Jan 27, 2021

Nancy J. Nicks, 86

Nancy J. Nicks of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

She was born May 14, 1934 in Franklin, Pennsylvania to the late Walter and Mabel Huston; she moved to Lake Wales from her hometown in 1996. Nancy was a nurse for the...

Jan 26, 2021

FELIX “REGI” CRIBBS,  JR.,  59

Felix “Regi” Cribbs, Jr., of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital.

He was born August 25, 1961 in Camilla, Georgia to the late Felix and Lorette Cribbs; he was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a technical trainer for Toyota...

Jan 26, 2021

Tyler Austin Noel, 29

Tyler Austin Noel of Daytona Beach passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at his residence.  He was a loving son, brother, and uncle who was cherished by his family and friends.

Tyler was born April 5, 1991, in Winter Haven to Jeff and Julie Noel of Lake Wales. He...

Jan 25, 2021

JAMES  CLIFTON  NORTH,  93

James Clifton “Mack” “J.C.” North of Lake Wales passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 at his residence.

He was born May 27, 1927 in North Carolina to the late James and Atelia North; he came here from Arcadia 6 years ago. He was the retired owner of a land...

Jan 25, 2021

Vera K. Alborn, 92

Vera K. Alborn of Lake Wales passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

She was born June 10, 1928 in Findley, Ohio to the late Forest and Sarah Light; she moved to Lake Wales from Akron, Ohio in 1988. Vera was a homemaker and was...

Jan 25, 2021

JAMES  R.  “JIM”  FITCH,  73

James R. “Jim” Fitch of Lake Wales passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 at his residence.

He was born February 12, 1947 in Scranton, PA to the late Fred and Mary Elizabeth Fitch; he came here to central Florida in 1984 following his military career. He was a...

Jan 25, 2021

William (Bill) David Rhoades passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at the age of 73, in his home in Frostproof, Florida. His battle with pancreatic cancer and all that goes with that carried him to Heaven while he was surrounded by loved ones.

He was born on July 28, 1947 to Mildred Griggs and David Rhoades...

Jan 24, 2021

Dean Elton Sargeant, 92

Dean Elton Sargeant of Indian Lake Estates passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 at his residence.

He was born June 19, 1928 in Vienna, New Jersey to the late Merrill and May Sargeant, Sr. Dean was the owner of Sargeants Oil Company and was of the Methodist faith. He...

Jan 23, 2021

Vera Lutz Hartranft Jones, 95

Vera Lutz Hartranft Jones of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at her residence.

She was born February 6, 1925 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Jacob and Mary Lutz; she moved to Lake Wales from Homestead 40 years ago. Vera was a homemaker and attended...

Jan 23, 2021

Maria Garcia Castor, 92

Maria Garcia Castor of Frostproof passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Advent Health Sebring.

She was born April 27, 1928 in Loreto, Mexico to the late Martin and Maria Garcia; she settled in Frostproof 35 years ago. Maria was a homemaker and attended Saint Catherine Catholic Church in...

Jan 22, 2021

BONNIE L. JOSEY, 65

Bonnie L. Josey of Lake Wales passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital.

She was born January 31, 1955 to the late Bonnie and Arrie Ray; she moved to Lake Wales from Ocala in 1993. Bonnie was an entrepreneur, owning many businesses, but mostly worked in...

Jan 19, 2021

Frederick Kilbourn

Frederick ( Fred)  Kilbourn of Bowling Green, Florida passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his nieces’ residence in Indian Lake Estates.

He was born May 1, 1933 in Cass City, Michigan; he moved to Bowling Green from Michigan 40 years ago.

Frederick was preceded in death by his...

Jan 19, 2021

Carl Weeks, 98

Carl Weeks of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

He was born March 22, 1922 in Walton County; he moved to Lake Wales from Walton County in 1948. Carl was a Veteran of the United States Navy, serving in World War 2; he...

Jan 17, 2021

Helen Elizabeth Stokes, 94, of Lake Wales, went to her heavenly home on January 17, 2021, in Lakeland, Florida.  A private graveside service will be held on Friday, January 22 nd .

Helen was born in Tampa to Abbie and Addie Jenkins on February 13, 1926.   She spent her childhood in Ybor and moved to Lake Wales...

Jan 17, 2021

George Woroniec, 89

George Woroniec of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Grace Healthcare in Lake Wales.

He was born February 5, 1931 in Pittstown, New Jersey to the late John Woroniec. George moved to Lake Wales from Lakeland over 20 years ago. He was a veteran of the United...

Jan 16, 2021

JUDY ELAINE CONNELLY, 71

Judy Elaine Connelly of Fort Pierce, formerly of Lake Wales, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 16, 2021 at her residence.

She was born January 20, 1949 in Dothan, AL to the late Edlow and Emma Alice Bowden. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Wales until four years ago...

Jan 15, 2021

William G. “Bill” Lanoue, 67

William G. “Bill” Lanoue of Lake Wales passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at Advent Health in Kissimmee.

He was born July 11, 1953 in New London, Connecticut to the late William and Florence Lanoue; he moved to Oldsmar, FL in his youth.  He participated in scouting, was...

Jan 14, 2021

Ken Tibado, 64

Ken Tibado of Fort Meade passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his Lake Wales residence.

He was born February 22, 1956 in Lake Wales to the late Kenneth Tibado and Imogene Stone. He loved spending time with his dogs and grandchildren.

Ken is survived by his daughter,...

Jan 13, 2021

Rebecca Elizabeth Procick, 65

Rebecca Elizabeth Procick of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

She was born November 29, 1955 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Jay and Virginia Coulter. She moved to Lake Wales from Lakeland 2 years ago and was homemaker.

Rebecca...

Jan 13, 2021

Karel Grohmann, 77

Karel Grohmann of Davenport passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville.

He was born December 31, 1943 in Czechoslovakia and moved to the United States in 1969 to pursue a PhD in Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Houston. Karel had an accomplished 30+...