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Albert Denver Penrod 69, of Lake Alfred passed away Friday, Nov. 1, 2019 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. He was born April 9, 1950 in Johnstown, PA to the late Albert and Lucy (Turner) Penrod, Sr. He has been a resident of the area for 2 ½ months coming from Buffalo, NY. He was self-employed as an accountant and of the Lutheran faith. He was the former owner of Springbrook Golf in Elma, NY. Albert was a veteran in the U.S. Air Force. He is preceded in death by his wife Linda Penrod. He is survived by his daughter...
Richard Alan Nathans, 74, passed away on Nov. 2, 2019 at The Oaks of Avon in Avon Park. He was born in Holton, Maine on December 17, 1944. Richard was predeceased by his father, Sydney Benjamin Nathans and Mother Twyla (Nicklin) Nathans. He is survived by his wife, Joan (Kumar, Bologa) Nathans, son Nicholas Nathans and his life partner, Sarah De Lair, son, James A. Bologa and his wife Stephanie and grandchildren Julianna Bologa, Madeline Bologa, Evan Bologa, and daughter,...
Henesi Damian Torres, one month old, died Nov. 5, 2019 at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born October 01, 2019. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
Tommy Brunson, Jr., 78, of Lake Wales died Nov. 2 at home. He was born March 23, 1941. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
Terri Lee Buchanan, 54, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, Oct. 28, 2019 at her residence. She was born April 27, 1965 in Lexington, KY to the late Robert C. and Betty R. (Pennington) Smith. She has been a resident of the area for 27 years coming from Richmond, VA. She was a homemaker and member of Truth Tabernacle Church in Lake Wales. She was the church Secretary. She loved animals, doodling, cooking for her family, family times and her grandbabies. She is preceded in death...
Richard A. Ballou, 94, formerly of Newark Valley, NY passed away Monday, Oct. 28, 2019 at Groves Center in Lake Wales following a brief illness. Richard was born April 4, 1925 in Endicott, NY to Arland and Ruth Baldwin Ballou. He was predeceased by his wife of 29 years, Anna Ballou, daughter Marsha Ballou Holst, and stepdaughter Jane Kobylarz. Richard is survived by his daughter Susan (Ken) Ballou Wiles of Lake Wales, son-in law Carl (Jackie) Holst of NJ, grandchildren Ben (Katie) Wiles of Lake Wales, Patrick Wiles of Tampa,...
Paul Laverne Jones, 50 of Lake Wales, died Oct. 16 at Lakeland Regional Health Hospital in Lakeland, FL. He was born March 22, 1969. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
Godfrey W. “Jeff” Schroeder, 88, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019 at Advent Health Orlando. He was born July 18, 1931 in Centralia, IL to the late Dr. Frederick and Ruth Schroeder. He was a retired dentist, of the Protestant faith and served in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife, Delores “De De” Schroeder; daughter, Linda Schroeder of Ocala; son, Todd Schroeder of St. Louis, MO; brother, Dr. F. William Schroeder of Bradenton; and one grandchild. No services are scheduled at this time. In lieu of flow...
Richard Thomas Rowland, 87, of Nalcrest passed away Monday, Oct. 21, 2019 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring. He was born December 2, 1931 in New York, NY to the late Daniel J. and Sarah (Lutz) Rowland. He has been a resident of the area since 1992 coming from Selden, NY. He was an Army Reserve Technician and was 1st Sergeant when he left the Army. He was of the Catholic faith and a veteran in the United States Army serving in Korea. Richard was the President of the Chapter 1018 National Association of Active and Retired...
Wanda M. Edwards, 68, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019 at Lakeland Hospice House. She was born November 16, 1950 in Lake Wales to the late Harry M. and Josephine (Cox) McCart. She was a lifelong resident of the area and of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her husband Gerald “Buddy” Edwards. She is survived by her daughter Rhonda M. Ducker of Lake Wales, sons Robert Heath Ducker of PA, Joseph M. Ducker of Frostproof, sisters Patricia A. Hawkins (Terry) of Reno, NV, Janet L. Ferguson of Com...
Cidell Joan Bullwinkel, 89, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 at Grace Healthcare. She was born January 23, 1930 in Jeffersonville, OH to the late Clyde and Maude L. (Thompson) Stockwell. She has been a resident of the area since 2002 coming from Ohio. She was a secretary for the American Red Cross and of the Lutheran faith. She was previously an active member and secretary at Zion Lutheran Church in Ohio, loved music and dancing especially the waltz and...
Dianna Lynn Randall, 66, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, Oct. 21, 2019 at her residence. She was born July 8, 1953 in Newton, TX. She has been a resident of the area for three years coming from Tampa. She was an insurance broker. Dianna loved life, family, adventure, traveling (she went on an African Safari) the beach and sun. She is preceded in death by her father Billy Canty. She is survived by her mother Melba Canty, daughter Sarah Hooks and companion Hillary Nash of Winter Haven, sisters Judy Rubino and husband Louis...
Deacon Leroy Robinson, 86 of Lake Wales, died at home Oct. 19 under Cornerstone Hospice. He was born July 21, 1933 in Allendale, SC. He was past owner of Roy's Amoco Gas Station in Lake Wales for many years and owner of Roy's Automotive Repair Shop in Lake Wales. Services are complete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is in charge of arrangements....
Herbert Friedrich Schlenker, 91, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 at his residence. He was born October 5, 1928 in Black Forest, Germany to the late Friedrich and Sofie (Vötle) Schlenker. He has been a lifelong resident of the area. He was a chef and owner of the Black Forest Restaurant. He taught Culinary Art at Webber College, he loved to cook and bake. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Ingrid Schlenker, daughter Monica Dehnert (Paul) of Hendersonville,...
Richard Thomas Rowland, 87, of Nalcrest passed away Monday, Oct. 21, 2019 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring. He was born December 2, 1931 in New York, NY to the late Daniel J. and Sarah (Lutz) Rowland. He has been a resident of the area since 1992 coming from Selden, NY. He was an Army Reserve Technician and was 1st Sergeant when he left the Army. He was of the Catholic faith and a veteran in the United States Army serving in Korea. Richard was the President of the Chapter...
Polk County Sheriff's Office Crime Scene Technician Kimberly Kinsley, 40, died Sept. 30 from a sudden illness. A Celebration of Life service with law enforcement honors is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 19 at the First Baptist Church of Lake Wales with family greeting friends at 9:30 a.m. She was born June 1, 1979. She dedicated 18 years of her life to public service. She was preceded in death by her father, Granville Kinsley in 2017 and her brother, Granville...
Joe Keathley, 81, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2019 at his home. He was born May 5, 1938 in Texarkana, OK; he came here from California 60 years ago. He was a retired boat driver for Cypress Gardens. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Alva Aaron and Jessie Elizabeth Keathley; and two daughters, JoLynn Garcia and Kasey Minear. Survivors include his daughters, Elizabeth Widner of Ohio, Landi Coy (Michael) of Florida, Shannon Roberts (Lonnie) of Auburndale and Crystal Williams of Florida; son, Joseph...
Catherine Jane Thullbery, 87, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019 at her residence. She was born May 27, 1932 in Lake Wales to the late Richard and Marion (Langford) Dopler. She is a lifelong resident of the area. She was the Owner/Operator of Thullbery Caretaking Inc. Catherine volunteered at the Lake Wales Library for many years. She is survived by her husband Frank M. Thullbery, daughters Kathy Clower (Kenny) of Lake Wales, FL, Sue Schoenberger of Lake Wales,...
Ricky Erol Moberly, age 67, of Lake Wales passed away peacefully on Oct. 11, 2019 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Miami on July 5, 1952 to Luke and Mondalee Neihoff Moberly. Rick always had ideas and made lists, like his father, that would make life better for everyone. He was an artist, craftsman and could build or fix anything. Rick loved fishing more than anything and fished every day when he was younger. He was a great athlete and excelled at baseball...
Margaret Mary “Peggy” LaSalle, 77, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 at her residence. She was born January 3, 1942 in Queens, NY to the late Frank W. and Mary E. (Gilchrist) Golemme. She has been a resident of the area for 34 years coming from Hollywood, FL. She was a secretary for the Polk County School Board and of the Catholic faith. Peggy enjoyed reading, cooking and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Rocco LaSalle Jr., son Rocco LaSalle III...
Albin Eugene Kendall, 89, of Apopka passed Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 at the Lake Mary Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was born February 4, 1930 in Sanford, Florida to the late Albin and Stella (Vincent) Kendall. He was preceded in death by his wife, Claire Dueand Kendall; brother, Richard F. Kendall. Survivors include his daughter, Celia A. Stockdale of Apopka; son, Robert P. Kendall of Lake Wales. Funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church with Fr. David Vargas officiating....
Kathleen Ruth Presseisen, 88, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 at Grace Healthcare. She was born July 16, 1931 in Schenectady, NY to the late Percy and Ruth (Schmidt) Harblin. She was a homemaker and of the Protestant faith. She is preceded in death by her 1st husband Harold Fogg Jr. and 2nd husband Fred Presseisen and a brother. She is survived by her daughters Pamela Presseisen of Lake Wales, sons Harold Fogg and wife Karen of Charlotte, NC, Norbert Fogg and...
Clara Joan Waddle, 83, of Lake Wales, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 at Lifecare Center in Winter Haven. She was born July 11, 1936 in Lake Wales to the late Maynard and Mary (Smith) Davis. She has been a lifelong resident of the area and is of the Pentecostal faith. She was a citrus packer. Clara enjoyed shopping, karaoke, family gatherings, the beach and flowers. She is preceded in death by her husband Rayburn Waddle. She is survived by her daughters Lucinda Hayes and husband Larry of Lake Wales, Brenda White and...
Peter William Kessler, 81, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019 at the Lifecare Center in Winter Haven. He was born June 16, 1938 in Cleveland, OH to the late Richard and Carol (Thompson) Kessler. He has been a resident of the area since 1985 coming from Indiana. Peter received his bachelor’s degree in history in 1965 from Lake Forest College in IL and was a bookkeeper with Bethlehem Steel Corporation and a Veteran in the United States Navy. He was a volunteer at Bok Tower Gardens for 8 years, a volunteer f...
Lance Grady Wilson, 48, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019 at his residence. He was born September 10, 1971 in Lake Wales. He has been a lifelong resident of the area. He was a banker for CenterState Bank for many years and a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Lake Wales. He received his bachelor’s degree from Warner Southern College. Lance was an avid sports fan, he played football and baseball at Lake Wales High School, he played baseball for Hillsborough Community College and Warner Southern C...
