Feb 10, 2023

Edna Carol Whitlock, 74

Edna Carol Whitlock of Frostproof passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at her residence.

She was born April 7, 1948 in Frostproof to the late Randall and Omie Dell Taylor. Edna was a caregiver. She loved camping, fishing, and cooking out with her family. Edna enjoyed spending time with...

Feb 9, 2023

It is rumored there is a no creature quite as stubborn as a Missouri mule. My mother will attest that on 8/8/34 in Springfield Missouri, The finest specimen of a Missouri mule was brought into this world and named: James Francis David Love.

The stubbornness of a...

Feb 7, 2023

Wiley “Terry” Terrell Kikta, age 77, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023 in Fort Meade, Florida with family.  He was born January 6, 1946 in Winter Haven, Florida to the late Joseph and Maude (Anderson) Kikta. He grew up in Waverly, FL and lived the majority of his life in Babson Park, FL.  While attending Lake Wales High School...

Feb 6, 2023

Thomas Leonard “Farmer” Buncic, 73

Thomas Leonard “Farmer” Buncic of Frostproof passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 at his residence.

He was born January 12, 1950 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania to the late Paul and Adele Buncic; he moved to Frostproof from Newton Falls, Ohio eight years ago. Thomas was a retired millwright and...

Feb 4, 2023

Caprice Durham Oliver, 60

Caprice Durham Oliver of Lake Wales, Florida, passed away on February 4th, 2023, at HCA Florida Highlands Hospital in Sebring, Florida, while being embraced by husband Donald M. Oliver (“Donny,” as Caprice called him) and surrounded by sons Bryan and Max, sister Sandi, Brianna Fure, and her Pastor Gary Grindeland.

Feb 3, 2023

Fannie Lue Clemons, 71

Fannie Lue Clemons of Lake Wales passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at George G Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale.

She was born August 22, 1951 in Lake Wales to the late James and Fannie Rhoden. Lue worked as a bank branch manager, then owned and operated a childcare...

Feb 2, 2023

Raymond Lee French, 92

Raymond Lee French of Babson Park passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023 at his residence.

He was born August 10, 1930 in Kalamazoo, Michigan; he moved to Babson Park from West Palm Beach 18 years ago. Raymond was a retired Air Traffic Controller and a veteran of the United...

Feb 2, 2023

Robert “Bob” Burdett Kelly

Born on November 17, 1926 in Fleischmanns, NY to John and Iva Kelly, Bob was the oldest of two sons. Bob proudly served in the US Navy during World War II; after his return to civilian life he married Barbara “Bobbie” Horend; during their 61 year marriage they had two children,...

Feb 2, 2023

William H. “Bill” Meyers, 83

William H. “Bill” Meyers of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale.

He was born February 5, 1939 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Glen and Sylvia Meyers; he moved to Lake Wales from Ohio in 2002. Bill was a retired...

Feb 1, 2023

Jennifer Dawn Hall, 51

Jennifer Dawn Hall of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Winter Haven Hospital.

She was born October 27, 1971 in Lake Wales. Jennifer was a records clerk for the Polk County Sheriff’s Department. She loved her family, friends, and everything Rick Springfield.  She was a member...

Feb 1, 2023

Charlie Polk, age 69, died February 1, 2023, at his home in Sebring.  He was born November 13, 1953 in Helena, Arkansas to the late E.M (Sonny) Polk, Jr. (Floy) and Eva Burke Polk Crawford (Buzz). He was self-employed as a Group Life and Health Insurance Agent. He was of the Methodist faith. Charlie played collegiate golf for the...

Jan 30, 2023

Sharon Van Dyne Lawrence, 84

Sharon Van Dyne Lawrence of Frostproof, Florida passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 at The Club at Lake Wales in Lake Wales, Florida.

She was born June 27, 1938 in Martins Ferry, Ohio to the late Albert and Rosemary Van Dyne. Sharon was a retired Bookkeeper and Office...

Jan 29, 2023

Ruthanne Jackson, 76

Ruthanne Jackson of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 at her residence.

She was born April 21, 1946 in Middletown, Ohio to the late William and Gladys Click; she moved to Lake Wales from Brookville, Ohio in October of 2019. Ruthanne was a retired school counselor and art...

Jan 26, 2023

Bettie Joyce (Coats) Hale, age 87, passed away in Lake Wales, Florida, on January 26, 2023. Bettie was born in Oklahoma, to Henry and Wanda Coats, and had an older brother, Jack. She grew up in and around Dearborn, Michigan, where she met the love of her life and best friend, Clayton (Deacon). They were married 67 years.

Jan 26, 2023

Gloria T. DeCoster 83

Gloria Thompson DeCoster, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 26, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer.

Gloria was born September 11,...

Jan 25, 2023

Reida Hansford Keen, 70

Reida Hansford Keen of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at her residence.

She was born August 22, 1952 in Lakeland to the late Henry and Eleanor Hansford. Reida was a retired teacher and a lifelong resident of the area. She was a member of The Church...

Jan 25, 2023

Carol Ann McCoy, 86

Carol Ann McCoy of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at her residence.

She was born July 11, 1936 in Beckley, West Virginia and grew up in Alabama She later moved to Frostproof and raised her family there. Carol was a retired waitress for the Frostproof Family Restaurant...

Jan 24, 2023

Maria Lydia Rosado Hernandez, 77

Maria Lydia Rosado Hernandez of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born January 1, 1946 in Camuy, Puerto Rico to the late Andre and Rosa Rosado. Maria was a homemaker. She lived in Camden, New Jersey before moving to Lake...

Jan 23, 2023

EUGENE DICKSON

Lady Lake, Florida – Eugene Charles Dickson, 81, passed away January 23rd, 2023, at AdventHealth – Lake Wales, Florida.

Born in Westminster, SC, Eugene was the son of the late Samuel J. Dickson and Pearl E. Cappell. Eugene was retired as an Instructor of HVACR at Indian River State College, a United States...

Jan 22, 2023

Darrell Lee Papproth, 69

Darrell Lee Papproth of Lake Wales and Paducah, Kentucky passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at home.

He was born November 15, 1953 in Belleville, Illinois to the late John and Rose Papproth. Darrell retired from P&L Railroad after over 40 years. He was an excellent carpenter. He loved...