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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...
Donaldeen Larsen-Brimm of Lake Wales passed away Monday, July 3, 2023, at Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale. She was born November 17, 1926, in Royal Oak, Michigan; she moved to Lake Wales from Michigan in 2002. Donaldeen was an Art Teacher and made jewelry. She loved rocks, nature, flowers, birds, and animals. Donaldeen was preceded in death by her husband, James Dale Brimm in 2012, and brother, Ritchie Larsen. She is survived by her stepchildren, Grace Riesen; Kimberly...
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...
Marjorie Bedell Lanier of Frostproof passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023 at her residence. She was born May 31, 1931 in Dundee to the late Harold and Minnie Bedell; she was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a retired citrus packing and shipping officer at Ben Hill Griffin. She had a good life, loved her family and was a great momma. She loved fishing, fish fry's, baking and cooking. She was a hard worker and enjoyed yard sales and traveling. Marjorie was preceded in...
Vaughn Cofer of Babson Park passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at George G. Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale. She was born October 14, 1928 in Glade Hill, Virginia to the late Ulis and Nannie Powell; she moved to Babson Park from Frostproof in 1958. Vaughn worked as secretary, environmental teacher, and substitute teacher for the Polk County School System for 10 years. She then worked for 10 years as a staff writer and family news writer for the Daily Highlander where...
Kathryn Roberson McNutt, age 87, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023 in Mulberry, Florida. Born January 22, 1936 in Dothan, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Roy Hart Roberson and R.V. (Messer) Roberson. Mrs. McNutt was a Southern Baptist. She worked as a Registered Nurse in several hospitals across Florida during her career and retired from Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama in 1990. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Ronn...
Tommie B. Snow passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023. He was born September 5, 1926 in Dudley, GA to Seronia & Jonnie Snow, He served in the US Army. Tommie was a Bulldozer Operator in the Phosphate industry. He was a member of Wildwood Baptist Church in Bartow where he served as a Deacon for many years. He is survived by his wife of 69 years Annie Snow of Bartow, four daughters Deborah Collinsworth & husband James of Plant City, Sharon Snow of Bartow, Cynthia Leonard of...
Arthur St. Clair McKinstry, 90, peacefully passed away June 8 at Cates Hospice House in Ocala, Florida. Arthur was best known to all that knew him as "Mac" and was born in San Antonio Texas in 1932. He graduated from Holderness School and then attended Washington & Lee University. He had been a resident of Lake Wales FL for 56 years, where he spent most of his career at The Vanguard School. He was an instrumental member of the team that established the Lake Wales campus in 196...
Adrian Roland McEachern of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring. He was born June 30, 1940 in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Alexander and Pauline McEachern; he moved to Lake Wales from Derry, New Hampshire in 1991. Adrian was a retired warehouse manager for FFE Transportation and a veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed walking around the lake. He loved his wife and was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Adrian...
Heather Danielle Strickland of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born August 11, 1984, at 8:11 in El Paso, Texas; She lived in Indialantic and then Melbourne Beach as a child and teenager. She moved to Lake Wales from Melbourne Beach seven years ago. Heather was a business manager for Frontline Protection Systems, US Integrators LLC, and did sales for high end integration systems. Heather was an excellent student and worker....
Catherine "Cathy" Zorn, age 89 passed away May 26, 2023 at home. She was born in Bridgetown, NJ on June 15, 1933, and moved to Florida at the age of 19 where she lived until the end. She was an executive secretary for David McKee Engineering Co. She was a member of Moose Lodge, American Legion and Fraternal Order of Eagles. She enjoyed dancing, traveling, taking pictures, and bingo. She was kind, loving and had a beautiful smile. Cathy was preceded in death by her father,...
Charmayne Turner Marston of Babson Park passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. She was born July 5, 1947 in Fort Thomas, Kentucky to the late Frank and Martha Turner. Charmayne lived in Kentucky before moving to Lake Wales where she has resided for the past 38 years. She was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School. Charmayne was a volunteer at the Little Theater, was named volunteer of the year at...
John Herbert Cofer of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at his residence. He was born October 31, 1929 in Frostproof to the late Clifford and Bertie Cofer; he has been a lifelong resident of the area. John was a retired corrections officer and served with the United States Army during the Korean war. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Frostproof and enjoyed fishing, gardening, and traveling. He loved spending time with his family and having cookouts. John...
Arthur R. Falconer, 79, died peacefully at his home in Lake Wales, Florida on May 8, 2023. He was born on October 5, 1943 in East Orange, New Jersey. Art was a teacher at McLaughlin Middle School for 32 years, from 1973 until 2003, before retired. After retired from the Polk County School Board, he taught Geography at Polk State College and Warner Southern University. Art was passionate about sharing his love of geography and the natural world and helping students find their...
Mary S. Fillingim of Lake Wales passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at her residence. She was born September 5, 1932 in Cadillac, Michigan to the late Eldon and Ellen Stroberg; she has been a resident of Lake Wales since 1945. Mary and her husband owned and operated Wayne's Plumbing for over 40 years where she was the secretary. She was a founding and active member of Lake Wales Lutheran Church where she was a Sunday School teacher, Youth Group Leader, and founding board member...
James Thomas "Tom" Walkup of Lake Wales passed away at Lakeland Regional Hospital on Friday, May 12, 2023 of complications after a traumatic injury. Tom was born March 19, 1946, in Warren, Ohio to James Frederick and Anna Mae (Woods) Walkup, both now deceased. He had two siblings: Joel Frederick Walkup (deceased) and Peggy Ann Walkup. He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Mary, and four children: James Troy Walkup with wife, Tonya, of King, North Carolina, Jennifer...
Maximilian "Max" Smith, age 52 of Lake Wales passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Lakeland. Max was born on July 3, 1970, in Detroit, Michigan. Max served in the U.S. Army and was Honorably Discharged. Max received his Bachelor's of Arts degree from the University of Central Florida, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida. He worked as a Criminal Defense and Family Law Attorney for over twenty years. Max is preceded in death by his Mother Eloise Smith, Brother...
Foy Livingston McKenzie of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 at his residence. He was born February 12, 1952 in Lyons, Georgia to the late James and Patricia McKenzie; he has been a lifelong resident of the area. Foy was a fruit receiver for Citrus World. He enjoyed spending his time in nature fishing and camping; over all else he loved his family. Foy was preceded in death by his daughters, Pamela Diane Branch, and Margaret Ann Smith. He is survived by his wife of...
Jerry Arthur Atkins, 78, of Frostproof, passed away at his home, May 10th. Born June 14, 1944 in Muncie, IN, to the late Lloyd and Ruth (Pence) Atkins, he moved to Frostproof in 1980 where he worked as a truck driver for Ben Hill Griffin. Jerry loved his wife and daughters, his family and his dog, Doc. He loved motorcycles and boating, but mostly he enjoyed taking his wife out so she could go fishing. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sherry Colleen Atkins of...
Anthony Blake Caraway, 50, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, May 1, after a long battle against cancer. He was born in Lake Wales and had been employed for many years as a glass cutter and installer in West Virginia before returning to Lake Wales during his health challenge. He enjoyed playing his guitar, fishing, collecting coins, and flying his drone, and was very handy with home maintenance. Anthony was preceded in death by his parents, Phyllis Johnson (Kris) Caraway and...
Darlene Waters Hollinsed, 69, of Lake Wales, Florida passed Friday, April 28, 2023 at her residence. She was born November 13, 1953 in Winter Haven, Florida to the late Jule E. Waters and Hazel (Stokes) Waters and was a lifelong resident of Polk County. Darlene was a bank teller and loved nature, hummingbirds, and fishing. She was preceded in death by her first husband Ricky Thompson, and her son Glenn Thompson. ,Survivors include her husband, Philip Hollinsed; sister Martha...
Mary C. Grose, age 92, passed away April 28, 2023, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. She was born on December 27, 1930, in Millerburg, Ohio. She was a Homemaker. She enjoyed reading, going to church and traveling. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Grose. She is survived by a loving family that includes her daughters Jean Ellington (Robert) of Lake Wales, Rebecca Nusbaum (Raymond) of Temperance, Michigan, sons Thomas Grose (Kathy) of Collins, Ohio and John...
Billy Kahler of Babson Park passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at his residence. He was born January 30, 1956, in Lake Wales to the late Richard and Nancy Kahler; and he was a lifelong resident. He graduated from Lake Wales High School in 1974 and Florida State University in 1978. He retired from UPS and a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Lake Wales. He was also the owner and operator of Gary's Boating Center and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, scuba...
