Sep 27, 2023

Jay Edward Bittner, 64

Jay Edward Bittner of Lake Wales passed away at his residence in Waters Edge.

He was born November 3, 1958 in Lindenhurst, New York to the late Charles and Marilyn Bittner; he moved to Lake Wales from Colorado Springs, Colorado two years ago. Jay owned a small tractor business...

Sep 26, 2023

David Alan Flint, 69

David Alan Flint of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at his residence.

He was born September 26, 1954 in Melrose, Maine. David was a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. He enjoyed spending time at the beach and with his family.

David...

Sep 24, 2023

Almicna “Kyky” Morales Diaz, 73

Almicna “Kyky” Morales Diaz of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023 at her residence.

She was born May 19, 1950 to the late Ramon Morales and Francisca Diaz; she moved to Lake Wales from Puerto Rico 19 years ago. Almicna was the P resident of the...

Sep 22, 2023

Barbara Rose Hardy, 81

Barbara R. Hardy, 81, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her bedside. She worked and retired from Polk County School Board for over 20 years where she worked in the cafeteria at several schools.

Barbara married her husband Lloyd J. Hardy on August 18, 1962. They...

Sep 20, 2023

Gregory Dale Miller Sr. 61 of Lake Wales, FL died in the comfort of his home on September 20, 2023.

Gregory was a lifetime resident of Polk County, FL. He was born in Winter Haven, FL, November 15, 1961 to Robert E. Miller Sr. and Nancy Jo Strickland.  In May of 2022, Greg was diagnosed with stage...

Sep 19, 2023

John Spencer Waldrop, 82

John Spencer Waldrop of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale.

He was born February 5, 1941 in Bonifay to the late Leonard and Pearl Waldrop; he moved to Lake Wales from Gainesville in 1969. John was a science and agriculture teacher...

Sep 17, 2023

Monica Lee Dixon, 59

Monica Lee Dixon of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born April 13, 1964 in Camden, New Jersey; she moved to Lake Wales from New Jersey six months ago. Monica was a registered nurse and was of the Lutheran Church.

Sep 14, 2023

Francis Neal Settle, 81

Francis Neal Settle of Fort Meade passed away peacefully Thursday, September 14, 2023 at home.

He was born May 19, 1942 in Barren County, Kentucky to the late Huebert and Arlene Settle. In 1969 Francis moved from Kentucky to Boynton Beach, Florida and has been a resident of Polk...

Sep 13, 2023

William George Wilding, 75

William George Wilding of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at his residence.

He was born June 29, 1948 in Fall River, Massachusetts to the late Norman and Adrianne Wildin; he moved to Frostproof from Massachusetts in 2006. William was an auto body technician and a veteran of...

Sep 13, 2023

Miguel A. Esteves, 71

Miguel A. Esteves of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born January 10, 1952 in San Juan, Puerto Rico to the late Rafael and Zelma Esteves; he moved to Lake Wales from Jacksonville three years ago. Miguel worked for O’Reilly Auto...

Sep 13, 2023

Arthur Henry Stafford III, 84, of Babson Park, FL passed away peacefully on September 13,, 2023.

Art was born to Arthur Henry Stafford Jr and Charlotte Sarah Clark Stafford in Polk County, FL on December 2, 1938.  Growing up he stayed active playing sports and enjoyed spending time outdoors.  He attended community college in Polk County and...

Sep 12, 2023

Phyllis Marie Schade, 76

Phyllis Marie Schade of Winter Haven passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at her residence.

She was born February 9, 1947 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to the late John and Dorothy Baker; she moved to Winter Haven from Tennessee in 2011. Phyllis was a registered nurse and of the Christian...

Sep 12, 2023

Marcella J. McGuigan, 72, of Winter Haven, FL, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2023. Born on November 14, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan, she was the cherished youngest daughter of the late Henry and Genevieve Kozak.

An alumna of Loyola University, Marcella began her professional journey with Xerox. Later, she upheld the family business by serving as...

Sep 11, 2023

Nathan Grobtuch, 72

Nathan Grobtuch of Winter Haven went to be with our heavenly Father on Monday, September 11, 2023.

He was born April 23, 1951 in New York, NY to the late Evelyn Levine; he moved to Winter Haven from West Palm Beach over 40 years ago. Nathan loved the simple things...

Sep 11, 2023

Carol Ann Stone, 83

Carol Ann Stone of Lake Wales passed away Monday, September 11, 2023 at Lakeland Reginal Hospital.

She was born December 30, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan to the late William and Sophie Zimmerman; she moved to Lake Wales from Michigan in 2012. Carol Ann Stone was a waitress and enjoyed painting and...

Sep 10, 2023

Arlene Frances Rolfo Wilson, 81

Arlene Frances Rolfo Wilson of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 at her home.

She was born September 8, 1942 in Lynn, MA to the late Louis and Francis Rolfo; she came here from Ogunquit, ME. She was a retired nurse and former member of the Rotary Club...

Sep 10, 2023

Nicholas Ashton Aiken, 42

Nicholas Ashton Aiken of Lakeland passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Saint Amaro, Rehabilitation in Wauchula.

He was born December 24, 1980, in Avon Park. Nicholas was a self-employed hairdresser and was of the Baptist Faith. He loved Disney, the outdoors, and laughing. Nicholas enjoyed cooking, gardening, and...

Sep 9, 2023

Marlene Carson, 90, recently of Belleview, Florida passed into the presence of her Lord on Saturday September 9th, 2023, after a long illness with Parkinson’s Disease.

She was born Marlene Louise Bock on June 21st, 1933, in Philipsburg, PA, the second of 4 children of Wilbur Clark Bock and Charlotte Bock (Neidrick) She was Valedictorian of her...

Sep 8, 2023

Robert Oliver Robertson, 96

Robert Oliver Robertson of Lake Wales passed away Friday, September 8, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born April 23, 1927 in Stratford, WI to the late Earle and Mildred Robertson; he was a local resident at Water’s Edge for 7 years, coming from Haines City. He earned...

Sep 7, 2023

Marjorie V. Pyburn, 94

Marjorie V. Pyburn of Frostproof passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Family Extended Care in Sebring.

She was born July 24, 1929 in Glennwood, Michigan to the late George and Gladys Cummings; she moved to Florida in 1958. Marjorie was a citrus grader for Ben Hill Griffin, Inc....