Aug 8, 2025

Charles “Paul” Antonucci, 38

Charles “Paul” Antonucci of Morriston passed away Friday, August 8, 2025 at his residence.

He was born February 18, 1987 in Georgia. Paul was a construction worker and helped his mom on the farm. He spent his spare time fishing. Paul loved his animals and being with his nephews....

Aug 6, 2025

Mary “Diann” Giles, 82

Mary “Diann” Giles of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born January 17, 1943, in Trenton, Georgia to the late Arthur and Betty Wood. Diann was the owner of Giles Rose Nursery, was a member of the Florida Nursery Growers Association,...

Aug 3, 2025

Joan Cunnea, 92

Joan was born in Chicago, Illinois where she had a very active and joyous upbringing. In high school, Joan was on both varsity basketball and volleyball teams, in orchestra, played clarinet and flute and later picked up guitar and harmonica. She was also the squadron leader of the Civil Air Patrol with...

Aug 2, 2025

Carolyn Hughes Barnhardt

April 7, 1946-August 2, 2025

Carolyn Tully Hughes was born on April 7, 1946 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to parents Winifred Tully Hughes and Edwin J. Hughes. Soon after Carolyn’s birth, the Hughes family moved to Tallahassee, Florida and she would spend her childhood there. Carolyn would go on...

Aug 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of Jonell Peavy February 5, 1942 – August 2, 2025

Jonell Peavy, 83, of Frostproof, passed peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Somers Hospice House in Sebring, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on February 5, 1942, in Brunswick, Georgia, to the late Neal and Eldra Faircloth,...

Jul 26, 2025

Robert Stanford Rowe

The man who knew no strangers and loved life to the fullest passed away on July 26th at home surrounded by family. He was known as Bob, Dad, Pop, or Popcorn. He was born in Mitchell, Nebraska on July 4, 1935, to Charles Stanford and Ethel Mae Rowe. Bob grew up in...

Jul 22, 2025

Beverly Scarborough, 81

Beverly Scarborough of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at AdventHealth in Tampa.

She was born December 29, 1943 in Auckland, New Zealand to the late Roy and Beryl Lamons; she moved to Frostproof from Auckland, New Zealand in 1946. Beverly and her husband Jimmy owned and operated the...

Jul 21, 2025

Anna Frances Hackle, 85

Anna Frances Hackle of Lake Wales passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 at her residence.

She was born January 3, 1940 in Brooklyn, New York to the late William and Clotilde Sipp. Anna worked as a switchboard operator/secretary in Manhattan as a young adult.  She moved her family to...

Jul 21, 2025

Penny Gale Brown, 62

Penny Gale Brown of Avon Park passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at AdventHealth Sebring

Penny was born on March 11, 1963, in Tampa, Florida to Clayton Howard Richardson and Hazel Elliott. Penny did not like to fish but she would often go with her husband. She had a...

Jul 21, 2025

In Loving Memory of Leisa Anne Viviano June 2, 1958 – July 21, 2025

It is with deep love and heartbreak that we share the passing of Leisa Anne Viviano, who passed  on July 21, 2025, with her son by her side.

Leisa was born on June 2, 1958 in New...

Jul 19, 2025

Alice K. "Sister" Waters of Blowing Rock, North Carolina and Lake Wales, Florida, died at home in Blowing Rock on July 19. She was 91 years old. A 4th generation Floridian, she was born in Jacksonville in 1934. As a little girl, she was known both for making mischief and for being an excellent student. Skipping two grades, she...

Jul 19, 2025

Robert James “Bob” MacDonald, 88

Robert James “Bob” MacDonald of Winter Haven passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale.

He was born November 21, 1936 in Weymouth, Massachusetts to the late Alexander and Margaret “Edna” MacDonald; he moved to Winter Haven from Braintree, Massachusetts in 1979. Bob was...

Jul 17, 2025

Lucille M. Oftedahl, 93

Lucille M. Oftedahl of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Lakeland Hospice House.

She was born May 30, 1932 in Delavan, Minnesota to the late George and Martha Yoder; she moved to Lake Wales from South Dakota in 1980. Lucille was a homemaker and a member...

Jul 17, 2025

Billy Winford Easton, 96

Billy Winford Easton of Frostproof passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025 at his residence.

He was born September 13, 1928 in Ashland, Kentucky to the late William and Irma Easton; he moved to Frostproof from Ohio in 1971. Billy was a retired master electrician . He was an active...

Jul 17, 2025

Charles Ray Ward, 82

Charles Ray Ward of Lake Wales passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Life Care Center of Winter Haven.

He was born February 12, 1943 in Lake Wales to the late Horace and Luella Ward. Ray was a retired maintenance mechanic for Estech in Bartow and was a...

Jul 16, 2025

Rockne “Rocky” Edward Grimes, 74

Rockne “Rocky” Edward Grimes of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at George C. Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale.

He was born July 9, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Ralph and Cassandra Grimes; he moved to Lake Wales from Ohio 20 years ago. Rocky...

Jul 16, 2025

Arthur Milton Cotton, 94

Arthur Milton Cotton of Frostproof passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring.

He was born October 10, 1930 in Coffee Springs, Alabama to the late Theodore and Mollie Cotton; he moved to Frostproof from New Bern, North Carolina in 1988. Arthur was a...

Jul 16, 2025

Deborah Lois Rhoden, 48

It is with a heavy heart that we share that our loving sister Deborah Rhoden passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at the University of Health Shands Hospital due to complications from her lifelong battle with heart failure.

She was born October 13, 1976 to the late George and...

Jul 16, 2025

Martha Virginia Westmoreland, 78

Martha Virginia Westmoreland of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at her residence.

She was born July 7, 1947 in Boaz, Alabama to the late Jake and Marylou Henderson. Martha was a fruit packer for Hunt Brothers. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of...

Jul 16, 2025

Margaret “Rickie” Settle, 72

Margaret “Rickie” Settle of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born August 8, 1952, in Mount Olive, North Carolina; she moved to Lake Wales from Hollywood in 1969. Rickie was a retired office manager for Casual Way Pools and was of...