Aug 24, 2023

Margaret “Lynn” DeZarn, 78

Margaret “Lynn” DeZarn of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born December 4, 1944 in Danville, Illinois to the late George and Betty DeZarn; she moved to Lake Wales from Illinois in 1976. Lynn was a Store Manager for Kmart for...

Aug 24, 2023

Benedict B. Mnich, Jr., 79

Benedict B. Mnich, Jr. of Lake Wales passed away at his residence.

He was born February 16, 1944 in Sommerville, New Jersey to the late Benedict Mnich, Sr. and Mary Mnich; he moved to Lake Wales from New Jersey in 1964. Benedict was self-employed and a veteran of...

Aug 19, 2023

Sandra Faye Morales, 40

Sandra Faye Morales of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born September 30, 1982 in Avon Park; she has been a lifelong resident of the area. Sandra was a clerk for River Ranch and loved her family dearly.

Sandra...

Aug 16, 2023

Kenna “Ken” Lawrence Adair, 86

Kenna “Ken” Lawrence Adair of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Astoria Rehabilitation in Winter Haven.

He was born April 21, 1937 in Slaters Branch, Kentucky to the late Ermal and Lassie Adair; he moved to Lake Wales in 1984. Ken was a retired building...

Aug 16, 2023

Joel F. Grenke, 66

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joel F. Grenke, Christian, devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, great grandfather, and loyal friend.

Joel's journey on this earth began on April 9, 1957, in Au Gres, Michigan, and his work here was completed on August 16,...

Aug 15, 2023

Thelma Lee Deal, 90

Thelma Lee Deal of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring.

She was born February 17, 1933 in Bonifay to the late William Thomas and Ellie Mae Day; she came here from Black, AL in 1950. She was retired from the Polk County...

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...