Jul 28, 2023

Felix Costa, 84, of Frostproof, passed away at Advent Health in Sebring, FL on Friday, July 28.

Born July 29, 1938, in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, to the late Liberato Costa Diaz and Maria del Carmen Hernández Arencibia, he moved to Frostproof from West Palm Beach 23 years ago.

He loved to farm, take care...

Jul 27, 2023

Robert William Applegate, Sr., 85

Robert William Applegate of Frostproof passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 at his residence.

He was born July 10, 1938 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Robert and Gladys Applegate; he moved to Frostproof from Indiana 30 years ago. Robert was a retired welder and a veteran of...

Jul 26, 2023

Ralph Danforth Johnson, 68

Ralph Danforth Johnson of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at his residence.

He was born January 28, 1955, in Wauchula to the late Leo and Margaret Johnson; he has been a lifelong resident of the area. Ralph was a heavy equipment operator and was an avid...

Jul 23, 2023

Fay Dowdy, 74

Fay Dowdy of Winter Haven passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Kindred Hospital in Tampa.

She was born February 20, 1949 in Bartow to the late Joseph and Mary King; she has been a lifelong resident of the area. Fay was a homemaker and of the Protestant faith. She...

Jul 22, 2023

Darla Kay Fry, 74

Darla Kay Fry of Haines City passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Oak Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation.

She was born July 5, 1949 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late Leonard and Doris Gruber; she has been a resident of Central Florida for over 45 years. Darla was...

Jul 22, 2023

Laverne Hood Stinson, 88

Laverne Hood Stinson of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Winter Haven Hospital.

She was born December 23, 1934 in Mooreville, Mississippi to the late Jeff and Lillie Hood. Laverne was a homemaker. She was a member of the Frostproof Church of God where she was...

Jul 22, 2023

Shirley Jean Walters Harroun, 92

Shirley Jean Walters Harroun of Wates Edge passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023.

She was born in Detroit, Michigan. Shirley and her husband Dick were married for 44 ½ years until his passing on November 28, 2017. She worked as a Field Representative for Equifax for 25 years....

Jul 21, 2023

Carlton Ray Patrick, Sr., 88

Carlton Ray Patrick of Babson Park passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 at his residence.

He was born November 10, 1934 in Ashburn, Georgia to the late Henry and Nellie Patrick; he became a permanent resident of Babson Park three years ago. Carlton was a retired Computer Administrator...

Jul 21, 2023

Lewis Wilbert Kerrn, 86, passed into the loving arms of our Savior, Friday, July 21, 2023.

He was born July 6, 1937, in Pittsburgh, Pa, and spent his childhood in Key West. After serving his country in the U.S. Air Force, Wilbert moved to Plant City, living there for many years until he met his loving &...

Jul 20, 2023

Lollie L. Lock, 88, of Auburndale, formerly of Lake Wales, passed away in Winter Haven Hospital.

Born September 22, 1934, in Cedar Springs, GA to the late Allie R. and Pennie (Batson) Lock, she moved to this area from Georgia in 1943.

She graduated from Lake Wales High School and played clarinet in the band.  ...

Jul 19, 2023

Walter Kelm, 77

Walter Kelm of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale.

He was born April 22, 1946 in Zwesten, Germany to the late Gustav and Linda Kelm; he moved to Lake Wales from Wisconsin in 2014. Walter was a retired letter carrier for the...

Jul 18, 2023

Rosemarie T. Ostl, 82

Rosemarie T. Ostl of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring.

She was born September 17, 1940 in North White Hall Township, Pennsylvania to the late Frank and Mary Groller. Rosemarie was an Administrative Clerk for the State of Florida Department of...

Jul 18, 2023

Tina Remay Williams, 54

Tina R. Williams of Frostproof passed away July 18, 2023, at her residence.

She was born March 8, 1969, in Gadsen, Alabama. She was a Server in the food industry.

Survivors include her sons, Billy Leslie and Larry Hall of Alabama, sister, Rhoda Marie Leslie of Alabama.

Jul 15, 2023

Pauline Bradford, 82

Pauline Bradford of Babson Park passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice.

She was born June 3, 1941 in Cookeville, Tennessee to the late Elvin and Effie Raines. After living in Michigan for 45 years, Pauline and her husband James moved...

Jul 15, 2023

William Daniel Spires, 81

Dan Spires of Lakeland and formerly of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023 at his residence.

He was born February 3, 1942 in Hawkinsville, Georgia to the late Robert and Bessie Spires; he has been a lifelong resident of the area. Dan was a retired groundskeeper for...

Jul 15, 2023

Donna Marie Whelan, 62

Donna Marie Whelan of Babson Park passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born November 3, 1960 in Chester, Pennsylvania to the late Robert and Margie Raff. Donna previously worked for the Department of Children and Families.

Donna is survived by her...

Jul 13, 2023

James Thurman Bradford, 83

James Thurman Bradford of Babson Park passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice.

He was born December 15, 1939 in Cookeville, Tennessee to the late William and Lena Bradford. After living in Michigan for 45 years, James and his wife...

Jul 10, 2023

Jerry Kenneth “J Byrd” Byrd, 74

Jerry Kenneth “J Byrd” Byrd of Lake Wales passed away Monday, July 10, 2023.

He was born on April 4, 1949 in Lake Wales to the late Johnson and Alma Byrd; he was a lifelong resident of Lake Wales. J Byrd was a loving husband and father....

Jul 9, 2023

David "Glenn" Blackwelder, 56

David "Glenn" Blackwelder of Frostproof passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023 at his parents residence in Avon Park while visiting them.

He was born March 21, 1967 in Orlando; he moved to Frostproof from Naples in 2009. Glenn was an Operations Manager for NTT. He enjoyed all sports but...

Jul 9, 2023

Patrick Dillon Holliday, 31

Patrick Dillon Holliday of Lake Wales passed away July 9, 2023.

He was born in Lake Wales, Florida. Patrick was a beekeeper. He loved singing, gaming, and music. Patrick always lit up the room with his beautiful smile and gave great big hugs. He had the love that brought...