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In a year where a shortage of Christmas trees is a looming nationwide problem, hardy individuals are fortunate to have another affordable solution available: cut your own at the Walk-in-the Water tract of the Lake Wales Ridge State Forest. In a program offered annually at the nearby public lands, Lake Wales area residents are able to cut their own tree, but they have to use a hand-saw to do the work. No power tools are allowed in the forest. A tree-cutting permit costs only...
Leonard David Greenwood of Winter Haven passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born August 24, 1921 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Arthur and Stella Greenwood. After graduating from North Carolina State University in 1951 he moved to LaBelle, Florida, then to Frostproof, Florida in 1954 where he resided until 2015, He moved that year to to Winter Haven, Florida. Leonard was a retired land development manager for Atlantic Coastline...
Leta Mitchell Wright, 97, retired educator, volunteer, and champion of her hometown passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at her home in Fort Meade. Mrs. Leta Wright, or "Mama Leta", as she was lovingly called by her grandchildren and numerous friends, was born in Fort Meade, Florida, on January 12, 1924 to Elbert Franklin and Belle Hendrix Mitchell. She graduated from Fort Meade High School before moving to DeLand, Florida to attend Stetson University where she earned her...
In a busy week for the Lake Wales Police Department, detectives have made an arrest in yet another violent crime which occurred on June 4 of this year. Jaheim Romulus, 19, of Frostproof, has been charged with attempted felony murder for the shooting of a Lake Wales resident during an armed robbery. The crime took place at about 9:30 pm that evening at 414 Domaris Avenue. When called to the scene, police found a 36-year-old resident suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. It wa...
The rush to develop housing in Lake Wales shows no sign of abating as new proposals continue to come before the Lake Wales City Commission. Tuesday's agenda saw an approval of an annexation that will pave the way for a 90-acre residential development south of the Eastlake Center, which houses Winn-Dixie and Rural King. The proposed annexation of 62 acres will join them with another 29 already under the same ownership group. If approved for medium density residential...
John Warren "Bo" Hutto reached his Heavenly home on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Bo was born in Lake Wales, Florida on April 26, 1971. Bo married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Donna Therese Nelson-Hutto as a teenager. In their over 31 years together, they created a beautiful family. Bo's number one passion in life was his family and he loved them deeply and unconditionally. Bo had a true servant's heart and loved helping people, both inside and outside hi...
David Lee Collins of Sebring passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Somers Hospice Sebring. He was born January 16, 1963 in Lake Wales to John and Mary Jane Collins; he has been a lifelong resident of Frostproof. David was a truck driver and of the Baptist faith. David was preceded in death by his father, John Luther Collins. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Catherine Collins; daughters, April Dobbins (Jamey) of Tallassee, Alabama, Sarah Wren (Jimmy) of Woodstock,...
John Charles Burris of Frostproof passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born July 9, 1932 in Cambridge, Ohio to the late John and Jane Burris; he moved to Lake Wales from Keystone Heights in 1996. John was a retired District Supervisor for Florida Power and Light and was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving from 1951 until 1955 in the Korean war. John is survived by his wife of 66 years, Helen J. Burris; daughter, Janice Kay Rowton...
Cindy Michelle Lambeth of Indian Lake Estates passed away Sunday, Oct 3, 2021 at her residence. She was born February 4, 1981 in Lake Wales to Wayne and Debbie Lambeth. Cindy was a configuration analyst for Ferguson Enterprises and an adjunct professor at Polk State College. She loved to travel and had a great sense of humor, was big in education, and had a strong work ethic. Cindy is survived by her son, Brian Wilson of Indian Lake Estates; father, Wayne Lambeth of Lake...
Jeremy Alan Palmatier of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021. He was born June 30, 1976 in Westchester, Pennsylvania to the late Randolph German and Karen Palmatier; he moved to Frostproof as a child and has been a lifelong resident of the area. Jeremy is survived by his daughters, Chloe Palmatier of Frostproof, and Chelsie Palmatier of Frostproof; sons, Jeramiah Palmatier of Frostproof, and Cody Palmatier of Haines City; sisters, Rebecca Miller (Mike) of...
Fredric Ivan Eismon of Frostproof passed away Friday, October 1, 2021. He was born January 23, 1955 in East Liverpool, Ohio to the late Ivan and Shirley Eismon. Fredric worked in the maintenance department for Cargill Citro North America. Fredric was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Marie Eismon; and sister, Carol Jean Eismon. He is survived by his daughter, Karah Eismon Bush (Chadwich) of Bradenton; son, Christopher Eismon of Frostproof; stepdaughter, Kristin Smith of...
Alan "Lee" Knight, Jr. of Winter Haven passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at his residence. He was born January 17, 1981 in Winter Haven, FL. Lee loved his family, rock n roll music, and the Miami Hurricanes. Lee is survived by his wife of 17 years, Megan Knight; daughters, Mailey, and Lyla; sons, Adrian, Avery, Abran, Lennon, and Liam; mother, Holly McCraw (Sean); father, Alan Lee Knight, Sr.; brothers, Eric Knight, and Joe Parker; sister, Ivey Knight Miller; sister,...
A Polk County bridge replacement project is keeping Walk In Water Road east of Lake Wales closed until early November. Crews are working to complete the new span over Tiger Creek and rebuild the roadway approaches, Polk County officials said today. The $1.63 million project was originally scheduled to be completed this month. Residents of the area are finding the blockage to be a major inconvenience, and adding many miles to commutes for those working or shopping on the opposite side of the bridge project. Residents south of...
Kevin O'Quinn, age 58, passed away September 27, 2021, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born on September 15, 1963, in Bartow, FL. He worked as a Plumber. He enjoyed racing cars, jeeping and woodworking. He also enjoyed having a cold beer in the rain on the porch and spending time with his family. He is survived by a loving family that includes his children: Dania O'Quinn of Frostproof , Sheina Castleberry (Jamie) of Bartow, Chelsea O'Quinn of Lakeland, Brittany...
James Bernis Wood of Frostproof FL went home to be with his Lord on September 21, 2021. Born on August 11, 1927 he was 94 years old. He was a young boy when our nation entered the Great Depression. While working at a gasoline station at the age of 12 gas spilled on his pants leg. It was a bitter cold day. He went inside to warm by the fire and his pants Ignited. By the grace of God and the healing hands of a loving aunt he was able to walk again one year later. He was indeed a...
Florence Alicia McLeod of Frostproof passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born January 8, 1927 in Akron, Ohio to the late Leonard and Violet Nixon; she was a resident of Frostproof for most of her life. Florence was a retired secretary for Ben Hill Griffin and Polk County. She loved her cats and her family. Florence was preceded in death by her husband, Howard McLeod in 2020 after 72 years of marriage. She is survived by her daughters,...
Jason Allen Crooks of Frostproof passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born November 22, 1973 in Fort Worth, Texas. Jason was a train electrician for Mosaic and was a simple man. He loved to travel and was a dedicated father and family man. Jason is survived by his mother, Cherry Stephens of Hillsborough, Texas; beloved life partner, Hope Thomas; children, Keiko Shackelford (Kris) of Bruce, and Damion Crooks of Frostproof, and Zachery...
Hugh Kelly Sheffield of Lakeland passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at Bartow Regional Hospital. He was born February 2, 1924 in Frostproof to the late John and Caroline Sheffield. Hugh was a retired heavy equipment operator for Polk County and a veteran of the United States Navy that served in World War II. He loved fishing, gardening, and woodworking. He was a great storyteller. Hugh was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Sheffield in 2016; sisters, Beatrice Lanier,...
James Hodnett Walb, 93, of Frostproof, passed away in Sebring, FL. Born February, 25, 1928 to the late James George and Mary (Hodnett) Walb in Clearwater, FL, he moved to the area 38 years ago from Miami. He served his country in both the Army where he was a paratrooper in WW2 and the United States Air Force where he moved up the ranks to Captain. He was a manager of flight emergency procedures for Pan American Airlines, and a member of the First Baptist Church of Frostproof....
Shirlene Viola Hart Shirey Anthony Chott 84, of Sebring, FL, passed away September 8, 2021, in Sebring FL. She was born August 3, 1937 at home near Zolfo Springs, FL, to the late TC and Mabel Hart. She is the oldest of five children and the bossiest. Her brother Butch Hart preceded her in death. She leaves behind her sisters Judith Jump (Bob) Sebring, FL, Jeraldine Perry Sebring, FL, Nadine Elver (Dirk) Young Harris, GA. She attended Oak Grove Elementary (grades 1-6) Wauchula...
Sharon Ann Bass of Frostproof passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 26, 1962 in Frostproof. Sharon was a Utilities Billing Manager for the City of Frostproof. She loved spending time with her granddaughter and was an amazing grandmother to her. She enjoyed going to the beach and sitting in the sun and warm weather whenever possible. Sharon loved cats, and her purses and shoes and shopping for more....
Mary Lou Pitts of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021. She was born May 13, 1959 in Frostproof to the late Odell and Annie Pitts. Mary was the billing manager for Audwin Nelson, MD and was of the Baptist faith. She loved reading and raising dogs and exotic birds. Mary was preceded in death by her sister, Carol Grant; brothers, Ernest Pitts, Lewis Pitts, and Roy Pitts; and niece, Nadine Lockard. She is survived by her nieces, Pam Glass, Maxine Bullard and Diane...
Shirley Louise Brantley, 86 Shirley Louise Brantley of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Lakeland Regional Hospital. She was born April 16, 1935 in Boaz, Alabama to the late Luther and Euna Garrard; she moved to Lake Wales from Alabama as a teen. Shirley was retired from the Polk County School Board as a cafeteria worker, from Ben Hill Griffin, Inc., and Proctor and Gamble. She also volunteered at Ben Hill Griffin Elementary School and Frostproof Elementary School. Shirley was preceded in death by her...
Lamar Goff, 76, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, Aug. 23, 2021 at his residence. He was born September 8, 1944 in Lake Wales, to the late Daniel and Margaret Goff. Lamar was a retired Police Officer for the Frostproof Police Department and was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam. He enjoyed fishing and riding motorcycles. Lamar was an artist and was known for building clocks. Lamar is survived by his wife of 53 years, Susie Goff; daughters, Lisa Kendrick and husband Layton of Lakeland, and Christie Maerke...
Elizabeth Luzon, 59, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born March 11, 1962 in the Dominican Republic, to the late Rafael and Morima Olivo; she moved to Lake Wales from Allentown, Pennsylvania 7 years ago. Elizabeth was a sales associate for the Ross department store in Lakeland and was an active member of Iglesia Cristiana Pentecostal del Consolador in Kissimmee. She was a hard worker who had two jobs to support her family....
