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Walter F. “Frankie” Farmer, Jr., 48, of Babson Park passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born April 6, 1973 in Winter Haven to Walter and Peggy Farmer and has been a lifelong resident of the area. Frankie was a self-employed citrus grafter for Walter Farmer Citrus Budding and was a member of New Harvest Worship Center. He was a devoted family man, he enjoyed the Smoky Mountains, the beach, hunting, fishing. He was a collector of Case Knives, Zippo Lighters, and guns. Frankie was pre...
Robert Earl Beadle, 94, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at his residence. He was born March 11, 1927 in Cleveland, OH to the late Albert and Agnes Beadle; he moved to Lake Wales from Euclid, OH over 20 years ago. Robert was a retired superintendent from G & W Industries. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in World War II. Robert was preceded in death by his brother; sister; and grandson, Andrew Eser. He is survived by his wife of 68 years,...
Sonia Margarita Rodriguez, 57, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born Dec. 22, 1963 in Caguas, Puerto Rico to Juan and Margarita Nieves; she moved to Lake Wales from Orlando one year ago. Sonia was a bookkeeper for Enterprise Trucking Corporation. She was a strong and kind woman who loved decorating for every holiday. She loved her family and always enjoyed having get together with them. Sonia is survived by her...
Inita Martinez Lopez, 62, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at her residence. She was born Nov. 13, 1958 in Ganado, TX to the late Ruben and Alice Martinez; she moved to Lake Wales from Texas in 1983. Inita was a retired housekeeper and was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving and caring lady that always enjoyed spending time with her family, mostly her grandbabies. Inita was preceded in death by her parents; brother; and sister. She is survived by her sons, Frank Valadez, Jr. (Carol) of Winter Haven,...
Rosa Lee Howell Adams Gatson, 88, of Lake Wales, died April 1, 2021 in Haines City under Cornerstone Hospice Care. She was born Dec. 24, 1932. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 10 at First Institutional Missionary Baptist Church, 205 D St., Lake Wales. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Carlton “Dean” Bedsole, 67, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. Dean was born June 22, 1953 in Winter Haven to the late Henry and Emma Bedsole. He was truck driver for Charles G. Lawson and loved to fish and spend time with his family. Dean is survived by his sons, Jonathan Bedsole of Lake Wales, and Steven Bedsole (Donna Collins) of Lake Wales; life long companion, Sheila Bedsole; grandchild, Zoey Marcum; and many other family members. Services are pending at this time. Marion Nel...
John "Don" Sims, 82, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale. He was born January 22, 1939 in Atlanta, GA to the late John Sims and Eunice Sims; he moved to Lake Wales from Tampa in 1972. Don was a retired human resources director at Florida's Natural Growers, Inc., and was a member of First Baptist Church of Lake Wales. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era for eight years. Don was a Past President of...
Mearl Clyde Choate, Jr., 76,of Indian Lake Estates passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born January 11, 1945 in Bartow to the late Mearl and Frances Choate. Mearl was a retired truck driver and was of the Christian faith. He enjoyed spending time playing dice games, fishing, and outdoor activities. He also loved making memories with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. earl is survived by his daughters, Amy Earnest (Casey) of Madison, Mississippi, Sheila Beyer (David) of Lake Wales,...
Joshua Sherrad Green, 21 of Lake Wales, died March 24,2021. He was born Feb. 18, 2000. Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 3 at New Divine Church of God by Faith, 640 Burns Ave., Lake Wales. Masks required. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Rosa Jane Thomas, 74, of Lake Wales, died March 25, 2021 at Advent Health Hospital in Lake Wales. She was born Feb. 22, 1947 in Georgia. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Rebecca Jacquelyn Iles, 90 of Lake Wales, died March 25, 2021 at home under Good Shepard Hospice Care. She was born Aug. 8, 1930. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Charlene M. Brown, 34, of Lake Wales, died March 25, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born July 18, 1986 in Bartow, Florida. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Lucy Kytle, 85, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at her home after a long illness. She was born Sept. 27, 1935 in Kanawha County, WV to the late Ira and Mildred Johnson and has resided in Florida since she was 18 years old. Lucy was a retired Quality Assurance Supervisor for Florida's Natural Growers and was of the Pentecostal faith. She loved her family deeply, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lucy is survived by her son, Richard E....
Elaine Jennie Ludden, 86, of Lake Wales passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She was born April 22, 1934 in Danville, VT to the late Gordon M. and Abbie B. (Wellinger) Allen and she has been a resident of this area since 1959 moving here from Springfield, MA. She was a retired fruit grader for Hunt Brothers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Ludden in October 2000 She is survived by her daughters, Diane Ludden of...
Larry Boyce Howell, 73, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born July 14, 1947 in Lake Wales to the late Samuel and Ruth Howell and was a lifelong resident of Lake Wales. Larry was a retired Top Bin Operator for Alcoma and was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam. He was a member of the Golfview Church of God, and enjoyed playing golf and fishing. Larry is survived by his wife of 47 years, Gail Howell; daughters, Melissa Hickman and husband Chris of Enigma,...
John Richard Lundquist, 93, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born August 24, 1927 in Youngstown, OH to the late John and Grace Lundquist; he moved to Lake Wales from Eagle Lake 13 years ago. John was a retired State Highway Lieutenant for the State of Ohio and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. serving in World War II. He was very proud of his military service during which he served in China. He was very athletic and loved his coffee and cigars. John was...
Lois Ruth Jackson, 76, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at her residence. She was born December 3, 1944 in Ransom, KS to the late Robert and Anna Squires; she moved to Lake Wales from Decatur, IL over 30 years ago. Lois was a retired legal secretary. Lois was preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Troxel. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Bernie Jackson; daughter, Renee; son, Robert Short of Mountain Grove, Missouri; brother, Robert Squires of Decatur, Illinois; eight grandchildren; and several...
Gussie Smith Williams, 86, of Lake Wales, died at home March 19, 2021 under Vitas Hospice Care. She was born Sept. 15, 1934. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Nicholas Joseph Apuzzo, 58, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born November 22, 1962 in Poughkeepsie, NY to Nicholas and Gloria Apuzzo; he moved to Lake Wales from California 6 years ago. Nicholas was a video editor for CNN, he won two Emmy’s for video editing, and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was an amateur photographer, and collected rocks and crystals. Nicholas is survived by his parents, Nicholas and Gloria Apuzzo; sister, Angela Apuzzo of H...
Doris M. Berry Findley, 92, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 at her home. She was born March 21, 1928 in Grand Rapids, MI late Cecil and Elsie Mullen; she moved to Lake Wales from Vero Beach in 1991. Doris was a retired secretary for Impact Church in Lake Wales and Central Assembly of God in Vero Beach. She was active in her church, and the prison ministry. Doris started the ladies Bible study at her church and was a Sunday school teacher; she also visited...
Willie Lee Howard AKA "Will", 83 of Lake Wales, died March 13, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born April 11, 1937 in Born In Autugaville, AL. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is in charge of arrangements....
Darlene Howard Richardson, 61, of Lake Wales, died March 14, 2021 at Cape Canaveral Hospital in Cocoa Beach. She was born July 10, 1958. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Lee Richardson on February 28, 2020. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Sarah "Sally" Strife Cashel, 89, died peacefully at home on March 8, 2021. She was dearly loved by her husband of 62 years and her large family. She was born on July 11, 1931 in New York, NY, the daughter of the late Dr. Cyril Frederick Strife and Edith Murphy Strife of Hartsdale, NY. She attended Sacred Heart Convent in Albany, NY, and graduated from Sacred Heart Convent in Greenwich, CT. She received her BA degree from Rosemont College, Philadelphia, PA. She also completed...
Deborah Wingate Dill, 59, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. She was born January 6, 1962 in Lake Wales and has been a lifelong resident. She was the property manager at Enchanted Grove Mobile Home Park and attended The Lord's Temple and Golfview Church of God. Deborah was preceded in death by her father, Troy Wingate and stepfather, Mike Fenby. Survivors include her sons, Jonathan Bush (Stephanie) of Port St. Lucie, Daniel Bush...
Frank Sikes, 90, of Lake Wales passed away and went home to be with his Lord Jesus Monday, March 1, 2021 at his residence. He was born Nov. 27, 1930 in Cobbtown, GA to the late Eli and Zelma Sikes; he moved to Lake Wales from Cobbtown 84 years ago. Frank was the retired president of First Federal Savings and Loan of Lake Wales, former president of Lake Wales Little League, a cattle rancher with a passion for raising, training, and riding cutting horses. He enjoyed singing and...
