Aug 27, 2021

David Arthur Lester, 70

David Arthur Lester of Lake Wales passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital.

He was born October 1, 1950 in Winter Haven to the late D. Donald and Frances “Frankie” Lester. David took great pride in being a University of Florida graduate. He worked for the...

Aug 27, 2021

Todd Christopher Clisch, 50

Todd Christopher Clisch of Lake Wales passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

He was born December 13, 1970 in L’Anse Michigan to the late Roger and Shirley Clisch; he moved to Lake Wales from Lake Placid 2 years ago. Todd was a maintenance supervisor...

Aug 26, 2021

Jack grew up in Florida with his mother, Rafaela and his sisters, Lily and Lucy. He learned to love hard work and the importance of caring for family and friends. A year after high school, he joined the Navy and crossed the country to his new home port in San Diego. He ended his 19 years of service with the...

Aug 25, 2021

Edward Richard Fazekas, 54

Edward Richard Fazekas of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales from a valiant battle with Covid-19.

He was born December 2, 1966 in New Brunswick, New Jersey and was raised in New Jersey where he lived until attending Glassboro State College. After...

Aug 25, 2021

Kevin N. “Kev” Jackson, 37

Kevin N. “Kev” Jackson of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

He was born March 6, 1984 in Winter Haven, to Donald and Danise Jackson. Kev was the parts manager for Fields Equipment in Zolfo Springs and was a member of...

Aug 25, 2021

Barbara Jane McCranie, 66

Barbara Jane McCranie of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale.

She was born October 31, 1954 in Lake Wales. Barbara was an administrative assistant for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. She loved western movies.

Barbara was preceded in death...

Aug 24, 2021

Richard A. Respress, 68

Richard A. Respress of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Advent Health Sebring.

He was born October 16, 1952 in Frostproof. Richard joined the United States Navy in the 70’s, then reenlisted a second time and signed up for the reserves in the 90’s. He graduated from...

Aug 24, 2021

Elizabeth Luzon, 59

Elizabeth Luzon of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

She was born March 11, 1962 in the Dominican Republic, to the late Rafael and Morima Olivo; she moved to Lake Wales from Allentown, Pennsylvania 7 years ago. Elizabeth was a sales associate for...

Aug 23, 2021

Jimmy Lavon “Possy” Hutto, 57

Jimmy Lavon “Possy” Hutto of Plantation passed away Monday, August 23, 2021.

He was born May 25, 1964 in Avon Park, to the late James Alfred and Essie  Mae Hutto. Jimmy was a heavy equipment operator for Ryan Inc. He loved to fish and do anything outdoors.

Aug 23, 2021

Lamar Goff, 76

Lamar Goff of Lake Wales passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 at his residence.

He was born September 8, 1944 in Lake Wales, to the late Daniel and Margaret Goff. Lamar was a retired Police Officer for the Frostproof Police Department and was a veteran of the United States Army,...

Aug 22, 2021

Denise Rose LeBlanc, 67

Denise Rose LeBlanc of Winter Haven passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021 at her residence.

She was born October 6, 1953 in Stockton, California, to the late Kenneth and Martha Rogers; she moved to Winter Haven from Ruskin in December of 2020. Denise was a retired CPA and had...

Aug 21, 2021

Hector Caudillo Sanchez, Jr., 51

Hector Caudillo Sanchez, Jr. of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital.

He was born May 24, 1970 in Freemont, Ohio; he moved to Lake Wales from Burlington, North Carolina 28 years ago. Hector was an air conditioning service technician and was of...

Aug 21, 2021

Jean H. Brundage, 82

Jean H. Brundage of Frostproof passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

She was born November 19, 1938 in Candler County, Georgia, to the late Himon and Pauline Hadden. Jean was a retired GSA motor manager for the United States Coast Guard and was of...

Aug 21, 2021

Samuel Nelson “Sam” Baine, 82

Samuel Nelson “Sam” Baine of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

He was born November 6, 1938 in Indianapolis, Indiana; he moved to Lake Wales over 40 years ago. Sam was a retired television repairman for Herman’s TV. He was a...

Aug 20, 2021

Connie C. Garrett, 75

Connie C. Garrett of Frostproof passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 at her residence.

She was born July 17, 1946 in Ithaca, New York, to the late Fred and Marian Cameron; she moved to Frostproof from Harpersville, Alabama in 1970. Connie was a retired teacher from Roosevelt Academy and...

Aug 20, 2021

Eric Scott Gouge, 44 of Winter Haven, Florida formerly of Englewood, passed away suddenly, Friday, August 20, 2021. Eric was born March 24, 1977 in Dayton, Ohio to Wayne Scott Gouge and Mary Jane (Bixler) Munson. He was preceded in death by his father Wayne and his step-mother Lynne Brane Gouge, his paternal grandfather Walter Gouge, maternal grandparents, Francis...

Aug 19, 2021

Walter Joe Monk

Walter Joe Monk, 78 of Frostproof, FL passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

He was born January 4, 1943 in Frostproof, to the late Walter C and Melba Jo Monk. Walter was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving in Vietnam. He served...

Aug 19, 2021

Gloria Perez, 70

Gloria Perez of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

She was born March 24, 1951 in Gonzalez, Texas, to the late Faustino and Elouisa Torres; she moved to Lake Wales from Texas in 1971. Gloria was a homemaker and was a member of...

Aug 19, 2021

Joseph A. “Joe” Ellis 63

Joseph A. “Joe” Ellis of Frostproof, Florida passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring.  He was born April 30, 1958 in Florida.  He was a lifelong resident of the area.  He was a former diesel and refrigeration mechanic for Thermo King as well as many other transportation...

Aug 18, 2021

Jean Barbara Carbone, 86

Jean Barbara Carbone of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

She was born October 17, 1934 in Charleston, South Carolina, to the late Hans and Emily Stutts. Jean was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She loved to read and loved...