Jun 17, 2023

Gail Arthur Tew, 75

Gail Arthur Tew of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at her residence.

She was born December 24, 1947 in Lake Wales to the late Fenley and Maggie Arthur. Gail was a lifelong resident of the area and a retired bookkeeper for Tire Barn. She was an...

Jun 16, 2023

Donald Victor Angle, 86

Donald Victor Angle, 86, of Lake Wales, Florida, passed away at the Somers Hospice House in Sebring, Friday, June 16th.

Born April 22, 1937 in Logansport, IN to the late Melvin V. Angle, and Edith L. Bowyer, he was raised by his mother and stepfather Charles J. Kasch.  He...

Jun 16, 2023

Carl Edward Winberry, 51

Carl Edward Winberry of Frostproof passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born April 8, 1972 in Lake Wales to the late James and Paula Winberry and has been a lifelong resident of the area. Carl was a salesman for Tony & Sons and...

Jun 14, 2023

Karen Ann Frew, 75

Karen Ann Frew of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring under the care of Good Shepherd Hospice.

She was born February 25, 1948 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania to the late Edward and

Mildred Kaster; she moved to Frostproof from Pennsylvania in...

Jun 13, 2023

Margaret Mary Jones, 86

Margaret Mary Jones of Lakeland passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Lakeland Regional Hospital.

She was born February 20, 1937 in London, England to the late Charles and Mary Rex. To get out of London as a child, Margaret was shipped to a foster family in Bishop’s Stortford...

Jun 12, 2023

Nancy Oldfield

Our Dear mother Nancy Oldfield, 86, of Lake Wales, FL passed away Monday, June 12, 2023.

She is predeceased by her husband of 63 years, William Oldfield (Bill), son William Oldfield Jr, parents Max and Ethel Kane; brothers Joseph and Robert Kane.  She is survived by sons Stephen and David (Mary...

Jun 10, 2023

Elizabeth Naomi Boyd, 86

Elizabeth Naomi Boyd of Frostproof passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Life Care Center of Winter Haven.

She was born September 1, 1936 in Hobbs Island, Alabama to the late Grady and Ethel Campbell; she moved to Frostproof from Madison County, Alabama in 1960. Elizabeth was a retired...

Jun 10, 2023

Therr Evin Nowlin, Jr., 21

Therr Evin Nowlin, Jr. of Winter Haven passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023.

He was born April 1, 2002 in Edenton, North Carolina to Therr and Karen Nowlin. Therr moved to Winter Haven from Ohio with his family four years ago. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and all University...

Jun 9, 2023

Shirley Lillyan Goldstein, 81

Shirley Lillyan Goldstein of Lake Wales passed away Friday, June 9, 2023 at her residence.

She was born March 28, 1942 in Whitman, Massachusetts to the late Henri and Elizabeth Schmikler; she moved to Lake Wales from Panama ten years ago. Shirley was a retired staffing executive, a member...

Jun 8, 2023

Martha Angold, 77

Martha Angold of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023 at her residence.

She was born November 12, 1945 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to the late Homer and Sadie Lake; she moved to Lake Wales from Clarksburg in 1955. Martha was a school bus driver for the Polk County...

Jun 8, 2023

Arthur St. Clair McKinstry, 90, peacefully passed away 6/8/23 at Cates Hospice House in Ocala Fl.  Arthur was best known to all that knew him as “Mac” and was born in San Antonio Texas in 1932.  He graduated from Holderness School and then attended Washington & Lee University. He had been a resident of Lake Wales FL for 56...

Jun 7, 2023

Adrian Roland McEachern, 82

Adrian Roland McEachern of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring.

He was born June 30, 1940 in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Alexander and Pauline McEachern; he moved to Lake Wales from Derry, New Hampshire in 1991. Adrian was a retired...

Jun 7, 2023

William “Bill” Croman, 85

William “Bill” Croman of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

He was born May 29, 1938 in Berwick, Pennsylvania to the late Albert and Gladys Croman; he moved to Lake Wales, Florida from Drums, Pennsylvania in 1971. Bill was a supervisor...

Jun 6, 2023

Fayoma Pritz, 92

Faye Pritz of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at her residence.

She was born July 8, 1930, in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Jessie and Lola Cumbie; she moved to Lake Wales from Babson Park in 1975. Faye was a homemaker and of the Protestant faith.

Jun 5, 2023

Everett Allen “EV” Pickett, 86

Everett Allen “EV” Pickett of Lake Wales passed away Friday, June 5, 2023 at his residence.

He was born June 3, 1937 in Holton, Indiana to the late William and Emma Pickett; he moved to Lake Wales from Louisville, Kentucky in 2009. EV was a retired terminal manager for Roadway...

Jun 1, 2023

Jack Pitt, 91

Jack Pitt of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice.

He was born July 20, 1931 in White House, Tennessee to the late Joe and Annie Pitt; he moved to Lake Wales from Nashville, Tennessee in June of 1971....

Jun 1, 2023

Vickie Brocksmith, 106

Vickie Brocksmith of Lake Wales was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Winter Haven Hospital after suffering a massive stroke in her home early that morning.  She was surrounded by her family who rejoice in knowing that she is in Heaven with...

Jun 1, 2023

Barbara Lynn King, 71

Barbara Lynn King of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023, at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born October 2, 1951, in Elizabethtown, New Jersey to the late William and Evelyn Johnston; she moved to Lake Wales from Palm Beach County five years ago. Barbara was an author;...

May 31, 2023

Janice Lee Bungard, 85

Janice Lee Bungard of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born October 4, 1937 in Monroe, Michigan to the late Clarence and Martha Kimpton; she moved to Lake Wales from Naples in 2002. Janice was a homemaker and of the Lutheran faith. She...

May 31, 2023

Grace Clark, 101

Grace M. Clark of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at the age of 101. She was born January 26, 1922 in Sycamore, Georgia to the late John Wesley and Carrie McGill.

Grace was a long-time resident of Lake Wales.  She was a loving mother, wife, homemaker, and...