Aug 12, 2024

Patricia Louise Strider, 92

Patricia Louise Strider of Haines City, Florida passed away Monday, August 12, 2024 at Water’s Edge of Lake Wales.

She was born December 17, 1931 in Ray County, Missouri to the late Estel Moyer and Cleola McCollough. She married Kenneth Strider on December 8, 1951 and he preceded her...

Aug 11, 2024

George Richard Moser, 65

George Richard Moser of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Winter Haven Hospital.

He was born September 14, 1958 in Minneapolis, Minnesota; he moved to Lake Wales 10 years ago. George was retired from the United States Postal Service and was a veteran of the United...

Aug 9, 2024

Dale Sumner Bourdette, 84

Dale Sumner Bourdette of Lake Wales passed away Friday, August 9, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born May 10, 1940 in Milan, Pennsylvania to the late Robert and Helen Bourdette; he moved to Lake Wales from Elmira, New York in 1978. Dale had a bachelor’s degree from...

Aug 9, 2024

Charles Joseph Lamore, Jr., 73

Charles Joseph Lamore, Jr. of Frostproof passed away Friday, August 9, 2024, at AdventHealth Orlando.

He was born December 24, 1950, in Cohoes, New York to the late Charles and Edith Lamore; he moved to Frostproof in 2017. Charles was a retired chef and served with the United...

Aug 7, 2024

Judith Lynn Cady, 82

Judith Lynn Cady of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice.

She was born March 21, 1942 in Rockford, Illinois to the late Fred and Doris DeGroote. Judith and her husband wintered in Lake Wales and enjoyed fishing...

Aug 6, 2024

Mary Alice Rhoden Collins, 66

Mary Alice Rhoden Collins of Winter Haven passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born December 31, 1957 in Lexington, North Carolina to the late James and Fannie Rhoden; she has been a lifelong resident of the area. Mary was a homemaker and...

Aug 5, 2024

Kam Sorisa, 49

Kam Sorisa of Lake Wales passed away Monday, August 5, 2024 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

He was born July 8, 1975 in Laos; he moved to Amarillo, Texas from Laos, then to Rock Hill, South Carolina. In 2020, Kam moved to Lake Wales. He was a Senior  Mechanical Designer...

Aug 4, 2024

Marilyn Joann Di Pasquale, 83

Marilyn Joann Di Pasquale of Winter Haven passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale.

She was born November 3, 1940 in Niagara Falls, New York to the late Lillian and Anthony Colosi. Marilyn was a medical receptionist and was a member of Saint...

Aug 3, 2024

Anthony John Menichino, Jr., 78

Anthony John Menichino, Jr. passed away August 3, 2024, at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born on January 22, 1946, in Glencove, New York, to Anthony J. Menichino, Sr. and Mary Chupka. Anthony was of the Catholic faith and loved Sea World.

Anthony is survived by...

Aug 1, 2024

Leona Jean Rutherford, 89

Leona Jean Rutherford of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring.

She was born April 12, 1935 in Union, Ohio to the late Leon and Alice Wingfield; she moved to Lake Wales from Tennessee 20 years ago.

Leona was preceded...

Aug 1, 2024

Raymond Francis Bouley, 86

Raymond Francis Bouley of Lake Wales, Florida passed away peacefully on August 1, 2024 in the home he built and loved.

Raymond was born December 19, 1937 in Somerville, Massachusetts to the late Aldeo and Rose Bouley (Millard).  When Raymond was in junior high the family moved to Billerica,...

Jul 30, 2024

William Robert Seibert, 88

William Robert Seibert passed away July 30 at Lakeland Regional Hospital after a tragic accident at his home.

Bill was born in Mount Vernon, New York, on September 3, 1935 to Katherine (Reilly) and Arthur C. Seibert.  He was afforded an opportunity to attend the private high school, Archbishop...

Jul 27, 2024

June C. Burney, 92

June C. Burney of Dundee passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024 at her residence.

She was born June 10, 1932 in Colquitt, Georgia to the late Cleveland Cobb and Ethel Stokes Cobb. June was a homemaker and a mother to all of the neighborhood kids. She was of the...

Jul 27, 2024

Mary “Nell” Gerrard, 93

Mary “Nell” Gerrard, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went home to her Lord on July 27, 2024

Nell was born May 15, 1931 to Isiah and Ella Taylor in Brewton, Alabama.

Nell was preceded in death by her devoted and loving husband of 69 years, Paul W....

Jul 27, 2024

Evan M. Knowles, 92

Evan M. Knowles of Winter Haven passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024 at George C. Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale.

He was born July 5, 1932 in Independence, Indiana to the late Cedric and Lillian Knowles; he moved to the area in 2004 from Felton, Delaware. Evan was a...

Jul 27, 2024

Norma E. Putnam, 91

Norma E. Putnam of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024 at her residence.

She was born October 17, 1932 in Wilson, New York to the late Leroy and Muriel Smith; she moved to Lake Wales from New York in the mid 80’s. Norma was a dental hygienist...

Jul 25, 2024

Alvin Madden, Jr., 69

Alvin Madden, Jr. of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024, at his daughter’s home in Wauchula.

He was born August 29, 1954, in Lake Wales to the late Alvin and Hazle Madden; he was a lifelong resident of Lake Wales. He was a retired mechanic from Alcoma...

Jul 25, 2024

Azine Alistere "Zine" Ellis, 33

Azine Alistere "Zine" Ellis was born on Friday May 24, 1991 at Brookdale Medical Center hospital in Brooklyn New York to parents Oswald Ellis and Marlene Haughton.

He attended Miss Bess prep school, PS161, MS61, Williamsburg Preparatory School, Haines City High School (FL) and Kingsborough Community College.

Jul 23, 2024

Judith M. Davis, 89

Judith M. Davis of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Wedgewood of Winter Haven.

She was born October 15, 1934 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Roy and Virginia McCormick; she moved to Lake Wales from Louisville at the age of 4. Judith was the retired...

Jul 23, 2024

Joe Neal Kincaid, 95

Joe Neal Kincaid, 95, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Good Shepard Hospice House, Auburndale, FL.

He was born March 31, 1929, on Easter Sunday to the late James Cecil Kincaid, Sr. and Mary Alma Davis Kincaid.  Joe’s family was one of the first pioneer families in the...