Jan 23, 2009

Linda Lou Adams of Frostproof passed away Friday, January 23, 2009 at the Winter Haven Hospital. She was born October 31, 1943 in McMechan, WV to the late Roy and Pearl (Morris) Crow. She came here in 2003 from Ohio and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband of 8 years, Charles Adams; daughters, Crystal Curtis of...

Jan 20, 2009

Eugene M. “Gene” Flora of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at the Lake Wales Medical Center. He was born June 30, 1932 in Winchester, KY to the late Ernest Leland and Mattie (Skidmore) Flora; he came here in 1992 from Lexington, KY. He was an electrician for Flora Electrical Co., he attended the Wayside Baptist Church...

Jan 18, 2009

John Waldrop Caldwell passed away on January 18th at his residence in Clare Bridge in Winter Haven, FL. He was 85. John was born in Winter Haven on Sept 24, 1923 to Hope Garland Caldwell and Elizabeth (Ralston) Caldwell. He grew up and attended schools in Winter Haven near Lake Eloise. John enlisted in the Army in February 1943...

Jan 12, 2009

Polly Lassiter Cook passed away Monday, January 12, 2009 at the Lake Wales Medical Center after a long illness.

A memorial celebration of Polly’s life will be held 3:00 PM, Sunday, January 18, 2009 at the First United Methodist Church, Lake Wales. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall for friends to gather. She was preceded...

Jan 11, 2009

Eva S. Farabee of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, January 11, 2009 at The Groves Center.

She was born August 9, 1924 in Nocatee, FL to the late William and Marzzillie Selph; she came here in 1960 from Avon Park. She was a pealer machine operator for Citrus World and Waverly and a member of the New...

Jan 8, 2009

EVA M. MUESING, 93 Eva M. Muesing passed away Thursday, January 8, 2009 at the Lake Wales Medical Center. She was born August 18, 1915 in Avilla, IN to the late Joseph and Nora Anderson. She married Floyd Muesing October 19, 1932 in Avilla. They had three daughters, Joanne Huth of Lake Wales, FL, Joyce Holcomb of DeLand, FL...

Jan 8, 2009

DOROTHY MEDLOCK, 76

Dorothy Medlock of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, January 8, 2009 at the Lake Wales Medical Center due to heart failure.

She was born August 21, 1932 in Samson, AL to the late George and Vera (McCall) Watson; she came here from Winter Haven in 1950. She worked at Donald Duck for...

Jan 6, 2009

Chris Taylor passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at his residence in Fedhaven, FL.He was born January 17, 1968 in Dayton, Ohio to Ron & Cheryl Taylor; he came here 22 years ago from Lima, OH. He graduated from Shawnee High School in Lima, OH in 1986 and attended the Florida Christian College. He was a member of the...

Jan 6, 2009

Indiana (Barnes) Avirett of Lake Wales born to Enoch & Indiana (Jones) Barnes November 14, 1916 in Alma, GA went to her Lord Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at the Dove Health Care Center in Lake Wales.

She came to Lake Wales 60 years ago from Blakely, GA. She was a homemaker and retired from Donald Duck/Citrus World...

Jan 5, 2009

REECE E. TAYLOR SR., 71

Truck Driver

Reece E. Taylor of Lake Wales passed away Monday, January 5, 2009 at the Bartow Regional Medical Center due to complications from surgery.

He was born April 9, 1937 in Avon Park to Clarence & Mildred (Allen) Taylor; he was a lifelong resident of the area....

Jan 4, 2009

JOANNE PAYNE CARTER BAILEY, 59

Frostproof Elementary

JoAnne Payne Carter Bailey of Frostproof passed away Sunday, January 4, 2009 at the Lake Wales Medical Center after a courageous fight with cancer.

She was born March 14, 1949 in Avon Park to the late Emory Crawford and Elma Elizabeth (Sangster) Payne; she was a...

Jan 3, 2009

GERALDINE A. GENTZLER, 87 Geraldine A. Gentzler of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, January 03, 2009 at the Life Care Center of Winter Haven. Gerry was born April 13, 1921 in Massillon, Ohio. She and her husband have wintered in Lake Wales since 1982 coming from Jackson Township, Ohio. Gerry was the president of Gentzler Tool and Die Corp....

Jan 2, 2009

JUANITA SIKES, 85

Homemaker

Juanita Sikes of Lake Wales passed away Friday, January 2, 2009 at the Highlands Lake Center in Lakeland.

She was born November 10, 1923 in Bartow to the late William D. & Pearl G. (Whitten) Crews Sr.; she was a lifelong resident of this area. She was a homemaker...

Jan 2, 2009

JESSIE RODGERS, 71 Jessie Rodgers of Bartow passed away Friday, January 02, 2009 at the Lake Wales Medical Center. He was born January 16, 1937 in Plant City; he came here from Inglis, Florida 3 1/2 years ago. He was in the construction industry and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his daughters, Rachel Rodgers of Riverview, Florida and...

Jan 2, 2009

EDGAR A. "EDDIE" TINCH, 91 LAKE WALES-Edgar A. "Eddie" Tinch died peacefully on Fri. (Jan. 2, 2009) due to heart failure. Edgar was predeceased by his daughter, Bonita. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Eleanor; sons, Gary (Joanna) and Steven; 5 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. Services and interment will be held in East Aurora, NY....

Jan 1, 2009

DAVID M. BLACKWELDER JR., 66

Polk County

David M. Blackwelder Jr. of Frostproof passed away Thursday, January 1, 2009 at the Lake Wales Medical Center.

He was born May 31, 1942 in Frostproof to the late David Monroe & Etta Jane (Meeks) Blackwelder Sr.; he was a lifelong resident of the area. He...

Dec 30, 2008

GENE FISHER, 75 R.S. Prewitt Co Gene Fisher of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at the Lake Wales Medical Center. He was born October 13, 1933 in Freemont, OH to the late Bruce & Jennie (Mock) Fisher; he starting coming here in 1985 from Keithsburg, IL and moved here permanently in 2001. He was a retail...

Dec 30, 2008

HOWARD “H.L.” MONCRIEF, 65

Peterson Industries

Howard “H.L.” Moncrief of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at the Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale.

He was born August 10, 1943 in Lanier County, GA to Howard and Mazy Ethell Moncrief; he was a lifelong resident. He was a retired welder for Peterson Industries...

Dec 28, 2008

WILLIAM “BILLY” TUCKER, 64

Hunt Brothers

William “Billy” Tucker of passed away Sunday, December 28, 2008 at the Lake Wales Medical Center.

He was born July 27, 1944 in Lake Wales to the late Richard & Gladys (Lewis) Tucker; he was a lifelong resident of the area. He worked at Hunt Brother, was...

Dec 28, 2008

HOWARD A. “BUDDY” THOMPSON, 82

Building Contactor

Howard A. “Buddy” Thompson of Frostproof passed away Sunday, December 28, 2008 at the Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center in Sebring.

He was born November 18, 1926 in Miami to the late Howard Alden and Mary K (Williams) Thompson Sr.; he was a lifelong resident of...