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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...