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Richard Clarence Wertel, 61, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. He was born June 2, 1959 in Hopewell, VA; and he was a cross country runner in his younger years. He and his wife recently moved here from Lanexa, VA looking forward to his retirement from Anheuser-Busch. He loved to hunt, drink beer and listen to hard rock music. He was good at repairing things and was a gun enthusiast. He will be remembered as a true family man, A-1 trouble shooter and wonderful friend. Survivors include...
Mattie Jane Green, 76, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born October 7, 1944 in Hazelhurst, GA to the late M.C. and Louise Hughes; she moved to Florida from Georgia as a baby and has been here her whole life. Mattie was homemaker and attended Golfview Church of God. She was a very godly women and loved her family. She made peanut brittle for the church for many years and was involved in the children's church. Mattie was...
Johnny Lee Collins, 66 of Lake Wales, died April 29, 2021 at Advent Health Hospital in Lake Wales. He was born Aug. 18, 1956 in Winter Haven. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Edith Blanche Anderson, 95, of Indian Lake Estates passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Grace Healthcare in Lake Wales. She was born July 22, 1925 in Jennings to the late Allen and Susie Gill; she moved to Indian Lake Estates from Hollywood 14 years ago. Edith was a retired CNA from Lake Wales Hospital and was of the Protestant faith. Edith was preceded in death by her first husband, Rufus Phillips; second husband, James Anderson; daughter, Susan Nelson; and son, Rufus Phillips, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Edith...
Sgt. Robert Clinton “Clint” Tolson, 32, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021. He was born Feb. 26, 1989 in Bartow to Noel and Marcia Tolson. Clint was an Inspector for Hartline Alarm Company and was a veteran of the United States Army who served in Afghanistan. He was of the Assembly of God faith and was a Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Miami Hurricanes fan. He enjoyed shooting pool, fishing, and loved spending time with his dogs Bailey and Odin. Clint is survived by his wife, Ashley Tolson; parents, Noel and Mar...
Ronald Lee Richards, 79, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born June 10, 1941, in Edinburgh, IN to the late Ernest and Lucille Richards; he moved to Lake Wales from Indiana in 2005. Ron received his high school diploma from Edinburgh High School, his bachelor's degree in biology from Ball State University, and his master's degree in education from Indiana University. He was a retired teacher and business owner. He loved...
Diane Warters, 75, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 at her residence. She was born July 22, 1945 in Hanover, PA to the late Thomas and Evelyn Warters; she moved to Lake Wales from New Bedford, MA in 1983. Diane was a retired self-employed care giver and was a member of Impact Church of Lake Wales. She was a fan of the Tampa Bay Rays, the Patriots, and the Red Sox, and she loved spending time with her great-grandchildren. Diane is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Randell of Lake Wales; son, Michael...
Hector Augustus McLennon, 75, of Lake Wales, died April 22, 2021 at Advent Health Hospital in Sebring. He was born Nov. 4, 1945. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Halaria " Hal " Mack, 64, of Lake Wales, died April 16, 2021 in Valdosta, GA. Born Dec. 4, 1956 in Lake Wales. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Arlyn Russell Downs, 80, of Windham, OH and Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at his residence in Lake Wales. He was born March 29, 1941 in Kent, OH to the late Russell and Ruth Downs. He was a graduate of Chalker High School, Class of 1959. He has been living between Ohio and Florida for 10 years. Arlyn retired after 38 years from the Packard Electric Division of General Motors where he was a journeyman. He also served as a Mason for more than 50 years. Arlyn...
John Kramer, 70, of Indian Lake Estates passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born February 21, 1951 in Brooklyn, NY to the late John and Rosemary Kramer; he moved to Indian Lake Estates in 2005 from Newburgh, NY. John was retired from the I.T. Development Department at Kodak and Minolta Company and was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Lake Wales. Following his retirement he sold real estate. He enjoyed helping friends and neighbors with their computer problems, going fishing,...
Dawn Irene Martinez, 72, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 at her residence. She was born March 14, 1949 in Cortland, NY; she moved to Lake Wales from New York 48 years ago. Dawn was a retired waitress and was of the Christian faith. She loved shopping and being around her family, especially her grandchildren whom she loved dearly. Dawn was preceded in death by her father, Robert Eccleston in 2020; son, Robbie Martinez in 2019; and brother, Ivan Eccleston in...
Gail Patricia Graham, 76 of Lake Wales, died April 21, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born Aug. 7, 1944. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Lupita R. Turner, 92, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. She was born July 24, 1928 in Albuquerque, NM to the late Miguel and Maria Baca; she moved to Lake Wales from New Mexico in 1993. Lupita was a homemaker and of the Protestant faith. Lupita was preceded in death by her husband, James Russell Turner in October of 2020; and brothers, A.B. Baca, and Miguel Baca, Jr. She is survived by her sister, Drucilla McConnell of...
Ollie Mae Baker, 86, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born January 30, 1935 in Lincoln, AL and has been a resident of Polk County for 63 years. Ollie was a retired depalletizer for Procter and Gamble and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, watching the Lawrence Welk show, and being the boss of her house. Ollie was preceded in death by her husband, Trueman “Bill” Baker in 2008; daughter, Karen Davis in 2018; father, Leona...
Margie Lasseter Fulghum, 85, of Maggie Valley, NC passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 after an extended battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born Feb. 21, 1936 in Adel, GA to the late Louis and Evie Lasseter and moved to Lake Wales at a very young age. She graduated from Lake Wales High School in 1954. She was one of the original five Lake Wales High School majorettes and the very first to model the Scottish Kilt Design. She then attended and graduated from Webber...
Linda Brooks, 72, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital in Edgewood. She was born July 14, 1948 in Paris, KY to the late Elmer and Emma McFarland; she moved to Lake Wales from Kentucky in 2010. Linda was a retired Administrative Executive for the VA Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky and North Point Training Center in Danville, Kentucky. She was a Louisville Cardinal fan and made and sold her own line of jewelry. Linda is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ronald G. “Ron” Bro...
Margaret Lucille Brennan passed away at 82 years old on April 10, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born July 8, 1938 in Ohio, traveled many places and has been a resident of Lake Wales where she worked and lived in the community and made many friends for 47 years. Margaret was always loved where she went and has a good work ethic, in which she instilled in her family. Margaret loved her family dearly and will forever be in their hearts. Survived by her daughter, Vickie...
Elizabeth "Betty" Bianchini, 83, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at her residence. She was born June 19, 1937 in Chicago, IL to the late John and Catherine McConville. Betty was a retired ticket agent for the Chicago Transit Authority and was of the Catholic faith. She loved to travel and go on cruises. Betty was preceded in death by her brother, John McConville. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Adello "AL" Bianchini; step-sons, Michael Bianchini...
Edward Reginal Robinson, 90, of Lake Wales, died April 14, 2021 at Advent Health Hospital in Lake Wales. He was born April 9, 1931 in Tampa. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 24 at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 9010 SW 34th Place, Ocala, FL. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
John Roberts, 80, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Somers Hospice House. He was born March 26, 1941 in Miami to the late Edward and Naomi Roberts; he moved to Lake Wales from Indiana 12 years ago. He was a retired refrigeration tradesman and was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during the Vietnam era. John was a member of the VFW Post 4289 of Winter Haven and was the Past Vice Commander for the VFW Post 2420 in Lake Wales. He was preceded in...
Dolores Maria Wigren, 86, of Leominster, MA and Lake Wales, FL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 in Lake Wales. Dolores was born on April 30, 1934 in Worcester, MA to the late Julia (Pedone) and Giuseppe Giaquinto of Italy. Dolores was a graduate of Commerce High School in Worcester, MA and worked several years in the business office of Norton/ Saint Gobain Company of Worcester, MA. Dolores enjoyed cooking her Wednesday evening dinners with her family as...
Ralph William "Bill" Hansen, 84, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Palm Garden in Winter Haven. Bill was born January 31, 1937 in Wauchula to the late Elmer and Bertha Hansen. He was a retired business services technician for General Telephone Electronics and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Bill was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lake Wales and loved to get coffee every day. Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Frances H....
Charles A. "Chuck" Simmons, 64, passed away at home on March 31, 2021. He was born in Lake Wales on April 24, 1956 and was a graduate of Lake Wales High School. After a lifetime in Central Florida, he and Carol had recently moved to Rangeley, ME. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles & Louise Simmons. He is survived by his wife Carol, sons Shawn (Emily) and Aaron (Carrie), his sister Sherry Settle (Mike), and several beloved in-laws, nieces and nephews. He was also...
Charles “Alan” Moore, 70, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at his residence. Alan was born January 20, 1951 in Avon Park to the late Charles and Mary Ann Moore. He was a retired truck driver. Alan was preceded in death by his wife, Gail Moore in 2017; and brother, Grant Moore. He is survived by his daughters, Samantha Moore (Michael John) of Tallahassee, Corrie Renner (Jeff) of Bismarck, North Dakota; sister, Dedra LaSalle of Bartow; and four grandchildren. Services will be held at a later date. Marion Nel...
