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Leota Kroeger, age 92, passed away peacefully at her home in Lake Wales, Florida. She was born August 8, 1929 in Bathe County, Kentucky. Daughter of Earlie and Grace (Bohanan) Hunt. Leota was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Dale; brothers, Jewell, Tom, Earl, and Robert; half-brother, Clarence; sisters, Clairine, Pauline, Alice, and Juanita; and sons, Mark, Richard, Ronald, and Donald. Leota is survived by her daughter, Lynda; sons, Richard, Jr., and Brian...
Brett Ashley Lang of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021. He was born September 2, 1963 in Miami to Albert and Eleanor Lang. He was an electrician. Brett was preceded in death by his father, Albert L. Lang. He is survived by his mother, Eleanor Lang of Lake Wales; brother, Jeff Lang of Lakeland; and niece, Dana Lang. No services are scheduled at this time....
Leta Mitchell Wright, 97, retired educator, volunteer, and champion of her hometown passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at her home in Fort Meade. Mrs. Leta Wright, or "Mama Leta", as she was lovingly called by her grandchildren and numerous friends, was born in Fort Meade, Florida, on January 12, 1924 to Elbert Franklin and Belle Hendrix Mitchell. She graduated from Fort Meade High School before moving to DeLand, Florida to attend Stetson University where she earned her...
John L. Anderson Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 15th. John, known by many of his students as "Mr. A" enjoyed a long and distinguished career as a Vocal Music Teacher in Polk County Schools and Polk State College as well as serving as Minister of Music in several area churches and Cast Choir Director for Disney's Candlelight Processional (1990's). He is survived by his wife, Margaret "Margie" Anderson; son, John N. Anderson; sister, Joyce Oliff; and many...
Donald Earle Sheppard, 77, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 33 years, Ann (Muffet) Sheppard, his brother, David Sheppard, and his parents, Albert John and Jennie Deborah Moore Sheppard, and stepfather Omar “Pops” Williams. Don is survived by his daughters, Teresa Kauf Booth of Woburn, Massachusetts, and Trinity Sheppard Herrera (Julio) of Jacksonville, Florida, his...
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...
William O. (Bill) Horrell died peacefully in the company of family at Water's Edge in Lake Wales on November 12, 2021. Bill was born August 8, 1922 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Olney W. and Zola (Eikenberry) Horrell. Bill married his high school sweetheart, Diana (Dee) Abe on January 18, 1945 and they shared life together in Dayton (OH), Clear Lake (IN) and the Lake Wales area until her death in 1994. He was the proud father of his son, Jack E. Horrell, and his daughter,...
Yvonne Marie Davis, age 76, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Vitas Hospice in Winter Garden, FL. She was born December 19, 1944 in Alabama to Venus & Vita Smith Williams. Yvonne was a Housewife. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Dick Davis, sister Janice Jared, two nephews Graham Jared and Ethan Jared. She is survived by two step daughters Patricia Caswall of Longwood, FL, Donna White of Winter Park, FL, niece Julie Jared...
Nancy Barber, age 67, of Lake Wales passed away November 15, 2021, at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born on March 23, 1954, in Murfreesboro, TN. She worked as a Server. She enjoyed riding motorcycles, antique furniture and rescuing senior dogs. She will also be remembered for her wonderful cooking. She is survived by a loving family that includes her husband William Barber, children Delaney Snook, Mandy Snook & Jennifer Tanner, brother William Hill, sister Clara Madison,...
Patsy L. Berkley, age 79, passed away November 8, 2021 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. Born May 8, 1942 in Cedar Springs, GA, Patsy was a longtime resident of Bartow. She was of the Baptist Faith and former member of the Bartow Moose Lodge.. Patsy was a graduate of Bartow Summerlin Institute and former partner of Tower Tree Service of Bartow for several years. She was preceded in death by her husband: William Berkley and her parents: Frank and Louise Evans Grubbs. She...
Salvatore S. "Sal" Magnetico, age 67, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021 in Bartow. Born January 13, 1954 in Hoboken, NJ, he was the son of the late Carlo and Angelina (Leonardo) Magnetico. Mr. Magnetico was a soccer coach for many years, coaching at many different levels from recreational children and youth to high school. Sal was a Senior Loan Officer in the Mortgage Banking industry for many years, prior to that he owned and operated a lawn business for 20 years in...
Bessie Elizabeth Wynn, age 66, of Bartow, FL, died Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale, FL. She is survived by her long time Companion Walter Keepler, Bartow, FL; one Sister: Shelly Wynn, Bartow, FL; and one Brother: Anthony (Connie) Swain, Miami, FL. Memorial service will be at Gause Funeral Home at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 20, 2021. All persons attending must wear a face mask....
Thomas Earl Dean of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021. He was born July 13th, 1954, in Donaldsville, Georgia to the late Bert and Ruby Dean. Thomas was a Beautician in the personal care industry and was self-employed. Thomas is survived by his sister Mattie Fenby of LW, and his dog Odie....
Ronald "Ronnie" Edward McKenzie Sr. of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021. He was born December 20, 1948, in Cocoa, FL to the late Edward and Nita McKenzie. Ronnie was a Maintenance Supervisor at Florida's Natural for 50 plus years and retired after the 50 years but continued to consult. Ronnie was a member of a local CB club, loved to hunt, fix things and help people. Most of all he LOVED children and people. Ronnie was preceded in death by his son Joseph Garrett...
Lester L. Brownlee, age 79, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 in Lakeland. Born September 19, 1942 in Tampa, he was the son of the late Lester Sylvester and Louise (Glisson) Brownlee. Lester was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Brownlee retired from Cargill after working for W.R. Grace and Co. for many years as an Electrician. Along with his parents, Lester is preceded in death by his son, Aaron J. Brownlee. He is survived by a loving family that includes his wife...
John "Jack" Daubert, age 88, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at his residence after a long illness. He was born October 10, 1933 in Freeland, PA to Clayton & Margaret Daubert. Jack was a Veteran in the US Army serving in the Korean War. He was a Courier for the Erie School District in Pennsylvania. Jack had also been a barber and school bus driver for many years. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Bartow. He was also a member of the Knights of...
Alicia Joy Gomez of Lake Wales, Florida passed away on Friday November 5th, 2021, at the age of 69. She was born on June 26th, 1952, in Utica, NY to the late Edwin Folgelman and Wilma Jones and has been a resident of Lake Wales since 1976. She dedicated her career in citrus for Hunt Brothers. Alicia loved her family dearly, was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her son Eric Gomez and her brother Butch Hamm. Alicia is survived by her husband...
James E. Gargus, age 77, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021 at his residence in Bowling Green, FL. He was born August 31, 1944 in Deering, MO to Wade & Isabelle Gargus. James was a Correctional Officer in Hardee County. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan. He is survived by his wife Carol Gargus, three sons Dennis Gargus (Linda), Robert Gargus (Stormy), Edward Gargus (Lynn), daughter Laura Carver, two brothers Daniel Gargus (Debra), Bob Gargus (Rosemary), two sisters Willie...
Robert "Bobby" Moore, Jr, age 62, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021. He was born January 1, 1959 in Bartow, FL to Robert & Louise Wade Moore. He was a Grader Operator for McDonald Construction. He was preceded in death by his former wife Candy Abner Moore and sister Kathy M. Shortridge. He is survived by his son Michael Moore (Theresa), two daughters Charity Sheffield (Patrick) and Mindy Moore, brother Jim Moore, seven grandchlidren: Cody, Alexis, Courtnie, Emilee, Joey,...
Kaijuta Basden Romulus, 44 of Lake Wales, died at Orlando Regional Hospital, Orlando, Florida. She was born in Brooklyn, New York. Services will be held Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Bible Church of God, 49 Seaboard Avenue, Lake Wales 33853. A mask is Required. Visitation: Friday, November 19, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Epps Chapel. Mask Required....
Geraldine Jewel Thomas Woods, 80 of Lake Wales, died at Winter Haven Hospital, Winter Haven, Florida. Born in Belle Glade, Florida. She was a retired Educator, Public Schools in Polk County, Florida and a graduate of Bethune Cookman University formerly Bethune Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Florida. Member of New Divine Church of God by Faith, Lake Wales. Services: Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Location: New Divine Church of God by Faith, 640 Burns Avenue, Lake...
Victoria L. MacGregor of Seminole passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Largo Medical Center. She was born October 30, 1954 in Milford, Massachusetts to the late George and Viola MacGregor; she moved to Largo from Lake Wales in 1996. She then moved to Seminole in 2009. Victoria was of the Methodist faith. Victoria was preceded in death by her brother, George W. MacGregor. She is survived by her sister, Eva Brunetti of Clearwater, and brother, Charles H. MacGregor of...
Barbara Mae Dawson of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born August 5, 1942 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to the late Gordon and Elsie McDaniel; she moved to Lake Wales from Arkansas 65 years ago. Barbara was a homemaker and a dedicated member of Wayside Baptist Church. She liked to crochet, fish, and go to garage sales. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Dawson; brother, Sonny McDaniel, and sister, Peggy Bryant. She is...
Brenda Gale Grace of Babson Park passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. She was born December 7, 1947 in Providence, Kentucky to the late Jesse and Bobbie Hernandez; he has moved to Babson Park from Clarksville, Indiana 22 years ago. Brenda was a homemaker and was of the Catholic faith. She was a devoted wife and loving mom. Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, Dave Grace in 2009; sister, Karen Aaron; brother, Keith Hernandez; and parents,...
