Aug 12, 2023

Louella Marie Perdue, 77

God needed another angel. Louella Marie Perdue (Deville), at the age of 77, gained her wings as she passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 12, 2023.

She had a heart of gold and was an amazing grandmother, mother, wife, sister, friend, and so much more....

Aug 7, 2023

Debra Pharo Morrison

(January 31, 1953 – August 7, 2023)

Debra “Debbie” Pharo Morrison, 70, of Babson Park passed away Monday, August 7, 2023.

Debbie was a woman of strong Christian faith and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her love of family, church and community is a beacon that will live on...

Aug 7, 2023

Elizabeth T. (Betty) Kadlec, 86

Elizabeth T. (Betty) Kadlec of Lake Wales passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, at The Club in Lake Wales.

She was born March 3, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Stephen and Anna Kadlec; she moved to Lake Wales from her hometown in 2018. Elizabeth was a PBX Operator...

Aug 2, 2023

Walter Frank Parks, 77

Walter Frank Parks of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Oaks of Avon in Avon Park.

He was born October 29, 1945 in Miami Beach to the late Cecil and Hazel Parks; he moved to Lake Wales from Margate in 2020. Walter was a retired 911...

Aug 1, 2023

Joseph William DePietro, Jr., 87

Joseph William DePietro of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at his residence.

He was born July 9, 1936 in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Joseph and Phyllis DePietro; he moved to Frostproof from Randolph, Massachusetts in 1982. Joseph was a retired heavy equipment operator and a...

Jul 31, 2023

Jeff Timothy Crews, 66

Jeff Timothy Crews of Lake Wales passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Auburndale.

He was born July 24, 1957, in Lake Wales to the late William and Helen Crews. Jeff was a broadcast radio engineer and previously worked in the cattle and citrus...

Jul 31, 2023

Charles Bronson Wolford, 86

Charles Bronson Wolford of Lake Wales passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born August 8, 1936 in Freeburn, Kentucky to the late Omer and Maggie Wolford; he moved to Lake Wales from Turkey Creek, Kentucky in 1989. Charles was a retired coal miner....

Jul 30, 2023

Rhoda E. Bennett, 74

Rhoda E. Bennett of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Winter Haven Hospital.

She was born September 10, 1948 in Morgantown, Kentucky to the late Hobert and Virginia Evans; she has been a lifelong resident of Lake Wales. Rhoda was a retired telephone operator for GTE....

Jul 28, 2023

Felix Costa, 84, of Frostproof, passed away at Advent Health in Sebring, FL on Friday, July 28.

Born July 29, 1938, in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, to the late Liberato Costa Diaz and Maria del Carmen Hernández Arencibia, he moved to Frostproof from West Palm Beach 23 years ago.

He loved to farm, take care...

Jul 27, 2023

Robert William Applegate, Sr., 85

Robert William Applegate of Frostproof passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 at his residence.

He was born July 10, 1938 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Robert and Gladys Applegate; he moved to Frostproof from Indiana 30 years ago. Robert was a retired welder and a veteran of...

Jul 26, 2023

Ralph Danforth Johnson, 68

Ralph Danforth Johnson of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at his residence.

He was born January 28, 1955, in Wauchula to the late Leo and Margaret Johnson; he has been a lifelong resident of the area. Ralph was a heavy equipment operator and was an avid...

Jul 23, 2023

Fay Dowdy, 74

Fay Dowdy of Winter Haven passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Kindred Hospital in Tampa.

She was born February 20, 1949 in Bartow to the late Joseph and Mary King; she has been a lifelong resident of the area. Fay was a homemaker and of the Protestant faith. She...

Jul 22, 2023

Darla Kay Fry, 74

Darla Kay Fry of Haines City passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Oak Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation.

She was born July 5, 1949 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late Leonard and Doris Gruber; she has been a resident of Central Florida for over 45 years. Darla was...

Jul 22, 2023

Laverne Hood Stinson, 88

Laverne Hood Stinson of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Winter Haven Hospital.

She was born December 23, 1934 in Mooreville, Mississippi to the late Jeff and Lillie Hood. Laverne was a homemaker. She was a member of the Frostproof Church of God where she was...

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....

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...

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 &...

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.  ...

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...

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...