Oct 23, 2023

Earl “Michael” Clemens, 75

Earl “Michael” Clemens of Lake Wales passed away Monday, October 23, 2023 at Winter Haven Hospital.

He was born October 12, 1948 in Chester, Pennsylvania to the late Earl and Claire Clemens; he moved to Lake Wales from North Carolina 25 years ago. Michael was a teacher for Osceola...

Oct 21, 2023

John “Jack” Cretella, 84

John “Jack” Cretella of Nalcrest passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Winter Haven Life Care.

He was born June 5, 1939 in New Haven, Connecticut to the late Joseph and Henrietta Cretella; he moved to Nalcrest from Connecticut 21 years ago. Jack was a letter carrier for the...

Oct 20, 2023

Robert G. “Bob” Dumke, 89

Robert G. “Bob” Dumke of Auburndale passed away Friday, October 20, 2023, at his residence.

He was born September 26, 1934, in Brillion, Wisconsin to the late Frank and Mildred Dumke; he moved to Lake Wales from Missouri in 1978. Bob was a Corrections Officer for the Polk...

Oct 20, 2023

Lawrence "Larry" Hawkins, 92, passed away on October 20, 2023, at his daughter's home in Fremont. He was born on February 16, 1931, in Sidney, Ohio to the late Raymond and Hazel (McGowan) Hawkins. He spent his early years on small farms near Sidney and graduated from Sidney High School with the class of 1949. After graduation, he went...

Oct 18, 2023

Joseph “Ross” McDonald, 57

Joseph “Ross’ McDonald of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at his residence.

He was born October 13, 1966 in Blytheville, Arkansas; he moved to Lake Wales from Arkansas in 1998. Ross was a was a self-employed farmer. He loved to fish and spend time with his...

Oct 17, 2023

David Gerald Haddock, 66

David Gerald Haddock of Lakeshore passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at his residence.

He was born January 3, 1957 in Orangeburg, South Carolina to the late Gerald and Barbara Haddock; he moved to Lakeshore from Vero Beach three years ago. David was a welder and enjoyed building airplanes....

Oct 16, 2023

James Walter Gillum, 76

James Walter Gillum of Lake Wales passed away Monday, October 16, 2023 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Auburndale.

He was born December 19, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Walter and Isabelle Gillum; he moved to Lake Wales from Chicago, Illinois five years ago. James was a...

Oct 15, 2023

Lacy Faith Elrod, 28

Lacy Faith Elrod of Winter Haven passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023.

She was born June 25, 1995 in Winter Haven. Lacy was an office manager and of the Catholic faith. She loved offshore fishing, agriculture, her outdoors work, traveling and fast cars. Lacy enjoyed going to casinos, and...

Oct 13, 2023

Alphonse Anthony VanSickle, 27

Alphonse Anthony VanSickle of Lake Wales passed away Friday, October 13, 2023.

He was born February 22, 1996, in Avon Park. Alphonse was a sales representative for a cigar shop.

Alphonse is survived by his father, Gabino Martinez of Lake Wales; mother, Rebecca VanSickle of Oregon; half-sister,...

Oct 10, 2023

Barbara Bonneman Brice, 78

Barbara Bonneman Brice of Lakeland passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at her residence.

She was born April 8, 1945 in Lake Wales to the late Frederick and Anna Bonneman. Barbara was a legislative assistant for the State Attorneys Office and State Senators Office. She enjoyed sewing in her...

Oct 10, 2023

Lois J. Lucas, age 93, of Frostproof, FL, and formerly of Upper Sandusky, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at the Groves Center in Lake Wales, FL.

Lois was born in Crawford County, Ohio, on June 23, 1930, to George and Jenny (Hoffman) Armbruster and they preceded her in death. She was married to Robert “Gene”...

Oct 8, 2023

Dr. "Skip" Ingley, Ph.D., beloved husband, father, grandfather, professor, and mechanical engineer, died October 8th from a heart attack in his Gainesville, FL home. Born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Lake Wales, FL, Skip was the son of H.A. Ingley Jr. and Betty A. Ingley Story. He is survived by his brother Roger A. Ingley of Lake Wales;...

Oct 8, 2023

Robert St. Claire Price, 95

Robert St. Clair Price of Frostproof passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023 at The Club of Lake Wales.

He was born January 22, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late St. Clair and June Price; he and his wife Joyce were winter residents of Frostproof for 30 years...

Oct 7, 2023

Lorius Gustave, 86 of Wauchula, Florida passed on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Advent Health Vitas Unit, Lake Wales, Florida.

He was born June 22, 1937, in Haiti and was a retired Citrus Farmer.

No services are scheduled.

Sep 30, 2023

Gary Wiggins, 60

Gary Wiggins of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023 at his residence.

He was born August 11, 1963 in Plant City, Florida; he moved to Lake Wales from Plant City four years ago. Gary was a fire suppression technician. He enjoyed singing karaoke and doing anything outdoors, especially...

Sep 29, 2023

Bradley Wayne “Brad” Coy, 67

Bradley Wayne “Brad” Coy of Lake Wales passed away on his 28th wedding anniversary, Friday, September 29, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice.

He was born February 26, 1956 in Wells, Minnesota to the late Burton and Lois Coy; he moved to Lake...

Sep 27, 2023

Jay Edward Bittner, 64

Jay Edward Bittner of Lake Wales passed away at his residence in Waters Edge.

He was born November 3, 1958 in Lindenhurst, New York to the late Charles and Marilyn Bittner; he moved to Lake Wales from Colorado Springs, Colorado two years ago. Jay owned a small tractor business...

Sep 26, 2023

David Alan Flint, 69

David Alan Flint of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at his residence.

He was born September 26, 1954 in Melrose, Maine. David was a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. He enjoyed spending time at the beach and with his family.

David...

Sep 24, 2023

Almicna “Kyky” Morales Diaz, 73

Almicna “Kyky” Morales Diaz of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023 at her residence.

She was born May 19, 1950 to the late Ramon Morales and Francisca Diaz; she moved to Lake Wales from Puerto Rico 19 years ago. Almicna was the P resident of the...

Sep 22, 2023

Barbara Rose Hardy, 81

Barbara R. Hardy, 81, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her bedside. She worked and retired from Polk County School Board for over 20 years where she worked in the cafeteria at several schools.

Barbara married her husband Lloyd J. Hardy on August 18, 1962. They...