Feb 20, 2021

Janet Grace Robinson, 89

Janet Grace Robinson of Lake Wales, Florida passed away in the early morning hours of February 20, 2021 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Auburndale, Florida.

Janet was born January 23, 1932, in Ashley, Michigan to the late Babe and Eli Ringle. She grew up in Lansing, Michigan where...

Feb 20, 2021

LOWELL E. "SIE" RUPP

2-05-1931 to 2-20-2021

Lowell E. "Sie" Rupp of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at the Winter Haven Hospital, Winter Haven, Florida.

He was born February 5, 1931 in Wauseon, Ohio to the late Sylvan and Pearl Rupp. He married Jueldine F. Nofziger in 1953....

Feb 19, 2021

Wayne A. Schuver Sr.

May 20, 1938 – February 19, 2021

Wayne A. Schuver Sr., 82, passed away peacefully with his wife and son, Wayne Jr., by his side, on February 19, 2021 in Sebring, Florida.

He was born May 20, 1938 in Jamestown, New York, and was a...

Feb 19, 2021

Catherine E. Champney, 68

Catherine E. Champney of Lake Wales passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at Advent Health Orlando.

She was born September 3, 1952 in Sunapee, New Hampshire to the late Chester and Eleanor Hall; she moved to Lake Wales from New Hampshire in 2015. Catherine was an accountant and of...

Feb 16, 2021

Beverly Ann Buck, 77

Beverly Ann Buck of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Somers Hospice House.

She was born February 9, 1944 in Bangor, Maine to the late Norman and Marion Buck; she moved to Frostproof from Boston, Massachusetts. Beverly was a retired Radiation Therapist and held a bachelor’s degree....

Feb 16, 2021

Eugene “Gene” Mooney, 90 Eugene “Gene” Mooney of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at his residence.

He was born September 14, 1930 in Wauchula to the late David and Gladys Mooney. Gene was a retired Electrician for Alcoca and was a member of the Assembly of God faith. He was a veteran of the United...

Feb 15, 2021

Robert Glen “Bob” Kupstas, 63

Robert Glen “Bob” Kupstas of Lake Wales passed away Monday, February 15, 2021.

He was born January 22, 1958 in New Britain, Connecticut to the late George and Patricia Kupstas; he moved to Lake Wales from West Virginia in July of 2020. Bob was a retired Master Sergeant...

Feb 15, 2021

Margaret Carlene Briggs, 80

Margaret Carlene Briggs, 80, of Frostproof passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 in Lake Wales.

She was born May 28, 1940 in Frostproof to the late Carl and Margaret Phillips; she was a lifelong resident of the area. Carlene was a retired Legal Secretary for Marie Alice Crano Attorney...

Feb 13, 2021

ERNEST  POOR  KING,  98

Ernest Poor King of Nalcrest passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at his residence.

He was born April 17, 1922 in Bath, Maine to the late Howard and Vera King; he came to the area in 1986 from Maine. He was a veteran of World War II, Korea and...

Feb 12, 2021

Betty Rae McPhail, 80

Betty McPhail of Lake Wales passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital.

“Go see Betty McPhail down at Napa, she’ll get what you need” or perhaps if you were a friend of her Daughter, Misty, it was “Misty’s Mom, Betty” or “Momma Betty”.  Whether it was...

Feb 12, 2021

Margaret Bees Massey (Cristy), 46

Margaret Bees Massey (Cristy) of Lake Wales went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, February 12, 2021 at the age of 46 at Lakeland Regional Health.

She was born October 24, 1974 in Lake Wales to Carolyn R. Bees and the late...

Feb 11, 2021

Shellie Lanier Castle, 50

Shellie Lanier Castle of Babson Park passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

She was born November 20, 1970 in Bartow to James Lanier and Claire McLemore; she was a lifelong resident of the area. Shellie was a Hospice Nurse. She loved all things ocean...

Feb 10, 2021

James Daniel Townson, 75

James Daniel Townson of Babson Park passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Advent Health Orlando.

He was born November 10, 1945 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to the late Clarence and Velma Townson. James was an Electrician for Florida’s Natural for 30 years and was still actively working. He...

Feb 9, 2021

Donald Thomas “Radical” Rains, Jr., 63

Donald Thomas “Radical” Rains, Jr. of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at his residence.

He was born December 28, 1957 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Donald and Edith Rains; he moved to Lake Wales from Saint Augustine 16 years ago. Donald was a...

Feb 9, 2021

HUBERT  E.  “ED”  LASSITER,  78

Hubert E. “Ed” Lassiter of Lakeland passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Lakeland Reginal Health.

He was born March 12, 1942 in Frostproof to the late Hubert Lassiter and Gloria Davis; he was a lifelong resident of the area. He ran the Frostproof office of Florida Power...

Feb 8, 2021

HOPE  STEPHANIE  GODWIN,  66

Hope Stephanie Godwin of Frostproof passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at Life Care Center of Winter Haven with her family by her side.

She was born July 21, 1954 in Montgomery, AL to the late Paul and Eva Mae Zukoski; and came here from Fort Walton Beach in 1977. During...

Feb 6, 2021

JACOB  S.  “JAKE”  GRIFFIN,  32

Jacob S. “Jake” Griffin of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his residence.

He was born November 5, 1988 in Flint, MI and came to Frostproof from Ohio six years ago. He was enjoyed watching TV movies, social media and caring for his grandmother.

Feb 6, 2021

Arnis “Jr” Tyree, 89

Arnis “Jr” Tyree of Frostproof passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his residence.

He was born June 26, 1931 in Arley, Alabama to the late Henry and Monte Tyree. Arnis was a retired equipment operator and was of the Baptist faith. He loved fishing, Bluegrass music, and having...

Feb 5, 2021

Carolyn B. (Polly) Stephens, 101

Carolyn B. (Polly) Stephens of Lake Wales passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at her residence.

She was born September 18, 1919 in Sumner, Georgia to the late William and Janie Bridges. Carolyn was a retired Registered Nurse and was a member of the First United Methodist Church...

Feb 5, 2021

Roaul D. “Sam” Houston, 73

Roaul D. “Sam” Houston of Lake Wales passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital.

He was born July 20, 1947 in Lake Wales to the late Florizel and Latrelle Houston and was a lifelong Polk and Hillsborough County resident. Sam was a retired Supply Supervisor...