Ann Wagner Geils
Jul 6, 2022
Ann Wagner Geils, born July 7, 1928, in Summit, New Jersey, passed away at her home in Highland Park, Florida on July 6, 2022, just one day shy of her 94th birthday. She will be remembered by all those who loved her as the matriarch of her family, who loved “her people” fiercely and completely. “Her people” included not...
Lawrence Paul "Larry" Antonucci, Jr.
Jul 5, 2022
Lawrence Paul “Larry” Antonucci, Jr., 49
Lawrence Paul “Larry” Antonucci of Palm Shores passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022 in Melbourne Beach.
He was born February 18, 1973 in Miami to Lawrence and Linda Antonucci. Larry was a Chief Warrant Officer for the United States Coast Guard for 29 years and previously worked...
James "Larry" Martin, Jr.
Jul 5, 2022
James Lawrence Martin, Jr, known to all as Larry, slipped into the arms of his loving Lord on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.
Born to James L. and Janice Martin in Columbia, South Carolina, on April 19, 1942, Larry accepted Christ as his Savior when he was thirty-two years old. From that moment on, Larry’s life was gloriously...
Norma Ann Haring
Jul 4, 2022
Norma Ann Haring, 87
Norma Ann Haring of Winter Haven passed away Monday, July 4, 2022 at her residence.
She was born December 26, 1934 in Bloomington, Indiana to the late Walter and Annabelle Hendricks. Norma was a retired electronic engineer for the United States Navy Civil Service and attended the Methodist Church...
Hilda Werner
Jul 2, 2022
Hilda A. Werner, 74
Hilda A. Werner of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Family Extended Care of Winter Haven.
She was born February 2, 1948 in Winter Haven to the late Samuel and Sadie Dowdy; she has been a lifelong resident of the area. Hilda retired from Cargill Citrus...
Vea Kay Nace
Jul 1, 2022
Vea Kay Nace, 74
Vea Kay Nace of Lake Wales passed away Friday, July 1, 2022 at Somers Hospice House.
She was born October 31, 1947 in Piqua, Ohio to the late Kenneth and Donna Folkerth; she moved to Lake Wales from Pennsylvania in 1997. Vea was a retired clerk from the Polk...
Roy Eugene Millar
Jun 29, 2022
Roy Eugene Millar, 93
Roy Eugene Millar of Sebastian, Haines City and previously Miami, Florida passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Roy was born in Haines City to the late Garrett and Lena Millar on October 11, 1928. He retired as a Cable Splicer for FP&L Miami Division after 42 years. He was...
Linda Bloeth Costello
Jun 29, 2022
Linda Bloeth Costello, 60
Winter Haven – Linda Bloeth Costello, 60, of Winter Haven died June 29 at Good Shepherd Hospice House after a 10-month battle with cancer. Born June 7, 1962 in Buffalo, NY, to the late Betty and John M. Bloeth, Mrs. Costello grew up in Winter Haven, having moved to town with...
Jessica Michel Daigle
Jun 26, 2022
Jessica Michel Daigle, 27
Jessica Michel Daigle of Lake Wales, Florida passed away on Sunday June 26, 2022.
She was born in Clarksville, Tennessee to Kevin Tween and Melanie Alexander on January 10, 1995, and was a Lead Supervisor for the Walmart Distribution Center.
She loved being a mom to her...
Dawna Mckenzie
Jun 25, 2022
Dawna McKenzie, 56
Dawna McKenzie, a lifelong resident of Frostproof, Florida passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022. She was born in Lake Wales, Florida to the late James and Ann Wright.
She was a homemaker and loved going for walks and taking care of her grandchildren.
Dawna is survived by her...
Debbie Kay Fields
Jun 23, 2022
Debbie Kay Fields, 64
Debbie Kay Fields of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022 at her residence.
She was born August 23, 1957 in Winter Haven to the late George and Kathryn Howard; she has been a lifelong resident of the area. Debbie was a homemaker. She enjoyed going to the...
Bruce Edward White
Jun 23, 2022
Bruce Edward White, 81
Bruce Edward White of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Winter Haven Hospital.
He was born November 14, 1940, in Marengo, Indiana to the late Denis Bennet and Georgia White; he moved to Lake Wales from Elizabeth, Indiana in 2009. On September 2, 1961, Bruce married...
Jennifer S Hiers
Jun 21, 2022
Jennifer S. Hiers, 47
Jennifer S. Hiers of Lake Wales passed away Monday, June 21, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.
She was born July 10, 1974 in Lake Wales to Victor and Ann Story. Jennifer was a homemaker and had a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida in Special Education. She...
Jo Ann Griffin Wood
Jun 18, 2022
Jo Ann Griffin Wood, 81
Jo Ann Griffin Wood of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale.
She was born July 16, 1940 to the late John Major Griffin, Jr and Vera Evelyn; she was a lifelong resident of the area. Jo Ann was a bookkeeper...
Tammy M. Wiggins
Jun 16, 2022
Tammy M. Wiggins, 59
Tammy M. Wiggins of Frostproof passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Kindred Hospital in Tampa.
She was born May 19, 1963 in Bartow to the late Marvin and Addie Meeks and has been a lifelong resident of the area. Tammy was a homemaker who loved to read and...
Joyce Frances Struczewski
Jun 13, 2022
Joyce Frances Struczewski, 78
Joyce Frances Struczewski of Lake Wales passed away Monday, June 13, 2022 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale.
She was born January 24, 1944 in Albion, New York to the late Stanley and Lillian Majeski; she moved to Lake Wales from North Chili, New York in 1996. Joyce was...
Richard Lawrence "Rick" Smith
Jun 13, 2022
Richard Lawrence Smith, 67
Richard Lawrence Smith of Lake Wales passed away Monday, June 13, 2022 at his residence.
He was born September 17, 1954 in Oceanside, New York to the late Edward and Shirley Smith; he moved to Lake Wales from New York in 1987. Richard was a heavy equipment operator and...
Don Fears
Jun 12, 2022
Don Morris Fears, 78
Don Morris Fears of Haines City passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Select Specialty Hospital Orlando.
He was born February 6, 1944 in Henderson, Texas to the late Arthur and Mary Fears. Don was a retired letter carrier for the United States Postal Service and a veteran of...
Ralph Scotty Hutto
Jun 8, 2022
Ralph Scotty Hutto, 56
Ralph Scotty Hutto of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas.
He was born September 8, 1965 in Avon Park to the late Ralph and Jessie Hutto. Scotty was a self-employed carpenter. He loved the outdoors and going fishing. He...
Cesar Augusto Alvarez
Jun 5, 2022
Cesar Augusto Alvarez, 89
Cesar Augusto Alvarez of Winter Haven passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022 at his residence.
He was born May 1, 1933 in Havana, Cuba to the late Cesar and Ana Rosa Alvarez. Cesar was a retired accountant and comptroller for Riverfront Groves in Vero Beach. He was a member...