Apr 29, 2024

Bruce Earl Robinson, 63

Bruce ·Earl Robinson of Lake Wales passed away Monday, April 29, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice.

He was born September 18,1960 in Lansing, Michigan to the late Jack and Janet Robinson; he moved to Lake Wales from Lakeland 12 years ago. Bruce was...

Apr 28, 2024

Robert Nathienal Beasley, Sr., 76

Robert Nathienal Beasley of Sebring passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024 at his residence.

He was born November 16, 1947 in Frostproof to the late Monroe and Bobbie Beasley. Robert was a self-employed truck driver. He loved to play jokes and never met a stranger.

Robert...

Apr 27, 2024

Edgar Penaloza Lopez of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024.

He was born August 24, 1973, in Bejucos, Mexico, to the late Rafael Penaloza Jaimes and Arcenia Lopez Macedo. Edgar was a Carpenter with Eldorado Homes, and was a Jehovah’s Witness

Edgar was preceded in death by his parents, Rafael Penaloza Lopez, and...

Apr 25, 2024

Danny Paul Ostrander, 52

Danny Paul Ostrander of Winter Haven passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Winter Haven Hospital.

He was born December 23, 1971 in Ludington, Michigan to the late Arthur and Rita Ostrander; he moved to Winter Haven from Michigan in 2005. Danny was a retired heavy equipment operator for...

Apr 25, 2024

Joyce Hamman-Brandenberg, 90

Joyce Hamman-Brandenberg of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024 at her residence.

She was born March 21, 1934 in Clayburg, New York to the late Charles and Fannie Buckley. She attended Sallaz Academy/Sisters of St. Louis and Barry College. Joyce moved to Florida in 1960 where she worked...

Apr 21, 2024

George Leroy Raynor, 81

George Leroy Raynor of Indian Lake Estates passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Life Care Center of Winter Haven.

He was born March 2, 1943 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to the late Ernest and Ruth Raynor. George attended primary school in Middletown, Pennsylvania and graduated from Middletown High. He...

Apr 19, 2024

In Loving Memory of Sara Ann Morey, 76

Sara Ann Morey, a beloved member of the Frostproof community and a cherished mother, daughter, and friend, passed away at her home on Friday, April 19th, 2024. She was born on December 31, 1947 to the late Richard and Gladys Riley.

Sara was a remarkable...

Apr 19, 2024

James William Hoy, 92

James William Hoy of Lake Wales passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at Life Care Center of Winter Haven.

He was born November 15, 1931 in Millersburg, Pennsylvania to the late John and Addie Hoy; he moved to Lake Wales from his hometown 20 years ago. James was a...

Apr 18, 2024

Jerry Wayne Angel, 83

Jerry Wayne Angel of Lake Wales, passed away at Advent Health in Lake Wales on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

Born November 30, 1940 in Nashville, TN to the late Robert Oakley and Carrie Mae (Busby) Angel, he and his wife moved to Lake Wales 17 months ago, coming from...

Apr 18, 2024

Paul E. Bieber, 84

Paul E. Bieber of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at George C. Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale.

He was born November 23, 1939, in Northumberland, Colorado, to the late Foster and Mildred Bieber.  Paul was a truck driver much of his life.  Later in life he became a...

Apr 18, 2024

Rita Kay Edmunds, 71, of Winter Haven, Florida and formerly of Bloomington, Illinois, passed away on April 18, 2024. Rita was born on May 8, 1952, in Lincoln, IL, to the late Lorene and Wilbur Wayne Johnson.

She is survived by her devoted spouse Terry Edmunds, loving children Jason Edmunds and Julie Mendez, son-in-law Paco Mendez, brothers...

Apr 18, 2024

Daniel Lee, 68

Daniel Lee of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024 at AdventHealth Davenport.

He was born October 14, 1955 in Lake Wales to the late Gerald Lee and Sara Vest; he was a lifelong resident of the area. Daniel was a retired truck driver and of the Baptist faith....

Apr 15, 2024

Billie Jean Long, 93

Billie Jean Long passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at her residence in Lake Wales, Florida.

Billie Jean was preceded in death by her husband, William Mason in 1982 and their newborn daughter, Teresa Ann (1957). She is survived by her son, Larry Mason (Mitzi) of Paducah, Kentucky; daughter,...

Apr 15, 2024

James Franklin Mercer, Sr., 85

James Franklin Mercer of Lake Wales passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born February 24, 1939 in Bartow. James was a retired truck driver and enjoyed fishing. He was a loving father and grandfather.

James was preceded in death by...

Apr 14, 2024

Linda Suzanne Wetzel, 74

Linda Suzanne Wetzel of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born August 17, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Frederick and Luisa Dunham; she moved to Lake Wales from Michigan in 2000. Linda was a retired telecommunications operator. She loved...

Apr 12, 2024

Donna Louise Tucker, 57

Donna Louise Tucker of Lake Wales passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born January 28, 1967 in Winter Haven; she has been a lifelong resident of the area. Donna was an agriculture inspector for the State of Florida and was of the Baptist...

Apr 9, 2024

John “Jack” Kostelic, 87

John “Jack” Kostelic of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at his residence.

He was born January 10, 1937 in Aurora, Minnesota to the late John and Angeline Kostelic; he moved to Lake Wales from Michigan in 1995. John was a retired Supervisor of a railroad car...

Apr 9, 2024

Charles Gentry Carter, 78 Charles Gentry Carter of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Somers Hospice House. He was born April 7, 1946 in Monroe, Louisiana to the late Wiley and Martha Carter; he moved to Frostproof from Batavia, Illinois in 1975. Charles was a “Pride” Supervisor for Pride and was a mechanic in his...

Apr 6, 2024

Daisy Belle Bennett, 93 of Lake City, Florida passed Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Lake City, Florida.

She was born April 3, 1931, in Jasper, Florida to the late Alan and Susie (Wood) Gill. Daisy was a retired Secretary/Bookkeeper for the family business.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren G. Bennett.

Apr 6, 2024

Terry Eston Henderson, 74

Terry Eston Henderson of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Lake Wales Wellness and Rehabilitation.

He was born October 1, 1949 in DeFuniak Springs to the late Charles and Vera Henderson; he has been a resident of Polk County for most of his life. Terry was...