Apr 19, 2025

James Earl Crowley, 88

James Earl Crowley of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born June 19, 1936 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Hershel and Mable Crowley. James was a retired electrical engineer and was a veteran of the United States...

Apr 19, 2025

Ruth Ann Callarman, 81

Ruth Ann Callarman of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 at George G. Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale.

She was born August 23, 1943 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to the late Ray and Willie Franklin; she moved to Lake Wales from Fort Myers in 1997. Ruth Ann was...

Apr 19, 2025

William “Russell” Griffith, 73

Russel Griffith of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 , at his residence.

Russell was born on March 25, 1952, in Sebring, Florida, to Ralph Waldo Griffith and Yvonne Delores Prescott. Russell worked as a Truck Driver for Crete Corp. Russell loved photography, boating, and traveling.

Russell...

Apr 18, 2025

Barbara Frances Goodin, 58

Barbara Goodin of Ft. Meade passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, at her residence.

Barbara was born on December 27, 1966, in Winter Haven, Florida, to George H. Jolly and Shirley Stango. Barbara worked as a waitress at Mulligans. She often enjoyed playing games on her phone, and she...

Apr 18, 2025

George Benjamin Macnamara, 80

George Benjamin Macnamara of Lake Wales passed away Friday, April 18, 2025 at his residence.

He was born May 20, 1944 in Orlando to the late Roger and Dorothea Macnamara. George was a retired Police Officer for Orlando Police Department and was a veteran of the United States Army...

Apr 17, 2025

Golda M. Carson, 92

Golda M. Carson of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at The Club at Lake Wales.

She was born September 9, 1932, in Ansonia, Pennsylvania to the late Clarence and Flora Berquist; she moved to Lake Wales from Salem, Ohio in 1989. Golda was an amazing homemaker...

Apr 16, 2025

Linda Justice, 81

Linda Justice of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born June 28, 1943 in Tampa to the late Homer and Pauline Willis; she has been a lifelong resident of Lake Wales. Linda graduated from Lake Wales High School in 1961 and retired...

Apr 16, 2025

Harvey Lee Roper, 70

Harvey Lee Roper of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at George Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale.

He was born January 23, 1955 in Wilson, North Carolina to the late William and Doris Roper; he moved to Lake Wales from Bartow in 1987. Harvey was a retired...

Apr 16, 2025

Stephen Dale Schwidde, 67

Stephen Dale Schwidde of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at his residence.

He was born December 15, 1957. Stephen was a machine shop operator and attended First Baptist Church of Frostproof. He loved to take his stepmothers dog, Sugar, for walks any chance he got.

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Apr 15, 2025

Lee Allen Bryan, 83

Lee Allen Bryan of Winter Haven, Florida was fully healed by God by joining with Him on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at his residence.

He was born November 8, 1941 in McComb, Ohio to the late Clyde and Maxine Bryan; he moved to Winter Haven from Bluffton, Ohio in...

Apr 13, 2025

Harry E. Nelson

Harry E. Nelson was born on October 21, 1933 and passed away on April 13, 2025. Born in Brooklyn, New York, to Harry and Clara Nelson, Harry spent his early years in Jamaica, Queens and graduated from Concordia Prep in Bronxville, NY, in 1951. Harry attended Ursinus College before joining the U.S....

Apr 11, 2025

Chaplain, ColoneI John Bannister Gibson Roberts, Jr.

John (Jack) Roberts passed away Friday, April 11,2025. He was born in Charleroi, PA on January 1,1928. He graduated from Charleroi High Schoot. He attended Colgate University under the Navy V-5 Program and served three years as an Air Cadet and flying Midshipman.

After...

Apr 11, 2025

Carol A. Durkin, 84

Carol A. Durkin of Lake Wales passed away Friday, April 11, 2025 at her residence.

She was born September 12, 1940 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Paul and Kathryn Berberich. Carol graduated with her Masters Degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She then taught American History at North...

Apr 10, 2025

Robert Blair Millar, 83

Robert Blair Millar of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born March 12, 1942 in New York. Robert served proudly with the United States Navy before discharging as a Chief Petty Officer. While serving he was known to always do things...

Apr 9, 2025

Donald Gene Harvard, 90

Donald Gene Harvard of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at George C. Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale.

He was born January 1, 1935 in Winter Haven to the late Burl and Lyda Harvard; he has been a lifelong resident of the area. In his early years,...

Apr 7, 2025

Patricia “Patsy” Martin, 70

Patricia “Patsy” Martin of Lake Wales passed away Monday, April 7, 2025 at Charming Lakes Rehabilitation Center in Lakeland.

She was born November 28, 1954 in Lake Wales to the late Gayln and Marietta Martin; she has been a lifelong resident of Lake Wales. Patsy was an educator for...

Apr 7, 2025

Paul Pickard, 88

Paul Pickard of Indian Lake Estates passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2025 at his residence.

He was born February 13, 1937 in Waynedale, Indiana to the late Clem and Esther Pickard; he moved to Indian Lake Estates from Fort Wayne in 1985. Paul was a retired factory worker for International...

Apr 6, 2025

Lois Curtis, 100

Lois Curtis of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Winter Haven Hospital.

She was born September 5, 1924 in Rhode Island to the late Fred and Emma Nadon; she moved to Lake Wales from Connecticut in 1962. Lois was the first registered nurse for the Vanguard School...

Apr 4, 2025

Maureen Helen Thurston (2025)

Maureen Helen Thurston, beloved wife, mom, nana, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the age of 85. Maureen was a self-proclaimed snowbird who shared the past 24 winters in Nalcrest, Florida with her husband, Paul, and enjoyed the warmer months at their beautiful...

Apr 2, 2025

Duane (Dewey) Westerburg, 85

Duane (Dewey) Westerburg, age 85, of Frostproof, Fl and Bemus Point, N.Y. went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 2, 2025.

A native of Jamestown N.Y, he was born January 15,1940. He was the son of the late Emil and Jessie Custer Westerburg. He was a...