Apr 1, 2022

Jospeh M. Signorelli Jr., 78

Joseph M. Signorelli of Lake Wales, Florida passed away on April 1, 2022. He was born on November 12, 1943, to the late Joseph and Ann Signorelli in Elizabeth, N.J. He was a retired truck driver and served in the Army.

Jospeh is preceded in death by his son Joseph...

Mar 31, 2022

Richard Daniel Bates, 84

Richard Daniel Bates of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born July 5, 1937 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to the late Charles and Margaret Bates; he moved to Lake Wales from Fort Pierce 30 years ago. Richard was a retired salesman and...

Mar 31, 2022

Jim Brinkworth, 86

James Edward Brinkworth of Babson Park passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale.

He was born March 22, 1936 in Lake Wales to the late Ernest and Mabel Brinkworth. Jim graduated from Lake Wales High School in 1954 and received an NROTC scholarship to Auburn...

Mar 31, 2022

Paulan Jeanne Lynott, 75

Paulan Jeanne Lynott of Indian Lake Estates passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale.

She was born October 12, 1946 in Middletown, Connecticut to the late Herbert and Olga Burdick; she moved to Indian Lake Estates from Georgia in 1987. Paulan was a registered...

Mar 30, 2022

Nancy Jean Waiss, 72

Nancy Jean Waiss of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

She was born March 30, 1950 in California. Nancy was a retired electronic assembler and of the Baha’i faith.

Nancy was preceded in death by her son, Jason Berry in...

Mar 30, 2022

Ignacio Soto Rodriguez, 70

Ignacio Soto Rodriguez of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born July 23, 1951 in Santa Teresa, Guanajuato, Mexico to the late Luis Soto and Maria Rodriguez; he moved to Lake Wales from Mexico 27 years ago. Ignacio was a retired...

Mar 29, 2022

Joyce Elaine McCall Davenport was called home to be with the lord surrounded by her family on 3/29/2022 at the age of 72.

She was born on April 18 th 1949 in Frostproof to the late Ralph and Idell McCall being the baby of 7 children. She spent her entire adult life living selflessly taking care of...

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....