Aug 5, 2020

Anita L. Topper, 88, of Lake Wales, Fl, formerly of Waterloo, died at Advent Health, Lake Wales, FL, Wednesday, August 5, 2020.  Anita was born July 14, 1932, in Shreveport, La, the daughter of Emory W and Nancy J (Wallingsford) Holmes.  She married Roger Dale Topper Sr. on April 17, 1953 in Opelika, Alabama, he died December 22, 1995. ...

Aug 3, 2020

John E. Glockner, 77

John E. Glockner of Lake Wales passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 at the Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

He was born January 5, 1943 in Arcadia, Florida to the late Herman and Wilma Glockner. He moved to Lake Wales from Arcadia 66 years ago. John was a retired bookkeeper...

Aug 3, 2020

James W. “Jimmy” Yeomans, Sr., 77

James W. “Jimmy” Yeomans, 77, of Bowling Green, FL went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 3, 2020.

He was born September 14, 1942 to Coy William and Ruth Mildred Yeomans of Zolfo Springs. Jim graduated from Hardee Senior High School in 1960...

Aug 1, 2020

Alfred Charles (Chip) Thullbery, Jr. of Lake Wales, Florida, died on Saturday, August 1, 2020, in Moffitt Cancer Center, from an aggressive melanoma cancer in his liver and bone marrow. He lived fully until the cancer emerged and within three weeks debilitated him and took his life. We, his family and friends, are feeling bereft at losing Chip so...

Aug 1, 2020

Harold Lee Bolden, 68, of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the Lake Wales Advent Health.

He was born May 9, 1952 in Lake Wales, Florida to the late Shirley Leon and Veva Juanita (Bryant) Bolden and he has been a lifelong resident of this area.

He was a...

Aug 1, 2020

Kenneth P. “Ken” Bartholomay, 65

Kenneth P. “Ken” Bartholomay of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

He was born February 3, 1955 in Portland, Maine. He moved to Lake Wales from Port St. Lucie in 2006. Ken was a retired telephone operator for Bell South.  He...

Jul 31, 2020

Franklin Lee “Sonny” Holloway, 62

Franklin Lee “Sonny” Holloway of Lake Wales passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at the Winter Haven Hospital.

He was born October 12, 1957 in Havre De Grace, Maryland to the late Roy and Virginia Holloway. He moved to Lake Wales from Maryland five years ago. Sonny worked...

Jul 31, 2020

Doris Gibb, 85

Doris Gibb of Lake Wales passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at her residence.

She was born June 22, 1935 in Madison County, Florida to the late Valto and Bernice Scurry. She moved to Lake Wales with her family as a child in 1937. Doris was retired from the payroll...

Jul 29, 2020

Patricia Jo Glass, 59

Patricia Jo Glass of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at her residence.

She was born August 7, 1960 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Peron A. and Mary Margaret Gordy. She was a nurse, working weekends at many locations.

Patricia was preceded in death by...

Jul 29, 2020

Sandra Turner Massey, 85

Sandra Turner Massey of Shellman, GA passed away at her residence on Wednesday, July 29, 2020.

Mrs. Massey was born on December 8, 1934 in Lake Wales, the daughter of the late Irby Lee and Buena Mae Norman Turner.

She was a retired School Bus driver for...

Jul 29, 2020

Bruce Weeks, 70

Bruce Weeks of Avon Park passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at his residence.

He was born November 7, 1949 in Mulberry. He was a retired accountant for SunTrust Bank. He graduated from Lake Wales High School and continued his education at the University of Florida. Bruce enjoyed golfing, watching...

Jul 29, 2020

Edward A. Stephan, 99

Edward A. Stephan of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Savannah Court in Lake Wales.

He was born July 24, 1921 in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Philip and Regina Stephan. He moved to Lake Wales from New York in 1975. Edward was...

Jul 27, 2020

Donald Everett Leach, 55

Donald Everett Leach of Haines City passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at his residence.

He was born July 5, 1965 in Greenville, Mississippi. He has been a resident of the area for many years. Donald was self-employed landscaper. He loved his dogs, boating, and spending time with his...

Jul 26, 2020

Nancy Reeder Cason, 88

Nancy Reeder Cason of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 at the Grace Health Care Center.

She was born July 19, 1932 in Miami, Florida, to the late James and Maxine Reeder. Nancy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Granna adored her only grandchildren,...

Jul 25, 2020

Ben Hill Griffin, III, 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at his home in Frostproof, Florida.

Ben Hill was born on March 3, 1942 in Lake Wales, Florida to Ben Hill Griffin, Jr. and L. Frances Griffin.  He was a lifetime resident of Polk County, Frostproof, Florida.

He graduated from Frostproof High...

Jul 24, 2020

Dennis Marvett Deal, 69

Dennis Marvett Deal of Frostproof passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at his residence.

He was born January 12, 1951 in Avon Park, Florida. Dennis was a self-employed carpenter and he served in the Army National Guard. Dennis had a love of music and came from a musical family,...

Jul 23, 2020

Bernita Karen House, 60, of Lake Wales, Florida passed Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Tampa General Hospital.

She was born May 19, 1960 in Converse, Indiana to the late Jack and Earlene (Cook) Combs and she has been a resident of this area for the past 7 years moving here from Largo, Florida. She was a Phlebotomist....

Jul 23, 2020

Bobbie Perkins, 90 of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 at her residence.

She was born February 23, 1930 in Peason, Louisiana to the late Robert H. “Heck” and Rena (Simmons) Tynes and she has been a resident of this area for the past 69 years moving here from Leesburg, Florida. She was a...

Jul 18, 2020

Howard Luther McLeod of Frostproof, Florida passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring, Florida.

He was born February 15, 1928 in Lake Wales, Florida to the late Franklin L. and Elsie (Bussard) McLeod. He lived in Babson Park before moving to Frostproof. Howard graduated Frostproof High School in 1946, he worked for...

Jul 18, 2020

Eddie Lee Brown, 75

Eddie L. Brown of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Bartow Regional Medical Center.

He was born December 6, 1944 in Lumber City, Georgia, to the late Eddie and Pearlie Brown. He moved to Lake Wales in 1969. Eddie was a golf course maintenance worker.  He...