Feb 1, 2024

Gerald John Ackley, 90

A lifelong educator, Gerald John Ackley, 90, of Lake Wales, Florida, formerly of Salamanca, N.Y., and Rockledge, Florida, died peacefully at his home on February 1, 2024,. following a short illness.

Mr. Ackley was born in Salamanca on October 24, 1933 to the late John and Helen (Daly) Ackley...

Jan 27, 2024

José Armando Lopez Valentín, 46 José Armando Lopez Valentin de Lake Wales, FL fue a la presencia del Señor el sábado 27 de enero de 2024 en Advent Health Lake Wales.

Nació el 8 de octubre de 1977 en San Juan, Puerto Rico. El arte gráfico, uno de los talentos que Dios le concedió. José...

Jan 27, 2024

Carl Dallas Peaden, Jr., 67

Carl Dallas Peaden of Frostproof passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024 at his residence.

He was born January 22, 1957 in Belle Glade to the late Carl and Nancy Peaden; he has been a lifelong resident of Florida. Carl was a maintenance worker and worked as a cowboy...

Jan 26, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Edna Ruth Griffin of Walhalla, South Carolina, born in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, who passed away on January 26, 2024, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends.

She was predeceased by her husband James Erwood Griffin of Walhalla; parents, Kay Hudson and...

Jan 25, 2024

Loretta Faye Flora August 18, 1940 — January 25, 2024 Rossville

Loretta Faye Flora, 83, of Rossville, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024, in Lake Wales, Florida.  She was born August 18, 1940, in Lafayette to Elmer and Margaret (Kinzie) Miller.  She married Gerald Flora on September 20, 1959.  He preceded her in death on December 3,...

Jan 23, 2024

Elizabeth Ruth Amanda Wilson, 87, of Lake Wales went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Palm Garden of Winter Haven.

She was born February 19, 1936 in Ottawa, Ontario Canada, to the late William and Sarah Lee.  Elizabeth was a retired bookkeeper for Smithco Services. She loved to read and play board...

Jan 22, 2024

Danny Lee Autrey, Sr., 57

Danny Lee Autrey, Sr. of Babson Park passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born June 24, 1966 in San Diego, California to Tyrone and Doris Autrey; he moved to Babson Park from Alabama 12 years ago. Danny was a retired truck driver...

Jan 21, 2024

Jayme Tadeu Carvalho, 63, of Poinciana passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024, at AdventHealth Celebration.

He was born October 28, 1960, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to the late Jayme and Laura Carvalho. Jayme was a self-employed maintenance engineer and loved animals, Samba, especially Frank Sinatra, and soccer. Jayme was also a former swimmer.

Jayme...

Jan 20, 2024

Linda Marie Baker, 61, of Frostproof, FL, passed away on January 20, 2024.

Linda was born March 9, 1962, to the late Robert Felesky and Norma Herzog.

She moved to Frostproof from Key West in 2014 and lived in Maryland prior to Key West. Linda met the love of her life Butch (Merritt K.) Baker...

Jan 19, 2024

Earle F. Sullivan, 71

Earle F. Sullivan of Prestonsburg, Kentucky passed away Friday, January 19, 2024 Pikeville Kentucky Medical Center.

He was born January 31, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Ottis and Weltha Sillivan. He was a resident of Lake Wales before moving to Kentucky. Earle was a machine operator for...

Jan 18, 2024

Gladys Guzman Figueroa, 78, of Lakes Wales passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024, at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born January 21, 1945, in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, to the late Juan and Leonildes Guzman. Gladys was a seamstress and of the Catholic faith.

Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Leonildes...

Jan 17, 2024

Rodney L. Bailey, 60, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, January 17th in Sebring, Florida.

Rodney was born February 26, 1963, in Pahokee, FL to the late William Thomas and Geneva (Robertson) Bailey, he moved to Lake Wales from the Okeechobee area. He attended Christ's Church on the Move, loved animals and loved to sing karaoke.

Jan 16, 2024

Charles Emery Grandy, 92

Charles Emery Grandy of Avon Park passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024,, at his residence.

He was born March 11, 1931, in Trimble, Ohio to the late Virgil and Goldie Grandy; he moved to Lake Wales from Miami in 1989. Chuck was the owner and operator of Miller Truck...

Jan 15, 2024

Wilfred Lane “Billy” Lohr, 76

Wilfred Lane “Billy” Lohr of Lake Wales passed away Monday, January 15, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice.

He was born August 18, 1947 in Phillippi, West Virginia to Wilfred and Stella Lohr; he moved to Lake Wales from Lakeland seven years ago....

Jan 15, 2024

Susan Diane Allen, 70

Susan D. Allen of Lake Wales passed away Monday, January 15, 2024, at her residence.

She was born June 29, 1953, in Christiana, Delaware to the late Brady and Ruth Taylor; she moved to Lake Wales from Delaware seven years ago. Susan was a secretary for the State of...

Jan 13, 2024

Bernardo Pacheco Guerra, 74

Bernardo Pacheco Guerra of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born May 24, 1949 in Santiago, Cuba; he moved to Lake Wales from Phoenix, Arizona 25 years ago. Bernardo was an auto mechanic and also worked in construction and farming. He...

Jan 12, 2024

Patricia A. Koloc, 89, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at her residence in Emmett, Kansas.

Born on June 11, 1934, in Chicago, Patricia was the daughter of Stanley and Lillian Comeaux Rice. She spent her early years in Chicago before relocating to Florida in 1964. over a decade ago, she moved to the Emmett community...

Jan 11, 2024

Katherine Elaine “Katie” Cook, 47

Katie Cook of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024 at her residence.

She was born December 11, 1976 in Lake Wales, where she has been a lifelong resident. She was a graduate of Lake Wales High School and a photographer. She loved being in nature, animals and bird...

Jan 9, 2024

Carol Lynn Taylor, 82

Carol Lynn Taylor, formerly a resident of Satellite Beach and Punta Gorda Florida had been residing with her daughter in Lake Wales Florida when she passed on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.

She was born September 24, 1941, in Flint, Michigan to the late Maxwell and Margaret Taylor; Carol was...

Jan 7, 2024

Mary Kathryn Windisch, 96

Mary Kathryn (Zehner) Windisch of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024 at her residence.

She was born June 23, 1927 in Oak Harbor, Ohio to the late Harry and Lydia (Myerholtz) Zehner. She moved to Lake Wales in 2012 after wintering there for many years. Mary was a beloved...