James Henry "Jim" Bolden, Sr.
Jul 9, 2023
James Henry “Jim” Bolden, Sr., 81
James Henry “Jim” Bolden, Sr. of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center.
He was born November 19, 1941 in Lake Wales to the late Robert and Laura Bolden. Jim graduated from Lake Wales High School in 1959 and was a...
Mary Irene Downing
Jul 6, 2023
Mary Irene Downing, 91
Mary Irene Downing of Frostproof passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring.
She was born January 25, 1932 in Qulin, Missouri to the late Salis and Leona Hester; she moved to Frostproof from Roxana, Illinois in 2003. Mary was a Nursing Assistant for 20...
Brenda Lee Burnett
Jul 6, 2023
Brenda Lee Burnett, 62
Brenda Lee Burnett of Indian Lake Estates passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Winter Haven Hospital.
She was born August 22, 1960 in Monticello, Indiana to the late Alvin and Helen Cook; she moved to the area as a child. Brenda was a phlebotomist for Winter Haven Hospital...
Brandy Lynn Mundy
Jul 6, 2023
Brandy Lynn Brantley, 39, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023.
Brandy is survived by her loving husband Nick Mundy of 13 years, and her devoted children, Alyssa Balliett (19), and Logan Mundy (12); father Danny Brantley and stepmother Jennifer Brantley; mother Debbie Stembridge Hall and stepfather Robert Hall; brother Hunter Brantley; sister Daisy Marx;...
Carlton Augustus Taylor
Jul 5, 2023
Carton Augustus Taylor, 71
Carlton Augustus Taylor of Babson Park passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at his residence.
He was born March 13, 1952 in Jamaica; he has been a resident of the area for over 20 years. Carlton was a forklift driver for Citro Suco and Alcoma.
Carlton is...
Jose Manuel Velez, Sr.
Jul 5, 2023
Jose Manuel Velez, Sr., 82
Jose Manuel Velez, Sr. of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at his residence.
He was born February 23, 1941 in Lares, Puerto Rico to the late Rafael and Isabel Velez Hernandez. Jose was a self-employed auto mechanic. He had a love for motorcycles and he and...
James Horton Kelley
Jul 5, 2023
James Horton Kelley, 78
James Horton Kelley of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.
He was born August 15, 1944 in Panama City to the late Cecil and Lou Ella Kelley; he moved to Lake Wales from Melbourne in 2014. James was a computer engineer for General...
Jane Ann Byrd
Jul 1, 2023
Jane Ann Byrd, 85
Jane Ann Byrd of Frostproof passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center.
She was born July 4, 1937 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Ellsworth and Wilma Schue; she moved to Frostproof from Mishawaka, Indiana in 1996. Jane was a homemaker and formerly attended Sunray...
Fernando Daniel Castro
Jul 1, 2023
Fernando Daniel Castro, 77
Fernando Daniel Castro of Clermont passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.
He was born April 10, 1945 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico; he moved to Clermont from Orlando five years ago. Fernando was a Postmaster for the United States Postal Service and a veteran of the...
Donald Eugene Quetot
Jun 30, 2023
Donald Eugene Quetot, 67
Donald Eugene Quetot of Lake Wales passed away Friday, June 30, 2023 at Bartow Regional Medical Center.
He was born May 26, 1956 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania to the late Philip and Betty Quetot; he moved to Lake Wales from Sebring in 1998. Donald was a mechanic for Big...
Dreama Barnett
Jun 30, 2023
Dreama Anita Barnett, 83
Dreama Barnett formerly of Lake Wales passed away Friday, June 30, 2023 at Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation in Lakeland. She had been living in Lakeland with her family since the passing of her beloved husband, Bruce in June of 2017.
She was born February 28, 1940 in Pound,...
Richard Piscopo
Jun 27, 2023
Richard Piscopo
10/21/1955 - 06/27/2023
Reverend Richard Piscopo was born in Brooklyn, New York.
During the summer of 1969, Grandmother Rosaria persuaded Richard to watch Billy Graham’s crusade broadcast from Madison Square Garden. On that summer evening, as America's astronauts were racing to the moon, the God of the universe entered the life...
Georgianna W. Collins
Jun 27, 2023
Georgianna W. Collins, 86
Georgianna W. Collins of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at her residence.
She was born September 18, 1936 in Valdosta, Georgia to the late George and Annie Walko; she moved to Frostproof from Valdosta, Georgia in 1957. Georgianna was a homemaker and volunteered at God’s Family Christian...
Marjorie Bedell Lanier
Jun 24, 2023
Marjorie Bedell Lanier, 92
Marjorie Bedell Lanier of Frostproof passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023 at her residence.
She was born May 31, 1931 in Dundee to the late Harold and Minnie Bedell; she was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a retired citrus packing and shipping officer at Ben Hill...
Chom Thammavong
Jun 22, 2023
Chom Thammavong, 63
Chom Thammavong of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023, at AdventHealth Orlando.
He was born March 5, 1960 in Laos, Houyxai to the late Keo and Keing Thammavong; he moved to Lake Wales from Kissimmee 19 years ago. Chom was an automotive detailer and of the Buddhist faith....
Stephen Hoffman Bell
Jun 20, 2023
Stephen Hoffman Bell, 81
Stephen Hoffman Bell of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital.
He was born November 29, 1941 in Owensboro, Kentucky to the late Robert and Genevieve Bell; he moved with his parents to Bradenton in the 1950’s. Steve was involved in many successful businesses...
Xiomara Rivera
Jun 19, 2023
Xiomara Rivera, 47
Xiomara Rivera of Babson Park passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at Orlando Regional Medical Center.
She was born March 6, 1976 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico; she moved to Babson Park from Connecticut four months ago. Xiomara was an office manager and of the Christian faith. Xiomara loved makeup and...
Jose Liborio Torres
Jun 18, 2023
Jose Liborio “Chon” Torres, 17
Jose Liborio “Chon” Torres of Frostproof passed away in Frostproof.
He was born January 25, 2006 in Sebring and has been a lifelong resident of Frostproof. Jose was a football player for the city league of Frostproof and Frostproof Senior Middle High School. He also played soccer and...
Michael Ellis Woodley
Jun 18, 2023
Michael Ellis Woodley, 57
Michael Ellis Woodley of Frostproof passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023 at AdventHealth Sebring.
He was born May 14, 1966 in Lake Wales to the late Milton and Dolly Woodley. Michael was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Valley of Tampa Scottish Rite, and the...
Vaughn Cofer
Jun 17, 2023
Vaughn Cofer, 94
Vaughn Cofer of Babson Park passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at George G. Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale.
She was born October 14, 1928 in Glade Hill, Virginia to the late Ulis and Nannie Powell; she moved to Babson Park from Frostproof in 1958. Vaughn worked as secretary, environmental...