Nov 11, 2023

Ronald James “Ron” McDonnell, 73

Ronald James ‘Ron” McDonnell of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at his residence.

He was born January 15, 1950 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late James and Alice McDonnell; he moved to Lake Wales 16 years ago. Ron was a retired Sargeant with the Philadelphia...

Nov 10, 2023

James Earl “Jimmy” Jones, 85

James Earl “Jimmy” Jones of Lake Wales passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, at his residence.

He was born January 24, 1938, in Walton County to the late Frank and Bertha Jones; he moved to Lake Wales from North Florida in 1958. Jimmy was a self-employed truck driver and was...

Nov 10, 2023

Audrey Lawyer, 80

Audrey Lawyer of Carlisle, PA passed away Friday, November 10, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales, FL

She was born December 29, 1942 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI to the late William and Louise Steele; she was a retired administrative assistant. She loved her family and was a fan of Nascar.

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Nov 8, 2023

Robert Lee Whittemore of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 in the home that he built.

Born January 21st, 1939 in Lake Wales, Robert was a Baptist, a retired diesel mechanic, and amateur banjo picker. He loved reading, working with his hands, and being in nature.

Robert was preceded in death by his...

Nov 7, 2023

Brenda Harper Holt, 78

Brenda Harper Holt of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

She was born November 1, 1945 in Asheboro, North Carolina to the late James and Josephine Harper; she moved to Lake Wales from North Carolina in 1965. Brenda was a retired office...

Nov 7, 2023

Jim Reazor, 89

Jim Reazor of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born April 27, 1934, in Rochester, New York to the late Marshall and Liva Reazor. Jack was a truck driver for E & L Transportation and was previously a police officer in South...

Nov 6, 2023

Donald John Garty, 71

Donald John Garty of Lake Wales passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 at Forsythe Hospice House.

He was born June 21, 1952 in Flint, Michigan to the late William Garty and Earlene Kaplan; he moved to Lake Wales from Michigan in 1990. Donald was an engineer for Lake Wales...

Nov 4, 2023

John H. Fort, Sr., 86

John H. Fort, Sr. of Winter Haven passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Winter Haven Hospital.

He was born February 8, 1937 in Graceville, Florida to the late William and Mattie Fort; he moved to Winter Haven from his hometown in 1955. John was a retired Master...

Nov 3, 2023

Preston James Dow, 53

Preston James Dow of Winter Haven, Florida passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at Winter Haven Hospital.

He was born April 19, 1970 in Paterson, New Jersey and lived in New Jersey for most of his life. In 2020, Preston moved to Winter Haven, Florida with his wife and...

Nov 2, 2023

Mary C. Mitchell, 93, of Winter Haven, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023, at her home. Born January 11, 1930, in Dover, Delaware to the late George and Lena (Baker) Clendaniel, she moved to Polk County 27 years ago. She was a prayer warrior, loved to dress up, loved her family and was a stickler for having a clean...

Nov 1, 2023

Nancy E. “Meemaw” Maher, 75

Nancy E. “Meemaw” Maher of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born July 17, 1948 in Fort Wayne, IN to the late William and Judith Rathgaber; she first came to Lake Wales 49 years ago. She was a homemaker and...

Oct 30, 2023

Edward ‘Sam’ Morton Hammond, Jr., 84

Edward ‘Sam’ Morton Hammond, Jr. of Lake Wales, FL passed away Monday, October 30, 2023, at AdventHealth Lake Wales after a long struggle with multiple sclerosis.

He was born December 30, 1938, in Baltimore, MD to the late Edward Morton Hammond, Sr. and Edna Margaret Hammond; he moved to...

Oct 30, 2023

Marilyn S.  Wilkinson, 94

Marilyn S. Wilkinson of Lake Wales passed away Monday, October 30, 2023, at Oakbridge in Lakeland.

She was born December 21, 1928, in Saugerties, NY to the late Merritt A. and Bessie W. Sutton; she came here from Catskill, NY in 1949. She retired from GTE after 34 years,...

Oct 29, 2023

David Raymond Bogart, 75

David Raymond Bogart of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023, at his residence.

He was born July 13, 1948, in Waverly, NY to the late Raymond and Virginia Bogart; he came here in 2012 from Horsehead, NY. He was a retired machinist, a member of the Grace Baptist Church...

Oct 29, 2023

Elizabeth Jane Fotch, 92

Elizabeth Jane Fotch of Haines City passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Lake Wales Wellness & Rehabilitation Center.

She was born July 28, 1931, in Mumford, NY to the late Edwin Thomas and Hilda Loretta Beaman; she became a local resident in 1985. She was a homemaker and of the...

Oct 27, 2023

THOMAS  JOHN  CALLESON,  72

Thomas John Calleson of Winter Haven passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 at the Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

He was born September 2, 1951 in Bronx, NY to the late Edward Francis and Margaret Calleson; he came here 7 years ago from Queens, NY. He was retired from Bloomingdales and a...

Oct 26, 2023

Jean Margaret Donaldson, 71

Jean Margaret Donaldson of Winter Haven passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023 at her residence.

She was born February 1, 1952 in England to the late Thomas and Margaret Donaldson; she moved to Winter Haven from New York in July of 2003. Jean was an executive assistant for an...

Oct 25, 2023

Thomas James “Tom” Hitchcock, 71

Thomas James “Tom” Hitchcock of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at his residence.

He was born January 18, 1952 in Buffalo, New York to the late Ray and Bettina Hitchcock. Tom moved from Buffalo, New York at the age of six with his family to...

Oct 24, 2023

Panfilo Trejo, Jr., 36

Panfilo Trejo, Jr. of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023 in Maine.

He was born January 1, 1987 in Bartow; he has been a lifelong resident of the area. Panfilo was a solar panel installer. He loved life and was a graceful and joyful soul. Panfilo was...

Oct 23, 2023

Shannon Blake Kidd, 51

Shannon Blake Kidd of Dundee passed away Monday, October 23, 2023 at AdventHealth Heart of Florida.

He was born February 23, 1972 in Plant City; he moved to Dundee from Winter Haven one year ago. Shannon was a heavy equipment technician and a proud Christian. He loved music and...