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Robert J. Phillips of Lake Wales FL passed away Dec 29, 2021 at the age of 68 at Good Shepard Hospice. He was born March 20 1953. He is survived by his wife Patricia, daughters Leanne and Rachel, son Devon, granddaughter Eleanor and sister Carey. He was retired after 20 years from the U.S. Navy and then the U.S Postal Service. He was a proud member of The Moose Fraternity and The Veterans Of Foreign Wars. He was loved by all who knew him and will be missed...
Rocky White, age 65, passed away January 1, 2022, at Lake Wales Medical Center. He was born on December 6, 1956, in Bartow, FL. He was a Production Supervisor in the citrus industry. He was a member of Oakwood Golf Club, First Baptist Church Frostproof and 30+ years Little League/Dixie League umpire. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and softball/baseball. Most of all he loved his cars and coaching. He was survived by a loving family that includes his wife Joyce White of Lake...
J.P. Williamson of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Sebring. He was born December 28, 1972 in Fort Lauderdale to the late Michael Williamson and Noel Trent; he moved to Lake Wales from Fort Lauderdale 34 years ago. J.P. was a meter reader for Tampa Electric. He enjoyed football, baseball, golfing, fishing, and spending time at the beach. He was active in the Lake Wales Little League by coaching, umpiring, and was on the Board...
Clifton Williams, Jr., age 47, of Bartow, FL, died Saturday, December 18, 2021 in Melbourne, FL. He is survived by his Mother: Mary Louise Williams, Bartow, FL; Children: Telvin (CJ) Coles, Jacksonville, FL, Hitydria Dewitt, Cocoa, FL, Shantierra Boyd, Leesburg, FL, Latoria Williams, Bartow, FL; Brother: Anthony Bester, Tampa, FL; Sisters: Mary Ann Evans, Bartow, FL, Pearlie Williams, Lake Wales, FL, Mary Burchfield, Bartow, FL; and five Grand Children. Funeral service will...
Thomas "Tom" Small, age 71, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021. He was born May 14, 1950 in Bloomington, IL to Dwain & Marilyn Small. Tom's father was an educator and traveled around a lot. When Tom was around 10 years old, they lived in Carbondale, IL. It was there he was known as the Pinball Wizard. He would steal nickels from his mother purse and skip school to go to the local arcade where he played and beat high school and college students. Tom went to high school...
John Randolph "Randy" Peterson, Jr., age 72, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. Born May 10, 1949, in Asheville, North Carolina, son of John R. Peterson, Sr. and Mary Virginia Duncan Peterson. Randy was a longtime resident of Bartow. He was a graduate of Summerlin Institute, class of 1967, and graduate of University of Florida, class of 1971. He was, along with his wife Ruth, owner of Peterson Cleaners for many years. He was a...
Marie Stibitz of Lake Wales passed away Friday, December 17, 2021. She was born on August 26, 1932, in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Ann Yavorsky. Marie worked in healthcare as a nurse, she enjoyed volunteering at the Hospital, loved to travel, and owned a cattle company with her late husband Vaughn Stibitz. She was a member of the Lake Wales Women's Club and the Garden Club as well as a member of the Moose Lodge, the American Legion and VFW Auxillaries....
Opal Gynell Preston of Lake Wales went to be with her Lord Sunday, November 28, 2021 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. She was born October 31, 1931 in Hackleburg, Alabama to the late William Parker Evans and Mattie E Evans, and was the youngest of five children. She was predeceased by son Danny L. Preston. She is survived by her husband of 74 years Delois Preston of Lake Wales, daughter Jennifer P. Miles and husband Daryl Miles of Auburndale, son William Carl Preston of Orlando,...
Alane D. Osborn, age 57, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at her home in Bartow. Born October 26, 1964 in Dixon, IL, she was the daughter of William Carr Osborn and Jane Doris (Bowman) Osborn. Ms. Osborn was a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Alane worked Polk County in the Parks and Natural Resources dept. in Mosquito Control since 2004. She is survived by her companion, Howard Warren, her son Brad Boyles, and her brother, Michael Osborn along with many friends and...
Juan Alexis Andujar of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. He was born October 2, 1935 in Manati, Puerto Rico to the late Julio and Flora Andujar; he moved to Lake Wales from New York 25 years ago. He was an Oiler for the City of New York and of the Catholic faith. Juan was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Miguelina Andujar. He is survived by his daughters; Nilsa Laquer of Sebring, Lourdes Oyola of New York, Solange Viloria of...
William E. Delmas of South Carolina passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at The Grove Center in Lake Wales. He was born September 24, 1939 in Mobile, Alabama to the late Helaire and Evelyn Delmas. William was a retired real estate agent and of the Catholic faith. He loved riding his bike around while picking up trash. He loved animals and would keep treats for all of the cats that would wait for him on his many bicycle rides around the neighborhood. Bill also loved...
Russell Anthony Robertson of Jacksonville passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at his residence. He was born October 22, 1946 in Washington D.C. to the late Russell and Bertha Robertson, Sr.; he moved to Jacksonville from Lake Wales 47 years ago. Russell was a retired Chief Petty Officer (E-8) for the United States Navy and served in Vietnam from 1971 until 1973. After the military, he worked as a truck driver for Hartland Express, traveling all over the country. He was an...
Robert Mallick Blair of Lake Wales, 100, passed away on November 29, 2021, in Orlando, FL. Born April 9, 1921, in Pittsburgh, PA, he lived in Beaver County most of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Milton and Mary Jane Blair, and his wife Betty Jean Chaffee Blair. He is survived by his stepdaughters Carla Maddox and Linda Cruz and five step grandchildren, and several cousins. Blair was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Pacific Theater during...
Michael Duane “Mike” Taylor of Indian Lake Estates passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. He was born August 24, 1946 in Stockton, California to the late George and Anna Taylor; he moved to Indian Lake Estates from Carson City, Nevada six years ago. Mike was a self-employed executive of Corporate Advisory Service and a veteran of the United States Army who served in Korea. He was a member of the Church of Latter-Day Saints in Lake Wales. He enj...
Esther McKenzie of Frostproof passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 at her residence. She was born March 14, 1924 in Ironwood, Michigan to the late Peter and Grace Schiavetti; she moved to Frostproof from Ironwood, Michigan in 1946. Esther was a homemaker and attended First Baptist Church of Frostproof. She enjoyed football and was well versed on players and teams in both the college and pro league. She spent her time reading, sewing, and crocheting. Esther was preceded in de...
Franklin O. “Frank” Blachly of River Ranch passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born April 18, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Frank and Marian Blachly; he has been a winter resident of the area for 30 years and came here full time this year from Dix Hills, New York. Frank was a retired contractor and was a member of the River Ranch Chapel. He served in the Korean war with the United States Army. He enjoyed the outdoors and helping...
Janice Theresa Koziol, 72, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 28, 2021 with her family members by her side. She is survived by her husband, Phillip; daughter, Lisa (St. Germain); son, Ryan Koziol; sisters, Denise Passingham, and Laurel Bush; brother, James Foley. Preceded in death by her mother, Catherine Foley (Miller); father, James Foley; and sisters, Donna Foley, and Kathy Spear. Her career started with the Milwaukee Road and continued with a brief time for the Soo...
Virginia Louise Glover Pitt of Lake Wales passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice. She was born February 9, 1935 in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma to the late Melvin and Iva Glover; she moved to Lake Wales from Nashville, Tennessee in June of 1971. Virginia was a teacher and held a bachelor's degree. Virginia was preceded in death by her sister, Emma Johnson. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Jackie Willard...
Frank M. Hunt, II of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 at his residence. He was born April 2, 1928 in Lake Wales to the late Deeley A. and Louise E. Hunt; he was a fifth generation Floridian. Frank attended elementary school and secondary school in Lake Wales and attended Erskine College in Due West, South Carolina. He graduated from the University of Florida in Gainesville with a BS Degree in Business Administration in 1950. Frank was the President of the...
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...
Grace Irene Delph, age 92, passed away Monday November 22, 2021 at her residence in Bartow. Born August 12, 1929 in Vicco, KY to Samp and Naomi Cornett, then grew up in Hazard, KY. Irene graduated from Western Kentucky University with a degree in education. She married her college sweetheart, Bill, and they moved to Bartow in 1952. She and Bill began their professional careers as teachers. She quickly transitioned to a full time loving mother, raising five children. One of...
Sue Webster, age 100, passed away November 22, 2021, at Savannah Court Assisted Living Facility in Bartow. She was born on October 11, 1921, in Anderson, Indiana, and was was a Secretary for the Director of Nemours Children's Hospital, Jacksonville. Sue is survived by a loving family that includes her children Cathy Gibbons, Patricia DeJarnett & Roy DeJarnette, grandchildren Tony, Scott & Tristian and a great granddaughter Kimberly. A Memorial Service will be held on...
Mary Arline Shirey of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. She was born February 9, 1959 in LaGrange, Indiana to Richard and Effie Jones; she has been a resident of the area, moving here from Angola, Indiana, since in 2013. Mary was a manager for Pizza Hut and loved to do mandala drawings. She was a sweet and loving person that would do anything for anybody. She grew up tough and was known as mean Mary, Donald brought out the best in...
Theresa “Tess” Stewart of Lake Wales passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. She was born January 4, 1961 in Sharon, Connecticut; she moved to Lake Wales from West Palm Beach 15 years ago. Tess was a convenience store clerk. Tess was preceded in death by her husband. Charles F. “Charlie” Francis; and father, Robert Stewart. She is survived by her stepson, Aaron Francis of West Palm Beach; mother, Linda McDonald of Babson Park; brother, Robert Stewart...
Dorothy L. Pagach of Lake Wales passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at Palm Gardens Nursing Home. She was born May 16, 1926 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Jacob and Mary Schraeder; she moved to Lake Wales from Hobe Sound in 2005. Dorothy was a retired manager at Turtle Creek Country Club. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Steve A. Pagach. She is survived by her daughters, Anita Kabana of Stuart, Stephanie Anderson of Babson Park, and Karen Mackail of Lake...
