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Barbara J. Williams, 51 of Lake Wales, died Oct. 10 at Advent Health Lake Wales (formerly Lake Wales Medical Center). She was born Feb. 2, 1968. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is in charge of arrangements....
John Storer, MD, a pioneer in heart and vessel surgery, died peacefully at his home in Lake Wales on Oct. 2. Dr. Storer was born on July 15, 1921 in Pitman, NJ to parents Alexander and Helen (Stanger). John graduated from the University of Alabama in 1942 and from Hahnemann Medical College in Philadelphia in 1945. Dr. Storer served in the Army from 1943-1945 and in the Medical Corps from 1946-1948. He served an internship at Huron Road Hospital in Cleveland, OH from 1945-46,...
Danny Marshall Winningham, 53, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, Sept. 30, 2019 at the Miller County Hospital in Colquitt, GA. He was born June 18, 1966 in Jamestown, TN. Danny was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and family. He is preceded in death by his father Russell Winningham, son Danny R. Winningham, and stepfather who raised him Ronald Lynch. He is survived by his mother Geneva Lynch, daughters Christian Winningham, Erica Harrison and...
Audrey Dale Yates, 66, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 at the Lake Wales Medical Center. She was born December 23, 1952 in Lake Wales to the late William O. and Lois K. (Kirkland) Evans. She has been a lifelong resident of the area. She was a security officer for Vickers Security and of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her husband Paul S. Yates Sr., daughters Rose Mary Yates and Tina Marie Byrd, both of of Lake Wales; sons Paul S. Yates Jr. and wife Jill of Wauchula, and William O. Yates and wife Jessica...
Helen Cain Bowman, 62, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 at her residence. She was born January 9, 1957 in Ft. Lauderdale to the late Thomas Lanier and Anita Jane (Berry) Cain. She has been a resident of the area since 1975. She was a group home manager and was of the Protestant faith. Helen was an avid reader and dog lover. For the last 8 years she "puppy sat" for many dog owners in the Lake Wales area which brought her the most joy. She also thoroughly...
Susan Martene Pistole, 73, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 at the Winter Haven Hospital. She was born November 11, 1945 in Minneapolis, MN to the late Conrad J. and Vera I. Holm. She has been a resident of the area for 8 years coming from California. She was in guest services at Legoland. Susan loved her family, liked to crochet, garden and went to all the games her family participated in. She is preceded in death by her husband Gary Pistole. She is survived by her sons Gary R. Pistole and wife Pamela of...
Charles William McCullough, 72, of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019 at his residence. He was born July 3, 1947 in Brunswick, GA to the late Horace G. and Louise (Kersey) McCullough. He has been a lifelong resident of the area. He was a truck driver. He was a member of the National Guard, Moose Lodge, American Legion, and he loved to fish and spend time with his grandkids. He is preceded in death by his brother, Jackson McCullough. He is survived by his lifelong companion Linda Sanland, daughters Joyce...
Iris N. Kirch, 93, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 at Savannah Court. She was born August 18, 1926 in DuBois Town, PA to the late George F. and Lillian M. (Carson) Kirch and she has been a resident of this area since 1950 moving here from Williamsport, PA. She was a retired bank teller for Lake Wales Bank & Trust. Iris was a homebody and enjoyed watching TV and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Wales. Iris was preceded in death by her sisters, Evelyn Cooksey and Trudy Duncan She is...
Emily L. Davis, 83, of Winter Haven passed away Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 at the Consulate of Winter Haven. She was born September 29, 1935 in Ocilla, GA to the late Ozia L. and Eula Lee (Kimbrell) Davis. She is a lifelong resident of the area. She was a salesperson for Hallmark Furniture. She is survived by her daughters Alice Wells of Lake Wales, Rose Salem of Winter Park, Diane Shipman of Winter Haven, brother Joe Davis of Tifton, GA, 3 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Private family service...
Carol G. Parrish, 63, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019 at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. She was born December 5, 1955, in Marina De Pisa, Italy to the late Charles Abner and Betty Gafford. She was a Registered Nurse for 45 years. 42 years as an ER Nurse and continued her role as a case manager in Case Management for the last 3 years. Carol was an FFA Alumni, honorary member of the Lake Wales Kiwanis Club, professor for Polk State College Clinical Instru...
Herlinda Mata, 95, of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019. She was born March 26, 1924 in El Zapotillo Villa Hidalgo, SLP, Mexico. She was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her husband Anastacio Rodriguez, daughters Leonor Rodriguez, Petra Rodriguez and Cleotilde Rodriguez. She is survived by her daughter Teresa Ramirez of Lake Wales, sons Isidro Rodriguez and Roberto Rodriguez and Amando Rodriguez of Frostproof; Adolfo Rodriguez...
Tammy Sue Little, 55, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, Sept. 16, 2019 after an extended battle with brain cancer. She was born May 26, 1964 in Albuquerque, NM. She has been a resident of the area since 2002 coming from Thomasville, AL. She was first and foremost the loving mom of 3 young ladies who were the love of her life, a pianist, music teacher and ministry partner with her devoted husband. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lake Wales for the past 18 years...
Lucille Faye Floyd, 88, was born December 23, 1930 to the late Thomas Guy and Laura Imel. She died September 13, 2019 in the comfort of her home. She was employed for 30 years as a secretary for Fisher and Floyd Roofing. She was a homemaker, enjoyed gardening, spending time with family, especially babies, and cooking delicious meals for family and friends. Many were blessed by her quick wit and gracious hospitality. She spent most of her adult life in Lake Wales, retiring in the North Carolina mountains. She was a devoted...
Patsy Sanders, 86, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, Sept. 13, 2019 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring. She was born May 27, 1933 in Stanton, TX to the late W.J. and Ruby (Dismore) McCamey. She has been a resident of the area since 2015 coming from Oklahoma City, OK. She was a homemaker and a member of the South Lake Wales Church of God. She is preceded in death by her husband Marvin S. Sanders. She is survived by her daughter Lisa Stockton (Jeremy) of Salt Lake City, UT, sons Clifford Sanders (Becky) of Oklahoma City, OK,...
Iris Reed, 103 of Lake Wales, died Sept. 16 in Madison, AL. She was born in Coleman, Florida on Feb. 16, 1916. Services will be held Saturday, Sept. 28; time and location to be announced. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is in charge of arrangements....
Annabelle Pritchett, 86, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at her residence. She was born April 12, 1933 in Dalton, GA to the late Roy and Lucille (Peeples) Hammontree and she has been a resident of this area for the last 9 months moving here from Springfield, VA. She was a retired secretary for Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon. Before coming to Lake Wales, Annabelle was very active in the Messiah United Methodist Church in Springfield, Virginia, loved to collect angel figurines and going to the...
Jeanette Eve Sands, 92, of Babson Park passed away Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019 at her residence. She was born December 24, 1926 in Newberry, SC to the late Clarence E. and Maggie (Mills) Perkins. She has been a resident of the Winter Haven area since 1963 coming from Newberry, SC. She was a retired unit aecretary for Winter Haven Hospital and was of the Baptist faith. Jeanette enjoyed crafting, cooking and being a grandmother. She is preceded in death by her son Lawrence Pope...
Born Peter Stepanovs in Latvia, he ultimately immigrated to California after surviving through the trials of WWII Germany and by the grace of sponsorship from the Catholic Church; Peter Wayland found his home in South Florida. On September 9, 2019 Peter passed at his residence in Lake Wales. He came here from Miami/Key Largo area in 1983 with his family. He was a retired Department of Agriculture employee and a veteran of Vietnam, serving in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper. He...
Yolanda Ortiz, 60, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, Sept. 9, 2019 at her residence. She was born July 27, 1959 in Chicago, IL to the late Carlos and Rosa (Pagan) Ortiz. She has been a resident of the area since 1995 coming from Miami. She was a Financial Aide Counselor for Warner University. Yolanda was of the Catholic faith, she liked to garden and loved dogs. She is survived by her son Lorenzo Sanchez (Linda) of Lakeland, sisters Mirta Urroz (Walter) of Chicago, IL, Olga...
Sharon Faye McCall, 73, of Lake Wales passed away after a long battle with cancer, Friday, Aug. 30, 2019 at her residence. She was born July 27, 1946 in Winter Haven to the late Leonard and Iola (Deese) Shelton and she has been a lifelong resident of this area. She was a retired supervisor of shipping for Hunt Brothers. Sharon was the boss of her family when at home, she was an avid Nascar Fan, loved shopping and going to Pigeon Forge Tennessee. She loved her family and dogs...
Alexcio Leeatawn Davis, Jr., 6 months, died Aug. 31 at Lake Wales Medical Center. He was born Feb. 26, 2019 in Winter Haven, Florida. Services are at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at Lake Wales Cemetery, 630 U.S. 27 S in Lake Wales. Epps Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
Grace Louise Michaelsen, 85, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019 at the Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale. She was born July 1, 1934 in Marshfield, Wisconsin to the late Porter and Charlotte (Malugge) Greenwood. She has been a resident of the area since 1990 coming from Wisconsin. Grace was a teacher in Marshfield, Wisconsin. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Lake Wales, DAR, Colonial Dames, Lake Wales Woman’s Club and the Lake Wales Eastern Star. She is preceded in death by her s...
Elizabeth Louise McVay, 77, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, Aug. 31 at the Lake Wales Medical Center. She was born November 11, 1941 in Bronx, NY to the late John and Myrtle (Tapley) McVay and came to Lake Wales 20 years ago. She was a self-employed seamstress. Survivors include her husband of 20 years Milton McPherson, daughters Amy Goodrich, Kathy Cassidy, Christine Callahan (Thomas), sons Chuck Jefferies (Tammy), Mike Jefferies, Edward Jefferies, step children Shawn McPherson, Alex McPherson, Amy McPherson, Mathew...
Annie Grace Mitchell, 86 of Waverly, died Sept. 4 at Consulate Health Care of Winter Haven. She was born November 10, 1932 in Thomasville, GA, Visitation is 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13 at Mount Moriah Primitive Baptist Church, 102 Alley Lane, Waverly. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 at the church. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is in charge of arrangements....
Garland Elizabeth Myers, 99, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Brookdale of Winter Haven. She was born October 26, 1919 in Dixon, IL to the late Ira and Mary G. (Krug) Utz. She has been a resident of the area since 2013. She was a retired executive secretary in the construction industry. Garland enjoyed her work and was a Sunday School Teacher for Jr. High School aged kids with 3 generations of students. She also enjoyed traveling and organizing get togethers. She was a longtime member of the Prince of...
