Tony Wayne Hales
Nov 2, 2026
Tony Wayne Hales, 63, passed away on November 2, 2026, at AdventHealth Lake Wales. He was born on November 8, 1962, in Winter Haven.
Tony was a hardworking man who built his career as a construction supervisor for KHS&S in Orlando. Outside of work, Tony enjoyed the things that brought him excitement and time with family. He liked watching NASCAR and...
William "Pete" Dowdy
Oct 28, 2026
William “Pete” Dowdy, of Polk County, was born on January 20, 1950, and passed away at his residence in Plant City on October 28, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Pete was a hard-working man who was known as a man of few words. He worked as a yard dock manager for Bay Port Valves in Mulberry, where he built a life...
QP Wambles
Oct 27, 2026
In Loving Memory of QP Wambles
June 28, 1936 - October 27, 2026
QP Wambles, 90, of Babson Park, Florida, passed away on October 27, 2026. Born on June 28, 1936, in Bluff Springs, Alabama, QP lived a life defined by hard work, determination, an unwavering devotion to his family, and а stubborn spirit that those who knew him will never forget.
QP...
James Daniel "Danny" Brantley
Oct 26, 2026
James Daniel “Danny” Brantley
July 8, 1955 – October 26, 2026
James Daniel “Danny” Brantley, 71, of Lake Wales, Florida, left this earth peacefully with his wife by his side on October 26, 2026. Born on July 8, 1955, in Winter Haven, Florida, Danny lived a life rooted in faith, family, hard work, and a deep love for the Florida outdoors.
Danny was...
William Salvatore Roscoe
Oct 25, 2026
William Salvatore Roscoe, of Winter Haven, Florida, passed away on October 25, 2026, at the age of 66. Born on February 18, 1960, William lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and the simple pleasures that brought him joy.
William earned a bachelor’s degree and went on to work as a tanker driver / trainer. He was known...
Jerry M. Carden, Sr.
Oct 24, 2026
Jerry M. Carden, Sr., 69, of Babson Park, Florida, passed away on October 24, 2026, in Lake Wales, Florida. He was born on January 10, 1957, in Saginaw, Alabama.
Jerry was a high school graduate and went on to build a working life that included serving as a Supervisor for Strickland & Smith Grove Service in Frostproof from 1980-2000. He went...
Milo O. Miller
Oct 22, 2026
Milo O. Miller, of Lake Wales, Florida, passed away on October 22, 2026, in Lakeland. He was born on May 19, 1937, in York County, Pennsylvania. The son of Harry W Miller and Laura (Wineka)Miller. He was the youngest of 15 children and grew up on the historical Miller's Mill farm.
Milo will be remembered as a hardworking and dedicated family...
William Joseph Carrieri
Oct 22, 2026
William Joseph Carrieri, of Lake Wales, Florida, passed away on October 22, 2026, in Lake Wales. He was born on July 7, 1947, in West Chester, New York.
William was a mechanic for amusement parks, a line of work that reflected both his skill and his strong dedication to hard work. He was known as a workaholic, someone who gave himself...
David Osborne Sheppard
Oct 22, 2026
David Osborne Sheppard passed away on October 22, 2026, at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born on January 10, 1944, in Glendale, California. He was known for his adventurous spirit.
Dave began a long and rewarding career with General Electric in San Jose, California. His work took him across the country and around the world, and colleagues and coworkers became lifelong...
John Leo Cummings
Oct 21, 2026
John Leo Cummings passed away on October 21, 2026, at AdventHealth Lake Wales, Florida. He was born on August 31, 1940, in Waverly, New York.
John was a resident of Ellenville, New York, and has also been a seasonal resident of Lake Wales since 2010. In his professional life, he served as vice president of Ellenville National Bank, a position that...
Raymond Pencarinha
Oct 18, 2026
Raymond Pencarinha passed away on October 18, 2026, at AdventHealth Lake Wales. He was born on November 7, 1945, in Pageton, West Virginia.
Raymond was an extraordinarily hard worker. He took on many challenging jobs over the years before honing his skills as a repair specialist, first for communications equipment and later for medical testing and analysis equipment. He retired as...
Andrew Earl Baldauf
Oct 18, 2026
Andrew Earl Baldauf passed away on October 18, 2026, after extended illness. Andy was born on December 22, 1964, the son of Robert E. and Deloris J. Baldauf in Lake Wales, FL. In his youth he was active in many sports, playing football, baseball and golf. He and our father, Bob, competed in many Father-Son Golf Tournaments at the Lake...
Alejandra Armenta Flores
Oct 17, 2026
Alejandra Armenta Flores fue una mujer amorosa que encontraba su mayor felicidad en los pequeños momentos compartidos con su familia. Fue una esposa dedicada, una madre cariñosa, una hija querida y una hermana muy querida. Nació en México el 24 de noviembre de 1993 y será recordada por su fortaleza, su corazón bondadoso y el amor tan especial que siempre...
Richard Earl Freed
Oct 16, 2026
Richard Earl Freed of Frostproof, FL, completed his incredible life on October 16, 2026.
He was born Richard to his loving parents, John and Sally Freed. He was Dick to his siblings, Jack (Judy) and Pat and to his favorite Uncle Sam. He was also Dick and so very devoted to his dear wife Lynda. He was fun and found humor...
Gwendolyn Beaufort Harrell
Oct 14, 2026
Gwendolyn Beaufort Harrell, lovingly known as Gwen, passed away on October 14, 2026, at her home in Lake Wales, Florida. She was born on May 26, 1933, in Pooler, Georgia, to Benjamin Beaufort and Evangeline Morgan Beaufort.
Gwen built a life marked by dedication, warmth, and deep affection for the people and pastimes she cherished most. She earned an associate degree...
Michael Gentile
Oct 13, 2026
Michael “Mike” Gentile, 77, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on October 13, 2026, at AdventHealth Orlando. He was born on June 8, 1949, in Bethpage, New York.
Mike was known as a hardworking and capable man who was often described as a Jack of all trades and an all around mountain man. He worked as a mechanic inspector...
Patricia Osborne Malnati
Oct 12, 2026
Patricia Osborne Malnati, 82, of Frostproof passed away on October 12, 2026.
Born May 30, 1944, in New Britain, Connecticut. Patricia lived a life marked by service, dedication and care for others. She served in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam era, earned her Associates of Science degree, and dedicated 50 years of her life to caring for others...
Alejandro Ruiz
Oct 11, 2026
Alejandro Ruiz passed away on October 11, 2026, at the age of 70. He will be remembered with deep love for his warm spirit, his humor, and the joy he brought to those around him.
Alejandro was a man who loved making people smile. He was very funny, told a lot of jokes, and had a way of bringing laughter into...
William "Bill" George Miller, Jr.
Oct 8, 2026
William “Bill” George Miller, Jr., passed away on October 8, 2026, at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice. He was 94. He was born on September 12, 1932, in New Castle, Pennsylvania.
Bill moved to Lake Wales from New Castle in 1976 and made his home there. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Through his...
John Conner Updike Junior
Oct 5, 2026
John Conner Updike Junior, born June 5, 1951, in Lake Wales, Florida, passed away October 5, 2026. Mr. Updike attended Lake Wales High School where he played in the band, was drum major, and graduated in 1969. He graduated from Washington and Lee University in 1973, with a degree in Commerce. He was in the Sigma Nu Fraternity. Mr. Updike...