Feb 18, 2020

Martha F. Moser of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring.

She was born May 29, 1931 in Frostproof to the late Elbert K. and Miriam Myer; she was a lifelong resident of the area. She was the owner/operator of Arcade Beauty Shop and closing her doors for retirement, she worked...

Feb 18, 2020

Jessie Ola Respress of Frostproof, Florida passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020.

She was born August 28, 1930, in Frostproof, Florida to the late Elliot and Alma (Gavin) Thornton. She was a member of the Corinth Primitive Baptist Church, American Legion Auxiliary and Frostproof Fireman’s Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon...

Feb 18, 2020

Known to live his life like Jesus, Rev. Robert "Van" VanBuren Capps, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, in Fort Myers, Florida. He entered this world on August 19, 1938 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Van dedicated his life to sharing the love of the Lord with everyone he met. A graduate...

Feb 17, 2020

Edith M. Goodwin-Love of Lake Wales passed away Monday, February 17, 2020.

She was born July 10, 1943 in Pecan Gap, TX to the James Albert and Ada Sue McNutt; she came here from Georgia in 1976. She retired from Winter Haven Hospital as an insurance clerk after more than 25 years. She was a wonderful mother...

Feb 17, 2020

Dr. Eugene John Landry of Lake Wales passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 at the Palm Gardens of Winter Haven.

He was born April 14, 1925 in Dexter, ME to the late Louis and Olivine Landry; he came here from Moline, IL in 2000. He was a retired surgeon and served as a deacon at the St....

Feb 17, 2020

Virginia Sue Yelton of Frostproof passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born June 12, 1938 in Covington, KY to the late Kern and Gladys Haley; she came here from Georgia seven months ago.

Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Alfred Yelton; daughter, Sherri Y. Smith (Steve) of Frostproof;...

Feb 15, 2020

Bruce R. Clark of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the Winter Haven Hospital.

He was born December 23, 1957 in Detroit, MI; he moved here from Marine City, MI 14 years ago. He was a retired self-employed carpenter and attended the Saddlebag Community Church. He enjoyed hunting, golfing, writing short stories, music and...

Feb 15, 2020

Edith Smith Williams of North Chili, NY passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 at AdventHealth-Lake Wales.

She was born February 8, 1936 in Red Creek, NY to the late Ray and Viola (Keller) Smith; she has been coming to Lake Wales as a winter resident for 23 years. She was a homemaker, member of Pearce Memorial Church...

Feb 13, 2020

Doris Connelly Tallman of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Winter Haven Hospital.

She was born November 12, 1935 to the late Gus and Frances Connelly in Lake Wales, where she grew up. She was a Mission Operations Specialist at the National Aeronautics Space Administration for almost 30 years, working through the Honeywell Corporation...

Feb 12, 2020

Natali Jane Moreno of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 in Lake Wales from injuries from an automotive accident.

She was born August 30, 1999 in Sebring to Juan Moreno and Melanie Garcia; she came to Lake Wales from Avon Park in 2004. She was of the Baptist faith. Nat had 2 dogs she left...

Feb 9, 2020

HENRY LOYAL SEAY, 70 Henry L. Seay of Babson Park, Florida passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Advent Health Davenport. He was born August 14, 1949 in Bartow, Florida to the late Chalmer L. and Dorothy May (Pylant) Seay. He has been a resident of the area for 25 years coming from Bartow. He was a Sergeant for...

Feb 8, 2020

David Ray Granger, 60 David R. Granger of Frostproof, Florida passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born December 4, 1959 in Lake Wales, Florida to the late Thomas W. and Mary M. (Lee) Granger Sr. He was a lifelong resident of the area. He was an Equipment Operator and loved to fish....

Feb 5, 2020

Sandra Calderon, 69 Sandra Calderon of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born March 2, 1950 in Corpus Christy, Texas to the late Juan and Elia (Zamora) Garcia. She has been a resident of the area since 1990 coming from Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. She was a Homemaker and...

Feb 2, 2020

Johnnie Lee Christian, Jr, 61 of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Sunday, February 02, 2020 at Advent Health in Lake Wales, Florida.

He was born January 14, 1959 in Jackson, Mississippi to the late Johnnie Lee, Sr. and Mary Christian. He was a Machine Operator in the Funeral Industry.

No services are scheduled at this...

Feb 1, 2020

Jo Ann D. Hadden, 73, of Frostproof, Florida passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring. She was born April 5, 1946 in Geneva, AL to the late Lex and Carthell Day; she moved with her parents from Geneva, AL to Frostproof in 1948. She was the owner and operator of Jo Ann’s Beauty Shop...

Jan 31, 2020

Carroll Jean Lakotich, 76, of Lake Wales, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 at Grace Healthcare. She was born October 28, 1943 in Joliet, Illinois to the late Marvin and Margaret (Nicholson) Ward and she has been a resident of this area for the past 15 years moving here from Joliet, Illinois. She was a Homemaker. Carroll was a...

Jan 30, 2020

WILLIE ROBERT CURTIS, 76

Willie R. “Bobby” Curtis of Frostproof, Florida passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born September 13, 1943 in Logan, West Virginia. He has been a resident of Frostproof since 1963 coming from West Virginia. He was a retired Forklift Operator for Proctor and Gamble (Citrus Hill) and...

Jan 27, 2020

Paul Anthony Meadows, 37 Paul A. Meadows of Lake Alfred, Florida passed away Monday, January 27, 2020 at his residence. He was born January 29, 1982 in Winter Haven, Florida. He has been a lifelong resident of the area. He was a Maintenance worker. Paul liked cars, knives, motorcycles and anything mechanical, he enjoyed fishing and was always laughing...

Jan 27, 2020

LINDA ANN HAGGBLOM, 71 Linda Ann Haggblom of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Monday, January 27, 2020 at her residence. She was born October 11, 1948 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey to the late John and Melissa Mae (Martin) Misak. She was a Horse Trainer in New Jersey. Linda was a free spirit and loved animals. She is preceded...

Jan 26, 2020

James Edgar Albert, 64 James E. Albert of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born January 16, 1956 in Mount Vernon, Ohio to the late Wendell J. and Kathy (Klabough) Albert Sr. He was a Construction worker. He is preceded in death by brothers Lee Albert, Ed Albert and...