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Cleve Lamar Odom of Lake Wales passed away Monday, February 5, 2024, at his residence. He was born October 16, 1958, in Fitzgerald, GA to the late William Wilson and Mamie Pearl Odom; he has been a long-time resident of Lake Wales. He was a retired firefighter and EMT and the children's pastor at The Bridge Central Church. Cleve was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Detta Odom; two brothers, Larry Davenport and Billy Davenport and one sister, Wanda Jowas. Survivors inc...
Edna Ruth Griffin, 84, wife of the late James Erwood Griffin, of Walhalla, SC, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, at her home. A native of Travelers Rest, SC, Mrs. Griffin was the daughter of the late Kay and Eloise Owens Hudson. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother and Granny. Ruth loved God and was a member of Rocky Knoll Baptist Church. She loved her flower gardens and working outside. Most of all, she loved caring for others. She retired from Clemson University...
JaLeeann Johnston, age 46, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL due to a brain injury resulting from an accidental fall at her home. She was born November 17, 1977 in Winter Haven, FL. JaLeeann graduated from Lake Wales High School class of 1995. Following her graduation she went to the University of Florida and graduated in 1999 with her Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Human Performance. She began her career in Naples, FL with...
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Darwin L. White, 84, on January 22, 2024 following a brief illness. Darwin was born on December 26, 1939 in Fairview, WV to the late Clifford & Ary (Wilson) White. Darwin was a good, kind-hearted, charismatic man, dedicated father and grandfather, friend, and vibrant spirit who touched the lives of everyone he encountered. Darwin brought smiles and laughter to so many people. He was a Hall of Fame and record-holding athlete,...
Linda Marie Baker, 61, of Frostproof, FL, passed away on January 20, 2024. Linda was born March 9, 1962, to the late Robert Felesky and Norma Herzog. She moved to Frostproof from Key West in 2014 and lived in Maryland prior to Key West. Linda met the love of her life Butch (Merritt K.) Baker in FL, and they married July 21, 2012. Linda worked for the Polk County Department of Health. Linda was the administrative assistant for the Tobacco Program. She was instrumental in...
Earle F. Sullivan of Prestonsburg, Kentucky passed away Friday, January 19, 2024 Pikeville Kentucky Medical Center. He was born January 31, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Ottis and Weltha Sillivan. He was a resident of Lake Wales before moving to Kentucky. Earle was a machine operator for the Lakeland Ledger and the Palm Beach Post. He was a fan of football and baseball and enjoyed boating. Earle loved his grandchildren and his dog Scruffy. Earle was preceded in death by...
Gladys Guzman Figueroa, 78, of Lakes Wales passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024, at AdventHealth Lake Wales. She was born January 21, 1945, in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, to the late Juan and Leonildes Guzman. Gladys was a seamstress and of the Catholic faith. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Leonildes Guzman. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Jacinto Figueroa; sons, Edwin Figueroa of Lake Wales, Edward Figueroa of Lake Wales, Raynaldo...
Wilfred Lane "Billy" Lohr of Lake Wales passed away Monday, January 15, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice. He was born August 18, 1947 in Phillippi, West Virginia to Wilfred and Stella Lohr; he moved to Lake Wales from Lakeland seven years ago. Billy was a musician and was known on stage as Lane Dangerous. He played the guitar, bass, piano, and drums. Billy played with Joe Walsh and was in the Ohio Rock-N-Roll Hall of Fame. Billy was preceded in...
Patricia A. Koloc, 89, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at her residence in Emmett, Kansas. Born on June 11, 1934, in Chicago, Patricia was the daughter of Stanley and Lillian Comeaux Rice. She spent her early years in Chicago before relocating to Florida in 1964. over a decade ago, she moved to the Emmett community to reside with her daughter Laura. A passionate artist, Patricia owned an art studio in Lake Wales, Florida. She was married to Alfred A. Koloc, who...
Colonel James R. (Jim) Bell, 85, of Babson Park, Florida, died on December 12, 2023, after a brief struggle with lymphoma. He was a decorated Air Force fighter pilot and longtime public servant in multiple positions of civil government. Born April 25, 1938 to Tracy and Dorothy Bell and happily raised in Albany, Georgia, Jim began his flying career as a teenager, achieving his pilot's license in high school. Participating in ROTC during high school and college, he graduated...
Eileen Whitman, of Lake Wales, transitioned to heaven on November 10,2023 at the age of 83. A Celebration of Life for her Florida friends and family will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the La Casa Condominium Community Room (10 La Casa, Lake Wales, FL 33898. Please see this link for her full obituary....
Olivia Maldonado De La Torre of Frostproof passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024. She was born November 18, 1976 in Zacatecas, Mexico; she moved to Frostproof from Villa De Cos, Mexico in May of 2023. Olivia was a cosmetologist and loved working on the family farm. She was a hard worker, brave, and protected her family. Olivia was preceded in death by her father, Amador Maldonado Lopez. She is survived by her daughter, Samantha Medina Maldonado; son, Jesus Abied Esquivel...
Charles Kiel ("Chuck") Harriman, Jr., 71, of Lake Wales, FL passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, in Winter Haven, FL. Chuck was a lifelong resident of Lake Wales, graduating from High School in 1970 and after attending college at Florida State University, he returned to serve the community with the United States Post Office for 40 years. The residents of the town will remember him as the young, tall mailman that would go the extra mile to help them, while their dogs will r...
Marilyn J. Cook Reid Noecker age 84 of Lake Wales Fla. died Dec. 22, 2023. Born Sep 20, 1939, at the age of 84. Marilyn was born in Gowanda, NY. The daughter of Stanley G. Cook and Marion D. (Quinnan} Cook, Marilyn married David Reid of Gowanda in 1959. David went home to be with the Lord in May 2020. Marilyn then married Casimir (Paul) Noecker on Sep 10,2022. Marilyn was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Gowanda and St. Matthews Roman Catholic Church in Winter...
Jimmie L. Cotton, Sr. age 83, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023 at his home in Fort Meade, Florida. He was born February 17, 1940 in Bowling Green, FL to Benny & Bertha Cotton. Jimmie retired from CSX Railroad. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Meade. Jimmie was a Mentor and a Legend in the world of Mountain Biking, he was the Ambassador of the Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Association. Jimmie "Cott," with the help of friends, built and maintained over 10...
Roberta ("Bobbie") Freeman Harriman, 92, formerly of Lake Wales, FL passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, in Orlando, FL, where she resided with her daughter, Cheryl ("Sheri") Sherman since 2014. Roberta was born in Cordova, AL and enjoyed a childhood filled with adventures on the family farm. She moved to Frostproof, FL in 1942 and graduated from Frostproof High School as salutatorian of the class of 1949. She loved Polk County and moved to Lake Wales where she met...
Nancy Mae (Keyes) Sharkey, age 71, of Nalcrest, FL, passed away on November 21, 2023. Nancy was born April 24, 1952 to William and Phyllis Keyes in Worcester, MA She is survived by her husband, James Sharkey; her daughter, Danielle Kurtzweil and son, Nicholas Kurtzweil; her grandchildren Rebecca Kurtzweil, Demetrious and Mary Williams, Zoe Williams, MacKenzie Williams, Charlene Kurtzweil and Jayden Kurtzweil; her siblings June (Keyes) Wild, Barbara (Keyes)and Larry Hillyer,...
Donna Colleen May arrived on April 6, 1949, and "moved on" November 22, 2023. According to stories, Donna showed intelligence and mischief early on. Music and reading were early and ongoing passions. Books left open and piano noodling were normal sights and sounds of the house. Her elementary schooling included several one-room schoolhouses, one with outdoor toilets. She graduated from Bucktail Area High School in Renovo, Pennsylvania in 1967. Donna's many high school...
Judith Anne Reid of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice. She was born March 26, 1961 in Saint Charles, Illinois to the late Robert Buckwald and Anne Langfit. She moved to Lake Wales from Hamilton, Ohio 30 years ago. Judith was a manager for Island Foods. She was a fan of the Buffalo Bills, Florida State Seminoles, and the Kentucky Wildcats. Judith enjoyed all things outdoors especially camping and riding...
Nancy M. Hunt, 90, passed away peacefully Monday, November 13, 2023 surrounded by beloved family members. Nancy was born December 30, 1932 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late William and Helen McClelland. In 1945, she moved to Jacksonville with her family. In 1952, after marrying the love of her life, Ellis, whom she met while attending the University of Florida, they moved to Lake Wales. She loved her role as wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and homemaker. Nan...
Walter D. Chaney Jr., 81, loving husband and father, passed away on November 19th,2023. He is survived by his wife Susan L. Chaney, son Patrick, step daughter Diana, grandsons Darren, Trenton, and Landen, and granddaughters Keena, Kiera, and Paxtynn. He was born in Macon, Georgia on October 25, 1942, and was predeceased by his parents Walter Sr. and Elizabeth Chaney. He was a graduate of Savannah Christian High School in Georgia where he played trumpet in the marching band....
Polk County firefighter/paramedic Brian Paul Herr died in a traffic accident Saturday, November 18, in Davenport. He was 41. Herr, of Lutz, Florida, is survived by his mother: Susan Kishlicky, Castleton, NY, father: Richard Herr, Children: Julian and Andrew Herr, Lutz, FL aunt: Pat Buckley, Castleton, NY, and the brothers and sisters of Polk County Fire Rescue. Funeral service will be at Lakes Church, 1010 East Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33830: Thursday, November 30, 2023,...
Kenneth “Cricket” Bessette of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. He was born October 12, 1958 in England to the late Kenneth Bessette and Doreen Hamilton; he came here from Riverview 15 years ago. He was a retired collections representative and of the Catholic faith. He enjoyed family, fishing and hunting. He was always the life of the party. He loved his family dearly and was loved by everyone. He was an animal lover and loved his...
Elinor Lorraine Palmatier of Frostproof passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring. She was born September 13, 1934 in Berwyn, Pennsylvania to the late George and Viola Hurd; she has been a resident of the area for many years. Elinor was a member of First Baptist Church of Frostproof. She was an animal lover and enjoyed bird watching. She loved her family overall. Elinor was preceded in death by her husband, James Palmatier; daughter, Karen...
Sammy Ray Bryant, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died Jan. 31 after complications following surgery and a struggle with dementia. The native Kentuckian and longtime Polk County resident was 90 years old. Sam was unfailingly kind, adventurous and eager for new experiences. He loved sailing, traveling with his wife, spending time with family, and had a great appreciation for grouper sandwiches, banana pudding and a glass of “good red wine.” He worked for decades as...
