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Patricia "Pat" Schafstall passed Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Mercy Hospital, Oklahoma City, OK. She was 74. Pat was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many souls on this earth. Pat was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 17, 1947, to Mary Louise and Paul Thomas Connors, and graduated from Lake Wales High School in 1965. She saw her soul mate, Bernard John Schafstall, at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church during her senior year, and they were united in marriage on...
William David Barker, Jr., 60, of Lake Wales, Florida passed Monday, August 8, 2022, at Adventhealth of Lake Wales. He was born May 16, 1962, in Hackettstown, New Jersey to William and Norma (Ball) Barker, Sr., and he has been a resident of this area since 1972 moving here from New Jersey. He was an Appliance Repairman for L&L Appliance and attended Impact Church of Lake Wales. William loved trains, motorcycles and especially VW Beetles. He was preceded in death by Tommy Brand...
Harry John Burns, Jr. of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022 at his residence. He was born November 7, 1939 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Harry and Blanche Burns; he moved to Lake Wales from Ohio 12 years ago. Chic was a retired engineer and of the Catholic faith. He loved trains, gardening, history, cooking, and the neighborhood ladies. Chic was preceded in death by his wife. He is survived by his nieces, Debra Cawley and husband Howard of Lake Worth, and Susan...
Alfredo Gonzalez of Lake Wales passed away Friday, July 22, 2022 at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born October 25, 1935 in Havana, Cuba to the late Justo and Gertrudis Gonzalez; he moved to Lake Wales from New York over 20 years ago and has been a resident of the United States for over 60 years. Alfredo was a self-employed typewriter mechanic and a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. He enjoyed going to Bok Tower and walking at the Lake Wales Park and by the Lake Wales...
Ann Wagner Geils, born July 7, 1928, in Summit, New Jersey, passed away at her home in Highland Park, Florida on July 6, 2022, just one day shy of her 94th birthday. She will be remembered by all those who loved her as the matriarch of her family, who loved "her people" fiercely and completely. "Her people" included not only her blood relatives, but also so many others whom she took in as family both physically and emotionally. Her dinner table was the center of family...
Helen Marie O'Donnell, age 93, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022. She was born August 24, 1928 in Lake Hamilton, FL to W.E. & Bertie Slocumb, Marie was a Nurses Aide for 20 years at Lake Wales Hospital. She was a member of Ridge Community Church of God in Dundee. She was a talented seamstress. Helen was preceded in death by her two husband Ray Summers & Jim O'Donnell, two brothers Bud Slocumb & Corky Slocumb and three sisters Earlene Parrish, Jean Williams & Evelyn Dorsey....
Ricardo T. Lopez, age 44, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at his home in Eagle Lake. Born November 25, 1977, in Brownsville, TX, he was the son of the late Rogelio Meza Lopez and Evangelina Tejada Lopez. Ricardo worked in the construction industry for many years. He is survived by a loving family that includes his children: Emilio Lopez (Cheyenne Millwood) of Wahneta, Oscar Lopez (Alondra) of Winter Haven, Ricardo Alverado of Wahneta, Esmeralda Lopez (Zachary) of...
Franklin, NC - Rodney Wiley Hill passed from this life on June 5, 2022. Born in Lake Wales, Florida, on December 12, 1942, he was the only child of Reason Wiley and Clora Robbins Hill. Rodney and Judy, his wife of almost 59 years, met in high school and quickly became sweethearts. Rodney grew up on a farm, loved raising cattle, and was a proud member of Future Farmers of America. Even though he and Judy were truly opposites, he could depend on his sweet Judy to save a seat...
The beloved Sephia B. Royer passed away peacefully on June 1, 2022 while in hospice care in Melbourne. Born Josephine Tampa Brees on November 2, 1938, her father gave her the nickname "Sephia," and the name stuck for her entire life. Sephia was raised in Lake Wales and spent her early years living and playing on the grounds of Casa De Josefina, the massive European-style home built by her grandfather, Irwin A. Yarnell, for his wife (and Sephia's grandmother), Josephine...
Richard Wagoner Sr. was born in LaFollet, Tn. on January 29, 1931. His mother Lottie Long Wagoner, father Joshua Wagoner, and son David preceded him in death. Dick graduated from Feitshans High School in Springfield, Il. in May of 1949. He was a self-made man, starting as a paperboy and ending his stay on Earth as a very successful retired automobile dealer. He married Mary Palmer Foutch in August of 1949 and they enjoyed many happy years together. They had been married for...
Nancy M. Booream, age 90, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022, at her home in Babson Park. Born October 6, 1931, in Asheville, NC, she was daughter of the late Marshall F. Meredith and Dorothy (Nichols) Meredith. Nancy was a homemaker and a longtime member of the A.R.P. Church of Bartow. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband John R. "Jack" Booream. She is survived by a loving family that includes her children: Janet Booream (Barbie) of Winter Haven,...
Roman T. Hernandez of Lake Wales, Florida passed away on Friday May 27, 2022. He was born in Dilly, Texas on February 9, 1946, to the late Eudelio and Ricarda Hernanadez. He worked as a diesel mechanic and was the owner of Roman's Mobile. He was of Catholic faith and enjoyed working and spending time with his family. Roman is preceded in death by his daughter Angelita, and son Roman Hernandez Jr. He is survived by her wife of 58 years Julia Hernandez; his sons Robert...
Belinda DuBose Hurst of Lake Wales, Florida claimed her eternal reward and went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 30th, 2022, after a valiant fight against brain cancer. God granted her an easy, peaceful transition home as she was surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 8th, 1956, in Avon Park, Florida to the late James C. DuBose and Veronica L. DuBose. She grew up and graduated from Frostproof High School class of 1974. She received her undergraduate...
Robert Stanley Collibee of Nalcrest, Florida passed away on Friday May 27, 2022, in Lake Wales. He was born on January 29, 1934, in Chelsea, Massachusetts to the late Lawrence and Vera Collibee. Robert is a retired postal carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and served in the Airforce with the Korean war. He loved to garden, remodel houses, was active in the church when he was younger, loved to travel and worked at The White Barn Inn and Restaurant in Kennebunkport, Maine....
James Bohannon, age 67, passed away May 25, 2022, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 12, 1954, in Bartow, Florida. He was a Surveyor for the Florida Department of Transportation. He enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, sudoku and fishing. He is survived by a loving family that includes his sister Laura Edwards, niece Misti Carnley, nephew Roy Edwards, Jr and great nephews Bradley Chaucey, Jacob Edwards & Nicholas Edwards. Condolences to family at...
Richard G. "Dick" Glasgow, 94, of Babson Park, passed away Thursday May 26, 2022 at Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center In Winter Haven. Born August 19, 1927 in Charlotte, NC, the son of Thomas M. & Lucy Gwathmey Glasgow, he was a resident of Babson Park since 1997. He was an Alumnus of Darlington School of Rome, GA and Davidson College and a member of Kappa Alpha Order. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving in WW II and a retired Major of the US Army Transportation Corps Reserve....
Ronald Kyle "Ron" Porter passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Lake Wales. Born November 21, 1955, in Ironton, OH, he was the son of the late Ronald Keene Porter and Georgia Lea (Conley) Porter. Ron was a longtime member of Peace Creek Baptist Church and K.R.V.S.A. Mr. Porter worked many years for Ashland Chemicals in Bartow. He was an avid airboater known as the "FrogSpit" guy who formerly owned and operated Bullfrog Marine in Fort Meade. He is survived by a loving family that...
Victor Vieyra-Yepez of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He was born July 16, 1959 in Tacambaro Michoacan, Mexico to the late Gordiano Zavala and Romana Yepez; he moved to Lake Wales from Mexico in 1987. Victor worked in the tile manufacturing business and a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. He was a hard-working man with a big heart. Victor was a good friend to many; he was a great husband, father, and grandfather. He is...
Dennis Hill Hewitt passed away on May 22, 2022, in Bartow, FL. He was born on August 20, 1945, in Miami, FL to the late Mary and Cecil Hewitt. Dennis had been involved with the Kiwanis club, he loved hiking and being outdoors, enjoyed growing peppers, and loved old books, especially poetry. He was a former treasurer to The Humane Society and enjoyed playing softball with his granddaughter Candace. Dennis is preceded in death by 2 brothers and a sister. He is survived by his...
Ocel, Anthony Joseph (Tony) Beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather, passed away peacefully on April 18th, 2022, at age 95. Tony was born the second oldest of eleven children on January 17th, 1927, in Minneapolis, Mn. He was a Navy veteran who served in both World War II and Korea. Tony met his wife, Lucy, where they both worked at Sears, Roebuck & Co. and they married in 1951, settling in Minneapolis to raise their family. When their five children were grown, he and...
Mildred Marie Croman of Lake Wales passed away Friday, May 6, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice. She was born August 24, 1937 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Evelyn Zanolini; she moved to Lake Wales from Alturas in 1999. Mildred was a retired Registered Nurse from Lake Wales Hospital and of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed cooking and square dancing. Mildred loved parties, corn roasts, and cookouts, but overall, she loved her...
Elizabeth Ann McCrary of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice. She was born September 3, 1938 in Frostproof to the late Crawford and Elma Payne. Elizabeth was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed doing so for her family. Elizabeth loved sewing, being outdoors, and taking care of her plants. When any of her snowbird neighbors were gone, she would take care of their...
Marilyn Skinner Newell of 534 Clubhouse Drive, Lake Wales, FL passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Advent Health, Lake Wales. She was born March 20, 1929 in Rochester, NY to the late William and Mildred Skinner. She and her husband, Dr. Bruce Newell moved to Lake Wales in 1958. She was, at that time, the choir director at the Indian Lakes Estates Methodist Church, where she was a charter member. Marilyn graduated from Duke University. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and...
Eric Matthew Kinney of Lake Wales, FL passed away Tuesday April 12, 2022 at his residence. He was born March 11, 1988 in Point Pleasant, New Jersey to Edward and Diane Kinney; He graduated University of South Florida Cum Laude with a double major in Business Management and Criminology; was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity where he was the Executive Director of University Greek Programming Board, Treasurer and Philanthropy Chairman. He was also winner of the pillar of the...
Janice Ann Weathersby of Lake Wales, Florida passed away on Saturday April 16, 2022. She was born in Peterborough, Ontario Canada on July 13, 1950, to the late John and Joan Martin. She worked at Bok Tower Gardens and was a talented musician and enjoyed traveling. Janice is preceded in death by her husband Curtis Wayne Weathersby, and her sister Diane Martin. She is survived by her daughter Erin May Weathersby of Hawaii; her son Wayne Weathersby Jr. (Brook) of Lake Wales; her...
