Jun 19, 2025

Sarah Emily Clemons, 45

Sarah Emily Clemons of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa.

She was born August 11, 1979, in Santa Cruz, California to David and Catherine Clemons; she has been a lifelong resident of Lake Wales. Sarah was a Certified Public Accountant for...

Jun 17, 2025

Lotta Kay Struthers, 72

Lotta Kay Struthers of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at her residence.

She was born June 28, 1952 in Bartow to the late Wilburn and Cloylene Bobbit; she has been a lifelong resident of the area. Lotta was an active member of New Harvest Worship Center....

Jun 11, 2025

William Francis Norton, 90

William Francis Norton of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice.

He was born November 19, 1934 in Boston, Massachusetts to the late John and Nora Norton; he moved to Lake Wales from Pembroke, Massachusetts in 2006. William...

Jun 9, 2025

Archie Edward Jones, 78

Archie Edward Jones of Frostproof passed away Monday, June 9, 2025 at AdventHealth Sebring.

He was born July 1, 1946 in Chadbourn, North Carolina to the late George and Letsie Jones; he moved to Frostproof over 55 years ago. Archie was a ranch hand for Latt Maxy. He enjoyed...

Jun 6, 2025

Ernest Leon Respress, Jr., 76

Ernest Leon Respress, Jr. of Frostproof passed away Friday, June 6, 2025 at AdventHealth Sebring.

He was born April 9, 1949 in Frostproof to the late Leon and Jessie Respress; he has been a lifelong resident of the area. Ernest was a teacher at Frostproof Middle Senior High...

Jun 5, 2025

Andy Lee Morningstar, 71

Andy Morningstar of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Winter Haven Hospital.

Andy was born on October 24, 1953, in Muskegon, Michigan to Harold Morningstar and Evelyn Johnson. Andy was a retired body repair mechanic and was of the Baptist faith.

Andy is preceded...

Jun 5, 2025

Lorraine Marie Culp, 77

Lorraine Marie Culp of Lake Wales ,FL.  passed away peacefully, Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Oak Haven Rehab and Nursing Center in Auburndale, FL.

She was born September 30, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio to the late George and Louise Hartig; she moved to Lake Wales from Winter Haven in...

Jun 2, 2025

Maria Luisa “Tita” Martinez-Reyna, 80

Maria Luisa “Tita” Martinez-Reyna of Bartow passed away Monday, June 2, 2025 at her residence.

She was born August 19, 1944 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico to the late Primitivo and Longina Reyna; she moved to Bartow from Mexico in 1978. Tita was a retired daycare worker and...

May 30, 2025

Michael Dean Swearingen, 65

Michael Swearingen of Lake Wales passed away Friday, May 30, 2025, at his residence in Lake Wales, Florida.

Michael was born on November 16, 1959, in Spooner, Wisconsin to Dean Swearingen and Linda Zehm. Michael grew up on a Dairy Farm in Wisconsin before moving to Lake Wales twelve...

May 29, 2025

John Olan Armold, 86

John Olan Armold of Frostproof passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025 in his residence.

He was born May 17, 1939 in Waldo to the late Herman and Thelma Armold; he moved to Frostproof from Land O’ Lakes in 2003. John was a lineman for Tampa Electric for 35 years...

May 28, 2025

October 13, 1951 – May 28, 2025

Jerry L. Gentry, 73, of Babson Park, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, after a courageous battle with an inoperable tumor — the final challenge in a life that proved over and over again that he had at least nine lives to give. Born...

May 27, 2025

Cecilia lsabelle Ortiz, 57

Cecilia Isabelle Ortiz of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born June 22, 1967 in Charleston, South Carolina to the late Armando and Oralia Ortiz; she moved to Lake Wales from Bartow two years ago. Cecilia worked at Kentucky Fried Chicken....

May 26, 2025

Kevin Keith Cavanaugh, 58

Kevin Keith Cavanaugh of Frostproof passed away Monday, May 26, 2025 at his residence.

He was born March 22, 1967 in Tokyo, Japan to John and Ruth Cavanaugh; he moved to Frostproof from Washington DC five years ago. Kevin was a GS-13 Resources Unit Leader for FEMA and was...

May 25, 2025

Dawn Figg, 61

Dawn Figg of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025 at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville.

She was born October 11, 1963 in Easton, Maryland to the late Thomas and Mary Stafford; she moved to Lake Wales from Maryland 25 years ago. Dawn was a registered nurse for Center Well...

May 24, 2025

Larry Michael "Mike" Lasseter (Hawk), 73

With heavy hearts, yet full of gratitude for a life well-lived and faith fulfilled; we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, and PawPaw: Larry Michael "Mike" Lasseter (Hawk) of Lake Wales, who passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, at the age of 73, at his residence...

May 23, 2025

John William Marcinkewich, 87

John William Marcinkewich of Lake Wales passed away Friday, May 23, 2025 at AdventHealth Sebring.

He was born January 1, 1938 in Somerville, Massachusetts to the late John and Iona Marcinkewich; he moved to Lake Wales from Massachusetts 15 years ago. John was a truck driver for over 35...

May 22, 2025

Dannie Locklear, 52

Dannie Locklear of Winter Haven passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025 in Auburndale.

He was born May 19, 1973 in Avon Park to the late Rayford and Patricia Locklear; he has been a lifelong resident of the area. Dannie was a repair technician and enjoyed working on things mechanically. He...

May 21, 2025

Eloise Creel Wilson, 81

Eloise Creel Wilson of Bartow passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Lakeland Regional Health.

She was born December 25, 1943 in Cottondale to the late Clint and Edna Creel; she has been a lifelong resident of the area. Eloise worked in maintenance for a citrus plant in Bartow,...

May 17, 2025

Betty Lou Manning, 83

Betty Lou Manning of Frostproof passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Oaks of Avon.

She was born March 21, 1942 in Alto Pass, Illinois to the late Clinton and Ruth Boner; she moved to Frostproof from Miami in 1970. Betty was a retired box producer for Ben Hill...

May 12, 2025

Joelyn Crosby, 87 Joelyn Crosby of Frostproof passed away Monday, May 12, 2025 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born July 8, 1937 in Colquitt, Georgia to the late Lamar and Pearcie Williams; she moved to Frostproof from Georgia in 1941. Joelyn was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Frostproof.