Jul 18, 2024

Joann Ruth VanDeusen, 88

Joann Ruth VanDeusen of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at The Club in Lake Wales.

She was born April 6, 1936,in Teaneck, New Jersey to the late George and Ruth Stoever. She spent most of her life raising her family in Hollywood, Florida before relocating to...

Jul 17, 2024

Samuel Torres-Martinez, 86

Samuel Torres-Martinez of Lakeshore passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Lakeland Hospice House.

He was born April 27, 1938 in Manati, Puerto Rico to the late Enrique and Andrea Torres; he moved to Lakeshore from Puerto Rico 13 years ago. Samuel was an air conditioning repair man and a...

Jul 16, 2024

Theresa Lisi Dragonetti, 94

Theresa Lisi Dragonetti of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at AdventHealth Orlando.

She was born August 13, 1929 in Bronx, New York to the late John and Clara Lisi; she moved to Lake Wales from Miami in August of 1990. Theresa was a Real Estate Broker...

Jul 16, 2024

Gary Eugene Jones, 78

Gary Eugene Jones of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at his residence.

He was born October 4, 1945 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Eugene and Eva Jones; he moved to Lake Wales from Saint Petersburg in 1994. Before retirement, Gary was a engineer for GTE...

Jul 15, 2024

Mary Christine Lake, 103

Mary Christine Lake of Lake Wales passed away Monday, July 15, 2024 at Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center.

She was born June 23, 1921 in Owensboro, Kentucky to the late Mert and Dora Richardson; she moved to Lake Wales from her hometown 19 years ago. Mary was a homemaker and...

Jul 14, 2024

Peter Rodriguez, 45

Peter Rodriguez of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Advent Health Orlando.

He was born on October 27, 1978, in Boston, Massachusetts to Carmen Torres, and the late Juan Rodriguez. Peter was a Hyperbaric Operator at Advent Health. He was a Boston fanatic and loved the Boston...

Jul 12, 2024

Ricardo Diaz, Jr. , 47

Ricardo Diaz, Jr. of Lake Wales passed away Friday, July 12, 2024, at Advent Health Lake Wales.

He was born on February 11, 1977, in Brooklyn, New York to Elba Muriel and the late Ricardo Diaz, Sr. Ricardo was a Service Technician and loved to cook and fish....

Jul 8, 2024

Terry Lee Hines, III, 17

Terry Lee Hines, III of Winter Haven passed away Monday, July 8, 2024 in Winter Haven.

He was born June 2, 2007 in West Palm Beach. Terry was going into his Senior year at Lake Region High School and worked at Red Lobster. He was a member of...

Jul 5, 2024

Kimberly Louise Ritchey, 60

Kimberly Louise Ritchey of Frostproof passed away Friday, July 5, 2024 at AdventHealth Sebring.

She was born March 10, 1964 in Butler, Pennsylvania to the late James and Lida Ritchey; she moved to Frostproof from Andover, Ohio in 1997. Kimberly was a School Crossing Guard for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office....

Jul 4, 2024

Carmen Morales Tello, 65

Carmen Tello of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Astoria Senior Living in Winter Haven, Florida.

Carmen was born February 9, 1959 in San German, Puerto Rico, to the late Irma Acosta and Misael Morales. She loved gardening, crocheting, cooking, and coffee.

Carmen is...

Jul 3, 2024

Harry “Mitch” Tolson, III, 62

Harry “Mitch” Tolson, III of Vero Beach passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024 in Vero Beach.

He was born October 10, 1961 in Punta Gorda to the late Harry and Barbara Tolson; he moved to Vero Beach from Lake Wales in 2013. Mitch was the owner and operator...

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...