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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...