Mar 12, 2020

Louise A. Sheffer of Lake Wales went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

Born on June 26, 1931 in Crestline, Ohio in her grandparent’s home, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Gearhart) Yaichner. She graduated from Crestline High School and Mansfield Business...

Mar 11, 2020

Jim Garrard of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at his residence.

He was born August 4, 1932, in Aurora, Alabama, to the late Luther and Euna (Sims) Garrard; he was a long-time resident of the area coming from Alabama. He was a Citrus Foreman for Ben Hill Griffin. He attended the Frostproof Church of God...

Mar 10, 2020

Donna Mae Smith, 81

Donna Smith of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the Lakeland Regional Hospital.

She was born June 13, 1938 in Haverhill, Massachusetts to the late John and Mary Deschamps. Donna came here from Massachusetts 25 years ago. She was a retired foster parent.

Donna...

Mar 10, 2020

Nicholas Andrew “Nick” Miller, 27

Nicholas Miller of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the Lakeland Regional Hospital.

He was born April 1, 1992 in Yokosuka, Japan to Greg and Sandra Miller; he came here from Washington in 2006. He was a produce clerk at Walmart. Nick loved playing computer games...

Mar 9, 2020

Eugene H. “Gene” Schedler, 85

Gene Schedler of Lake Wales entered into glory with the Lord Monday, March 9, 2020 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale.

He was born May 30, 1934 in Hamburg, WI to the late Pastor Herman and Lilly Schedler. Gene grew up in Hamburg, WI where he attended the...

Mar 9, 2020

Dorothy A. Beaston age 87 of Frostproof, Fl, and formerly of Upper Sandusky died at her residence on Mon. Mar. 9, 2020. She was born June 9, 1932 in Upper Sandusky to the late George and Jenny (Hoffman) Armbruster. She married B. “Gene” Beaston on Aug. 14, 1954, he died on Feb. 13, 2016. Surviving is a son James...

Mar 9, 2020

Richard James “Blue Bird” Cornell, 88

Richard Cornell of Lake Wales passed away Monday, March 9, 2020 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale.

He was born October 9, 1931 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to the late Frank and Anna Cornell; he came here from Connecticut in 1982. Richard was a retired equipment operator and...

Mar 8, 2020

Sally A. Bensavage, 88

Sally A. Bensavage of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 at her home in Lake Wales, Florida.

She was born November 16, 1931 in Carbondale, Philadelphia to the late Robert and Sarah Elizabeth Bridges. Sally was a retired bookkeeper, and she enjoyed being around people.

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Mar 7, 2020

FRANCES C. SAXON, 92

Frances C. Saxon of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 at her home.

She was born May 3, 1927 in Jacksonville to the late Frank and Marion Crowe. She was raised in Tampa and she moved to Lake Wales in 1961 from Atlanta, Georgia. Frances received a...

Mar 6, 2020

Jimmy Bolden of Lake Wales passed away Friday, March 6, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was born October 20, 1963 in Lake Wales, Florida to James Henry Bolden Sr. and Linda Gail (Willis). Jimmy was a firefighter and EMT for the City of Lake Wales for seven years before becoming a lineman...

Mar 6, 2020

Greg A. Prichard of Muncie, IN passed away Friday, March 6, 2020 at his winter residence in Lake Wales, FL.

He was born August 12, 1953 to the late Clarence and Jewell Prichard. Greg was a tool and dye maker for General Motors.

Greg was survived by his daughter, Christa McPherson of Spring, Texas; sister,...

Mar 4, 2020

Mason Thomas Chapman, 24

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Mar 4, 2020

MARIE HALL THORNTON, 88

Marie Hall Thornton of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at her residence.

She was born June 15, 1931, in Frostproof to the late Dock and Jessie (Carter) Hall; she was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a police dispatcher for the Lake Wales Police Department. She was...

Mar 2, 2020

Francis Edwin Brown, 88

Francis Edwin Brown of Frostproof passed away Monday, March 2, 2020, at the Somers Hospice House in Sebring.

He was born February 11, 1932 in Toronto, Canada to the late Wallace and Lillian Brown. He was a retired teacher and of the Anglican faith. Francis served in the Signal...

Mar 1, 2020

Aaron Garmon, 77 Aaron Garmon of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born April 11, 1942 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Ivy and Lenna Garmon. He was self-employed in the delivery business. Aaron was a member of the First Prebyterian Church in Brandon and the Elks Lodge. He was an...

Feb 27, 2020

Harry Eugene Kopperman, 89

Harry Eugene Kopperman of Dundee passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020 in Sebring, FL.

He was born August 19, 1930 in Centralia, Washington. He was a retired technician, was a member of the American Legion. He was a veteran of Korea, serving in the U.S. Army.

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Feb 27, 2020

William Clarence “Billy” Struthers, Sr. 80

William Clarence “Billy” Struthers of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020 at his residence.

He was born January 8, 1940 in Winter Haven, FL to the late James and Evelyn Struthers. He was retired from Florida Concrete Pipe Corp, was of the Baptist faith and...

Feb 24, 2020

Jerry Miller, 61, of Lake Wales passed Monday, February 24, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was born December 25, 1958 at Lake Wales Hospital to the late Clarence and Helen Miller; he was a proud 5 th generation Floridian and lifelong resident of Lake Wales. He had a great love for his...

Feb 24, 2020

Maria Garza of Frostproof passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring.

She was born November 15, 1947 to the late Francisco Solis and Maria Ortiz; she has been a Frostproof resident for many years, coming from Texas. She was a homemaker and attended the Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

Maria was...

Feb 23, 2020

Alice K. “Cathy” Heinzen of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born February 21, 1935 in New York City, NY to the late Daniel and Edith Sheehan; she came here 13 years ago from south Florida. She was the retired owner/operator of Black Knight Restaurant in New Paltz, NY...