Helen F. Mckenzie

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.

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

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

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

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.

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...

Owen Lloyd Campbell

Owen Lloyd Campbell

Nov 9, 2022

Owen Lloyd Campbell, 79

Owen Lloyd Campbell of Lake Wales passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at his home.

He was born November 14, 1942 in Saint Mary, Jamaica to the late Lascelles and Viola Watson; he moved to Lake Wales from Miami over 17 years ago. Owen was a retired Import...

Juan Trinidad Eliserio

Juan Trinidad Eliserio

Nov 8, 2022

Juan Trinidad Eliserio, 71

Juan Trinidad Eliserio of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born May 5, 1951 in Mercedes, Texas to the late Jesus and Josefina Eliserio; he moved to Frostproof six years ago. Juan was a Laborer for Aslpandh and a member of Holy...

Kenneth Roy Rogers

Kenneth Roy Rogers

Nov 8, 2022

Kenneth Roy Rogers, 73

Kenneth Roy Rogers of Frostproof, Florida passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at his residence.

He was born May 10, 1949, in Albany, New York; he moved to Frostproof, Florida from East Greenbush, New York 15 years ago. Kenneth graduated from Colonie Central High School and was a Computer...

Lowell Thomas Piper

Lowell Thomas Piper

Nov 6, 2022

Lowell Thomas Piper, 87

Lowell Thomas Piper of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022, at his daughter's residence.

He was born May 5, 1935, in Uniontown, Kentucky to the late Frank and Ruth Piper; he moved to Lake Wales from his hometown 63 years ago. Lowell was a bookkeeper for FFE...

Jorge Torres-Sifuentes

Jorge Torres-Sifuentes

Nov 5, 2022

Jorge Luis Torres-Sifuentes, 54 of Lakeshore, Florida passed Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Advent Health Lake Wales.

He was born November 17, 1967, in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Samuel Torres-Martinez and his mother, Dámaris Sifuentes- Reyes. Jorge attended the Holy Spirit Catholic Church of Lake Wales.

Survivors include his brother, Samuel Torres-Sifuentes of Lakeshore,...

Andrea Garwood Littleton

Andrea Garwood Littleton

Nov 5, 2022

Andrea Garwood Littleton of Lake Wales, Florida passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 5, 2022 with her children and husband by her side at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida.

She was born on April 12, 1952 in Newton, Massachusetts to the late E Peter and Shirley Garwood and was raised in Saginaw, Michigan. They raised...

Robert Alan "Bob" Decker

Robert Alan "Bob" Decker

Nov 5, 2022

Robert Alan “Bob” Decker, 76

Robert Alan “Bob” Decker of Winter Haven passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022 at his residence.

He was born October 11, 1946 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to the late Stanley and Evelyn Decker; he moved to Lake Wales from New Jersey 16 years ago, living the last 6...

Judy Fern Grogan

Judy Fern Grogan

Nov 4, 2022

Judy Fern Grogan, 81

Judy Fern Grogan of Fort Meade passed away Friday, November 4, 2022 at her residence.

She was born January 8, 1941 in Lejunior, Kentucky to the late James and Flora Grogan; she moved to Fort Meade from South Dakota eight years ago. Judy was a CNA and a member...

Maureen Kay Bullock

Maureen Kay Bullock

Nov 2, 2022

Maureen Kay Bullock, 58, of Frostproof, Florida passed Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Lakeland Hospice House in Lakeland, Florida.

She was born January 23, 1964, in Winter Haven, Florida to the late Brian and Wynona (Youngblood) Daniels. She was a Bus Driver for Polk County. Maureen was a member of the First Baptist Church of Frostproof, loved...

Richard Albert Gibbs

Richard Albert Gibbs

Nov 2, 2022

Richard Albert Gibbs, 87

Richard Albert Gibbs of Babson Park passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at his residence.

He was born January 10, 1935 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to the late Richard and Mary Gibbs; he moved to Babson Park from Dade City in 1972. Richard was a retired purchasing agent from Latt...

Gene Lapp

Gene Lapp

Nov 2, 2022

Marvin Eugene “Gene” Lapp of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Winter Haven Hospital.

He was born January 23, 1931 in Knoxville, Iowa to the late Clarence and Effie Lapp; he moved to Lake Wales from Waukesha, Wisconsin in 1995. He was a retired insurance sales representative and of the Catholic faith. He played...

Zac Smith

Zac Smith

Nov 2, 2022

Michael Zachary Smith, 42

Michael Zachary “Zac” Smith of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at his residence.

He was born March 25, 1980 in Lake Wales to Michael and Carole Smith; he was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a graduate of Lake Wales High School, attended the...

Floyd James Huntington

Floyd James Huntington

Nov 1, 2022

Floyd James Huntington, 75

Floyd James Huntington of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at his residence.

He was born September 2, 1947 in Grove City, Pennsylvania to the late Floyd and Mary Huntington; he moved to Frostproof from Zephyrhills a year ago. Floyd was a respiratory therapist and a veteran of...

Delwin Lee Campbell

Delwin Lee Campbell

Nov 1, 2022

Delwin Lee Campbell, 72

Delwin Lee Campbell of Frostproof and Midland County, Michigan passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at his residence.

He was born June 26, 1950 in Gaylord, Michigan to the late Max and Esther Campbell. Delwin was a communications technician for Commtec and previously worked for the railroad CSX. He...