Johnnie Melvin Shull, Sr.
Oct 4, 2026
Johnnie Melvin “Butch” Shull, Sr. passed away at his residence on October 4, 2026, at the age of 85. He was born on April 16, 1941, in Dayton, Ohio.
Johnnie worked as a truck driver. He was also a member of Impact Church. In his free time, he loved woodworking, fishing, hunting, and restoring old cars. He was known for his...
Tracy Lee Britt
Oct 1, 2026
Tracy Lee Britt, 59
Tracy Lee Britt, a lifelong resident of Lake Wales, Florida, passed away on October 1, 2026. He was born on December 29, 1966, in Lake Wales, Florida.
Tracy was a hardworking and generous man who believed in helping others whenever he could. He owned Britt’s Landscaping Supplies and Trucking and also worked at Alcoma for 20+ years, carrying...
John Edward Grotzinger
Oct 1, 2026
John Edward Grotzinger, 85, passed away on October 1, 2026, at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born on June 7, 1941, in Saint Marys, Pennsylvania.
John and Phyllis Wright married on August 4, 1962, and then he graduated from Penn State University, earning his degree in 1963. He went on to build a life centered on hard work and dedication. He...
Michael Lee Day
Sep 29, 2026
Michael Lee Day, of Lake Wales, Florida, passed away on September 29, 2026, in Lake Wales. He was born on January 30, 1956, in Grafton, West Virginia.
Michael lived a life shaped by learning, service, independence, and deep personal conviction. He earned a bachelor’s degree and went on to become self-employed as an apartment-building owner later in life, building his livelihood...
Leo Anthony Wise, III
Sep 27, 2026
Leo Anthony Wise, III, passed away on September 27, 2026, at his residence. He was 79. He was born on March 24, 1947, in Brownsville, Texas.
Leo graduated with the class of 1967 from Mount Carmel High School in Houston, Texas, and later attended the University of Houston. While attending the university, he joined the Texas National Guard. He went on...
James Floyd Bracken
Sep 27, 2026
James Floyd Bracken, of Lake Wales, Florida, passed away on September 27, 2026, in Lake Wales. He was born on April 2, 1939, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and lived a long life marked by devotion to his family, steady work, and the simple joys that meant the most to him.
Mr. Bracken built a strong and lasting career in the citrus industry....
Russell A Finehout
Sep 24, 2026
Russell A. Finehout, 89, known to many as “Captain Russ,” died on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, Florida.
Born June 29, 1937, to Clifford and Kathryn Finehout in Watertown, New York, Russ graduated from Clayton High School in 1954. After working as a carpenter, he turned his part-time job and love of the outdoors...
Billie Jean Wright
Sep 24, 2026
Billie Jean Wright, 31, passed away on September 24, 2026. She was born on June 16, 1995, in Lake Wales, Florida, and was a lifelong resident of the area.
Billie was known for the joy she found in everyday life. She loved to dance, enjoyed playing with kids, and especially treasured spending time with her son. Those who knew her will...
Richard Lee Rounds
Sep 23, 2026
Richard Lee Rounds passed away on September 23, 2026, at AdventHealth Lake Wales. He was 89. He was born on June 12, 1937, in Gays Mills, Wisconsin.
Richard built a successful career and served as Vice President of Osco Drugs where he was the youngest manager for the company. He was regarded as a great boss to his staff, and he...
Jairam Charan
Sep 22, 2026
Jairam Charan, 68
Jairam Charan passed away on September 22, 2026. He was born on September 29, 1957, in East Berbice-Corentyne, Guyana. Jairam came to America in 1981, where he will be remembered for the life he built through steady work and quiet dedication. His journey from Guyana to the United States was part of a life marked by perseverance and...
Barbara Lee Hartranft Mesh
Sep 20, 2026
It is with deep love for Barbara Lee Hartranft Mesh that we announce her passing on Sept. 20 at the age of 77.
Barbara was boundlessly interested in other people, and people responded to her authentic curiosity. She got pretty much everyone to like her, and she won over some tough cases. When she heard somebody had a problem, she was...
Mary Jean Galloway
Sep 20, 2026
Mary Jean Galloway, born on February 8, 1937, in Belgrade Lakes, Maine, passed away on September 20, 2026, at Melech Hospice House.
Mary was a devoted homemaker and an excellent caregiver for her family. She was also the handywoman around the house, always ready to take care of the work that needed to be done. Her love for her family showed...
Ellis Hunt, Sr.
Sep 18, 2026
George Ellis Hunt, Sr., 96, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2026, surrounded by his beloved family. His long and fruitful life was deeply rooted in the Lake Wales community he called home, and he will be remembered with love and gratitude by his family, friends, and the many people whose lives he touched.
Ellis was born on June 14, 1930,...
Rhetta "Susie" Holland
Sep 15, 2026
Rhetta “Susie” Holland, 78, passed away on September 15, 2026, at Oaks of Avon. She was born on September 9, 1948, in Pineville, West Virginia.
Susie will be remembered for the kindness and encouragement she shared so freely with others. She worked as an Administrative Assistant for the Osceola School Board, serving with dedication through her career. A member of First...
Yvonne L. "Bonnie" McCain
Sep 15, 2026
Yvonne “Bonnie” McCain, 71
Yvonne “Bonnie” McCain, 71, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the Lake Wales Care Center under the care of Vitas Hospice.
Bonnie was born February 12, 1955, in Circleville, Ohio to Kester and Duhnese (Adkins) McCain. She was a 1973 graduate of Logan Elm High School and a 1977 graduate of Ohio University.
She is survived by her...
William Harris Henderson, III
Sep 14, 2026
William “Bill” Harris Henderson, III passed away on September 14, 2026, at AdventHealth Lake Wales. He was born on July 27, 1952, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Bill was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked as an electrician for Haworth in Holland, Michigan. In 2009, he moved to Lake Wales from Zeeland, Michigan and made his home there.
He enjoyed...
Maria Gregoria Acuna
Sep 12, 2026
Maria Gregoria Acuna, 88, passed away on September 12, 2026, at Somers Hospice House. She was born on December 10, 1937, in Bejucos, Mexico.
Maria was a homemaker whose life was centered on her home and the people she loved. She loved flowers and found joy in cooking, cleaning, and dancing. One of her greatest pleasures was feeding her family, and...
Joan Marlys Hine
Sep 10, 2026
Joan Marlys Hine passed away on September 10, 2026, at her residence. She was born on September 23, 1936, in Alhambra, California.
In 2024, she moved to Lake Wales from Alhambra, California, making her home there in her later years.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Perry A. North, II; her recent husband, Elliott Hine; her father, Donald Cowley;...
Thomas Nixon Kinney
Sep 9, 2026
Thomas “Tom” Nixon Kinney, of Lake Wales, Florida, passed away on September 9, 2026, at the age of 74. He was born on March 4, 1952, in Andalusia, Alabama, to Walter and Virginia Kinney. After being raised in Greenville, Alabama, Tom and his wife, Sheila, moved to Lake Wales, Florida, in 1970.
He was a man of strong Christian faith and...
Robert Eugene Albritton
Sep 8, 2026
Robert Eugene Albritton passed away on September 8, 2026, at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on July 26, 1985, in Lake Wales, Florida, and remained a lifelong resident of the area.
Robert was someone who enjoyed the outdoors and the simple pleasures of life. He loved hunting and...