May 5, 2022

Barnard “Barney” Moore, 61, of Lake Wales, Florida, died on Thursday, May 5. A beloved community member, Moore was an inspiration to many and a ready friend to all who met him.

Barney was born on November 1, 1960, in Taipei, Taiwan, to Dorothy and Edmund Moore, while Edmund was serving in the United States Army. The...

May 4, 2022

Jorge Luis Figueroa-Ramos, 73

Jorge Luis Figueroa-Ramos of Lake Wales passed away at his residence on May 4, 2022.

He was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico to the late Julio Figueroa and Eustaquia Ramos. He was a truck driver for 35 years and was of the Pentacostal faith. He enjoyed being a truck...

May 3, 2022

Elizabeth Ann McCrary, 83

Elizabeth Ann McCrary of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice.

She was born September 3, 1938 in Frostproof to the late Crawford and Elma Payne. Elizabeth was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith. She was a wonderful...

Apr 30, 2022

Paul Joseph Mehal of Lake Wales, Florida, passed away April 30 th at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale, FL. Paul was born July 24, 1941 to Hedwig (Duchon) and Joseph Mehal in Natrona, Pennsylvania.

Survived by Judith, his wife of 53 years, of Lake Wales, Florida, his daughter Mary Ann (Robert) Bauman and granddaughter, Aubrey Elizabeth Bauman,...

Apr 29, 2022

David James Mohler, 32 of Babson Park, Florida passed away Friday, April 29, 2022, at Advent Health Orlando, Florida.

He was born August 21, 1989, in Garden City, Michigan to Ronald and Lina (Caruso) Mohler and he has been a resident of Babson Park for the past 4 years.

David was a Detention Support Specialist...

Apr 29, 2022

Billy Joe Welcher, 70

Billy Joe Welcher of Lake Wales passed away Friday, April 29, 2022 at his residence.

He was born April 15, 1952 in Abbeville, Alabama to the late Julian and Maddie Welcher. Billy was a retired supervisor from Orange Industrial Services, Inc. and a veteran of the United States Army....

Apr 28, 2022

Tonya Doll Settle, 52

Tonya Doll Settle of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022 at her residence.

She was born August 7, 1969 in Tennessee to Willard Wooten and Sophia Satterfield; she has been a resident of the area for over 30 years. Tonya was a homemaker and a former dance...

Apr 27, 2022

Kimberly Ann Dunnahoe, 55

Kimberly Ann Dunnahoe of Haines City passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at AdventHealth Heart of Florida.

She was born November 16, 1966 in Bartow to and survived by Chester and Jimmie Sue Dunnahoe. Kimberly was a retired Office Automated Specialist for the Florida Department of Agriculture. She had...

Apr 26, 2022

Louis William “Bill” Wagner, Jr., 91

Bill Wagner of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Winter Haven Hospital.

He was born October 24, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Louis & Elsie Wagner; he spent 17 of his best years in California and was transferred to Florida in 1990...

Apr 26, 2022

William Owen Duncan, 65

William Owen Duncan of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice.

He was born November 6, 1956 in Fort Lauderdale to the late Nathan and Daisy Duncan; he moved to Lake Wales from Fort Lauderdale over 20 years...

Apr 25, 2022

Robert Ernest White, 92

Robert Ernest White of Lake Wales passed away Monday, April 25, 2022 at Family Extended Care of Sebring.

He was born June 20, 1929 in Newark, New Jersey to the late Fred and Irene White; he moved to Lake Wales from Frostproof in November of 2008. Robert was a...

Apr 24, 2022

Edna E. Blair, 97

Edna E. Blair of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Palm Gardens of Winter Haven.

She was born January 14, 1925 in Sneads to the late Carlos and Eddie Lee Owens; she has been a lifelong resident of the area. Edna worked at Frances Flowers in...

Apr 18, 2022

Robert Morris Irby; “Bob”, 86, of Lake Wales, FL went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus on April 18, 2022, with his loved ones by his side.

He was born in Meridian, Mississippi on January 22, 1936, to the late Claude James Sr. and Mary McCharen Irby.

Bob is survived by...

Apr 17, 2022

Richard Wagoner Sr. was born in LaFollet, Tn. on January 29, 1931. His mother Lottie Long Wagoner, father Joshua Wagoner, and son David preceded him in death. Dick graduated from Feitshans High School in Springfield, Il. in May of 1949. He was a self-made man, starting as a paperboy and ending his stay on Earth as a very successful...

Apr 16, 2022

Janice Ann Weathersby, 71

Janice Ann Weathersby of Lake Wales, Florida passed away on Saturday April 16, 2022.

She was born in Peterborough, Ontario Canada on July 13, 1950, to the late John and Joan Martin.   She worked at Bok Tower Gardens and was a talented musician and enjoyed traveling.

Janice...

Apr 16, 2022

Rosa A. Cruz, 62

Rosa A. Cruz of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Orlando Regional Medical Center.

She was born August 30, 1959 in El Salvador to Valentin and Petronila Cruz; she moved to Lake Wales from Washington D.C. 35 years ago. Rosa was retired from Kentucky Fried Chicken...

Apr 15, 2022

John Gant Blanton, 87

John Gant Blanton of Lake Wales, Florida passed away on April 15, 2022.

He was born in Louisville, KY on May 9, 1934, to the late Jack and Elizabeth Blanton. He was affiliated with the “Quiet Birdmen” a fraternity of pilots. He enjoyed classic cars as a hobby.

Apr 15, 2022

John Gant Blanton passed away on April 15, 2022, with his wife Norma and step-daughter Lisa at his side.  John was born on May 9, 1934, in Louisville, KY to Jack and Elizabeth Blanton and raised on a dairy farm in Anchorage, Ky.  He loved airplanes, vintage automobiles, motorcycles and anything with a motor.  After high school, John attended...

Apr 14, 2022

Judy Ann Figueroa Sunrise: January 31, 1963 Place of Birth: Philadelphia, PA Parents: Emma & Leandro Rivera Sunset: April 14, 2022

Judy leaves to cherish her memories and mourn her passing a lovely and devoted family including:

her husband Edwin James Figueroa Sr. Her daughter Jennifer Burgess & husband Charles Burgess III; her daughter Taina...

Apr 13, 2022

Thomas Roy Graaman, 76

Thomas Roy Graaman of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Lakeland Hospice Center.

He was born March 21, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois to the late John and Gertrude Graaman. Thomas was a retired self-employed contractor for the Union Oil Refinery and a veteran of the United...