Nov 26, 2023

Judith Anne Reid, 62

Judith Anne Reid of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice.

She was born March 26, 1961 in Saint Charles, Illinois to the late Robert Buckwald and Anne Langfit; she moved to Lake Wales from Hamilton, Ohio 30...

Nov 26, 2023

Debra Ann “Debby” Church, 68

Debra Ann “Debby” Church of Lake Wales passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at her residence.

She was born May 28, 1955 in Evansville, Indiana to the late Daniel and Elizabeth DeVoy; she has been a resident of the area for the past 28 years. Debra worked for...

Nov 26, 2023

Gregory E. “Sarg” Strait, 77

Gregory E. “Sarg” Strait of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at his residence.

He was born February 18, 1946 in Gloversville, New York to the late Stanley and Pearles Strait; he has been a resident of the area for the past 45 years. Gregory worked...

Nov 25, 2023

Patrice Louise “Pat” Streeter, 68

Patrice Louise “Pat” Streeter of Frostproof passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023, at her residence.

She was born May 6, 1955, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Bernard and Patricia Streeter; she moved to Frostproof from Clifton, Virginia in 1974. Pat was a homemaker and of the...

Nov 22, 2023

Donna Colleen May arrived on April 6, 1949, and "moved on" November 22, 2023. She is survived by her sister Pam Thomas, brother Dave May, their spouses, several nieces and a nephew, grand nieces and a gray parrot names Charlie. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Doris Smith May and Harold E. May.

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Nov 21, 2023

Newell Anderson (Andy) Smith died Tuesday, November 21, 2023. He was 80 years old. He was born in Lake Wales, FL on November 27, 1942, to parents Ruth and A.M. Smith of Frostproof, FL

Andy grew up in Frostproof surrounded by family and friends. He was a standout athlete and lettered in football, baseball, basketball, and track....

Nov 21, 2023

Michael William Klintworth, 88

Michael William Klintworth of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at his residence.

He was born October 17, 1935 in Lapeer, Michigan to the late Michael and Margaret Klintworth; he moved to Lake Wales from Cape Coral in 2012. Mike was the Vice President of Distribution for...

Nov 20, 2023

Stephen Anthony Tripodi, 88

Stephen Anthony Tripodi, from Indian Lake Estates, passed away peacefully at Winter Haven Hospital surrounded by his beloved wife and loving family on November 20, 2023.

Steve was born May 24, 1935 and was the second son of Fiorentino and Brunina (Vavala) Tripodi. On November 28, 1953, he married...

Nov 20, 2023

Vivian E. Underwood, 98 of Kingsland, Georgia (formally of Frostproof, Florida) Passed Monday, November 20, 2023, at her residence.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Underwood in 2000; sons, John and Ken Underwood, Daughter, Elaine Kolpak.

Survivors include her sons, Lamar Underwood and wife Sue of Georgia and Darron Underwood, numerous grandchildren...

Nov 18, 2023

Virginia M. “Ginny” Riker, 98 of Winter Haven, Florida passed away Sunday, November 18, 2023, at the Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

She was born on August 3, 1925, in Newton, New Jersey to the late Daniel Edward and Mary Etta (Fenner) Rodimer and she has been a resident of Florida since 1983 moving to the area from...

Nov 18, 2023

Elinor Lorraine Palmatier, 89

Elinor Lorraine Palmatier of Frostproof passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring.

She was born September 13, 1934 in Berwyn, Pennsylvania to the late George and Viola Hurd; she has been a resident of the area for many years. Elinor was a member of...

Nov 17, 2023

Arlie “Skipper” Richards, 62

Arlie “Skipper” Richards of Lake Wales passed away Friday, November 17, 2023, at James A. Haley Hospital in Tampa.

He was born May 8, 1961, in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Arlie and Ruth Richards; he has been a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Lake Wales...

Nov 16, 2023

Jerri Ann James, 79

Jerri Ann James of Haines City passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023, at her residence.

She was born May 13, 1944, in Tampa, Florida. Jerri was a Retired Collection Manager and a longtime resident of Port Hatchineha.

Jerri was preceded in death by her father, William Jones...

Nov 16, 2023

James “Dave” Johnson of Lake Wales passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at his home in Lake Wales.

Dave was born January 9, 1948, in Pontiac, Michigan to the late James Earnest and Margaret Pauline Johnson. He moved to Lake Wales from Memphis, Tennessee in 2018. Dave was a devoted husband, father,...

Nov 16, 2023

Kenneth “Cricket” Bessette, 65

Kenneth “Cricket” Bessette of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born October 12, 1958 in England to the late Kenneth Bessette and Doreen Hamilton; he came here from Riverview 15 years ago. He was a retired collections representative and of the Catholic faith....

Nov 15, 2023

Charles M. “Chuck” Quetot, 69

Charles M. “Chuck” Quetot of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born March 30, 1954, in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania to the late Philip and Betty Quetot; he moved to Lake Wales over 40 years ago. Chuck was a plumber for...

Nov 15, 2023

Carmen Alvarez, 85

Carmen Alvarez of Davenport passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice.

She was born August 20, 1938 in Havana, Cuba to the late Rafael and Margarita Pose; she lived in Puerto Rico for many years before retiring to Miami; she lived...

Nov 13, 2023

Nancy M. Hunt, 90, passed away peacefully Monday, November 13, 2023 surrounded by beloved family members.

Nancy was born December 30, 1932 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late William and Helen McClelland. In 1945, she moved to Jacksonville with her family. In 1952, after marrying the love of her life, Ellis, whom she met while attending the...

Nov 13, 2023

Larue Leverett Banes, 85

Larue Leverett Banes of Lake Wales passed away Monday, November 13, 2023, at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born April 2, 1938, in Luverne, Alabama to the late Homer and Odis Leverett; she moved to Lake Wales in 1988. Larue was a retired fruit grader.

Larue was...

Nov 12, 2023

Donahu Love, 89

Donahu Love of Lake Wales passed away at home surrounded by family Sunday, November 12, 2023.

She was born April 4, 1934 in Fort Green, Florida to the late Hugh and Mabel Lyles; she was a lifelong resident of Lake Wales and moved to Clermont in December of 2022 to...