feb 22, 2025

Wayne Helm, 76

Wayne Helm of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025 at his residence.

He was born October 20, 1948 in Lake Wales to the late Elmer and Lola Helm; he has been a lifelong resident of Lake Wales. Wayne was a retired Captain for the Lake Wales Police Department...

Feb 22, 2025

Robert Alan Glade, 71

Robert Alan Glade of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, at his residence.

He was born January 13, 1954, in Silver Lake, Wisconsin to the late Donald and Henrietta Glade; he moved to Lake Wales from Wisconsin three years ago. Robert was very proud of his...

Feb 20, 2025

Walburga “Wallie” Sylvia, 87

Walburga “Wallie” Sylvia of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale.

She was born May 20, 1937 in Augsburg, Germany to the late Englebert and Walburga Schafhauser; she moved to Lake Wales from Derry, New Hampshire in 1980. Wallie was a homemaker...

Feb 18, 2025

Martha Anne Wardlaw Dickinson, 93

Martha Anne Wardlaw Dickinson, a lifelong resident of Frostproof, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale.

She was born to John and Fannie Maye Wardlaw on May 26, 1931, in Frostproof. She graduated from Frostproof High School and later from Florida State University with a...

Feb 17, 2025

Michael Allan Davenport, 74

Michael Allan Davenport of Lake Wales passed away Monday, February 17, 2025, at AdventHealth Lake Wales. Before transferring to the hospital, Michael was a resident at Lake Wales Wellness and Rehab and was treated with amazing compassion and care.

He was born February 21, 1950, in Dade City to...

Feb 17, 2025

Karen Patricia Musser, 79

Karen Patricia Musser of Avon Park passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 at AdventHealth Sebring.

She was born May 16, 1945 in Albany, New York to the late Edward and Katherine Carignan. Karen was a greeter for Walmart and loved Elvis.

Karen was preceded in death by...