Feb 21, 2022

Gayle Sue Lemay, 76

Gayle Sue Lemay of Frostproof, Florida passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022. She was born in Nauvoo, AL on September 11,1945 to the late John and Gladys Prestridge. Gayle had a strong Christian faith, loved the beach, and loved her family.

She is preceded in death by her...

Feb 20, 2022

Deloris Jane Burnam (née Idler) died peacefully at home in Lake Wales, Florida at age 88, surrounded by family, on February 20, 2022. Deloris was born near Selby, South Dakota on September 12th, 1933 to Bertha and Rudolph Idler, who were immigrants from Germany. After Rudolph’s death in Deloris’ infancy, financial hardship and lack of job opportunity in Selby...

Feb 19, 2022

Mary Wagoner, 97

Mary Palmer Foutch Wagoner was born on January 8, 1925, in Springfield Illinois. She attended Illinois College in Jacksonville. Her first job was secretary to Mayor Buddy Kapp. During Buddy Kapp’s tenure several projects changed Springfield dramatically, including construction of Lake Springfield and the power facility, construction of the John Hay Homes, and administration...

Feb 18, 2022

Evelyn Rae Joiner, 86

Evelyn Rae Joiner of Lakeland, FL passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022. She was born on February 18, 1936, in Muncie, Indiana to the late John and Martha Johnson. She was a drafter for GTE.

Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband Roy Joiner in 2014, and...

Feb 17, 2022

David Allan Van Dyne, 77

David Allan Van Dyne of Frostproof, FL passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022. He was born on January 8,1945, in St. Clairsville, OH to the late Rosemary and Albert Van Dyne. He was a hotel maintenance worker.

David is preceded in death by his son David Van...

Feb 17, 2022

Mary K. Wilson, 92

Mary K. Wilson of Dundee, FL passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022. She was born on July 10, 1929, in Punxsutawney, PA. She was an accountant, was of Methodist faith, and loved crafting, quilting, puzzles, and coloring in adult coloring books. She was also an animal lover and always had...

Feb 15, 2022

Brian David James, 49

Brian David James passed away on Tuesday February 15, 2022.

Brian was born in Akron, Ohio on November 10, 1972, to Walter and Patricia James.  He was a claims adjuster for State Farm, a devout Christian and a member of the Church of Christ.  Brian loved to fish, golf,...

Feb 15, 2022

Eveline McKenzie Howze, 96, of Georgia formerly of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 in Ochlocknee, Georgia.

She was born September 17, 1925 in Swainsboro, Georgia to the late Lonnie C. and Annie E. (Amerson) McKenzie. She was a Homemaker and of the Baptist Faith.

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Feb 14, 2022

Jose Angel Arias, 78

Jose Angel Arias of Lakeshore, FL passed away Monday, February 14, 2022, to the late Elena Morales and Francisco Arias. He was born on May 2, 1943, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Jose was an accountant for the Government of Puerto Rico. He loved his family, was a hard worker and...

Feb 13, 2022

Veta R. Wyrosdick, 81

Veta R. Wyrosdick of Lake Wales passed away Sunday February 13, 2022. She was born on January 27, 1941, in Lake Wales to William Cody and Ida Dampier. She was the owner and operator of Visible Changes hair salon. Her passions include canning, crocheting, and seamstress.

Veta is preceded...

Feb 13, 2022

Landen C. Jackson, 15

Landen C. Jackson of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022.

He was born July 10, 2006 in Winter Haven and was a student at Lake Wales High School. In his spare time, Landen enjoyed fishing, working out at the YMCA and riding dirt bikes. He was a...

Feb 13, 2022

Laura M. Peek, 80

Laura M. Peek of Frostproof, FL passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022. She was born on May 2, 1941, in Wilmington, Delaware. She loved Bingo, going to Casinos, taking care of her yard, and keeping her house clean. She enjoyed making a special meal for each child.

Laura is...

Feb 12, 2022

Keith Sheridan McCarter (Mac)

Keith passed away February 12, 2022, at his residence in Frostproof.

He was born August 29, 1956, in Hollywood FL. He is survived by his mother Carol McCoy, brother Steve (Nancy) McCarter, sister Lisa Chatlos, Aunt Delilah Sheridan, nephews, nieces, and many friends.

Keith worked in horticulture and also...

Feb 12, 2022

June Ada Noonan, 93

June Ada Noonan of Malabar, FL passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022. She was born on September 27, 1928, in Leesburg to the late Bennett and Flora Bennett. She was of Baptist faith, and she loved her church and taught Sunday school. She loved her family as they were her everything....

Feb 12, 2022

Adeline “Grace” Selent-Ratzlaff, 101

Adeline Grace Selent-Ratzlaff passed away on Saturday February 12, 2022, at her residence.

Grace was born in Borden, Saskatchewan, Canada on November 23, 1920, to the late Nicholas and Christina Odenback. She was a Pastor’s wife for many years, loved to golf especially on the little golf course her...

Feb 12, 2022

Bruno John Bourgeois, 98

Bruno John Bourgeois passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022. Bruno was born in St. Albert, Canada, on April 25, 1923, to the late Firmin and Aldea Bourgeois. He joined the Navy in 1941 where he held qualifications, certificates as an Aviation Machinist’s Mate First Class and served during WWII. He...

Feb 9, 2022

Ollie Lanier Clemons, 61

Ollie Lanier Clemons of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday February 9, 2022, at Tampa General Hospital. She was born on May 4, 1960, in Avon Park to Ray Virgil and Marjorie Lanier. She was a homemaker and a member of Truth Tabernacle Church. Ollie was a Sunday School Teacher and a...

Feb 9, 2022

Coy C. “Buddy/Skidroe” Skinner, 67

Coy C. “Buddy and “Skidroe” Skinner of Frostproof, Florida passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022.

Buddy was born on August 18, 1954, in Lake Wales, FL to Luzie and Cecil Skinner. Buddy worked for McDonald Construction, was a heavy equipment operator at Mosaic and retired from CF...

Feb 9, 2022

Jason Webb Barnett, 41

Jason Webb Barnett of Babson Park, FL passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. He was born on August 3, 1980, in Lake Wales to Orvail and Charlotte Barnett. He was a house painter, loved to fish, and was a workaholic. He was a kind soul and was always there to...

Feb 8, 2022

Donald R. Chance, 57

Donald R. Chance of Lake Wales, Florida passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at his residence.

Donald was born on March 2, 1964, in Lake Wales, FL to Jerry and Joyce Chance. Donald was a Delivery Manager for Lazy Days. He loved camping, fishing, football, and especially loved...