Mar 23, 2022

Angela Darlene Harper, 57

Angela Darlene Harper of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Winter Haven Hospital.

She was born January 6, 1965 in Breckinridge, Texas to Alvin and Stella Morgan. Angela was a line operator.

Angela was preceded in death by her father, Alvin Douglas Morgan in...

Mar 21, 2022

Shirley Jane Green, 86

Shirley Jane Green of Frostproof passed away Monday, March 21, 2022 at her residence.

She was born February 19, 1936 in Gold Ridge, Alabama to the late Hubert and Carmen Walker; she moved to Frostproof from Alabama in 1989. Shirley was a homemaker and a member of Southside Baptist...

Mar 21, 2022

Frank W. Narki, III, 65

Frank W. Narki, III of Babson Park, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022, at Highlands Regional Hospital.

He was born June 19, 1956, to the late Frank and Violet Narki; he has been a resident of the area for 42 years and of Babson Park for 27 years....

Mar 20, 2022

Charles Venson Kirk, 95

Charles Venson Kirk of Pigeon, Michigan passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring.

He was born July 6, 1926 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Elmer and Toni Kirk; he has been a winter resident for over 30 years. Charles was a retired teacher...

Mar 20, 2022

Dorance "Dory" Howell, 87

Dorance "Dory" Howell of Winter Haven passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother. A dear friend to all who knew her.

She has been a resident of the area since 2001. Dory was retired from the real estate industry and was...

Mar 19, 2022

Judy Claxton of Lake Wales passed away March 19, 2022

She was born in Orlando, Florida, February 8, 1952, to the late R.L Lawrence and Ethel Finch.

Judy was the biggest animal lover you would ever know she loved riding her horses when she was young and barrel racing....

Mar 19, 2022

Dorothy Mae Balsiger, 86

Dorothy Mae Balsiger of Frostproof was born on December 28, 1935, in Delaware, OH to the late Frederick and Lela Grieble passed away on March 19, 2022.  She was an avid lottery player and was known as the “Lottery Queen”.  She also enjoyed watching game shows and loved seeing her grandchildren....

Mar 17, 2022

Alan Warren DeMoura, 59

Alan Warren DeMoura of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born June 27, 1962 in Taunton, Massachusetts to Richard and Gail DeMoura; he moved to Lake Wales from Massachusetts 25 years ago. Alan was a self-employed handyman. He loved people and...

Mar 17, 2022

Nita June Andrews, 90

Nita June Andrews of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

She was born December 4, 1931 in Lake Wales to the late Julius and Lucy Stokes. Nita was a part of the cafeteria staff for the Hillsboro County Public Schools and was...

Mar 16, 2022

Beverly Clyatt Elmore, 71

Beverly Clyatt Elmore of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Winter Haven Hospital.

She was born December 19, 1950 in Lake Wales to the late James and Geneva Clyatt. Beverly was a retired comptroller for Kenney Construction in Albany, Georgia and was of the Christian faith....

Mar 16, 2022

Jason Babington, 44

Jason Babington of Lake Wales passed away March 16, 2022.

He was born August 30, 1977 in Lake Wales to Bill and Jo Babington. Jason was a Field Engineer for Resa Power in Plant City. He enjoyed the outdoors, going to river ranch, and riding his motorcycle. Overall, he loved...

Mar 15, 2022

Susan James Harris, 92, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. She was surrounded by family and her loving and faithful caregiver, Mary Morris.

Susan is survived by her 4 children; Kathy (Lewis) Hartley of Babson Park, Fl; sons, Don (Elizabeth)Harris of St Augustine, Fl; Mark Harris of Atlanta, Ga and Scott(Marianne) Harris of Cumming,...

Mar 15, 2022

Susan James Harris

January 25, 1930 – March 16, 2022

Susan Harris was born into this world with an unbridled energy that stayed with her until her last day with us. Leave it to her next life for others to keep up with her. Amongst all her interests and pursuits, including her devotion to her...

Mar 14, 2022

Penny Dee Bass, 75

Penny Dee Bass of Lake Wales passed away Monday, March 14, 2022 at Kindred Hospital in Tampa.

She was born June 5, 1946 in Taos, New Mexico to the late Milburn and Maxine West; she moved to Lake Wales from Tucson, Arizona in 1981. Penny was a homemaker; her...

Mar 13, 2022

Stacey Lynn Spivey, 44

Stacey Lynn Spivey of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born March 24, 1977 in Lake Wales to Joseph and Brenda Spivey. Stacey was an administrative assistant for Tri County Human Services and of the Baptist faith. She was a member...

Mar 13, 2022

Betty Helms Crews, 91

Betty Helms Crews of Frostproof passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022 at her residence.

She was born December 14, 1930 in Wauchula to the late Collie and Dorothy Helms; she moved to Frostproof from Hialeah in 1960. Betty was a Lab Technician for P & G and a member...

Mar 11, 2022

Faith P. Fray, 71

Faith P. Fray of Kissimmee passed away Friday, March 11, 2022 at AdventHealth Orlando.

She was born June 8, 1950 in Jamaica, West Indies; she moved to Florida from Philadelphia in 1991. Faith was a retired administrative assistant for Downtown Kissimmee. She loved to crochet, and listen to country...

Mar 11, 2022

Mary Jane Hafler, 92

Mary Jane Hafler of Winter Haven passed away Friday, March 11, 2022 at Life Care of Winter Haven.

She was born July 5, 1929 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to the late Thomas and Florence Holleran; she moved to this area from Pennsylvania in 2002. Mary Jane was a tax preparer...

Mar 10, 2022

Sharon L. Dover, 66

Sharon L. Dover of Lake Shore passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022 at her residence.

She was born January 23, 1956 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Roland and Wanda Dover; she moved to Lake Shore from Arkansas 35 years ago. Sharon was a retired independent truck driver....

Mar 8, 2022

Gregory Eugene Edwards, 54 of Frostproof, Florida passed away March 8, 2022 at Advent Health in Sebring.

He was born on October 25, 1967 in Nelsonville, Ohio to Donald and Sharon Edwards. He moved to Frostproof in 1976. He was employed by South Florida State College as an evening maintenance lead for 24 years.

Greg...