Dec 7, 2023

Ronald “Ronny” Holland, 79

Ronald “Ronny” Holland of Frostproof passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, at his residence.

He was born March 31, 1944, in Villa Rica, Georgia to the late D.C. and Frances Holland; he moved to Frostproof from Homestead 30 years ago. Ronnie was a Lineman and loved to have fun....

Dec 6, 2023

Ramona was born May 11th, 1931, and the Lord called her Home December 6th, 2023, at 92 years of age. Ramona was the daughter of Charles Vanier Rowland and Ruth Elaine Noah. She was the middle of three children born to the couple. Her older brother Donald Keith Rowland died in 2018, and her younger sister Peggy Jo Rowland...

Nov 30, 2023

Christian David Torres Torres, 35

Christian David Torres Torres of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023.

He was born February 28, 1988 in Ponce, Puerto Rico; he moved to Lake Wales from Puerto Rico five years ago. Christian was a fork lift driver for West Lake Industries and was of the...

Nov 29, 2023

Dolores Dale Ball, 91

Dolores Dale Ball of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Grove Center.

She was born February 6, 1932 in Oneida, Tennessee. Dolores was a supervisor for Citrus World and was an active member of Golfview Baptist Church. She loved people and never met a stranger....

Nov 29, 2023

Kallie Blake Lathero, 32

Kallie Blake Lathero of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Bartow Center.

She was born January 22, 1991 in Bartow and she has been a lifelong resident of the area. Kallie was a Guardian Ad Litem for the State of Florida and was studying to...

Nov 27, 2023

Cynthia Kay Ballentine, 66

Cynthia Kay Ballentine of Frostproof passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, at AdventHealth Sebring.

She was born September 17, 1957, in Lake Wales to the late Robert “Dobbin” and Elizabeth McCrary; she was a lifelong resident of the area. Cynthia was a retail manager and of the Pentecostal faith....

Nov 27, 2023

Brittany Reneé Smith, 30

Brittany Reneé Smith of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina passed away Monday, November 27, 2023 at her residence.

She was born August 16, 1993 in Bartow; she was a lifelong resident of Polk County and moved to North Carolina three years ago. Brittany enjoyed listening to music, especially hip-hop and...

Nov 27, 2023

The world became brighter 71 years ago on October 29th, the day Natalie Sharon Storms Lightsey made her entrance. Natalie sadly passed away on November 27, 2023, after a 15-month long illness.

The firstborn of Nathaniel and Alice Jenkin Storms, Natalie was born in Tampa, Florida and lived in Valrico, Florida until August 1973, when she moved...

Nov 27, 2023

Scharer, Elaine J. - Age 83, of Grand Blanc, formerly of Flint, and seasonal resident of Winterhaven, FL., passed away unexpectedly at home on November 27, 2023.

Elaine was born July 22, 1940 in Flint, the daughter of Jacob and Linda (Spaedl) Friesorger. She was a graduate of Flint Northern High School. Elaine was an organist at...

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.

According to...

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...