Brian F. Smith
Oct 8, 2022
Brian F. Smith, 74
Brian F. Smith of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022 at his residence.
He was born March 17, 1948 in Danville, Pennsylvania to the late Harold and Jane Smith; he moved to Lake Wales from Pennsylvania in 2011. Brian was a retired production manager for James Springs...
Bette B. Ryan
Oct 7, 2022
Bette B. Ryan
Bette B. Ryan of Lake Wales passed away Friday, October 7, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.
Daughter of Jerry B. Bruce and Lucille R. Bruce of Memphis, Tennessee. Bette attended the University of Alabama and graduated from Southwestern University, now Rhodes College where she was Chi Omega.
After...
Sue Carolyn Conn
Oct 6, 2022
Sue Carolyn Conn, 84
Sue Carolyn Conn of Frostproof passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022, at AdventHealth Lake Wales.
Sue was born October 7, 1937, in Dunkirk, Indiana to the late Clarence and Alice Dale; she moved to Frostproof from Fort Wayne, Indiana over 30 years ago. She was a homemaker and of...
John Roger Williams
Oct 5, 2022
John Roger Williams, 64
John Roger Williams of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Lakeland Regional.
He was born June 4, 1958 in Winter Haven to the late William and Shirley Williams. John was a retired customer service representative for Huston-Fields Cadillac in Lake Wales and of the Baptist faith....
Roger William Weed
Oct 2, 2022
Roger William Weed, 78
Roger William Weed of Haines City passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022 at AdventHealth Davenport.
He was born May 22, 1944 in Johnson City, New York to the late John and Ruth Weed; he moved to Haines City from Binghamton, New York in 2004. Roger was a chef and...
Susan C. Macnamara
Oct 2, 2022
Susan C. Macnamara, 72
Susan C. Macnamara of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.
She was born April 16, 1950 in Green Port, Long Island, New York to the late Robert and Elizabeth Cowle; she moved to Lake Wales from Orlando 13 years ago. Susan was a...
Katrina "Trina" Murphy
Oct 1, 2022
Mary Katrina “Trina” Murphy, 54
After a brave and nearly two-year struggle with cancer, Mary Katrina “Trina” Murphy of Haines City peacefully entered into eternal life on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring surrounded by her family. To be clear, Trina did not “lose her battle with cancer.” She beat cancer...
Mary Louise Sellers
Sep 30, 2022
Mary Louise Sellers, 74
Mary Louise Sellers of Babson Park passed away Friday, September 30, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.
She was born February 24, 1948 in Jacksonville to the late John and Myrtice Meeks; she has been a lifelong resident of Polk County. Mary was a homemaker and of the Christian faith....
Mary L. Ciszek
Sep 28, 2022
Mary L. Ciszek, 66
Mary L. Ciszek of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at her residence.
She was born October 8, 1955 in Frostproof to the late Marvin and Addie Meeks. Mary was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of the area. She enjoyed decorating for the holidays, gardening, vacationing,...
Travis Michael Wilbanks
Sep 27, 2022
Travis Michael Wilbanks, 27
Travis Michael Wilbanks of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.
He was born March 13, 1995 in Winter Haven. Travis was the manager at Bonefish Grill and loved to work on cars. He loved music and played the guitar. He enjoyed working out,...
John Richard Seymour
Sep 27, 2022
John Richard Seymour, 73
John Richard Seymour of Lake Wales, FL died on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at his residence. He was 73.
He was born on May 20, 1949 in Danville, Illinois. He had been a resident of Lake Wales since 1952.
Mr. Seymour was retired from Bok Tower Gardens...
Theresa Petulla Huston
Sep 26, 2022
Theresa Petulla Huston, 88
Theresa Petulla Huston of Lake Wales passed away Monday, September 26, 2022 at Winter Haven Hospital.
Theresa was born November 5, 1933 in Oil City, Pennsylvania to the late Samuel and Antoinette Petulla. She began her career with her father at Petulla Photography Studio. Upon her marriage, Theresa moved...
Jewell Eloise Peebles
Sep 24, 2022
Jewell Eloise Peebles, 69
Jewell Eloise Peebles of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022 at her residence.
She was born January 20, 1953 in Bonifay to the late Mattie and Tina Evans; she moved to Lake Wales from North Florida in 1970. Jewell was an equipment operator for Alcoma and of...
Dorothy Avery Brock
Sep 23, 2022
Dorothy Avery Brock, 90
Dorothy Avery Brock of Waverly passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 at her residence.
Dorothy was born October 19, 1931 in Decatur County, Georgia to the late John and Ruby Avery; she moved to Waverly from Georgia in 1952. Dorothy was a retired citrus grader for 46 years for...
Michael Wayne Denby
Sep 21, 2022
Michael Wayne Denby, 56
Michael Wayne Denby of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at AdventHealth Sebring.
He was born September 16, 1966 in Avon Park to the late James and Dorothy Denby; he has been a lifelong resident of Frostproof. Michael was a retired Master Detention Deputy for the Polk County...
Bernice Marie Howser
Sep 21, 2022
Bernice Marie Howser, 90
Bernice Marie Howser of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at her residence.
Bernice was born June 26, 1932 in Quincy, Illinois to the late Kenneth and Sadie Sperry; she moved to this area from her hometown 52 years ago. Bernice was an entrepreneur, and an accomplished...
James Edward Eubanks, Jr.
Sep 20, 2022
Mr. James Edward Eubanks Jr. of Frostproof, Florida passed from this life on September 20, 2022, at the age of 80. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Jackie Eubanks, Daughter Sandra and husband Mike, Son Gary and wife Darlene, Son Jeff and wife Carey, Son Terry and partner Cassie, Brother Robert and wife Shirley, and...
Jeynil Rodriguez
Sep 19, 2022
Jeynil Rodriguez
Jeynil Rodriguez of Lake Wales was born sleeping on Monday, September 19, 2022 at Winnie Palmer Hospital in Orlando.
She was the daughter of Salui Jeynil Rodriguez. She was the granddaughter of Luis Rodriguez and Sara Vazquez, and the great granddaughter of Nilda Lugo. She is also survived by her godparents,...
James Ernest Sanders
Sep 19, 2022
James Ernest Sanders, 78
James Ernest Sanders of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, September 19, 2022 at Winter Haven Hospital.
He was born January 7, 1944 in Columbia County, FL to the late Ernest and Lois Sanders; he came here from Gainesville 40 years ago. He was a great car salesman and loved...