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...

Feb 5, 2024

Cleve Lamar Odom, 65

Cleve Lamar Odom of Lake Wales passed away Monday, February 5, 2024, at his residence.

He was born October 16, 1958, in Fitzgerald, GA to the late William Wilson and Mamie Pearl Odom; he has been a long-time resident of Lake Wales. He was a retired firefighter and EMT and the...

Feb 5, 2024

Madlyn Lee Ferro, 85

Madlyn Lee Ferro of Babson Park passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 at AdventHealth Heart of Florida in Davenport.

She was born September 27, 1938 in Maryville, TN to the late Ambrose and Marion Howell; she came here from Fort Lauderdale in 2000. She was a homemaker and a very talented...

Feb 5, 2024

Dr. Alexander “Fleet” Ryland, III, 77, of Lake Wales, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at AdventHealth in Lake Wales.

Born on April 5, 1946, in Richmond, VA, Fleet was the cherished son of the late Alexander and Brennan Ryland. Growing up primarily in Sarasota, Fleet attended Riverview High School before proudly...

Feb 3, 2024

Jennifer N. Outlaw, 37

Jennifer N. Outlaw of Frostproof passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice.

She was born April 3, 1986 in Winter Haven to Forrest and Marylou Outlaw. Jennifer was a lifelong resident of the area and enjoyed watching Paw Patrol and...

Feb 3, 2024

David Michael Meeks, 70

David Michael Meeks of Mulberry passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024, at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born January 15, 1954, in Fort Sill, Oklahoma to the late Henry and Doris Meeks; he moved to Mulberry from Stafford, Virginia in 2014. David was a concrete plant manager for Jahna...

Feb 2, 2024

Susan Pheylene Caraway, 65

Susan Pheylene Caraway of Old Town passed away Friday, February 2, 2024 at HCA Florida Osceola Hospital.

She was born November 14, 1958 in Lake Wales to the late Samuel and Ruth Howell. Susan was the wife of a Pastor and was a member of the Church of God....

Feb 2, 2024

Carmen Rosa Arias, 78

Carmen Rosa Arias of Lake Wales passed away Friday, February 2, 2024 at Winter Haven Hospital.

She was born March 13, 1945 in Humacao, Puerto Rico to the late Victor Martinez and Carmen Rosa Ortega. Carmen was a guest services coordinator for Disney. She enjoyed watching hallmark movies and...

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...