Dec 24, 2020

RUTH  ANN  TUCKER,  63

Ruth Ann Tucker of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at the Winter Haven Hospital.

She was born May 22, 1957 in San Jose, CA. She was office assistant/receptionist for General Engines. She enjoyed spending time with her grandson.

Survivors include her husband, James Benjamin...

Dec 24, 2020

James F. Briggs, 92, died on December 24, 2020, in Frostproof, FL. Similar to his Biblical namesake, he was “a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ” (James 1:1). Up until the very end, he was an active man and hard worker, who dedicated himself to caring for his family. He followed James’ exhortation, ensuring his faith...

Dec 24, 2020

MERYL C. REESE, 63

Meryl C. Reese of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born June 4, 1957 in High Point, NC to the late Robert and Elizabeth Phelps. She came to Lake Wales from Fredericksburg, VA in September 2017. She was...

Dec 23, 2020

Dennis Ray Pitzer of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Sebring Advent Hospital in Sebring, Florida.

He was born September 30, 1943 in Frankfort, Indiana, and has been a resident of the area for 15 years. He was a maintenance worker in the aluminum Manufacturing industry.

Survivors include Connie, his wife of 59...

Dec 22, 2020

Gene Tucker, 80

Gene Tucker of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at his residence.

He was born February 11, 1940 in Lake Wales to the late Richard and Gladys Tucker. Gene was a retired machine operator for McDonald’s Construction and lifelong resident of Lake Wales. He spent his time hunting,...

Dec 19, 2020

Jimmie Carolyn Earnhart, age 85, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 19, 2020. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many, she was born on March 29, 1935 in Arkansas. The daughter of Loran and Mildred Barnes, she was the oldest of two siblings.

In 1956, Jimmie married the love of her life,...

Dec 18, 2020

Priscilla “Kay” Williams, 76

Priscilla “Kay” Williams of Columbus, Ohio passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at her residence.

She was born December 29, 1943 in Carbondale, Illinois to the late Claude and Lucille Williams. She was the Owner and Operator of a Bed and Breakfast and was of the Methodist faith.

Dec 18, 2020

Leah Kristen Roth, 34

Leah Kristen Roth of Bartow passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at her residence.

She was born March 29, 1986 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Scott and Marilyn Roth of Dundee. Leah was a homemaker who loved to laugh, joke, and go to the beach. She loved her children...

Dec 17, 2020

Nancy “Marie” and Allen “Alfred” Smith

Nancy “Marie” Smith, 80, of Frostproof passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at her residence.

Allen “Alfred” Smith, 80, of Frostproof passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at his residence.

Marie was born October 23, 1940 in Frostproof to the late James and Louise Johnson....

Dec 16, 2020

Donald Robert Carnahan, 79

Donald Robert Carnahan of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at his residence.

He was born February 18, 1941 in Edwardsport, Indiana to the late Robert and Ruth Carnahan; he has been a winter resident of the area for the past 10 years. Donald was a farmer...

Dec 15, 2020

James Robert Quasny, 77

James Robert Quasny of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

He was born June 14, 1943 in Moline, Illinois to Ervin and Ethel Quasny; he came here from Houston, Texas six years ago. James was a retired Right Of Way Supervisor for...

Dec 13, 2020

Dale Ross Fair, 83

Dale Ross Fair of Babson Park passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at the Winter Haven Hospital.

He was born October 21, 1937 in Morehead, Kentucky to the late Linus and Jessie Fair; he has been a resident of the area since 1962. Dale was a teacher at Lake...

Dec 12, 2020

Laura A. Helm, 60

Laura A. Helm of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at her residence.

She was born December 1, 1960 to the late Benjamin and Gladys Waski and was a lifetime resident of Lake Wales. Laura was a retired Office Manager; she liked to fish, and was a...

Dec 12, 2020

Louise Goolsby, 90

Louise Goolsby of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Lakeland Regional Hospital.

She was born April 11, 1930 in Frostproof to the late Wells and Lillie Mercer. Louise was a retired Loan Officer for 1 st Union Bank which later became Wells Fargo Bank. She was a...

Dec 11, 2020

Alvin Faris Ross “Big Al” , 76

Alvin Faris Ross “Big Al” of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at his residence.

He was born November 11, 1944 in Virginia to the late Earl and Juanita Ross; he came here from Fort Lauderdale 50 years ago. Alvin was a retired...

Dec 11, 2020

Nina Lenore Embich, 94

Nina Lenore Embich of Lake Wales passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at her daughters’ residence.

She was born December 16, 1925 in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Everet and Lillian Irvin; she came here from Colorado in 2013. Nina was a homemaker and was a member of...

Dec 8, 2020

Melvin H. Hallack, 74

Melvin H. Hallack of Winter Haven passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the Lakeland Regional Hospital.

He was born November 13, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Donald Hallock and Jane Pariseau; he has been a resident of the area since 1984, moving here from Detroit, Michigan....

Dec 7, 2020

John Pendleton Hancock, 85

John Pendleton Hancock of Winter Haven passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at Winter Haven Hospital.

He was born March 26, 1935 in Randolph, Vermont to the late Charles and Eleanor Hancock; he came here from Grand Rapids, Michigan in mid-2005. John was a veteran Sergeant of the United...

Dec 3, 2020

Terrie Ann Chapman, 51

Terrie Ann Chapman of Lake Wales passed away Friday, December 3, 2020 at her residence.

She was born October 16, 1969 in Lake Wales to the late Alvin and Janice Sansom. She enjoyed to color and play the guitar; she was very crafty and enjoyed spending time sewing and...

Dec 3, 2020

Linda Viola Colbert, 76

Linda Viola Colbert of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at her residence.

She was born June 29, 1944 in Black Oak Arkansas to the late Woodrow and Bertha Wilson; she moved to Lake Wales from Frostproof in February of 2012. Linda was a retired packer and...