Bob Gervais
Nov 26, 2022
ROBERT ALLAN “BOB” GERVAIS, 84 Robert Allan “Bob” Gervais of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Life Care Center of Winter Haven. He was born January 29, 1938 to the late Herbert and Dorothy Gervais; he graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy High School and excelled at football, baseball, basketball and track. After high school he attended a...
Dale D. Gruhn
Nov 25, 2022
Dale Gruhn, 93
Dale Gruhn of Lake Wales passed away Friday, November 25, 2022, at Lake Wales Wellness and Rehab Center.
He was born August 1, 1929, in Lansing, MI to the late Jacob and Lydia Gruhn. He retired after 34 years from the Board of Water and Light in Lansing, Michigan. Dale...
Donna Jean Herrod
Nov 24, 2022
Donna Jean Herrod, 63
Donna Jean Herrod of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.
She was born March 31, 1959 in Lake Wales and has been a lifelong resident of the area. She was a cook at Route 60 Diner and was a hardworking, independent person. She...
Shirley Thornton Fort
Nov 23, 2022
Shirley Thornton Fort, 82
Shirley Thornton Fort of Winter Haven passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Winter Haven Hospital.
She was born July 26, 1940, in Arlington, GA to the late Howard and Minnie Thornton; she moved with her parents to the local area in 1944. She retired from the U.S. Postal...
Dorothy Ann "Dottie" Fleming
Nov 22, 2022
In loving memory of Dorothy Ann Fleming “Dottie”
Dorothy Ann "Dottie" Fleming born April 5, 1933 passed away November 22, 2022.
She resided in Tampa, FL when she passed away and was a Lake Wales resident for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle Fleming “Dutch”, her...
Ronald Eugene Augustine
Nov 20, 2022
Ronald Eugene Augustine age 79, of Frostproof, Florida gained his wings, Sunday November 20 th , 2022, at Winter Haven Hospital.
He was born March 6, 1943, in Plainwell, Michigan to the late Herman (Bud) and Rose Mary Augustine. He was a Navy Veteran, a Deacon and member of Florida Avenue Baptist Church in Avon Park and...
Nasario Reyes
Nov 19, 2022
Nasario Reyes, 78
Nasario Reyes of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022 at AdventHealth Heart of Florida.
He was born January 11, 1944 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico; he moved to Lake Wales from Wahneta, Florida 17 years ago. Nasario was a citrus worker and a member of Holy Spirit Catholic...
David R. Waller
Nov 19, 2022
David “Wally” Waller passed away on November 19, 2022 at the age of 67, after a brief battle with cancer.
Wally, a retired law enforcement officer, was known by many for his love for his family, friends, and community. He began his law enforcement career at Lake Wales Police Department before moving to the Polk...
John J. Fletcher
Nov 18, 2022
John J. Fletcher, 82, passed November 18, 2022, in Lake Wales.
Born on August 15, 1940, in Butchersville, West Virginia to Virgil Hayward and Josephine "Bammy" Fletcher
Survived by: Wife - Barbara Fletcher, Sons - Jonathan Fletcher (Janine) and Michael Fletcher (Christine) Grandchildren - Ethan Joseph and Joshua Reid; Step-Grandchildren - Kelsey, Nathan, Jacob, Julianna...
Wade L. Collins
Nov 17, 2022
Wade L. Collins, 76, of lake Wales, Florida passed Thursday, November 17, 2022, at the Winter Haven Hospital.
He was born February 23, 1946, in Carroll County, Georgia to the late George and Mancy Collins. He was a Retired Owner/Operator of Ridge Tank Lines. Wade enjoyed working, fishing, and spending time with his family.
Survivors...
Juanita Carter Peacock
Nov 17, 2022
Juanita Carter Peacock, 88
Juanita Carter Peacock of East Point, Florida passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice.
She was born June 26, 1934 in Alabama to the late Daniel and Connie Carter. Juanita was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She loved...
Bruce A Tanke
Nov 16, 2022
Bruce A. Tanke, 68
Bruce A. Tanke of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Winter Haven Hospital.
He was born August 15, 1954 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to the late Robert and Juanita Tanke; he moved to Lake Wales from Stevensville, Michigan a year and a half ago. Bruce...
Michael Thomas Weening
Nov 16, 2022
Michael Thomas Weening, 61, of Frostproof, FL, formerly of Middlebury, died on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Advent Health in Sebring Florida, his passing was very unexpected and was due to natural causes. He was born on September 30, 1961, in Lincoln Park, MI, to Gary and Nancy (Penz) Weening. On August 6, 1990, in Elkhart he married Colleen...
Charles Edward Meyer
Nov 15, 2022
Charles Edward Meyer, 87
Charles Edward Meyer of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at AdventHealth Lake Wales.
He was born March 23, 1935, in Clinton, Indiana to the late Carl Lambert and Gertrude Meyer; he came to Lake Wales in 1978 from Boca Raton. He was the owner/operator of a...
Helen F. Mckenzie
Nov 14, 2022
Obituary for Helen F. McKenzie It is with great sadness for her family to share the news that Mrs. Helen F. (Salawka) McKenzie of winter haven died on November 14, 2022, at the age of 96. Born in Brooklyn, NY on September 30, 1926, Helen came to Winter Haven from Lake Wales in 1999. She was a graduate of...
Bill Charles Hutto, Sr.
Nov 14, 2022
Billy Charles Hutto, Sr “Bill” entered his Heavenly home on November 14, 2022. Bill was born April 16, 1934, in Geneva County, Alabama to Porter Lee and Adell Wood Hutto. From birth, Bill was a farmer – working as a child on his parent’s land, as well as that of neighbors. He grew up in a time where everyone...
Henry David Stegman
Nov 12, 2022
Henry D. “Hank” Stegman, 29
Henry D. “Hank” Stegman of Sebring passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Nocatee, FL.
He was born December 10, 1992, in Avon Park and was a lifelong resident of the Highlands and Polk Counties. He worked at Nucor Steel and member of the First Baptist Church of...
Robert Allan Powell
Nov 12, 2022
Robert Allan Powell, 67, of Lake Wales, Florida passed Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale, Florida.
He was born February 19, 1955, in Lake Wales, Florida to the late Calvin Jerry and Ella Merle (Huggins) Powell. Robert was a retired Lawnmower Mechanic.
He was preceded in death by his son, Robert...
Michael Alan "Mike" Castro
Nov 11, 2022
Michael Alan (Mike) Castro
Mike, 75, passed away Friday, November 11, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. He was a resident at Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Mike graduated from Lake Wales (FL) High School and served in the United States Army and the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. He also had a long career in law...
Daniel James Roy, Sr.
Nov 10, 2022
Daniel James Roy, Sr., 78
Daniel James Roy, Sr. of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022 at AdventHealth Land O’ Lakes.
He was born September 5, 1944 in Lowell, Massachusetts to the late Alfred and Delia Roy; he moved to Lake Wales from Manchester, New Hampshire in November of 1982. Daniel...