Mar 8, 2022

Robert Bruce Cummings, 85

Robert Bruce Cummings of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born March 22, 1936, in Penn Yan, New York to the late Albert and Julia Cummings; he moved to Lake Wales from New York 24 years. Robert was a retired maintenance supervisor....

Mar 8, 2022

James “Jim” Fredrick Beaver, 88, an Army veteran, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully on March 8, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Born in York, Nebraska, Jim was the middle of three children. He was a Husker at heart. While living in Nebraska, Jim played semi-pro baseball for the York Braves. It was during this time that he met...

Mar 8, 2022

Fidel O’Campo, 73

Fidel O’Campo of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at AdventHealth Land O’ Lakes.

He was born August 21, 1948, in Acapulco, Mexico; he moved to Frostproof from Mexico 38 years ago. Fidel was retired from grove maintenance for Hunt Brothers Inc. and was a member of Iglesia de...

Mar 8, 2022

Glenda Faye Crosby, 80

Glenda Faye Crosby of Lake Wales, FL passed away in Lake Wales on March 8, 2022. She was born in Lagrange, N.C. on August 2, 1941, to the late Kenneth and Elsie Miller.  She was a dispatcher for Fairfax County, Virginia Police Department, enjoyed going to as many National Parks as...

Mar 7, 2022

Kenneth Aubrey Sanders, 77, of Nalcrest, Florida passed away Monday, March 7, 2022, at Melech Hospice House in Tampa, Florida.

He was born July 6, 1944, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to the late John Thomas McKinney Sanders and Thelma (Fulmer) Sanders. He was a retired...

Mar 7, 2022

Maria Vari, 81

Maria Vari of Lake Wales, FL passed away in Lake Wales on March 7, 2022. She was born in Budapest, Hungary on June 7, 1940, to the late Steve and Elizabeth Vadga. She worked as a bar tender at Hilung for 30+ years. She loved dancing, traveling, yardwork and was a people...

Mar 7, 2022

David Michael Hammond, 69

David Michael Hammond of Frostproof passed away at his home on March 7, 2022. He lived in Frostproof for 22 years. He was born in Montour Falls, New York to the late Albert and Doris Hammond. He was a computer programmer for General Dynamics and Pitney Bowes.

David is...

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....