Nov 5, 2022

Robert Alan “Bob” Decker, 76

Robert Alan “Bob” Decker of Winter Haven passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022 at his residence.

He was born October 11, 1946 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to the late Stanley and Evelyn Decker; he moved to Lake Wales from New Jersey 16 years ago, living the last 6...

Nov 4, 2022

Judy Fern Grogan, 81

Judy Fern Grogan of Fort Meade passed away Friday, November 4, 2022 at her residence.

She was born January 8, 1941 in Lejunior, Kentucky to the late James and Flora Grogan; she moved to Fort Meade from South Dakota eight years ago. Judy was a CNA and a member...

Nov 2, 2022

Maureen Kay Bullock, 58, of Frostproof, Florida passed Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Lakeland Hospice House in Lakeland, Florida.

She was born January 23, 1964, in Winter Haven, Florida to the late Brian and Wynona (Youngblood) Daniels. She was a Bus Driver for Polk County. Maureen was a member of the First Baptist Church of Frostproof, loved...

Nov 2, 2022

Richard Albert Gibbs, 87

Richard Albert Gibbs of Babson Park passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at his residence.

He was born January 10, 1935 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to the late Richard and Mary Gibbs; he moved to Babson Park from Dade City in 1972. Richard was a retired purchasing agent from Latt...

Nov 2, 2022

Marvin Eugene “Gene” Lapp of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Winter Haven Hospital.

He was born January 23, 1931 in Knoxville, Iowa to the late Clarence and Effie Lapp; he moved to Lake Wales from Waukesha, Wisconsin in 1995. He was a retired insurance sales representative and of the Catholic faith. He played...

Nov 2, 2022

Michael Zachary Smith, 42

Michael Zachary “Zac” Smith of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at his residence.

He was born March 25, 1980 in Lake Wales to Michael and Carole Smith; he was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a graduate of Lake Wales High School, attended the...

Nov 1, 2022

Floyd James Huntington, 75

Floyd James Huntington of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at his residence.

He was born September 2, 1947 in Grove City, Pennsylvania to the late Floyd and Mary Huntington; he moved to Frostproof from Zephyrhills a year ago. Floyd was a respiratory therapist and a veteran of...

Nov 1, 2022

Delwin Lee Campbell, 72

Delwin Lee Campbell of Frostproof and Midland County, Michigan passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at his residence.

He was born June 26, 1950 in Gaylord, Michigan to the late Max and Esther Campbell. Delwin was a communications technician for Commtec and previously worked for the railroad CSX. He...

Oct 30, 2022

Rafael Guzman, 88

Rafael Guzman of Lakeland passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022 at his residence.

He was born July 26, 1934 in the Dominican Republic to the late Ramon and Emilia Guzman; he moved to Lakeland from Miami in 1993. Rafael was a retired electrician and was one of Jehovah’s Witness since...

Oct 28, 2022

Marjorie Louise Williams, 94

Marjorie Louise Williams of Lake Wales passed away Friday, October 28, 2022 at her residence.

She was born November 12, 1927 in Paducah, Kentucky to the late William and Millie Smotherman; she moved to Lake Wales from Kentucky in 2017. Marjorie was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith....

Oct 28, 2022

Karla Kuuipo Montgomery, 71

Karla Kuuipo Montgomery of Babson Park passed away Friday, October 28, 2022 at Winter Haven Hospital.

She was born March 18, 1951 in Honolulu, Hawaii to the late Abraham and Alice Kaumeheiwa; she came to Babson Park from Honolulu, Hawaii 46 years ago. She was a retired dispatcher for...

Oct 26, 2022

Penelope McKay Updike, born November 30, 1952, in Winter Haven, Florida, died October 26, 2022. Mrs. Updike attended local Winter Haven schools and graduated in 1974 from the University of Florida with a degree in Spanish Education.

Mrs. Updike is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years, John C. Updike, and by their 5 children- Abigail...

Oct 25, 2022

Dale Rogers, 68

Dale Rogers of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born November 29, 1953 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Jack and Rosemary Rogers; he moved to Lake Wales from Ravenna, Ohio 40 years ago. Dale was a plumber and a Post-Vietnam Veteran...

Oct 25, 2022

Deborah Jean Cowles, 59

Deborah Jean Cowles of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at AdventHealth Sebring.

She was born September 18, 1963, in Goldsboro, North Carolina; she was a lifelong resident of Lake Wales. Deborah was a Paraprofessional at Alturas Elementary School and attended High Point Church. She enjoyed going...

Oct 24, 2022

Debra Elaine Miller, 65

Debra Elaine Miller of Frostproof passed away Monday, October 24, 2022, at Somers Hospice House in Sebring.

She was born September 4, 1957, in Shanksville, Pennsylvania; she moved to Frostproof from Pennsylvania in 1985. Debra loved flowers, traveling, and her job and was a lighthouse lover. Her family was...

Oct 22, 2022

Scott Richard Visker of Lake Wales passed away from cancer at age 65 on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at his residence.

He was born December 12, 1956, in Waterloo, Iowa and adopted at birth by his adoring parents, the late Richard and Betty Visker (Pflugradt). He grew up in New Hampton, Iowa and after graduation served in...

Oct 20, 2022

Lela Adell Riggins, 89

Lela Adell Riggins of Frostproof passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Vitas Hospice of Lake Wales.

She was born February 25, 1933, in Lawrenceburg, TN to the late General David and Armentia Collier. She grew up in and around Lawrenceburg and always loved going home for the family...

Oct 20, 2022

Bryan Wade Craft, 57

Bryan Wade Craft of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Celebration Hospital in Kissimmee.

He was born December 28, 1964 in Orlando Florida. He was raised in Ragley, Louisiana before moving to Norfolk, Virginia then to Lake Wales in 2006. Bryan was a retired Boat Swain...

Oct 17, 2022

Kathleen C. Carr “Kathy”, 84, of Lake Wales, Florida passed away peacefully Monday, October 17, 2022, at Adventhealth, New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

She was born September 27, 1938, in Pahokee, Florida to the late Robert and Elsie (Trussell) Culberson, She was a retired Special Education assistant teacher for the Osceola County School District and enjoyed encouraging her...

Oct 17, 2022

Juanita Mullins, 89

Juanita Mullins of Lake Wales passed away Monday, October 17, 2022 in Nashville, Georgia.

She was born November 22, 1932 in DeFuniak Springs to the late Henry and Stella Bishop. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

Juanita was preceded in death by her husband, Edward...