Jul 1, 2013

Freda Lee Rhodes, 77

Freda Rhodes of Mulberry passed away Monday, July 1, 2013 at the Bartow Center due to complications associated with diabetes.

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Jun 29, 2013

Herminia Caban of Winter Haven passed away Saturday, June 29, 2013 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born May 25, 1921 in Puerto Rico and has been a resident of the area since 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred Adams. Survivors include her son Frederick J. Adams of Winter Haven, brother Celestino Caban of Puerto...

Jun 27, 2013

Joseph W. “Big Joe” Spivey, Sr. 82 of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, June 27, 2013 at Grace Health Care. He was born June 3, 1931 in Lyons, Georgia to the late John W. and Minnie Bell (Hester) Spivey and has been a resident of this area since 1946 moving here from Savannah, GA., Joseph was a Machinist, Welder,...

Jun 24, 2013

Preston K. Pickles peacefully entered into heaven on June 24, 2013 at the Lake Wales Medical Center with his family by his side. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Wales and a highly respected member of the community. He retired from the United States Postal Service in 1990 and was a veteran of World War II, where he...

Jun 18, 2013

Verna Carylon Platt Henson, age 70, Haleyville, AL. formerly of Winter Haven, Fla. passed away Tuesday June 13, 2013 at Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville, Alabama. She was a member of God’s Flaming Tabernacle church. She is survived by: Children, Elizabeth Trammell of Frostproof, FL.,Tammie Lynn Barrs of Winter Haven, FL., Jerry Partain of Winter Haven, FL. 8 Grandchildren...

Jun 18, 2013

William S. Nell of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at his residence. He was born December 12, 1935 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and resided in NJ before retiring to Florida. He served in the USMC; he was the Undefeated Light Heavy Weight Boxing Champion USMC 31-0. Self-employed and employed Insurance agent from 1956 to present in Philadelphia,...

Jun 15, 2013

Roscoe D. Morton of Frostproof passed away Saturday, June 15, 2013 at his residence. He was born December 10, 1931 in Elk Falls, KS to the late Raymond G. & Grace E. Morton. Roscoe began his aviation career by soloing in 1947 at the age 15. He was a United States Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict. Flight...

Jun 12, 2013

Matt Starnes of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at his residence. He was born February 13, 1986 in Lake Wales and has been a lifelong resident of the area. He was an avid reader and enjoyed reading quantum physics. He was a musician and enjoyed playing baseball and football in school. He was an accomplished artist...

Jun 12, 2013

Albert R. LaRochelle of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at Lake Wales Medical Center.

Albert was born September 9, 1946 in Secaucus, New Jersey to the late Rosario H. and Doris R. (Fontaine) LaRochelle and has been a resident of this area since 1983. He retired from the Lake Wales Country Club after 30...

Jun 10, 2013

Robert S. “Bob” Van Note of Lake Wales passed away Monday, June 10, 2013 at the Winter Haven Hospital.

He was born April 16, 1944 in Neptune, New Jersey to the late Robert S. and Ethel Mae (White) Van Note and has been a resident of this area for 9 years moving here form Neptune, New Jersey....

Jun 5, 2013

Roy Gooch of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at the Grace Health Care.

He was born February 4, 1917 in Minor Hill, TN; and came here from St. Pete in 1958. He was a retired mechanic for Florida Power and of the Baptist faith. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and V.F.W....

Jun 1, 2013

Janice Murphy 62, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. She was born April 28, 1951 in Irvine, Kentucky to Blondell and Alma (Marcum) Goosey and has been a resident of this area since 1979. Janice was a retired Agriculture Inspector for USDA, enjoyed shopping, family time with her grandchildren, collecting...

Jun 1, 2013

Sheila E. Trombley of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013 at the Lake Wales Medical Center. She was born July 27, 1943 in Michigan to the late Albert and Rose Katocs and has been a resident of this area for 10 years. Sheila was a retired Salesperson for a Jewelry Store in Warren, Michigan and was of...

May 30, 2013

Aubury “Strip” Stripling of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013 at his residence.

He was born October 12, 1939 in Colquitt County, GA to the late Brinson & Ruth Stripling; and came to Lake Wales from Tifton, GA in 1954. Following his retirement from 48 years at Citrus World, he moved to Franklin, GA and...

May 26, 2013

Shirley Ann Thomas of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, May 26, 2013 at her residence.

She was born September 15, 1943 in Fort Meade to the late James Clyde & Maggie Louise Thomas; and she was a lifelong resident of the area. She loved Elvis Presley; enjoyed fishing, putting puzzles together, gardening and cooking.

Shirley...

May 25, 2013

Johnny Castillo of Lake Wales passed away at the Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

He was born November 10, 1962 in Knox City, TX; and he came here as a child from Knox City. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, a fork lift driver for Peace River Citrus and a sales rep at Advanced...

May 22, 2013

Louis De La Cruz Jr of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at the Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. He was born May 1, 1937 in Tampa to the late Louis & Irene De La Cruz; and came here from Tampa 17 years ago. He was a retired pipefitter from Union 123 in Tampa, a member of...

May 22, 2013

Jean E. Hurr of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at the Winter Haven Hospital. She was born November 16, 1926 in Ottumwa, IA to the late Jesse & Agnes Menzie; she moved here following her husband’s military retirement in 1972. She was a homemaker and enjoyed yard sales, antiquing and golfing. Jean was preceded in death...

May 21, 2013

Gary E. Hodge of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring.

He was born July 17, 1939 in Lake Wales to the late Lee H. & Mary Hodge; and was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a retired environmental supervisor for Citrus World, was a member of the...

May 21, 2013

Dorothy L. “Nanny” Carter 82, of Frostproof went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 after a long battle with COPD. She was born December 29, 1930 in Thomasville, Georgia to the late William H. and Mary J. (Gaicwious) Lucas and has been a resident of this area since 1955. Dorothy worked for 37 years in...