William "Bill" Croman
Jun 7, 2023
William “Bill” Croman, 85
William “Bill” Croman of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center.
He was born May 29, 1938 in Berwick, Pennsylvania to the late Albert and Gladys Croman; he moved to Lake Wales, Florida from Drums, Pennsylvania in 1971. Bill was a supervisor...
Fayoma Pritz
Jun 6, 2023
Fayoma Pritz, 92
Faye Pritz of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at her residence.
She was born July 8, 1930, in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Jessie and Lola Cumbie; she moved to Lake Wales from Babson Park in 1975. Faye was a homemaker and of the Protestant faith.
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Everett Allen "Ev" Pickett
Jun 5, 2023
Everett Allen “EV” Pickett, 86
Everett Allen “EV” Pickett of Lake Wales passed away Friday, June 5, 2023 at his residence.
He was born June 3, 1937 in Holton, Indiana to the late William and Emma Pickett; he moved to Lake Wales from Louisville, Kentucky in 2009. EV was a retired terminal manager for Roadway...
Jack Pitt
Jun 1, 2023
Jack Pitt, 91
Jack Pitt of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice.
He was born July 20, 1931 in White House, Tennessee to the late Joe and Annie Pitt; he moved to Lake Wales from Nashville, Tennessee in June of 1971....
Vickie Brocksmith
Jun 1, 2023
Vickie Brocksmith, 106
Vickie Brocksmith of Lake Wales was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Winter Haven Hospital after suffering a massive stroke in her home early that morning. She was surrounded by her family who rejoice in knowing that she is in Heaven with...
Barbara Lynn King
Jun 1, 2023
Barbara Lynn King, 71
Barbara Lynn King of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023, at AdventHealth Lake Wales.
She was born October 2, 1951, in Elizabethtown, New Jersey to the late William and Evelyn Johnston; she moved to Lake Wales from Palm Beach County five years ago. Barbara was an author;...
Janice Lee Bungard
May 31, 2023
Janice Lee Bungard, 85
Janice Lee Bungard of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.
She was born October 4, 1937 in Monroe, Michigan to the late Clarence and Martha Kimpton; she moved to Lake Wales from Naples in 2002. Janice was a homemaker and of the Lutheran faith. She...
Grace Clark
May 31, 2023
Grace Clark, 101
Grace M. Clark of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at the age of 101. She was born January 26, 1922 in Sycamore, Georgia to the late John Wesley and Carrie McGill.
Grace was a long-time resident of Lake Wales. She was a loving mother, wife, homemaker, and...
Maria Cruz Castillo
May 31, 2023
Maria Cruz Castillo, 90
Maria Cruz Castillo of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at her residence.
She was born May 3, 1933 in Mexico to the late Pablo and Maria Martinez; she moved to Frostproof from Brownsville, Texas in 1978. Maria was a homemaker and attended Saint Catherine’s Catholic Church of...
Charles Arial Perry, Sr.
May 30, 2023
Charles Arial Perry, Sr., 80
Charles Arial Perry of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at his home.
He was born December 8, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Ira and Dorothy Perry; he moved to Frostproof from Vero Beach six years ago. Charles was a mechanic for Budweiser and a...
Jose Urrea
May 26, 2023
Jose Urrea, 79
Jose Urrea of Indian Lake Estates passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at his residence.
He was born March 18, 1944 in Salguero, Michoacán, Mexico to the late Proceso Espinoza Urrea and Antonia Pimentel Berrum; he came here over 40 years ago. He was retired from the citrus industry and was a...
Timothy Eugene Glover
May 26, 2023
Timothy Eugene Glover
Timothy Eugene Glover entered into Glory on May 26, 2023, at age 65. Tim was born to Beverly and Troy Glover on March 10, 1958, and lived in Lake Wales, Florida from the age of 9, the same age he started working in his father’s Amoco service station. Tim became a Deputy...
Theresa Lynn Summers
May 25, 2023
Theresa Lynn Summers, 63
Theresa Lynn Summers of Frostproof passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring.
She was born January 5, 1960 in Avon Park to the late Franklin and Carolyn Scruggs; she has been a lifelong resident of the area. Theresa enjoyed fishing, reading, decorating, and watching...
Heather Danielle Strickland
May 25, 2023
Heather Danielle Strickland, 38
Heather Danielle Strickland of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Advent Health Lake Wales.
She was born August 11, 1984, at 8:11 in El Paso, Texas; She lived in Indialantic and then Melbourne Beach as a child and teenager. She moved to Lake Wales from Melbourne...
Kenneth Alan Brice
May 24, 2023
Kenneth Alan Brice, Sr., of Lakeland, FL, passed away at his home on May 24, 2023.
Kenneth was born on August 24, 1942 to John and Elizabeth Brice in Lake Wales, FL. He attended Lake Wales High School, where he met and courted his lifelong partner and wife, Barbara Ellen Bonneman. In 1968 he became a private...
Teresa Dj Ortiz
May 24, 2023
Teresa DJ Ortiz, 90
Teresa DJ Ortiz of Dundee passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.
She was born September 20, 1932 in Puerto Rico to the late Salvador and Luisa Ortiz; she has been a resident of Dundee for nine years. Teresa was a homemaker and an active member...
John Herbert Cofer
May 24, 2023
John Herbert Cofer, 93
John Herbert Cofer of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at his residence.
He was born October 31, 1929 in Frostproof to the late Clifford and Bertie Cofer; he has been a lifelong resident of the area. John was a retired corrections officer and served with the United...
Mary S. Fillingim
May 22, 2023
Mary S. Fillingim, 90
Mary S. Fillingim of Lake Wales passed away Monday, May 22, 2023, at her residence.
She was born September 5, 1932, in Cadillac, Michigan to the late Eldon and Ellen Stroberg; she has been a resident of Lake Wales since 1945. Mary and her husband owned and operated Wayne’s...
Barbara Messer "Sue" Turner
May 21, 2023
Barbara Messer “Sue” Turner, 80
Barbara Messer “Sue” Turner of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.
She was born March 11, 1943...
Alan Bradley Duncan
May 20, 2023
Alan Bradley Duncan, 71
Alan Bradley Duncan of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023 at his residence.
He was born June 25, 1951 in Jackson, Michigan to the late Pete and Eileen Duncan; he has been a resident of Lake Wales for 40 years. Alan was a retired Officer for the...