Jan 21, 2025

Paul Joseph Och Jr ,age 82, of Florida passed away with his family by his side, following his battle with dementia, on Tuesday, January 21st.  He is survived by his children Thomas and wife Becky of Florida and Patricia and Thomas Welsh of Bethel Park, brothers Robert and wife Kathleen, and William, his brother in law Glenn Pfeil, several...

Jan 21, 2025

Fay Ellen Barry of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation in Lakeland.

She was born July 4, 1939, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Clarence and Verna Fairchild; she moved to Lake Wales in 2005. Fay was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

Fay was preceded...

Jan 20, 2025

Ruth Ann Foster, 73

Ruth Ann Foster of Lake Wales passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 at home.

She was born March 23, 1951 in Big Spring, Texas to the late Jesse and Dora Mendoza. Ruth Ann was a retired teacher for the Houston School System and the Hillsborough County School District. She...

Jan 20, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Mann, 95

Ann T. Mann of Lake Wales passed away Monday, January 20, 2025, at Advent Health Lake Wales.

Ann was born December 6, 1929, in Fort Mill, South Carolina, to Joseph Bee Templeton and Sara McCarley Templeton. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree at Erskine College and went on...

Jan 19, 2025

Edwin Morris Friedlander, 93, of Lake Wales, Florida, passed away peacefully in his home on January 19, 2025.  Edwin was born on July 13, 1931, at Lake Wales Hospital to Harry and Celia Friedlander.  He graduated from Lake Wales High School in 1948 and the University of Florida in 1952.  He enlisted in the US Army upon graduation from...

Jan 18, 2025

Autrey Gene Henson, Sr. “Big Gene” or “Papa Gene” of Frostproof passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at his residence.

He was born August 11, 1942, at Huxford, AL to the late Carey and Girlie Henson and he came here in 1970 from LaBelle. He was 100% native American Indian and member of the Poarch Band of...

Jan 17, 2025

Samuel “Mark” Crissman, 73

Samuel “Mark” Crissman of Lake Wales passed away Friday, January 17, 2025 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born December 17, 1951 in Belle Glade to the late Samuel and Virginia Crissman; he moved to Lake Wales from Wellington in 1990. Mark was a retired area manager for S.W....

Jan 16, 2025

Annie Jones Houston, 90

Annie Jones Houston of Frostproof passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025 at her residence.

She was born September 16, 1934 in Brewster to the late Herbert and Ruth Jones; she was a member of HighPoint Church. Annie was a retired caretaker and in her younger days loved to fish....

Jan 16, 2025

Theresa “Terri” Smith, 73

Theresa “Terri” Smith of Frostproof passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring.

She was born September 17, 1951 in Westfield, Massachusetts to the late Joseph and Jean Desabrais; she moved to Frostproof from East Longmeadow, Massachusetts 15 years ago. Terri was a bookkeeper and...

Jan 15, 2025

James Ronald Clements Sr, 82, passed away at home on January 15, 2025 after a long battle with cancer.

He was born in Frostproof, FL on July 18, 1942 where he lived his whole life. James "Ronnie" worked as a tree surgeon for many years; he then went on to work for Ben Hill Griffin as a...

Jan 14, 2025

Michelle Anderson Maldonado, 56 years young

Michelle Anderson Maldonado of Avon Park passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at AdventHealth Sebring.

Michelle was born May 31, 1968 in Avon Park; she was a retired secretary for Ben Hill Griffin, Inc. and was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister,...

Jan 10, 2025

Richard Stanley Croft, 67, of Frostproof, Florida passed Friday, January 10, 2025, at his residence.

He was born September 8, 1957, in Miami, Florida to the late Stanley and Mary Sue Croft. He was a retired Carpenter and a lifelong resident of Frostproof, Florida.

no services are scheduled.

Jan 8, 2025

Lilawatee Mangru, 79

Lilawatee Mangru of Dundee passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at her residence.

She was born February 18, 1945, in Dehoop, Guyana to the late Persaud Uzagir and Sukhni Federick. Lilawatee was of the Hindu faith. She was a homemaker and loving grandmother.

Lilawatee was preceded in death...

Jan 8, 2025

Dr. James Dayle Morgan, a retired dermatologist and dedicated professional, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025, at WatersEdge Memory Care in Lake Wales, FL, at the age of 88. Born in Perry, Iowa, he dedicated 20 years of exemplary service to the United States Navy before retiring in 1980 with his family and making his home in Lake...

Jan 8, 2025

Cheri Schamp Cooper, a beloved wife, mother, Mimi, sister, teacher, and friend passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, surrounded by the warmth of her family.

She was born October 20,1950 in Toledo, OH to the late Ralph and Betty Schamp. She left behind a beautiful legacy of love, laughter, and compassion. Her family was her greatest joy;...

Jan 8, 2025

Ryan Layton Pickles, 42, of Winter Haven, passed away Wednesday, January 8th in his home.

Ryan was born June 17th, 1982, in Lake Wales, to Sammie and Becky Pickles.  He was the assistant director for the City of Auburndale in the Parks and recreation department.

He loved the Miami Hurricanes, and going to their games.  ...

Jan 6, 2025

Edith Louise Anderson, 79

Edith Anderson of Lake Wales passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, at her residence.

Edith was born June 1, 1945, in Lake Wales, Florida, to Roy Durrance and Violet Viola Grooms. Edith was a cook at McDonald’s and loved to work. She worked until she was 75 years old....

Jan 4, 2025

Wayne Beasley, 84

Wayne Beasley of Frostproof passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 at his residence.

He was born April 26, 1940 in Frostproof to the late Weston and Ruby Beasley; he has been a lifelong resident of Frostproof. Wayne first retired from Polk County as a building inspector, and then as a...

Jan 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our father, Alex Neil Spear, on January 4, 2025, following a tragic vehicle accident in Okeechobee, FL. He would have been 89 years old March 23, 2025. His parents were Valley Pitcock Spear Ellis and Charles Ray Spear. He married Betty Phyllis Allison on July 1, 1955...

Jan 2, 2025

Diane Locicero, 73

Diane Locicero of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

She was born September 20, 1951 in Apopka to the late Ernest and Muriel Johns; she has been a resident of Lake Wales for 53 years. Diane loved animals and taking care of people;...