Sep 21, 2020

Joyce F. O’Bryon, 79

Joyce Florene O’Bryon of Winter Haven, Florida and longtime resident of Athens, New York passed away Monday, September 21, 2020. Mrs. O’Bryon entered heavens gates after fighting Alzheimer’s disease for eight long years.

She was born on May 10, 1941 in Catskill, New York to the late Wesley and Ruth Brandow;...

Sep 20, 2020

Thomas Leroy Hosack, 69

Thomas Leroy Hosack of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

He was born January 5, 1951 in Denver, Colorado to the late Harry and Dorothy Hosack; he came here from Colorado 16 years ago. He was a retired Ford mechanic and was...

Sep 18, 2020

Hannah Caitlin Bailey of Lake Wales tragically and unexpectedly passed away Friday, September 18, 2020 in Lake Wales.

Hannah was born on May 8, 1995 to Marcy Rice and moved to Florida from Chesapeake Beach, Maryland in 2012.  Hannah’s first love as a child was cheerleading and tumbling. She began cheering when she was 5-years-old and excelled...

Sep 17, 2020

Barbara H. “Barb” Hope, 84

Barbara H. “Barb” Hope of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 at the Palms of Sebring.

She was born January 23, 1936 in Pennsylvania to the late Michael and Matilda Tomko; she came here from New Jersey in 2003. Barb was a retired customer service representative...

Sep 16, 2020

John Samuel VanHoose, 79

John Samuel VanHoose of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, September 16th, 2020 at Advent Health Lake Wales.  John was born September 1, 1941 in Paintsville, KY to the late Angus “Hoosie” VanHoose and Mary Newsome VanHoose.

John made Florida his home over 20 years ago after spending 20 years...

Sep 15, 2020

Harold E. “Bud” Conn, 88

Harold E. “Bud” Conn of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at the Somers Hospice House in Sebring.

He was born August 23, 1932 in Albany, Indiana to the late Clarence and Alma Conn; he came to Frostproof from Fort Wayne, Indiana 25 years ago. He was...

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...