Mar 6, 2022

Karen Maye Lecesse, 63

Karen Maye Lecesse of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born August 29, 1958 in Orlando to the late Jack and Ruth Warner; she moved to Lake Wales five years ago from North Carolina. Karen was a secretary for Joseph Land....

Mar 4, 2022

Diana M. Diane Holtsclaw, 64

Diana M. Diane Holtsclaw of Lake Wales passed away Friday, March 4, 2022 at her residence.

She was born December 18, 1959 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Roy and Demaris Fulcher; she started coming to the Lake Wales area in 2003. Diana was a homemaker and enjoyed...

Mar 2, 2022

Charles A.”Charlie” Ellis, 77

Charles Allen Ellis of Lakeland was born on June 24, 1944, in Bereah, Florida to the late Thomas and Ernie Ellis and passed away on March 2, 2022. He was a lifelong resident of Polk County, a member of the Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Winter Haven, served the National Guard,...

Mar 2, 2022

Cecil E. “Bear” Teasley, 77

Cecil E. “Bear” Teasley of Fort Meade passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Winter Haven Heath and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born January 22, 1945 in Dothan, Alabama to the late Geraldine Tice Faircloth; he moved to Lake Wales as a child and has been a lifelong...

Mar 2, 2022

Andrew James Stoops, 41

Andrew James Stoops of Lake Wales passed away on Wednesday March 2, 2022, at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born on June 3, 1980, in Mishawaka, Indiana to Edward Stoops and Jacki Shedd Jackson. He worked in retail sales, was a big sports fan, loved Tom Brady and was able...

Mar 1, 2022

Manuel Crespo, 88

Manuel V. Crespo of Lake Wales was born on January 12, 1934, in Santurce, Puerto Rico to the late Dr. Demetrio and Ramonita Crespo and passed away on March 1, 2022, at his home. He was a two tour Vietnam veteran, U.S. Coast Guard and USDA retiree. He was an active member...

Mar 1, 2022

Thomas Edward “Tom” Massey, 80

Thomas Edward “Tom” Massey of Nalcrest, Florida, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, Florida.

He was born December 27, 1941, in Dodgeville, WI to the late Allan and Helen Massey; he came here from Dodgeville, WI 21 years ago. He was...

Mar 1, 2022

Aida Esther Rodriguez, 85

Aida Esther Rodriguez of Frostproof, Florida passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022.

Aida was born on July 29, 1936, in Barrio Palmas, Cataño, Puerto Rico to Filomena Ayala and the father that raised her, Juan Rodriguez. She was a Home Health Care Provider, was of Pentacostal faith who...

Mar 1, 2022

James Willie Justice, 82, from Babson Park, Florida passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at his residence in Jacksonville, Florida.

He was born February 17, 1940, in Ider, Alabama.  James was a retired Boilermaker and US Army Veteran.  He was a gun enthusiast, liked fishing, antiquing, and trading.

He is preceded in...

Feb 27, 2022

Arthur E. Schnarre, 91

Art Schnarre of Lake Wales was born on January 13, 1931, in Bourbonnais, Illinois to the late Elmer and Ivy Schnarre and went home to be with the Lord on February 27, 2022.

He attended a one room school through the eighth grade. Proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during...

Feb 25, 2022

Alice Faye Carrier, 72

Alice Faye Carrier of Lake Wales was born on October 28, 1949, in Cave-In-Rock Illinois to the late Clyde and Altha Hohimer and passed away on February 25, 2022. She was of Baptist faith, loved her grandchildren and enjoyed watching them play sports, loved the beach and water, used to be...

Feb 24, 2022

Gerald Condon “Jerry” Brinegar, 87

Gerald Condon “Jerry” Brinegar of Frostproof, Florida passed away on Thursday February 24, 2022.

Jerry was born on October 15, 1934, in Bedford, Indiana to the late Cecil and Carrie Brinegar. Jerry Was a glass glazier and loved being outdoors. He always had to stay busy and loved...

Feb 22, 2022

Jose Antonio Vazquez

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Jose Antonio Vazquez, 61, of Rhode Island, formerly Puerto Rico, Florida, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022, in Lake Wales, Florida. He was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico to the late Julio Vazquez Valentin and Paula Vazquez. He was a pastor for over 30 years and of the Christian Pentecostal Faith....

Feb 21, 2022

Gayle Sue Lemay, 76

Gayle Sue Lemay of Frostproof, Florida passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022. She was born in Nauvoo, AL on September 11,1945 to the late John and Gladys Prestridge. Gayle had a strong Christian faith, loved the beach, and loved her family.

She is preceded in death by her...

Feb 20, 2022

Deloris Jane Burnam (née Idler) died peacefully at home in Lake Wales, Florida at age 88, surrounded by family, on February 20, 2022. Deloris was born near Selby, South Dakota on September 12th, 1933 to Bertha and Rudolph Idler, who were immigrants from Germany. After Rudolph’s death in Deloris’ infancy, financial hardship and lack of job opportunity in Selby...

Feb 19, 2022

Mary Wagoner, 97

Mary Palmer Foutch Wagoner was born on January 8, 1925, in Springfield Illinois. She attended Illinois College in Jacksonville. Her first job was secretary to Mayor Buddy Kapp. During Buddy Kapp’s tenure several projects changed Springfield dramatically, including construction of Lake Springfield and the power facility, construction of the John Hay Homes, and administration...

Feb 18, 2022

Evelyn Rae Joiner, 86

Evelyn Rae Joiner of Lakeland, FL passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022. She was born on February 18, 1936, in Muncie, Indiana to the late John and Martha Johnson. She was a drafter for GTE.

Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband Roy Joiner in 2014, and...

Feb 17, 2022

David Allan Van Dyne, 77

David Allan Van Dyne of Frostproof, FL passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022. He was born on January 8,1945, in St. Clairsville, OH to the late Rosemary and Albert Van Dyne. He was a hotel maintenance worker.

David is preceded in death by his son David Van...

Feb 17, 2022

Mary K. Wilson, 92

Mary K. Wilson of Dundee, FL passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022. She was born on July 10, 1929, in Punxsutawney, PA. She was an accountant, was of Methodist faith, and loved crafting, quilting, puzzles, and coloring in adult coloring books. She was also an animal lover and always had...

Feb 15, 2022

Brian David James, 49

Brian David James passed away on Tuesday February 15, 2022.

Brian was born in Akron, Ohio on November 10, 1972, to Walter and Patricia James.  He was a claims adjuster for State Farm, a devout Christian and a member of the Church of Christ.  Brian loved to fish, golf,...