Mar 27, 2022

John “Wayne” Bass, 79

John “Wayne” Bass of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born August 6, 1942 in Lake Wales to the late William and Lenora Bass. Wayne was a graduate of Lake Wales High School. After high school, he served in Vietnam and...

Mar 26, 2022

Dennis White, 48

Dennis White of Indian Lake Estates of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022. He was born November 21, 1973, in Frostproof, Florida to the late John and Alicia White. Dennis was a self-employed A/C contractor. He loved the Miami Dolphins, fishing, hunting and enjoyed being outdoors, especially at the beach....

Mar 25, 2022

Jose A.F. Santiago, 74

Jose A.F. Santiago of Lake Wales passed away Friday, March 25, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born February 10, 1948 in Coamo, Puerto Rico; he moved to Lake Wales from Bronx, New York eight years ago. Jose was a retired computer technician, a veteran of the United...

Mar 24, 2022

Larry C. White, 71

Larry C. White of Waverly passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Winter Haven Hospital.

He was born May 25, 1950 in Orlando; he has been a lifelong resident of Waverly and Haines City. He was a Vietnam veteran of the United States Army and a graduate of Florida...

Mar 24, 2022

Paula Karen Alford, 65

Paula Karen Alford of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022 at her home surrounded by family and a lifelong friend.

She was born March 29, 1956 in Lake Wales to Wayne and Mary Fillingim. Paula retired from Lake Wales Charter Schools.  She was the registered nurse for...

Mar 24, 2022

Frank William “Bill” Anderson, Jr., 84

Frank William “Bill” Anderson of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022 at his residence.

He was born June 11, 1937 in Anna, Illinois to the late Frank and Mary Anderson; he has been a lifelong resident of the area. Bill worked for GTE for 32...

Mar 23, 2022

Angela Darlene Harper, 57

Angela Darlene Harper of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Winter Haven Hospital.

She was born January 6, 1965 in Breckinridge, Texas to Alvin and Stella Morgan. Angela was a line operator.

Angela was preceded in death by her father, Alvin Douglas Morgan in...

Mar 21, 2022

Shirley Jane Green, 86

Shirley Jane Green of Frostproof passed away Monday, March 21, 2022 at her residence.

She was born February 19, 1936 in Gold Ridge, Alabama to the late Hubert and Carmen Walker; she moved to Frostproof from Alabama in 1989. Shirley was a homemaker and a member of Southside Baptist...

Mar 21, 2022

Frank W. Narki, III, 65

Frank W. Narki, III of Babson Park, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022, at Highlands Regional Hospital.

He was born June 19, 1956, to the late Frank and Violet Narki; he has been a resident of the area for 42 years and of Babson Park for 27 years....

Mar 20, 2022

Charles Venson Kirk, 95

Charles Venson Kirk of Pigeon, Michigan passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring.

He was born July 6, 1926 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Elmer and Toni Kirk; he has been a winter resident for over 30 years. Charles was a retired teacher...

Mar 20, 2022

Dorance "Dory" Howell, 87

Dorance "Dory" Howell of Winter Haven passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother. A dear friend to all who knew her.

She has been a resident of the area since 2001. Dory was retired from the real estate industry and was...

Mar 19, 2022

Judy Claxton of Lake Wales passed away March 19, 2022

She was born in Orlando, Florida, February 8, 1952, to the late R.L Lawrence and Ethel Finch.

Judy was the biggest animal lover you would ever know she loved riding her horses when she was young and barrel racing....

Mar 19, 2022

Dorothy Mae Balsiger, 86

Dorothy Mae Balsiger of Frostproof was born on December 28, 1935, in Delaware, OH to the late Frederick and Lela Grieble passed away on March 19, 2022.  She was an avid lottery player and was known as the “Lottery Queen”.  She also enjoyed watching game shows and loved seeing her grandchildren....

Mar 17, 2022

Alan Warren DeMoura, 59

Alan Warren DeMoura of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born June 27, 1962 in Taunton, Massachusetts to Richard and Gail DeMoura; he moved to Lake Wales from Massachusetts 25 years ago. Alan was a self-employed handyman. He loved people and...

Mar 17, 2022

Nita June Andrews, 90

Nita June Andrews of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

She was born December 4, 1931 in Lake Wales to the late Julius and Lucy Stokes. Nita was a part of the cafeteria staff for the Hillsboro County Public Schools and was...

Mar 16, 2022

Beverly Clyatt Elmore, 71

Beverly Clyatt Elmore of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Winter Haven Hospital.

She was born December 19, 1950 in Lake Wales to the late James and Geneva Clyatt. Beverly was a retired comptroller for Kenney Construction in Albany, Georgia and was of the Christian faith....

Mar 16, 2022

Jason Babington, 44

Jason Babington of Lake Wales passed away March 16, 2022.

He was born August 30, 1977 in Lake Wales to Bill and Jo Babington. Jason was a Field Engineer for Resa Power in Plant City. He enjoyed the outdoors, going to river ranch, and riding his motorcycle. Overall, he loved...

Mar 15, 2022

Susan James Harris, 92, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. She was surrounded by family and her loving and faithful caregiver, Mary Morris.

Susan is survived by her 4 children; Kathy (Lewis) Hartley of Babson Park, Fl; sons, Don (Elizabeth)Harris of St Augustine, Fl; Mark Harris of Atlanta, Ga and Scott(Marianne) Harris of Cumming,...

Mar 15, 2022

Susan James Harris

January 25, 1930 – March 16, 2022

Susan Harris was born into this world with an unbridled energy that stayed with her until her last day with us. Leave it to her next life for others to keep up with her. Amongst all her interests and pursuits, including her devotion to her...

Mar 14, 2022

Penny Dee Bass, 75

Penny Dee Bass of Lake Wales passed away Monday, March 14, 2022 at Kindred Hospital in Tampa.

She was born June 5, 1946 in Taos, New Mexico to the late Milburn and Maxine West; she moved to Lake Wales from Tucson, Arizona in 1981. Penny was a homemaker; her...