Michael William "Mike" Franks

Michael William "Mike" Franks

Oct 31, 2021

Michael William Franks, 42

Michael William “Mike” Franks of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021.

He was born January 16, 1979 in Lansing, Michigan to William and Mary Franks; he has been a resident of Lake Wales for the past 20 years. Mike was a delivery driver and enjoyed golfing, fishing,...

Ihlene G Stockel

Ihlene G Stockel

Oct 31, 2021

Ihlene G. Stockel, 97 of Dubuque, IA and Lake Wales, Fl passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Advent Medical Center, Lake Wales, FL following a massive stroke. Funeral services are pending at LaCanne Funeral Home in Windom, MN with burial to follow at Hauge Cemetary in Bergen, MN. A Celebration of Life for Ihlene will be held...

Edna Mae Carter

Edna Mae Carter

Oct 30, 2021

Edna Mae Carter, 74

Edna Mae Carter of Frostproof passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born July 8, 1947 in Cairo, Georgia to the late CW and Prince Cleveland; she moved to Frostproof from Miami in 1990. Edna was a retired teacher for Redland Migrant Association. She...

Barbara Mae Dawson

Barbara Mae Dawson

Oct 26, 2021

Barbara Mae Dawson, 78

Barbara Mae Dawson of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital.

She was born August 5, 1942 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to the late Gordon and Elsie McDaniel; she moved to Lake Wales from Arkansas 65 years ago. Barbara was a homemaker and a dedicated...

Victoria L. Macgregor

Victoria L. Macgregor

Oct 26, 2021

Victoria L. MacGregor, 66

Victoria L. MacGregor of Seminole passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Largo Medical Center.

She was born October 30, 1954 in Milford, Massachusetts to the late George and Viola MacGregor; she moved to Largo from Lake Wales in 1996.  She then moved to Seminole in 2009.  Victoria was...

Ronald H Setser

Ronald H Setser

Oct 24, 2021

Ronald H. Setser, 86, of Winter Haven, FL, met his Savior face to face on Sunday, October 24, 2021. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and a respected Pastor. Ron began his career as a mechanical engineer for Hobart and BF Goodrich companies in Troy OH, until the Lord called him into full time Christian Service. In 1970,...

Brenda Gale Grace

Brenda Gale Grace

Oct 23, 2021

Brenda Gale Grace, 73

Brenda Gale Grace of Babson Park passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born December 7, 1947 in Providence, Kentucky to the late Jesse and Bobbie Hernandez; he has moved to Babson Park from Clarksville, Indiana 22 years ago. Brenda was a homemaker and...

Howard Frederick Martin, Jr.

Howard Frederick Martin, Jr.

Oct 23, 2021

Howard Frederick Martin, Jr., 76

Howard Frederick Martin of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

He was born November 7, 1944 in Beckley, West Virginia to the late Howard and Mildred Martin; he moved to Lake Wales from Okeechobee in 2007. Howard was a retired master...

Dominic Paul Hyatt

Dominic Paul Hyatt

Oct 20, 2021

Dominic Paul Hyatt, 65

Dominic Paul Hyatt of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born November 17, 1955 in Monrovia, California to the late Marshall and Esther Hyatt; he moved to Lake Wales from Vista, California one year ago. Dominic was a manager for a...

Bruce Curtis Jones

Bruce Curtis Jones

Oct 18, 2021

Bruce Curtis Jones, 53

Bruce Curtis Jones of Lake Wales passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 at his residence.

He was born February 16, 1968 in Clearwater to Charlie and Mary Jones; he has been a resident of Lake Wales since 1978, moving here from Bartow. Bruce enjoyed going to McDonalds and Walmart....

Gloria Isabel Apuzzo

Gloria Isabel Apuzzo

Oct 17, 2021

Gloria Isabel Apuzzo, 86

Gloria Isabel Apuzzo of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Celebration Hospital.

She was born January 9, 1935 in New York City, New York to the late Joseph and Emanuella Incremona; she moved to Lake Wales from New York 30 years ago. Gloria was a retired...

John Warren "Bo" Hutto

John Warren "Bo" Hutto

Oct 16, 2021

John Warren "Bo" Hutto reached his Heavenly home on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Bo was born in Lake Wales, Florida on April 26, 1971. Bo married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Donna Therese Nelson-Hutto as a teenager. In their over 31 years together, they created a beautiful family.

Bo's number one passion...

Paul Dudley Sheffield

Paul Dudley Sheffield

Oct 15, 2021

Paul Dudley Sheffield, 83

Paul Dudley Sheffield of Winter Haven passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at his residence.

He was born August 5, 1938 in Winter Haven to the late Charlie and Lesba Sheffield. Paul was a retired Warden for the Florida Department of Corrections and a veteran of the United States...

Thomas J. Pepka

Thomas J. Pepka

Oct 15, 2021

THOMAS J. PEPKA

Passed away October 15 th , 2021 at his home in Lake Wales, FL. after fighting a valiant battle with chronic heart disease for over twenty years.

Born January 17, 1959, in Eastlake OH.

Married for 40 years to Mary (Pitkin), proud father of Major Thomas J. Pepka...

Donald Earle Sheppard

Donald Earle Sheppard

Oct 14, 2021

Donald Earle Sheppard, 77, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 33 years, Ann (Muffet) Sheppard, his brother, David Sheppard, and his parents, Albert John and Jennie Deborah Moore Sheppard, and stepfather Omar “Pops” Williams.

Don is survived by his...

David Lee Collins

David Lee Collins

Oct 14, 2021

David Lee Collins, 58

David Lee Collins of Sebring passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Somers Hospice Sebring.

He was born January 16, 1963 in Lake Wales to John and Mary Jane Collins; he has been a lifelong resident of Frostproof. David was a truck driver and of the Baptist faith.

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Willie Davis

Willie Davis

Oct 13, 2021

Willie Davis, 82

Willie Davis of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

Timothy Robert Jones

Timothy Robert Jones

Oct 13, 2021

Timothy Robert Jones, 65

Timothy Robert Jones of Fort Meade passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Advent Health Sebring.

He was born February 21, 1956 in Aurora, Illinois to Robert and Janet Jones; he moved to Lake Wales from South Carolina three years ago. Timothy was the Director of Environmental Services for...

Michael Carl Wurth

Michael Carl Wurth

Oct 13, 2021

Michael Carl Wurth, 67

Michael Carl Wurth of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at his residence.

He was born October 18, 1953 in Tampa to Carl and Gloria Wurth; he moved to Lake Wales from Tampa in 1961. Mike was a fabricator for Chemical Containers and was a member of...

Dr. James Tyler Hansen

Dr. James Tyler Hansen

Oct 12, 2021

Dr. James Tyler Hansen, 81

Dr. James Tyler Hansen of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital.

He was born January 31, 1940 in Upland, California to the late Jack and Beverly Hansen; he moved to Lake Wales from Maui five years ago. Dr. Hansen was a self-employed...