Jan 1, 2025

Patsy Dale Kelley, 68

Patsy Dale Kelley of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at her residence.

She was born September 12, 1956 in Lake Wales; she has been a lifelong resident of the area. Patsy loved the lake, her flowers, and cooking.

Patsy was preceded in death by her...

Jan 1, 2025

David Spencer Waldrop, 55

David Spencer Waldrop of Lake Wales passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 1, 2025 while leading a FTA hike in the Bellini Preserve.

He was born May 18, 1969 in Lake Wales to John and Barbara Waldrop; he has been a lifelong resident of Lake Wales. David was the Information...

Dec 29, 2024

William “Wilbur” Hoecherl, Jr., 67

William “Wilbur” Hoecherl of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born September 5, 1957 in Miami; he moved to Lake Wales from Loxahatchee 17 years ago. Wilbur was a firefighter for the Broward County Fire and Rescue Department for 30...

Dec 29, 2024

Edward C. “Sonny” Skaggs, 80

Edward C. “Sonny” Skaggs of Frostproof passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

He was born March 17, 1944 in Saint Louis, Missouri to the late William and Gladys Skaggs; he moved to Frostproof from Missouri in 2017. He was a veteran of the...

Dec 29, 2024

Mona Jean Vorous, 93

Mona Jean Vorous of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024 at her residence.

She was born January 23, 1931 in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to the late George and Florence Cochran; she moved to Lake Wales in 1961. Mona was a homemaker and was a member of First...

Dec 27, 2024

Joan Tibado Arndt, 91

Joan Tibado Arndt, 91, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, December 27, 2024 at Water’s Edge Memory Care surrounded by her family and friends.

She was born April 22, 1933 at her family home in Lake Wales to the late Clarence H. Tibado and Gertrude R. Hoffmann Tibado. Joan...

Dec 27, 2024

Rev. David Koon, 75

Rev. David Koon of Winter Haven passed away Friday, December 27, 2024 at his residence.

He was born August 27, 1949 in Punta Gorda to the late Jack and Florine Koon; he moved to the area from LaBelle in 1989. David was a member of Heartland Church in Winter...

Dec 26, 2024

Robert Duane Ringle, 85

Robert Duane Ringle “Bob” of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born November 2, 1939 in Lansing, MI to the late Forest and Dorothy Ringle. He was a retired math teacher and enjoyed golfing and was a ham radio operator. He...

Dec 26, 2024

Joseph Raymond DiPasquale, 85

Joseph Raymond DiPasquale of Winter Haven passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale.

He was born September 11, 1939 in Niagara Falls, New York to the late Joseph and Mary Di Pasquale. Joseph was a retired risk manager for Totel SA and was a...

Dec 26, 2024

Jim Read, 78

Jim Read of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born December 28, 1945 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to the late Robert and Alyce Read; he moved to Polk County in 1971 and went to work for Disney as a Chef for 15...

Dec 23, 2024

Florian Andrew Bykowski, 96

Florian “Ski” Andrew Bykowski of Frostproof passed away Monday, December 23, 2024 at his residence.

He was born August 23, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Andrew and Catherine Bykowski; he moved to Frostproof from Merced, California 32 years ago. Florian was a helicopter pilot who flew transport...

Dec 23, 2024

Kenneth Wayne Sikes, 87

Kenneth Sikes, a man of boundless curiosity and unwavering spirit, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, at the age of 87. Known for his inquisitive nature and occasional stubborn streak, Ken approached life with a constant desire to learn and grow.

To know Ken was to gain a lifelong...

Dec 22, 2024

Sondra “Sandi” Jo (Brunson) Billings, 87

Sondra “Sandi” Jo (Brunson) Billings was born in the little town of Bellefontaine, Ohio on September 6, 1937. She was the second child and first daughter of six for Eunice Irene (Taylor) and Harold “Gene” Eugene Brunson. In the mid-1950’s, beautiful teenage Sondra met a handsome Airman from Pennsylvania...

Dec 21, 2024

Adelaide Elaine DePietro, 86

Adelaide Elaine DePietro of Frostproof passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024, at AdventHealth Sebring.

She was born July 29, 1938, in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Americo and Angelina Lessa; she moved to Frostproof from Randolph, Massachusetts. Adelaide was a retired schoolteacher for William Holland Lapidary School. She enjoyed...

Dec 21, 2024

Treva Jo Johnson, 84

Treva Jo Johnson of Frostproof passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024, at her residence.

She was born December 19, 1940, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Roy and Juanita Bracken. Treva was a retired lab technician for Ben Hill Griffin, Inc. and was of the Baptist faith. She loved...

Dec 20, 2024

Robert Lee Price, 80

Robert Lee Price of Lake Wales passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at his residence.

He was born July 21, 1944 in San Antonio, Texas; he moved to Lake Wales from Miami in 1996. Robert was a retired Airline Mechanic for Eastern Airline and was a veteran of the...

Dec 19, 2024

Howard Leon DuChene, 87

Howard Leon DuChene of Frostproof passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at his residence.

He was born October 29, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Howard and Josephine DuChene; he moved to Frostproof from New Jersey 25 years ago. Howard was the Senior Vice President of Operations for...

Dec 18, 2024

Aaron Peterson, 54

Aaron Peterson of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Bartow Regional Hospital.

He was born December 23, 1969, in Lake Wales to the late Mike and Kathy Sullivan; he has been a lifelong resident of Lake Wales. Aaron was a dredge operator for E.R. Jahna Industries. He...

Dec 17, 2024

Samuel Richard “Sammy” Arthur was born on May 7, 1943, in Lake Wales, Florida, to Fenley and Maggie Arthur. He started working for Publix at age 16 and worked there for 31 years. Every store he worked in was one of George Jenkin’s private stores. He retired as a Produce Manager at 49 years old.

Sam enlisted...

Dec 16, 2024

Michelle Shannon, 62

Michelle Shannon of Lake Wales passed away Monday, December 16, 2024 at AdventHealth Heart of Florida.

She was born October 21, 1962 in Meridian, Mississippi to the late Franklin Strickland and Rosie Courtright; she moved to Lake Wales from Clermont as a child. Michelle was an office administrator for Mountain...