Sep 14, 2020

Marion Wagner, 96

Marion Wagner of Lake Wales passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 at her daughter’s residence in Winter Haven.

She was born July 14, 1924 in New London, Connecticut to the late Rocco and Mary DiPaulo. She moved to Lake Wales from Parsippany, New Jersey in 1978. Marion was as the...

Sep 14, 2020

Jackie D. “Jack” Hatten, Sr., 73

Jackie D. “Jack” Hatten, Sr. of Lake Wales passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 at his residence.

He was born July 27, 1947 in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late Effie Hatten. He moved to Lake Wales from West Virginia 30 years ago. Jack was a retired...

Sep 11, 2020

Madonna Marie Williamson, 64

Madonna Marie Williamson of Zephyrhills passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 at Advent Health in Lake Wales, FL.

She was born May 12, 1956 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Joseph and Arvina Osborne. Madonna was a socialite, never met a stranger, loved to travel, and absolutely adored her...

Sep 10, 2020

Bienvenido “Benny” Fernandez, Jr., 70

Bienvenido “Benny” Fernandez, Jr. of Lake Wales passed away Thursday morning, September 10, 2020 at his residence.

He was born October 11, 1949 in Yabocoa, Puerto Rico to the late Bienvenido and Edelmira Fernandez, Sr. He moved to Lake Wales from Winter Haven six years ago. Benny was...

Sep 9, 2020

Franklin James Thomas, 77, of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Thursday, September 9, 2020 at his residence in Lake Wales, Florida.

He was born August 2, 1943, in Middleburg, Florida to the late Lafayette “Fid” and Ellen (Matschat) Thomas. He has been a resident of this area since the late 1970’s moving here from Eagle Lake, Florida....

Sep 9, 2020

Nancy Elizabeth “Liz” Hunt, 63

Nancy Elizabeth “Liz” Hunt of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Orlando Regional Medical Center.

She was born March 21, 1957 in Lake Wales to Ellis and Nancy Hunt of Lake Wales. Liz was a homemaker and attended the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Wales....

Sep 8, 2020

Debbie Anderson, 66

Debbie Anderson of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at the Kindred Hospital in Tampa.

She was born February 25, 1954 in Pekin, Illinois to the late Paul and Reta Guy. Debbie moved to Lake Wales from Illinois in 1984. She was a customer service manager for the...

Sep 7, 2020

Shirley Ann Murphy, 73

Shirley Ann Murphy of Winter Haven passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at the Winter Haven Hospital.

She was born May 12, 1947 in Fort Covington, New York to the late Irene and Wilbur Avery. Shirley moved to Winter Haven three years ago. She was a bookkeeper in Rochester,...

Sep 6, 2020

Gerald Chance, 64

Gerald Chance of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

He was born July 26, 1956 in Cullman, Alabama. He moved to Lake Wales from Alabama as a child. Gerald was a custodian for Walmart, the Post Office, and Citrus World, and he attended...

Sep 2, 2020

Edward Michael “Mike” Cannon, 69

Edward Michael “Mike” Cannon of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at his residence.

He was born November 20, 1950 in Lake Wales, Florida to the late Edward and Christine Cannon. Mike was a citrus caretaker and attended the Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church. He enjoyed farming,...

Sep 2, 2020

Raul Rodriguez, 74

Raul Rodriguez of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Advent Health Orlando.

He was born January 29, 1946 in Ponce, Puerto Rico to the late Juan and Guillermina Rodriguez. He moved to Lake Wales from Puerto Rico in 1973. Raul was a mechanic foreman. He served in...

Sep 2, 2020

Myrtle Elaine Jefferies, 60

Myrtle Elaine Jefferies of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Advent Health Sebring.

She was born November 3, 1959 in Atmore, Alabama to Leo and Kathleen McGhee. Myrtle was an inspector for the State of Florida. She attended the First Baptist Church of Frostproof; and enjoyed kayaking,...

Sep 1, 2020

Pearl Rose Zusag-Weiss, 79

Pearl Rose Zusag-Weiss of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at her residence.

She was born March 28, 1941 in Joliet, Illinois to the late Carl and Henrietta Zusag. She moved to Lake Wales from Terra Haute, Indiana in 2004. Pearl worked in hotel services and was...

Sep 1, 2020

Robert Elisha Tucker, 63 of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Tuesday, September 01, 2020 at the Winter Haven Hospital.

He was born December 7, 1956 in Lake Wales, Florida to the late Elisha and Shirley (Scott) Tucker and he has been a lifelong resident of this area. He was a Refrigeration Mechanic and Tech for Alcoma/Citrosuco for...

Aug 31, 2020

Jacqueline S. Berryhill, 73

Jacqueline S. Berryhill of Lake Wales passed away Monday, August 31, 2020 at her residence.

She was born July 28, 1947 in Lake Wales to the late Teener and Josie Skinner. Jacqueline was a retired fruit grader. She attended Golfview Church of God.

Jacqueline was proceeded in...

Aug 30, 2020

Gloria Clark, 81

Gloria Clark of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born December 4, 1938 in Lake Wales to the late James and Mildred Duncan. Gloria was a retired waitress. She was of the Baptist faith and loved shopping, traveling, and going to...

Aug 29, 2020

Rev. Berry Sholar, 97

Rev. Berry Sholar of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at his residence.

He was born December 4, 1922 in Climax, Georgia to the late Oscar and Mamie Sholar. He came to Lake Wales following World War II, in which he served with the United States Army....

Aug 29, 2020

Merle H. Peterson, 87

Merle H. Peterson of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Grace Healthcare.

She was born October 6, 1932 in Lake Wales to the late William and Mary Huggins. Merle was a retired secretary for the Polk County Finance Department and was of the Baptist faith. She...

Aug 26, 2020

James Howard “Jimmy” Tillman, 65

James Howard “Jimmy” Tillman of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

He was born December 24, 1954 in Bartow, Florida to the late James and Juanita Tillman. Jimmy was a purchasing agent for Petersen Industries, working there for over 40 years....

Aug 26, 2020

Gary Lynwood Bear

1940 - 2020

Join us on, Saturday June 4, 2022 from 10:00 to 12:00 at Marion Nelson Funeral Home, 454 South Buck Moore Rd, Lake Wales, FL.

We will be gathering to share our favorite memories, stories, to laugh, and to cry, as we remember a wonderful person who is...