Mary Lou Pitts

Mary Lou Pitts

Sep 1, 2021

Mary Lou Pitts, 62

Mary Lou Pitts of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021.

She was born May 13, 1959 in Frostproof to the late Odell and Annie Pitts. Mary was the billing manager for Audwin Nelson, MD and was of the Baptist faith. She loved reading and raising dogs and exotic...

Shirley Louise Brantley

Shirley Louise Brantley

Aug 31, 2021

Shirley Louise Brantley, 86

Shirley Louise Brantley of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Lakeland Regional Hospital.

She was born April 16, 1935 in Boaz, Alabama to the late Luther and Euna Garrard; she moved to Lake Wales from Alabama as a teen. Shirley was retired from the Polk County School...

Mary Lillian Kane

Mary Lillian Kane

Aug 31, 2021

Mary Lillian Kane, 84

Mary Lillian Kane of Lake Wales, formerly of Nalcrest, Florida and Hicksville, New York, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice.

She was born November 6, 1936 in Queens, New York to the late Anthony and Irene Ervolina. Mary...

Beatrice P. "Bea" Castilleja

Beatrice P. "Bea" Castilleja

Aug 29, 2021

Beatrice P. “Bea” Castilleja, 78

Beatrice P. “Bea” Castilleja of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital.

She was born June 3, 1943 in Jourdanton, Texas to the late Ysidro and Petra Pacheco; she moved to Lake Wales from Michigan in 1980. Bea was a retired supervisor for...

Thelma Lynn Ivey

Thelma Lynn Ivey

Aug 28, 2021

Thelma Lynn Ivey, 57

Thelma Lynn Ivey of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

She was born April 7, 1964 in Ludington, Michigan; she moved to Lake Wales as a child and has been here for the entirety of her life. Thelma was a retired caregiver...

Todd Christopher Clisch

Todd Christopher Clisch

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...

Ernest David Starling, Jr.

Ernest David Starling, Jr.

Aug 27, 2021

Ernest David Starling, Jr., 87

Ernest David Starling, Jr. of Lake Wales passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring.

He was born April 15, 1934 in Lake Wales to the late E.D. and Bertha Starling. Ernest was a retired self-employed contractor and was a veteran of the United...

Judy Ann Smith

Judy Ann Smith

Aug 27, 2021

Judy Ann Smith, 63

Judy Ann Smith of Lake Wales passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

She was born September 16, 1957 in Harrisburg, Illinois to the late Betty Ann Jones; she moved to Lake Wales from Haines City in 2017. Judy was a Quality Controller for McLanes...

David Arthur Lester

David Arthur Lester

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...

Jack E Wymer, Jr.

Jack E Wymer, Jr.

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...

Edward Richard Fazekas

Edward Richard Fazekas

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...

Kevin N. "Kev" Jackson

Kevin N. "Kev" Jackson

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...

Barbara Jane Mccranie

Barbara Jane Mccranie

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...

Richard A. Respress

Richard A. Respress

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...

Elizabeth Luzon

Elizabeth Luzon

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...

Jimmy Lavon "Possy" Hutto

Jimmy Lavon "Possy" Hutto

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.

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Lamar Goff

Lamar Goff

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,...

Denise Rose Leblanc

Denise Rose Leblanc

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...

Hector Caudillo Sanchez, Jr.

Hector Caudillo Sanchez, Jr.

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...

Jean Hadden Brundage

Jean Hadden Brundage

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...