Jun 1, 2024

Chelsie Ann Templeton, 33

Chelsie Ann Templeton of Sebring passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024 at her residence.

She was born January 31, 1991 in Warrensville Heights, Ohio. Chelsie was a waitress at Sunset Bar and Grill in Sebring.

Chelsie is survived by her daughters, Heaven Maduro and Harmony Maduro; mother,...

May 31, 2024

Jimmie Ray Moon, 62

Jimmie Ray Moon of Lake Wales passed away Friday, May 31, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born January 18, 1962 in Avon Park to the late Donald and Hazel Moon; he was a lifelong resident of the area. Jimmie was a supervisor for Diversified Substation Contractor. He...

May 29, 2024

H.L. Hiers, Jr., 93

H.L. Hiers of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at his residence.

He was born September 25, 1930 in Bartow to the late Harley and Thelma Hiers; he has been a lifelong resident of the area. H.L. graduated from Summerlin-Bartow High School where he was very active...

May 29, 2024

Celia Morales Inagawa, 72, of Frostproof, Florida, passed away on May 29, 2024.

Celia was born to the late Geronimo Morales and Maria Gonzales on November 6, 1951, in Cotton Center, Texas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Olivia and Esperanza, and two brothers, Eleazar and David Morales.

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May 28, 2024

Debra Sue Jansen, 72

Debra Sue Jansen of Winter Haven passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born August 23, 1951 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Charles and Delores Harrison; she moved to Winter Haven from Indiana 10 years ago. Debra worked at Korger for 10 years...

May 27, 2024

Mary Margaret Knabe, 67

Mary Margaret Knabe of Lake Wales passed away Monday, May 27, 2024, at her residence.

She was born October 6, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois; she moved to Lake Wales from Chicago 20 years ago. Mary was a retired claims adjuster and was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church....

May 26, 2024

Gerald Lee Slane, 88

Gerald Lee Slane of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice.

He was born February 17, 1936 in Peoria, Illinois to the late John and Sarah Slane; he moved to Lake Wales from Orlando in 2004. Gerald graduated...

May 26, 2024

Laura Grace Alexander

“Paddle hard!” is a kayaking term from her youth that became emblematic of the beautiful life of Laura Grace Alexander, 62, of Winter Park, Florida, who went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 26, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

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May 26, 2024

John Fallan Herbert, 83

John Fallan Herbert of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Lakeland Regional Hospital.

He was born May 3, 1941 in Michigan City, Indiana to the late Victor and Kathryn Herbert; he moved to Lake Wales from Indiana 25 years ago. John was a TWA Air Pilot...

May 26, 2024

Ronald Raymond Reinmann, 80

Ronald Raymond Reinmann of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born November 5, 1943 in Streator, Illinois to the late Edwin and Doris Reinmann; he moved to Lake Wales from his hometown in 2000. Ronald was a laborer for a brick...

May 26, 2024

Judith Louise Picha, 81, of Winter Haven, Florida, went to be with her Lord on May 26, 2024.  She was born on February 9, 1943, in Rockford, Illinois, to Hubert and Ruth Eshbaugh, of Stillman Valley, Illinois.  She attended Stillman Valley schools for 12 years, graduating in 1961.  Judy attended Rockford Business College, and then became a legal secretary.  ...

May 25, 2024

Elaine Marie Correll, 78

Elaine Marie Correll of Indian Lake Estates passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024, at AdventHealth Sebring.

She was born November 22, 1945, in Huntington, Indiana to the late James and Betty Correll. Elaine was a Loss Prevention Supervisor at Wachovia Bank for 40 years. She loved her animals and...

May 21, 2024

Evelyn Katherine Furry, 91

Evelyn Katherine Furry of Winter Haven passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at Forsythe Hospice House.

She was born November 23, 1932 to the late Charles and Helen Green in Gamber, Maryland. Evelyn was a cafeteria worker for the School System. She previously enjoyed bowling and often spent her...

May 20, 2024

Jane Buchs, 73

Jane Buchs of Lake Wales passed away Monday, May 20, 2024 at her residence.

She was born July 22, 1950 in Cleveland Ohio; she moved to Lake Wales from Virginia four years ago. Jane was a retired modeling school agency director and was an amazing decorator, especially around the holidays. She loved...

May 20, 2024

D. Patrick "Pat" Cain, 76

Dale Patrick Cain (Pat) of Lake Wales passed away Monday, May 20, 2024 at his residence after a short battle with cancer.

Pat was a third generation Lake Walean born on October 16, 1947 to the late Lucas and Mary Cain. He attended the Georgia Institute of Technology...

May 18, 2024

Maryann Rita Eversole, 71

Maryann Rita Eversole of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024 at her residence.

She was born December 27, 1952 in Utica, New York to the late Chester Longale and Lillian Bunyon. Maryann was a bartender at Y’all Come Back Saloon for 20 years. She was a fun...

May 17, 2024

Mavis Marie Brown, 78

Mavis Marie Brown of Lake Wales passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born May 14, 1946 in Coffee Springs, Alabama to the late Connie and Emma Richardson; she has been a life long resident of the area. Mavis was a homemaker and was...

May 16, 2024

Silas Stanley Price

Silas Stanley Price passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Nemours Children's Hospital in Orlando after losing his battle to neuroblastoma due to complications.

He was born August 17, 2023 in Lakeland to Connor Price and Madisen Hires.

Silas is survived by his mother, Madisen Hires of Lake...

May 15, 2024

Vito Russo, 75

Vito Russo of Winter Haven passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at his residence.

He was born May 28, 1948 in Staten Island, New York to the late Vincent and Nancy Russo; he moved to Winter Haven in 2009. Vito was a retired supervisor for King’s County Hospital and was...

May 12, 2024

Kathleen Florence Garrard, 85

Kathleen Florence Garrard of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024 at her residence.

She was born March 3, 1939 in Miami to the late Charles and Atchie Claxton; she moved to Lake Wales from Miami in 1990. Kathleen was a homemaker and member of Alturas Baptist Church....