Aug 30, 2023

Nelson Ortiz Gutierrez, 69

Nelson Ortiz Gutierrez of Haines City passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born August 5, 1954 in Humacao, Puerto Rico to the late Castor and Maria Ortiz; he moved to Haines City from Ohio eight years ago. Nelson was an iron maker. He...

Aug 29, 2023

Alison Kinloch Martin, 55

Alison Kinloch Martin of Lake Wales went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 surrounded by her family.

She was born October 9, 1967 in Lake Wales where she has been a lifelong resident aside from living in Wisconsin from 2003 until 2008....

Aug 28, 2023

William Russell Abel, 79

William Russell Abel of Leesburg passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born May 17, 1944 in Flushing, Ohio to the late William and Helen Abel. William was a coal miner and a member of the Coal Miners Union. He liked to fish and...

Aug 28, 2023

Edna Doris Pearson, 81

Edna Doris Pearson of Indian Lake Estates passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 at her residence.

She was born December 11, 1941 in Frankford Community, Tennessee to the late Elmer and Nona McCoy. Edna was a homemaker and moved to the area from Kentucky in 1987.

Edna...

Aug 27, 2023

Nicholas Ulrich Smith, 71

Nicholas Ulrich Smith of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born October 1, 1951 in Madison, Wisconsin to the late Karl and Margaret Smith; he moved to Lake Wales from his hometown many years ago. Nick was an engineer.

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Aug 27, 2023

Charlotte Ann Barnett, 75

Charlotte Ann Barnett of Babson Park passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born January 19, 1948 in Lake Wales to the late Doston and Viola Brannen. Charlotte was a homemaker and a member of New Beginnings Worship Center. She was active in the...

Aug 24, 2023

Margaret “Lynn” DeZarn, 78

Margaret “Lynn” DeZarn of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born December 4, 1944 in Danville, Illinois to the late George and Betty DeZarn; she moved to Lake Wales from Illinois in 1976. Lynn was a Store Manager for Kmart for...

Aug 24, 2023

Benedict B. Mnich, Jr., 79

Benedict B. Mnich, Jr. of Lake Wales passed away at his residence.

He was born February 16, 1944 in Sommerville, New Jersey to the late Benedict Mnich, Sr. and Mary Mnich; he moved to Lake Wales from New Jersey in 1964. Benedict was self-employed and a veteran of...

Aug 19, 2023

Sandra Faye Morales, 40

Sandra Faye Morales of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born September 30, 1982 in Avon Park; she has been a lifelong resident of the area. Sandra was a clerk for River Ranch and loved her family dearly.

Sandra...

Aug 16, 2023

Kenna “Ken” Lawrence Adair, 86

Kenna “Ken” Lawrence Adair of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Astoria Rehabilitation in Winter Haven.

He was born April 21, 1937 in Slaters Branch, Kentucky to the late Ermal and Lassie Adair; he moved to Lake Wales in 1984. Ken was a retired building...

Aug 16, 2023

Joel F. Grenke, 66

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joel F. Grenke, Christian, devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, great grandfather, and loyal friend.

Joel's journey on this earth began on April 9, 1957, in Au Gres, Michigan, and his work here was completed on August 16,...

Aug 15, 2023

Thelma Lee Deal, 90

Thelma Lee Deal of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring.

She was born February 17, 1933 in Bonifay to the late William Thomas and Ellie Mae Day; she came here from Black, AL in 1950. She was retired from the Polk County...

Aug 12, 2023

Louella Marie Perdue, 77

God needed another angel. Louella Marie Perdue (Deville), at the age of 77, gained her wings as she passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 12, 2023.

She had a heart of gold and was an amazing grandmother, mother, wife, sister, friend, and so much more....

Aug 7, 2023

Debra Pharo Morrison

(January 31, 1953 – August 7, 2023)

Debra “Debbie” Pharo Morrison, 70, of Babson Park passed away Monday, August 7, 2023.

Debbie was a woman of strong Christian faith and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her love of family, church and community is a beacon that will live on...

Aug 7, 2023

Elizabeth T. (Betty) Kadlec, 86

Elizabeth T. (Betty) Kadlec of Lake Wales passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, at The Club in Lake Wales.

She was born March 3, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Stephen and Anna Kadlec; she moved to Lake Wales from her hometown in 2018. Elizabeth was a PBX Operator...

Aug 2, 2023

Walter Frank Parks, 77

Walter Frank Parks of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Oaks of Avon in Avon Park.

He was born October 29, 1945 in Miami Beach to the late Cecil and Hazel Parks; he moved to Lake Wales from Margate in 2020. Walter was a retired 911...

Aug 1, 2023

Joseph William DePietro, Jr., 87

Joseph William DePietro of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at his residence.

He was born July 9, 1936 in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Joseph and Phyllis DePietro; he moved to Frostproof from Randolph, Massachusetts in 1982. Joseph was a retired heavy equipment operator and a...

Jul 31, 2023

Jeff Timothy Crews, 66

Jeff Timothy Crews of Lake Wales passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Auburndale.

He was born July 24, 1957, in Lake Wales to the late William and Helen Crews. Jeff was a broadcast radio engineer and previously worked in the cattle and citrus...

Jul 31, 2023

Charles Bronson Wolford, 86

Charles Bronson Wolford of Lake Wales passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born August 8, 1936 in Freeburn, Kentucky to the late Omer and Maggie Wolford; he moved to Lake Wales from Turkey Creek, Kentucky in 1989. Charles was a retired coal miner....

Jul 30, 2023

Rhoda E. Bennett, 74

Rhoda E. Bennett of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Winter Haven Hospital.

She was born September 10, 1948 in Morgantown, Kentucky to the late Hobert and Virginia Evans; she has been a lifelong resident of Lake Wales. Rhoda was a retired telephone operator for GTE....