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Robert St. Clair Price of Frostproof passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023 at The Club of Lake Wales. He was born January 22, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late St. Clair and June Price; he and his wife Joyce were winter residents of Frostproof for 30 years before becoming permanent residents 15 years ago. Robert was a retired technician for Eastman-Kodak Photography and a veteran of the United States Army Air Corp. He loved to do needlepoint, read, complete...
Donald V. Hendrick passed away on his 84th birthday, on October 3, 2023, in Winter Haven, Florida. He was born on October 3, 1939, in Bereah, Florida, to Mr. & Mrs. Vince A. Hendrick. Don attended grade school in Key West, where his father was on shore duty, and in Sulphur Springs. He attended junior high in Fort Meade, Florida, and graduated from Fort Meade High School in 1957. He graduated from Florida State University with a Master's Degree in Genetics and from Queen's Univ...
Esther Hooks, age 71, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023. She was born August 10, 1952 in Bartow, Florida to Harvey & Mercia Morris. She worked for Lake Wales Cab Company as a taxi driver for 16 years. Esther is survived by her daughter Tina Downing, son Nicky Hooks, sister Margaret McNeely & husband James, seven grandchildren: Ciara Downing, Joshua Downing, Nathan Downing, Tera Downing, Katlyn Hunter, Brian Hunter, William Hunter III, and nine great grandchildren. A...
Samantha Diane Herring, age 53, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023. She was born September 24, 1969 in Lake Wales, Florida to Michael & Annette Herring. She worked at Arby's in Bartow, Florida. She is survived by her aunt Diane Clyatt and husband James of Lake Wales, and cousins Amy Clyatt and husband James Collins, and Courtney Boyett and husband Jessie. Condolence may be sent to the family at whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com....
David Alan Flint of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at his residence. He was born September 26, 1954 in Melrose, Maine. David was a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. He enjoyed spending time at the beach and with his family. David was preceded in death by his parents; son, Lucas Flint; and brother, Kenneth Flint. He is survived by his life partner, Jane Sherman; and a bonus family consisting of four children, Craig Hall, Crystal Hall,...
John Spencer Waldrop of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale. He was born February 5, 1941 in Bonifay to the late Leonard and Pearl Waldrop. He moved to Lake Wales from Gainesville in 1969. John was a science and agriculture teacher for McLaughlin Middle School and Lake Wales Junior High School and was a veteran of the United States Army. John is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara Ann Waldrop; daughter, Diane Nave...
Walter James Davis, Sr., age 80, of Lake Wales, FL, died Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring, FL. He is survived by his son: Walter J. Davis, Jr.; grandchild: Walter James Davis III; siblings: Elana Davis and Richard Davis. Visitation with the family will take place at Allen Temple Ame Church, Lake Wales FL from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, September 22, 2023. Funeral service will be at Allen Temple Ame Church; Lake Wales FL at 11:00 AM, Saturday,...
Arthur Henry Stafford III, 84, of Babson Park, FL passed away peacefully on September 13,, 2023. Art was born to Arthur Henry Stafford Jr and Charlotte Sarah Clark Stafford in Polk County, FL on December 2, 1938. Growing up he stayed active playing sports and enjoyed spending time outdoors. He attended community college in Polk County and started his career in agriculture as a manager on a sugar cane farm in southern Florida. This led Art to become a fruit inspector with the...
Carol Ann Stone of Lake Wales passed away Monday, September 11, 2023 at Lakeland Reginal Hospital. She was born December 30, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan to the late William and Sophie Zimmerman; she moved to Lake Wales from Michigan in 2012. Carol Ann Stone was a waitress and enjoyed painting and collecting figurines. She often did karaoke at Yall Come Back Saloon where she was known as "CC", Crazy Carol, to all who knew her. Carol Ann Stone was preceded in death by her...
Stephen Lee Rodda of Lake Wales passed away Monday, September 4, 2023 in Lake Wales. He was born October 12, 2006 in Winter Haven. Stephen loved playing video games and spending time with his family. He was devoted to taking care of his grandmother and had a close bond with his friends and family. He was so amazing in so many ways and didn't have a mean bone in his body. Stephen is survived by his mother, Stephanie McDaniel; step-father, Murry McDaniel; maternal grandparents,...
Versie Rene Stoudemire Meeks transitioned from this life to eternity on Thursday, July 27, 2023. She leaves to cherish her memories a loving and devoted husband of 61 years, Fred Meeks, Sr.; Children: Linda (John) Jones, Miami, FL; Rita (Leroy) Johnson; Cynthia Meeks, Fred (Antoinette) Meeks, Jr., Mary Rahett, Cheryl (Tony) Garnett, Sharon (Jonas) Henderson all of Lake Wales, FL; Jarvis (Kizzie) Meeks, Tampa, FL.; 25 Grandchildren; 35 Great-Grandchildren; 6 Great-Great...
Carlene Marie Tschida of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. She was born July 30, 1944 in Mandan, North Dakota to the late Bernie and Clementine Sterma. Carlene married her husband Gabriel L. Tschida on February 19, 1963. In 1965, she and her family moved to Babson Park from North Dakota. She enjoyed watching sports, especially football and baseball. Carlene was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Gabriel Tschida. She is...
Jerry Cook, age 84, of Rocky Face, Georgia passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023 at Calhoun Health Care. He was preceded in death by his parents Enos Cook and Carrie Cook Mehaffey; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Anne Cook; and brother Glenn Mehaffey. Jerry was a member of Westside Church of Christ. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Kim Cook of Rocky Face, Georgia, Dale and Rebecca Cook of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Brian Cook also of...
Steve McGill, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at his home in Bartow. Born July 16, 1952, in Lake Wales, he was the son of the late Rex McGill and Joan (Duncan) McGill of Bartow. Steve was a Christian. He worked in finance for over 20 years and as a videographer for McGill and Associates Court Reporting for over 24 years. Mr. McGill is survived by his wife of 44 years, Linda (Agostini) McGill of Bartow, his son, Shawn Vance (Sheri) of Indiantown, his mother,...
Joanne Edwards died at the age of 93 on August 24, 2023 after a short illness. Joanne Aileen (nee Williams) Edwards was born in 1930 in Portland, Oregon. In 1944 she and her family moved to San Francisco, CA, where she graduated high school. She completed nurses' training at Franklin Hospital in 1952. She met her husband, Claude Edwards, through a YMCA camping and hiking club. They got married in 1952 and eventually moved to San Mateo, California. They raised 5 children there...
Elizabeth T. (Betty) Kadlec of Lake Wales passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, at The Club in Lake Wales. She was born March 3, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Stephen and Anna Kadlec; she moved to Lake Wales from her hometown in 2018. Elizabeth was a PBX Operator for Marriott Corporation. She had a love for traveling and used to travel often. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her grandson, Michael Skoczen. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth "Cookie" Skoczen and...
Debra "Debbie" Pharo Morrison, 70, of Babson Park passed away Monday, August 7, 2023. Debbie was a woman of strong Christian faith and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her love of family, church and community is a beacon that will live on in the lives of everyone who knew her. Debbie will be remembered for her strength and determination and her generous spirit. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Helen Pharo; brothers, William Pharo and Thomas...
transitioned from this life to eternity on Thursday, July 27, 2023. She leaves to cherish her memVersie Rene Stoudemire Meeksories a loving and devoted husband of 61 years, Fred Meeks, Sr.; Children: Linda (John) Jones, Miami, FL; Rita (Leroy) Johnson; Cynthia Meeks, Fred (Antoinette) Meeks, Jr., Mary Rahett, Cheryl (Tony) Garnett, Sharon (Jonas) Henderson all of Lake Wales, FL; Jarvis (Kizzie) Meeks, Tampa, FL.; 25 Grandchildren; 35 Great-Grandchildren; 6 Great-Great...
Shirley Jean Walters Harroun of Wates Edge in Lake Wales passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023. She was born in Detroit, Michigan. Shirley and her husband Dick were married for 44 ½ years until his passing on November 28, 2017. She worked as a Field Representative for Equifax for 25 years. She was of the Methodist faith. Shirley enjoyed playing golf and resided at the Lake Wales Country Club before moving to Water's Edge in December of 2015. Her other interests were...
Joseph William DePietro of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at his residence. He was born July 9, 1936 in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Joseph and Phyllis DePietro; he moved to Frostproof from Randolph, Massachusetts in 1982. Joseph was a retired heavy equipment operator and a part-time jeweler. He was a veteran of the United States Army who served from 1956 until 1958 in Korea. Joseph taught opal cutting at the William Holland School of Lapidary Arts in...
Walter Kelm of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. He was born April 22, 1946 in Zwesten, Germany to the late Gustav and Linda Kelm; he moved to Lake Wales from Wisconsin in 2014. Walter was a retired letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. Walter is survived by his wife of 11 years, Sally Kelm; daughter, Lyndy Niemiec and husband Casey of Wisconsin; sons, Benjamin Kelm and wife Liz of Georgia, and Andrew Kelm...
A Babson Park couple shared 63 years of marriage before passing away within two days of one another recently. James Thurman Bradford passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023. His wife, Pauline Bradford, followed him on Saturday, July 15. Both were under the care of Vitas Hospice at AdventHealth Lake Wales. James was born December 15, 1939 in Cookeville, Tennessee to the late William and Lena Bradford. Pauline was born June 3, 1941 in Cookeville, Tennessee to the late Elvin and...
Judith Ann Blair Fry of Garrettsville, Ohio (formerly of Franklin, Pennsylvania) passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at her daughter’s home where she has resided for the past several years. Born in Franklin, Pennsylvania on November 8, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Donald Burnett Blair and Ruth Helen Kiskadden Blair. She graduated from Franklin High School in 1957 and on May 16, 1958 she married Francis William Fry, who preceded her in death on May 15, 2016. They r...
Jose Manuel Velez, Sr. of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at his residence. He was born February 23, 1941 in Lares, Puerto Rico to the late Rafael and Isabel Velez Hernandez. Jose was a self-employed auto mechanic. He had a love for motorcycles and he and his son did the lower 48 on a motorcycle. Jose had a special place in his heart for his granddaughter. He lived life on his terms. Jose is survived by his wife of 57 years, Iris Dalia Velez; daughters, Sheila...
Brenda Lee Burnett of Indian Lake Estates passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born August 22, 1960 in Monticello, Indiana to the late Alvin and Helen Cook; she moved to the area as a child. Brenda was a phlebotomist for Winter Haven Hospital and of the Baptist faith. Brenda enjoyed going to the mountains and spending time with her family. She could always be found taking photos or taking care of her fur babies. Brenda is survived by her...
