Apr 20, 2021

Myrtle “Mickey” Smithers, 84

Myrtle “Mickey” Smithers of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at her residence.

She was born April 18, 1937 in Canieville, Kentucky to the late Connerd and Sarah Parsley; she moved to Lake Wales from Tennessee in 1984. Mickey was retired from Marriott Hotel and was of...

Apr 20, 2021

Sgt. Robert Clinton “Clint” Tolson, 32

Sgt. Robert Clinton “Clint” Tolson of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021.

He was born February 26, 1989 in Bartow to Noel and Marcia Tolson. Clint was an Inspector for Hartline Alarm Company and was a veteran of the United States Army who served in...

Apr 19, 2021

Arthur (Art) Nelson Hill

74 years old

Arthur (Art) Nelson Hill, 74, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 19 th , surrounded by family at home.

Art was born on January 13, 1947 in Manchester, New Hampshire to Rena and Robert Hill.  He was married to Dorothy (Dottie) Lonsfoote...

Apr 19, 2021

Terrance Lynn Fulton, Sr. (Terry), 72

Terrance Lynn Fulton, Sr. (Terry) 72 of Frostproof, FL and Kernersville, NC went home to be with his Lord and Savior following a brief illness on Monday, April 19, 2021.  A native of Forsyth County, he was the son of the late Nina Mae Barrow and John Fewell Fulton....

Apr 17, 2021

Dawn Irene Martinez, 72

Dawn Irene Martinez of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 at her residence.

She was born March 14, 1949 in Cortland, New York; she moved to Lake Wales from New York 48 years ago. Dawn was a retired waitress and was of the Christian faith. She loved...

Apr 16, 2021

John Kramer, 70

John Kramer of Indian Lake Estates passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

He was born February 21, 1951 in Brooklyn, New York to the late John and Rosemary Kramer; he moved to Indian Lake Estates in 2005 from Newburgh, New York. John was retired from...

Apr 15, 2021

Bobby Ray Fowler, age 87, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, April 15, 2021 in Frostproof, Florida.  He was born June 27, 1933 in Graceville Florida. He was preceded in death by his father Stephen Ollie Fowler, mother Leona Everett Fowler, his brother Wilmar Fowler, and sister Peggy Geissler.  Bobby is survived by his wife of 65...

Apr 14, 2021

PATRICIAANN KUPKA, 61

Patriciaann Kupka of Winter Haven passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at AdventHealth Land O Lakes.

She was born September 1, 1959 in New York to the late Frank and Patricia Walker; she came to the Lake Wales and Winter Haven area 17 years ago from New York. She was...

Apr 13, 2021

Arlyn Russell Downs , 80

Arlyn Russell Downs of Windham, Ohio and Lake Wales, Florida passed away Tuesday , April 13 , 2021 at his residence in Lake Wales .

He was born March 29 , 1941 in Kent, Ohio to the late Russell and Ruth Downs...

Apr 12, 2021

Elizabeth “Betty” Bianchini, 83

Elizabeth “Betty” Bianchini of Lake Wales passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at her residence.

She was born June 19, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to the late John and Catherine McConville. Betty was a retired Ticket Agent for the Chicago Transit Authority and was of the Catholic faith. She...

Apr 12, 2021

Ollie Mae Baker, 86

Ollie Mae Baker of Lake Wales passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital.

She was born January 30, 2021 in Lincoln, Alabama and has been a resident of Polk County for 63 years. Ollie was a retired Depalletizer for Procter and Gamble and was a member...

Apr 11, 2021

Margie Lasseter Fulghum

(February 21, 1936 - April 11, 2021)

Margie Lasseter Fulghum of Maggie Valley, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 after an extended battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

She was born in Adel, Georgia to the late Louis and Evie Lasseter and moved to Lake Wales at a very...

Apr 10, 2021

Margaret Lucille Brennan, 82

Margaret Lucille Brennan passed away at 82 years old on April 10 th surrounded by her family.

She was born in Ohio, traveled many places and has been a resident of Lake Wales where she worked and lived in the community and made many friends for 47 years. Margaret...

Apr 9, 2021

Lupita R. Turner, 92

Lupita R. Turner of Lake Wales passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale.

She was born July 24, 1928 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to the late Miguel and Maria Baca; she moved to Lake Wales from New Mexico in 1993. Lupita was a homemaker...

Apr 9, 2021

Linda Brooks, 72

Linda Brooks of Lake Wales passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital in Edgewood.

She was born July 14, 1948 in Paris, Kentucky to the late Elmer and Emma McFarland; she moved to Lake Wales from Kentucky in 2010. Linda was a retired Administrative Executive for the...

Apr 9, 2021

James Carl Johnson, 81

James Carl Johnson of Lake Wales passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at Good Shephard Hospice in Auburndale.

He was born July 3, 1939 in Leatherwood, Kentucky to the late John and Cledith Johnson; he moved to Lake Wales from London, Kentucky in 1998. James was a retired construction...

Apr 7, 2021

Angel M “Ruby” Ortiz of Winter Haven passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021.

Angel was born January 20, 1955 in Salinas, Puerto Rico.  He was a professional boxer from 1973 – 1982 known as “The Snake” with a professional record of 24 wins, 13 losses and 4 draws. He was a clerical worker for the NYC DCAS...

Apr 7, 2021

Walter F. “Frankie” Farmer, Jr., 48

Walter F. “Frankie” Farmer, Jr. of Babson Park passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

He was born April 6, 1973 in Winter Haven to Walter and Peggy Farmer and has been a lifelong resident of the area. Frankie was a self-employed citrus...

Apr 7, 2021

Ivan Earl Spurlock, 80

Ivan Earl Spurlock of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at his residence.

He was born July 4, 1940 in Frostproof to the late Murray and Inez Spurlock. Ivan was a retired truck driver and was of the Baptist faith. He was an excellent storyteller who loved football...

Apr 4, 2021

William “Randy” Dease, Jr., 58

William “Randy” Dease, Jr. of Frostproof passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 in Graceville.

He was born June 14, 1962 in Avon Park to William and Fay Dease. William was a truck driver for Ben Hill Griffin, Inc. and was of the Pentecostal faith. He was big in...