Dec 2, 2021

Franklin O. “Frank” Blachly, 95

Franklin O. “Frank” Blachly of River Ranch passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

He was born April 18, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Frank and Marian Blachly; he has been a winter resident of the area for 30 years and...

Dec 1, 2021

Russell Anthony Robertson, Jr., 75 Russell Anthony Robertson of Jacksonville passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at his residence. He was born October 22, 1946 in Washington D.C. to the late Russell and Bertha Robertson, Sr.; he moved to Jacksonville from Lake Wales 47 years ago. Russell was a retired Chief Petty Officer (E-8) for the United States Navy and...

Nov 28, 2021

Tina Annette Stanley, 64

Tina Annette Stanley of Belleview passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 at her residence.

She was born July 25, 1957 in Bartow to the late Charles and Ellen Hancock; she moved to Belleview from Tennessee 10 years ago. Tina was in the house cleaning business and of the Pentecostal...

Nov 28, 2021

Janice Theresa Koziol, 72

Janice Theresa Koziol passed away peacefully Sunday, November 28, 2021 with her family members by her side.

She is survived by her husband, Phillip; daughter, Lisa (St. Germain); son, Ryan Koziol; sisters, Denise Passingham, and Laurel Bush; brother, James Foley. Preceded in death by her mother, Catherine Foley (Miller);...

Nov 27, 2021

Frank M. Hunt, II, 93

Frank M. Hunt, II of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 at his residence.

He was born April 2, 1928 in Lake Wales to the late Deeley A. and Louise E. Hunt; he was a fifth generation Floridian. Frank attended elementary school and secondary school in...

Nov 26, 2021

Virginia Louise Glover Pitt, 86

Virginia Louise Glover Pitt of Lake Wales passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice.

She was born February 9, 1935 in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma to the late Melvin and Iva Glover; she moved to Lake Wales from Nashville, Tennessee...

Nov 26, 2021

David Warren Clarke, 72

David Warren Clarke of Sun City Center passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

He was born February 2, 1949 in High Point, North Carolina to the late Max and Bronna Clarke. David was the owner of GF Electro and held a bachelor’s degree.

Nov 24, 2021

William E. Delmas, 82

William E. Delmas of South Carolina passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at The Grove Center in Lake Wales.

He was born September 24, 1939 in Mobile, Alabama to the late Helaire and Evelyn Delmas. William was a retired real estate agent and of the Catholic faith. He loved...

Nov 23, 2021

Leonard David Greenwood, 100 Leonard David Greenwood of Winter Haven passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born August 24, 1921 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Arthur and Stella Greenwood. After graduating from North Carolina State University in 1951 he moved to LaBelle, Florida, finally settling in Frostproof, Florida in 1954 where he resided...

Nov 23, 2021

Mary Arline Shirey, 62

Mary Arline Shirey of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born February 9, 1959 in LaGrange, Indiana to Richard and Effie Jones; she has been a resident of the area, moving here from Angola, Indiana, since in 2013. Mary was a...

Nov 20, 2021

Ricky Richard Ratton, 61

Ricky Richard Ratton of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born December 28, 1959 in Peoria, Illinois to the late Ernest and Eva Ratton; he moved to Lake Wales from Arkansas 32 years ago. Ricky was a plumber and he enjoyed...

Nov 19, 2021

Leota Kroeger, 92

Leota Kroeger, age 92, passed away peacefully at her home in Lake Wales, FL.

She was born August 8, 1929 in Bathe County, Kentucky. Daughter of Earlie and Grace (Bohanan) Hunt.

Leota was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Dale; brothers, Jewell, Tom, Earl, and Robert;...

Nov 17, 2021

Lela Carol Rogers, 76

Lela Carol Rogers of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice.

She was born February 28, 1945 in Flora, Illinois to the late Edgar and Winifred Smith. Lela was a farmer and a member of Orchardville Church.

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Nov 15, 2021

Dorothy L. Pagach, 95

Dorothy L. Pagach of Lake Wales passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at Palm Gardens Nursing Home.

She was born May 16, 1926 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Jacob and Mary Schraeder; she moved to Lake Wales from Hobe Sound in 2005. Dorothy was a retired manager at...

Nov 12, 2021

WILLIAM OLNEY HORRELL Age 99 of Lake Wales, Florida.  William O. (Bill) Horrell died peacefully in the company of family at Water’s Edge in Lake Wales on November 12, 2021.  Bill was born August 8, 1922 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Olney W. and Zola (Eikenberry) Horrell.  Bill married his high school sweetheart, Diana (Dee) Abe on January...

Nov 12, 2021

Theresa “Tess” Stewart, 60

Theresa “Tess” Stewart of Lake Wales passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born January 4, 1961 in Sharon, Connecticut; she moved to Lake Wales from West Palm Beach 15 years ago. Tess was a convenience store clerk.

Tess was preceded in...

Nov 10, 2021

Thomas Earl Dean- 67

Thomas Earl Dean of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021.

He was born July 13 th , 1954, in Donaldsville, Georgia to the late Bert and Ruby Dean.  Thomas was a Beautician in the personal care industry and was self-employed.

Thomas is survived by his...

Nov 10, 2021

Brett Ashley Lang, 58

Brett Ashley Lang of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021.

He was born September 2, 1963 in Miami to Albert and Eleanor Lang. He was an electrician.

Brett was preceded in death by his father, Albert L. Lang. He is survived by his mother, Eleanor...

Nov 7, 2021

Ronald Edward McKenzie, 72

Ronald “Ronnie” Edward McKenzie Sr. of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021.

He was born December 20, 1948, in Cocoa, FL to the late Edward and Nita McKenzie.  Ronnie was a Maintenance Supervisor at Florida’s Natural for 50 plus years and retired after the 50 years but...

Nov 5, 2021

Alicia Joy Gomez

Alicia Joy Gomez of Lake Wales, Florida passed away on Friday November 5 th , 2021, at the age of 69.

She was born on June 26 th , 1952, in Utica, NY to the late Edwin Folgelman and Wilma Jones and has been a resident of Lake Wales since...