Mar 4, 2024

Patricia Ann Turner, 85

Patricia Ann Turner of Winter Haven passed away Monday, March 4, 2024 at her residence.

She was born March 25, 1938 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Michael and Mary Scahill. Patricia was a homemaker and a member of Saint Matthews Catholic Church. She enjoyed gambling, going out to...

Mar 4, 2024

Linda Green Robertson, 76

Linda Green Robertson of Lake Wales passed away Monday, March 4, 2024 at her residence.

She was born March 10, 1947 in Lake Wales to the late Jesse and Josie Green; she has been a lifelong resident of the area. Linda was a retired real estate loan officer and...

Feb 26, 2024

Nancy Becker, 89

Nancy Becker of Babson Park passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice.

She was born March 17, 1934 in Haines City to the late John and Mattie Chadwick; she has been a lifelong resident of Polk County. Nancy was a homemaker...

Feb 26, 2024

Robert Ferriter, 80

Robert Joseph Ferriter of Frostproof passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at AdventHealth Orlando South Florida.

He was born September 20, 1943 in Hartford, Connecticut to the late James and Patricia Ferriter. Robert was a roofer and enjoyed collecting coins. He played the trumpet and was a fan of Glenn...

Feb 25, 2024

James Kenneth “Kenny” Wells, Jr., 42

James Kenneth “Kenny” Wells, Jr. of Lakeland passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024, at his residence.

He was born April 13, 1981, in Petersburg, Virginia. Kenny was an auto mechanic and a veteran of the United States Army.

Kenny is survived by his wife of 2 years,...

Feb 24, 2024

Sylvia Marsee Griner was born June 17, 1938.   She died at home surrounded by her family February 24, 2024, at 8 PM due to a lung disease she had for many years.  She was 85 years old.

Sylvia was a Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  She was loved by everyone who knew her.  Her faith...

Feb 24, 2024

Stephen Charles DeFoor, 68

Stephen Charles DeFoor of Lakeland passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Lakeland Hospice House.

He was born April 14, 1955 in Coral Gables to the late James and Marjorie DeFoor; he was of the Episcopal faith.

Stephen is survived by his sister, Sheila DeFoor of Kernersville,...

Feb 23, 2024

Marian MacIntosh Morrison, 93

Marian Morrison of Lake Wales passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 at her residence, Waters Edge of Lake Wales.

She was born on July 18, 1930 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to the late W. Bruce and Lilly MacIntosh, but grew up in Miami.  Marian lived most of her adult life...

Feb 22, 2024

Patricia Ann Pike, 87

Patricia Ann Pike of Frostproof passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024 at her residence.

She was born December 28, 1936 in Neffs, Ohio to the late Wayne and Mary Baker; she moved to Frostproof from Louisiana in 2016. Patricia was a Registered Nurse and had a master’s degree. She...

Feb 22, 2024

Frank Jeffrey Francis, 71

Frank Jeffrey Francis of Highlandtown passed away on February 22, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales following a brief illness.

Frank was a Winter Resident of Lake Wales since 2008. He was the son of the late Clarence “Bevo” Francis and Jean Francis of Salinville. He was born in East...

Feb 19, 2024

Patricia “Patsy” Draper, 82

Patsy Draper of Lake Wales passed away Monday, February 19, 2024 at her residence.

She was born September 23, 1941 in Dundee to the late Milton and Trummie Hathcock; she has been a lifelong resident of the area. Patsy was a homemaker and elementary school mentor. She was an...

Feb 15, 2024

Donald Gene Clingenpeel, 84

Donald Gene Clingenpeel of Haines City passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024 at his residence.

He was born September 5, 1939 in Stillwater, Oklahoma to the late James Earl and Clara Alva Clingenpeel; he moved to Haines City from Alabama 37 years ago. Donald was a manager. He was...

Feb 15, 2024

Sally Ann Boyer, 81

Sally Ann Boyer of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024, at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born March 27, 1942, in New Castle, Pennsylvania to the late Paul and Martha Shannon; she moved to Lake Wales from Pennsylvania in 1983. Sally was an administrative secretary for Lake...

Feb 15, 2024

Douglas Edward Victor, 68

Douglas Edward Victor of Winter Haven and Punta Gorda passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024, at his brother-in-law’s home in Winter Haven.

He was born April 8, 1955, in Utica, New York. Doug grew up in Punta Gorda and was a long-time resident of the area. He was the...

Feb 12, 2024

Theresa McMahon Chorney, 90

Theresa McMahon Chorney of Winter Haven passed away Monday, February 12, 2024 at Astoria Senior Living in Winter Haven.

She was born November 7, 1933 in Richmond, Virginia to the late John and Theresa McMahon; she moved to Winter Haven from Ft. Worth, Texas in 2000. She was a...

Feb 11, 2024

Eddie Jose Feliciano, Sr., 83

Eddie Jose Feliciano, Sr. of Lake Alfred passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Winter Haven Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born April 20, 1940 in Coamo, Puerto Rico to the late Pablo and Epifania Torres; he moved to Polk County from Tampa in 1990. Eddie...

Feb 9, 2024

Miriam Cintron Gonzalez, 83

Miriam Cintron Gonzalez of Bartow passed away Friday, February 9, 2024 at her residence.

She was born June 23, 1940 in Puerto Rico to the late Martin Cintron and Ana Gonzalez; she moved to Bartow from Puerto Rico in 2006. Miriam was a teacher in Puerto Rico and attended...

Feb 8, 2024

Lorey Blackwelder, 53

Lorey Blackwelder of Frostproof passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at her residence.

She was born July 18, 1970 in Winter Haven to the late Alvin and Mary Meadows; she was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a homemaker and attended the First Presbyterian Church in Frostproof. She loved being...

Feb 8, 2024

Carmen Ramos Rodriguez, 87, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Astoria Nursing Home in Winter Haven.

She was born March 6, 1936, in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico to the late Anastacio Ramos and Maria Isabel Rodriguez; she came here a few years ago from California. She was a retired property manager and member...

Feb 6, 2024

Rev. Guy St. Claire Sanders III of Lake Wales reached his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. He claimed to have been born in Clemson, SC but was actually born in Orangeburg, SC on September 27, 1948, to the late Guy and Alice Sanders.

Guy answered the call to preach before graduating from Clemson University in...