Dec 8, 2022

Sonya Loretta Ivey, 81

Sonya Loretta Ivey of Frostproof passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022 at her daughters residence.

She was born March 16, 1941 in Banner Elk, North Carolina to the late Kyle and Maxine Banner. Sonya was a restaurant cook and a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Frostproof. She enjoyed...

Dec 6, 2022

James Dale Soloman, 64

James Dale Soloman of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at his residence.

He was born October 27, 1958 in Tampa; he moved to Frostproof from Tampa one year ago. James was a dispatcher and trainer for Indian River Transport and was a veteran of the United States...

Dec 2, 2022

JOHNNIE MASSENGILL GREENWOOD

September 3, 1926 to December 2, 2022

Johnnie was born in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Frank Massengill and Gertrude Dunn Massengill.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, Leonard Greenwood of Winter Haven, Florida, her sisters, Alberta Wilshire of Atlanta, Georgia, and Polly Cannatser of West Covina,...

Nov 30, 2022

Kathryn Ann Stephens, 84

Kathryn Ann Stephens of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring.

She was born March 26, 1938 in Habersham, TN to the late Charles and May Rose. She has been a local resident for 6 years, coming here from Ohio and was...

Nov 30, 2022

Mildred M. Ueeck, 98

Mildred M. Ueeck of Indian Lake Estates passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Savannah Court in Lake Wales.

She was born July 31, 1924, in Ladysmith, WI to the late William and Anna Wyatt. She was retired from the U.S. Postal Service, an active member at the St....

Nov 26, 2022

Ronald Everett Liebrum, 95, of Avon Park, Florida, formerly of the St Petersburg, PA area, passed Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Advent Health Lake Wales hospital.

He was born October 20, 1927, in Shippenville, Pennsylvania to the late Harvey C. and Lucille (Black) Lieberum. An error on his birth certificate formed the Liebrum’s with one E.  He...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...