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...

Apr 2, 2021

Charles “Alan” Moore, 70

Charles “Alan” Moore of Lake Wales passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at his residence.

Alan was born January 20, 1951 in Avon Park to the late Charles and Mary Ann Moore. He was a retired Truck Driver.

Alan was preceded in death by his wife, Gail...

Mar 31, 2021

John Roberts, 80

John Roberts of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Somers Hospice House.

He was born March 26, 1941 in Miami to the late Edward and Naomi Roberts; he moved to Lake Wales from Indiana 12 years ago. He was a retired refrigeration tradesman and was a veteran...

Mar 31, 2021

DOLORES  MARIA  WIGREN,  86

Dolores Maria Wigren of Leominster, MA and Lake Wales, FL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 in Lake Wales, FL.

Dolores was born on April 30, 1934 in Worcester, MA to the late Julia (Pedone)  and Giuseppe Giaquinto of Italy. Dolores was a graduate of Commerce High...

Mar 31, 2021

Charles (Chuck) A. Simmons , Jr.  4/24/1956-3/31/2021

Chuck Simmons passed away at home on 3/31.  He was born in Lake Wales on April 24, 1956 and was a graduate of Lake Wales High School.  After a lifetime in Central Florida, he and Carol had recently moved...

Mar 31, 2021

Ralph William “Bill” Hansen, 84

Ralph William “Bill” Hansen of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Palm Garden in Winter Haven.

Bill was born January 31, 1937 in Wauchula to the late Elmer and Bertha Hansen. He was a retired Business Services Technician for General Telephone Electronics and was a...

Mar 31, 2021

Inita Martinez Lopez, 62

Inita Martinez Lopez of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at her residence.

She was born November 13, 1958 in Ganado, Texas to the late Ruben and Alice Martinez; she moved to Lake Wales from Texas in 1983. Inita was a retired housekeeper and was of the...

Mar 30, 2021

Robert Earl Beadle, 94

Robert Earl Beadle of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at his residence.

He was born March 11, 1927 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Albert and Agnes Beadle; he moved to Lake Wales from Euclid, Ohio over 20 years ago. Robert was a retired Superintendent from...

Mar 29, 2021

Walton Clark “Wally” McCall of Lake Wales away Monday, March 29, 2021 at his residence.

Wally was born December 13, 1941 in Miami, Florida to the late Charles and Blue McCall; Wally moved to Lake Wales, Florida from Hollywood, FL 15 years ago. Wally was a retired CPA and has a Bachelors and Masters degree from the...

Mar 28, 2021

John “Don” Sims, 82

John “Don” Sims of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale.

He was born January 22, 1939 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late John Sims and Eunice Sims; he moved to Lake Wales from Tampa in 1972. Don was a retired Human...

Mar 28, 2021

PHILIP  JON  KU,  60

Philip Jon Ku of Frostproof passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Advent Health Sebring.

He was born August 23, 1960 in Decorah, Iowa to the late David and Madean Ku; he came here from Hawaii 35 years ago. He was a retired foreman at Latt Maxcy and a...

Mar 27, 2021

John Michael Knippen, 70

John Michael Knippen of Ohio passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at his residence in Frostproof.

He was born August 31, 1950 in Lima, Ohio to the late Sylvester and Florence Knippen; he and his wife have been winter residents of Florida for the past 10 years. John was...

Mar 26, 2021

Mearl Clyde Choate, Jr., 76

Mearl Clyde Choate, Jr. of Indian Lake Estates passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

He was born January 11, 1945 in Bartow to the late Mearl and Frances Choate. Mearl was a retired truck driver and was of the Christian faith. He enjoyed...

Mar 25, 2021

Carlton “Dean” Bedsole, 67

Carlton “Dean” Bedsole of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

Dean was born June 22, 1953 in Winter Haven to the late Henry and Emma Bedsole. He was truck driver for Charles G. Lawson and loved to fish and spend time with...