Jun 20, 2024

Rodney Darron Walker, 53

Rodney Darron Walker of Frostproof passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, at AdventHealth Orlando.

He was born December 24, 1970, in Lake Wales. Rodney was a custodian for the Highlands County Court House. He loved music, computers, CB radios, traveling, and eating good food.  Rodney also loved wrestling, fishing,...

Jun 19, 2024

Bernice Brooks, 82

Bernice Brooks of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Good George C. Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale.

She was born June 19, 1942 in Swainsboro, Georgia to the late Thomas and Addie Peebles; she moved to Frostproof from Georgia in 1964. Bernice was a homemaker. She enjoyed fishing,...

Jun 15, 2024

Lake Wales Businessman & Pioneer, William "Bill" Johnson, age 96, passed away on June 15th, 2024, at his residence. Bill moved to Lake Wales with his family at an early age. He held many jobs in town starting when he delivered newspapers at the age of ten. He later worked as a bellhop at the Walesbilt Hotel, worked for...

Jun 15, 2024

Terry Ronald Myers, 83, passed away in Tallahassee on Saturday, June 15th.

From Terry: If I made one person laugh, a few people smile, then life down here, it was all worthwhile.

He was born March 2, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Charles Robert and Virgie Bea Barker.

Terry worked as...

Jun 13, 2024

GERALDINE POPE CAMPBELL, 91

Geraldine Pope Campbell of Winter Haven passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale.

She was born May 23, 1933 in Winter Haven to the late Troy and Marian Pope; she was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a homemaker, and her grandchildren...

Jun 12, 2024

Iris Delia Perez, 78

Iris D. Perez of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

She was born December 13, 1945, in Bayamon, Puerto Rico to the late Vicente and Rufa Cruz. Iris was a Police Officer in Puerto Rico and of the Christian Faith.

Iris was a woman of...

Jun 11, 2024

William “Bill” Crane, 84

William “Bill” Crane of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Somers Hospice House.

He was born October 26, 1939 in Binghampton, New York to the late George and Doris Crane. Bill was a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service for 23 years and served...

Jun 10, 2024

James Leroy Manley, 73

James Leroy Manley of Lake Wales passed away Monday, June 11, 2024 at his residence.

He was born June 26, 1951 in Taft, Florida to the late Leroy and Geneva Manley. James was a truck driver and a veteran of the United States Army. He loved music and played...

Jun 7, 2024

Joan Carole Brown, 82

Joan Carole Brown of Frostproof passed away Friday, June 7, 2024 at Treasure Cove Hospice in Fort Pierce, Florida.

She was born February 6, 1942 in Perrysburg, Ohio to the late Edwin and Maxine Kohl; she moved to Frostproof from Ohio in 1997. Joan was a fine arts teacher...

Jun 7, 2024

Ronnie Lee Melton, 72

Ronnie Lee Melton of Lake Wales passed away Friday, June 7, 2024 at his residence.

He was born January 9, 1952 in Saint Louis, Missouri to the late John and Clara Melton; he moved to Lake Wales from Little Rock, Arkansas 50 years ago. Ronnie was the owner and...

Jun 4, 2024

Erick Earl Erickson, 72

Erick Earl Erickson of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at his residence.

He was born March 7, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Earl and Evelyn Erickson. Erick was an artist who loved to create things. He enjoyed traveling and watching 3-D movies. There was...

Jun 1, 2024

Chelsie Ann Templeton, 33

Chelsie Ann Templeton of Sebring passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024 at her residence.

She was born January 31, 1991 in Warrensville Heights, Ohio. Chelsie was a waitress at Sunset Bar and Grill in Sebring.

Chelsie is survived by her daughters, Heaven Maduro and Harmony Maduro; mother,...

May 31, 2024

Jimmie Ray Moon, 62

Jimmie Ray Moon of Lake Wales passed away Friday, May 31, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born January 18, 1962 in Avon Park to the late Donald and Hazel Moon; he was a lifelong resident of the area. Jimmie was a supervisor for Diversified Substation Contractor. He...

May 29, 2024

H.L. Hiers, Jr., 93

H.L. Hiers of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at his residence.

He was born September 25, 1930 in Bartow to the late Harley and Thelma Hiers; he has been a lifelong resident of the area. H.L. graduated from Summerlin-Bartow High School where he was very active...

May 29, 2024

Celia Morales Inagawa, 72, of Frostproof, Florida, passed away on May 29, 2024.

Celia was born to the late Geronimo Morales and Maria Gonzales on November 6, 1951, in Cotton Center, Texas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Olivia and Esperanza, and two brothers, Eleazar and David Morales.

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May 28, 2024

Debra Sue Jansen, 72

Debra Sue Jansen of Winter Haven passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born August 23, 1951 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Charles and Delores Harrison; she moved to Winter Haven from Indiana 10 years ago. Debra worked at Korger for 10 years...

May 27, 2024

Mary Margaret Knabe, 67

Mary Margaret Knabe of Lake Wales passed away Monday, May 27, 2024, at her residence.

She was born October 6, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois; she moved to Lake Wales from Chicago 20 years ago. Mary was a retired claims adjuster and was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church....

May 26, 2024

Gerald Lee Slane, 88

Gerald Lee Slane of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice.

He was born February 17, 1936 in Peoria, Illinois to the late John and Sarah Slane; he moved to Lake Wales from Orlando in 2004. Gerald graduated...

May 26, 2024

Laura Grace Alexander

“Paddle hard!” is a kayaking term from her youth that became emblematic of the beautiful life of Laura Grace Alexander, 62, of Winter Park, Florida, who went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 26, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

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May 26, 2024

John Fallan Herbert, 83

John Fallan Herbert of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Lakeland Regional Hospital.

He was born May 3, 1941 in Michigan City, Indiana to the late Victor and Kathryn Herbert; he moved to Lake Wales from Indiana 25 years ago. John was a TWA Air Pilot...