Shirley Jean Walters Harroun
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....
Carlton Ray Patrick, Sr.
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...
Lewis Wilbert Kerrn
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 &...
Lollie Louise Lock
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. ...
Walter Kelm
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...
Rosemarie T. Ostl
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...
Tina R. Williams
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.
Pauline Bradford
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...
William Daniel Spires
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...
Donna Marie Whelan
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...
James Thurman Bradford
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...
Jerry K. Byrd
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....
Glenn Blackwelder
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...
Patrick Dillon Holliday
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...
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...