Eloise Creel Wilson
May 21, 2025
Eloise Creel Wilson, 81
Eloise Creel Wilson of Bartow passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Lakeland Regional Health.
She was born December 25, 1943 in Cottondale to the late Clint and Edna Creel; she has been a lifelong resident of the area. Eloise worked in maintenance for a citrus plant in Bartow,...
Betty Lou Manning
May 17, 2025
Betty Lou Manning, 83
Betty Lou Manning of Frostproof passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Oaks of Avon.
She was born March 21, 1942 in Alto Pass, Illinois to the late Clinton and Ruth Boner; she moved to Frostproof from Miami in 1970. Betty was a retired box producer for Ben Hill...
Joelyn Crosby
May 12, 2025
Joelyn Crosby, 87 Joelyn Crosby of Frostproof passed away Monday, May 12, 2025 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.
She was born July 8, 1937 in Colquitt, Georgia to the late Lamar and Pearcie Williams; she moved to Frostproof from Georgia in 1941. Joelyn was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Frostproof.
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Irwin Stanley Snow
May 12, 2025
Irwin Stanley Snow, 70
Irwin Stanley Snow of Indian Lake Estates passed away Monday, May 12, 2025 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice.
He was born August 28, 1954 in Saint Peter, Minnesota to the late Stanley and Dorothea Snow; he moved to Indian Lake Estates from Martinsburg, West...
Donna Jean Irwin
May 11, 2025
Donna Jean Irwin, 79
Adrian, Michigan- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donna Jean Irwin, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who departed this life on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Advent Hospital in Sebring, Florida, at the age of 79.
Born on November 20, 1945, in Princeton,...
Harriet Anne Forrester
May 10, 2025
Harriet Anne Forrester, 79
Harriet Anne Forrester of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025.
She was born September 15, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York; she moved to Lake Wales from Miami. Harrier was a retired accountant for Ernest and Young.
Harriet was preceded in death by her father, Hymie...
Godfrey Weir Alexander, Iii
May 8, 2025
Mr. Godfrey Weir Alexander passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, in Lake Wales, Florida, at the age of 85. Born on October 23, 1939, in Jackson Heights, New York, Weir lived a long and vibrant life marked by devotion to family, community service, and a joyful spirit that left a lasting impression on all who knew him.
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Rosemarie Lillian Strauch
May 7, 2025
Rosemarie Lillian Strauch, 75
Rosemarie Lillian Strauch of Bartow passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Bartow Regional Medical Center.
She was born December 28, 1949 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island; she moved to Bartow from Lakeland in 2000. Rosemarie was a retired sales associate for Home Depot and Bealls Outlet.
Rosemarie...
Josette Voorhees
May 5, 2025
Josette Voorhees, 93
Josette Voorhees of Lake Wales passed away Monday, May 5, 2025 at her residence.
She was born November 25, 1931 in Lake Alfred to the late Josiah and Maude Haire. Josette was an owner of a local UHaul Rental and was of the Baptist faith. She was an animal lover...
Glenda Wyrosdick Griffin
May 1, 2025
Glenda Wyrosdick Griffin, 71
Glenda Wyrosdick Griffin of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, May 5, 2025 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice.
She was born April 11, 1954 in Lake Wales to the late Charles and Mary Sue Wyrosdick. Glenda was a retired medical technician for Spring Haven Senior...
Marvin Wise
Apr 30, 2025
Marvin Wise, 62
Marvin Wise of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.
He was born February 8, 1963 in Bartow to the late William and Roberta Wise; he has been a lifelong resident of the area. Marvin was a retired carpenter for Wise Property Services and was...
Larry R. Farris
Apr 30, 2025
Larry R. Farris, 77
Larry R. Farris of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at AdventHealth Sebring.
He was born August 1, 1947 in Haleyville, Alabama to the late Billy and Mary Farris; he moved to Frostproof from Wauchula many years ago. Larry was a retired welder and served with the United...
Justin Casey Weyburn
Apr 29, 2025
Justin Casey Weyburn (Fatsy)
Justin “Casey” Weyburn of Lake Wales passed away unexpectedly Tuesday April 29, 2025, at the age of 38.
Casey was born on March 13th, 1987 in Bartow, Florida and worked as a Lineman. Casey loved fishing, hunting, and riding his Harley with his brother Beau as well as taking...
Frederic Stanley Budarz
Apr 26, 2025
Frederic Stanley Budarz, 91
Frederic Stanley Budarz of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.
He was born February 11, 1934 in Chicopee, Massachusetts to the late Stanley and Tessa Budarz; he moved to Lake Wales from Massachusetts 25 years ago. Frederic attended Greenfield High School where he...
Robert Hammond, Jr.
Apr 26, 2025
Robert "Buddy" Hammond Jr.
Robert "Buddy" Hammond Jr., 78, went home to be with the Lord on April 26, 2025. Born on November 28, 1946, in Winter Haven, FL, Buddy was a longtime resident for most of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Darrell and Onzelle Hammond, and his brother, Gary...
Janet Louise Weigand
Apr 25, 2025
Janet Louise Weigand, 82
Janet Louise Weigand of Lake Wales passed away Friday, April 25, 2025 at The Club at Lake Wales.
She was born June 22, 1942 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to the late William and Geraldine Hallman; she moved to Lake Wales from Pennsylvania 10 years ago. Janet was a retired property...
Terry Lynn Booth
Apr 25, 2025
Terry Lynn Booth, 74
Terry Lynn Booth of Lake Wales passed away Friday, April 25, 2025 at his residence.
He was born December 8, 1950 in Fort Pierce to the late Warren and Virginia Booth and he was raised by Warren and Grace Booth. Terry was a retired mechanic and was of the...
George Herbert Jolly
Apr 25, 2025
George Herbert Jolly, 82
George Herbert Jolly of Fort Meade passed away Friday, April 25, 2025 at AdventHealth Heart of Florida.
He was born October 17, 1942 in Manchester, Tennessee to the late William and Frances Jolly. George was a retired operations manager and was a veteran of the United States Army. He...
David Arthur James
Apr 25, 2025
David Arthur James, 63
David Arthur James of Memphis, Tennessee passed away Friday, April 25, 2025 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.
He was born May 30, 1961 in Memphis, Tennessee. David was a delivery driver and enjoyed to golf. He loved to spend time with his best friend Michael Bruno and his grandchildren.
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Kathleen "Kathy" Lettman
Apr 24, 2025
Kathleen "Kathy" Lettman Babson Park, Florida
Kathleen “Kathy” Lettman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Vitas Hospice IPU following a stroke. She was 77 years old.
Born on November 1, 1947, in Lancaster, Wisconsin, Kathy was the cherished daughter of the late Thomas and Mildred...