Jul 15, 2021

Lenora Smith, 75

Lenora Smith of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at the Lake Wales Health and Rehab under the care of Vitas.

She was born July 25, 1945 in Lake Wales to the late Landis and Nina Crosby. Lenora was a homemaker and was of the Pentecostal faith. She...

Jul 15, 2021

George Dixon (Dick) Chandley, age 90, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 in Lake Wales. He was born December 12, 1930, in the Lake Wales Hospital, the son of Myra and Ed Chandley (both deceased), longtime residents of Lake Wales. After completing the Lake Wales public schools, Dick attended Davidson College 1948-1949 and Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1949-1955,...

Jul 14, 2021

Aurelia “Yeya” Morales, 70

Aurelia “Yeya” Morales of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

She was born March 6, 1951 in Vieques, Puerto Rico to the late Andres and Cecilia Morales; she moved to Lake Wales from Massachusetts three weeks ago. Yeya was a retired machine...

Jul 14, 2021

James Vance “Jimmy” Schwab died July 14 th at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring, Florida, attended by his family. Jimmy was born to Orello Vance “Jim” and Ivy Pearl Schwab on October 2, 1945, in Shafton, Pennsylvania.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Dickson of Phoenix, AZ. He is survived by his other sisters,...

Jul 14, 2021

John “Wayne” Zoffay, 71

John “Wayne” Zoffay of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at his residence.

He was born December 28, 1949, in Gainesville to the late John and Margaret Zoffay. Wayne was a citrus grove owner and the Vice Mayor and City Council Member for the City of Frostproof. He...

Jul 12, 2021

Gladys Winifred Todosciuk, 87

Gladys Winifred Todosciuk of Lake Wales passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 Advent Health Heart of Florida.

She was born November 1, 1933 in Rockwood, Michigan to the late Lloyd and Joyce Drayton; she moved to Lake Wales from Michigan in 1986. Gladys was a retired bookkeeper and was...

Jul 10, 2021

Kevin C. “Casey” Cooper, 41

Kevin C. “Casey” Cooper of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 in Lake Wales.

He was born January 30, 1980 in Winter Haven to Barry and Cheri Cooper. Casey was a Lift Operator for Marine Supply in Winter Haven and a veteran of the United States...

Jul 10, 2021

William Randy Wells, 66

William Randy Wells of Lake Placid passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 at The Grove in Lake Wales.

He was born January 18, 1955 in Columbia, Tennessee to the late William and Margaret Wells; he moved to Lake Placid from Clarksville, Tennessee. William was a retired teacher for Lake...

Jul 9, 2021

Charles Edmond Bradish, III, 85

Charles Edmond Bradish, III of Frostproof passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 at Family Extended Care of Sebring.

He was born June 17, 1936 in Watertown, New York to the late Charles and Gweneth Bradish, III; he moved to Frostproof from Westerville, Ohio 18 years ago. Charles was...

Jul 8, 2021

Gerald Wayne Garrard

Gerald Wayne Garrard was born in Frostproof, FL on 21 June 1955 to Marie (Stanton) and G.K. Garrard. He grew up in Frostproof and graduated from Frostproof High School. Upon graduation, he joined the U.S. Army. When completing basic training, he met his future wife, Dorinda Morrison in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri....

Jul 8, 2021

Hilda H. O’Brien, 86

Hilda H. O’Brien of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale.

She was born October 6, 1934 in Germany to the late Carl and Margaret Hoffman; she moved to Lake Wales as a child with her family. Hilda was a retired home...

Jul 8, 2021

Nancy Elaine Yeager, 67

Nancy Elaine Yeager of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

She was born April 2, 1954 in Greenville, Tennessee to the late Marcus and Lillian Cutshaw; she moved to lake Wales from Indianapolis, Indiana six years ago. Nancy was a retired surgical...

Jul 7, 2021

Carole Curlee, 79

Carole Curlee of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Katherines Place in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

She was born August 29, 1941 in Lafayette, Indiana to the late Arthur and Anna Eberle; she moved to Waverly from Indiana in 1969 and has been a resident of Arkansas for the...

Jul 7, 2021

Karthy Mae Willis, 71

Karthy Mae Willis of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at the Consulate of Winter Haven.

She was born February 19, 1950 in Temple, Georgia. Karthy was a retired manager for Eager Beaver.

Karthy was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Willis, Sr.; sons,...

Jul 6, 2021

Garry E. May, 70

Garry E. May of Babson Park passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at his residence.

He was born November 29, 1950 in Flint, Michigan to the late Donald and Ruth May; he moved to Babson Park from Montrose, Michigan in 2009. Garry was a retired framing carpenter and was...

Jul 5, 2021

Nancy Ellen Taylor, 61

Nancy Ellen Taylor of Lake Wales passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital.

She was born February 3, 1960 in Dade City to the late Joe and Katherine Gay. Nancy was a retired factory worker. She was a big crafter and enjoyed to gardening and cooking....

Jul 4, 2021

Debra A. “Debbie” Ferranti, 62

Debra A. “Debbie” Ferranti of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Kindred Hospital in Tampa.

She was born March 31, 1959 in Goshen, New York to the late Richard and Shirley Lewis; she moved to Lake Wales from New York in 2014. Debbie was a...

Jul 4, 2021

Ricky C. Gorman, 66

Ricky C. Gorman of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital.

He was born July 14, 1954 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to Carl Gorman and Lois Shellhammer; he moved to Dundee as a child. Ricky was a retired collision repairman at several care dealerships in...

Jul 3, 2021

Dorothy Louise Bullington, 97

Dorothy Louise Bullington of Okeechobee passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 at her residence.

She was born January 9, 1924 in Wauchula to the late David and Ethel Moon. Dorothy worked as a waitress until she retired at the age of 70. She was formerly a member of the...

Jul 3, 2021

Danny W. Hare, 75

Danny W. Hare of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Vitas Inpatient Unit at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born August 24, 1945 in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Rufus Hare and Mary Elizabeth Marshall; he came to Lake Wales in 2005 from Homestead. He was...