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Robert Louis Elliott, 85, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Winter Haven. Born in Joplin, MO on May 31, 1935, to the late Marvin Edward Elliott and Mildred May Koch Elliott, he was preceded in death by his beloved brother, James Elliott. He is survived by his eldest son, Marvin Scott Elliott and his wife, Kimberly Mooney Elliott, and grandson, Taylor Scott Elliott, all of Bartlett, TN; and his youngest son, Jefferson Bradley Elliott and his wife, Leslie Hawksworth Elliott, and two...
Mary Ellen Scott, 73, of Lake Wales went to be with Jesus on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. She was born May 24, 1947 in Holmes County, FL to Willard A. and Mary (Pennington) Sims. She was a personnel director working for Ben Hill Griffin, Inc. and other citrus agencies. But, for the last 35 plus years, she has been pursuing her lifelong passion of singing and piano playing gospel music along side her husband as members of “Simple Faith Music Ministries.” She is also a past member of D.A.R. Mary is survived by her husband – Ronal...
Wanda A. McGill, 47, of Lake Wales, died Feb. 28, 2021 at Advent Health Hospital in Lake Wales. She was born Nov. 11, 1973. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Donna Kay Wood of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at her residence. She was born May 31, 1959 in Lake Wales to the late Calvin and Ella Powell; and she was a lifelong resident of Lake Wales. She was retired from Citrus World and of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed shopping, flower gardening and spending time with her grandson. Donna was preceded in death by her sisters, Kathy Sullivan and Janice Holmer. Survivors include her husband of 35 years, Carl L. "Sonny"...
Donna Lois Richards, 76, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. She was born January 5, 1945 in Altoona, PA to the late David and Grace Richards; she came here from Miami in 1992. She was a retired roofing contractor, but also worked as a secretary and office manager and was of the Lutheran faith. She liked to go to yard sales, she wanted to never miss a deal. She loved her grandchildren and her dogs, cooking for her family and friends and always wanted to help others. Donna was preceded...
James Douglas Babington, 29, of Frostproof passed away Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. He was born on Feb. 19, 1992 and came to Frostproof with his family 14 years ago from Indiana. James graduated from Frostproof High School in 2011. He was a cashier at the Town Star Gas Station in Frostproof, prepared food at Little Caesars in Lake Wales, and most recently was a sales associate at Rural King. James was an avid online and tabletop role-playing gamer. He enjoyed locksmithing,...
Howard W. “Bill” Carson, 75, of Ripley, WV passed away Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 at AdventHealth Sebring. He was born July 24, 1945 in Clendenin, WV to the late Howard and Goldie Carson; he has been coming to the local area as a winter resident for 20 years. He was retired from Columbia Gas and an inventor of gas processing equipment. He was an avid fan of the West Virginia Mountaineers and enjoyed camping in his RV and to whittle footballs and baseballs. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Evelyn Carson; daughters, Apr...
Rose Lanier, 68, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, Feb. 26, 2021 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She was born September 28, 1952 in West Branch, MI to the late Roy and Fonta Richmond; she moved to the area in 1972. Following her nursing career, she became a truck driver. She was a member of the Apostolic Church in Eagle Lake and a fan of the Tampa Bay Bucs. She loved spending time with her family, was an avid reader and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and jig saw puzzles. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Alfred...
Rafael Arrieta Moreno, 74, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 at AdventHealth Heart of Florida in Davenport. He was born Jan. 7, 1947 in San Juan, Puerto Rico to the late Rafael Arrieta and Milagros Moreno; he came here from Puerto Rico in 2001. He retired from Energy Co as a customer service representative and a member of the Lake Wales Hispanic Church of the Nazarene. Rafael was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Santa Rodriguez-Saltar; sons, Rafael Arrieta Rodriguez of Lake Wales, Carlos Arrieta...
Lowell E. "Sie" Rupp, 90, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 at the Winter Haven Hospital. He was born February 5, 1931 in Wauseon, OH to the late Sylvan and Pearl Rupp. He married Jueldine F. Nofziger in 1953. They celebrated their 67th year of marriage last October and she survives him. Sie and Julie had 3 children, Rick Rupp (Lisa) of Winter Haven, FL, Russ Rupp (Rita) of Westminster, CO, and Patricia Stringer (Matt) of Archbold, OH. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Dustin Rupp, Brett Rupp (Anissa),...
Robert Glen "Bob" Kupstas, 63, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. He was born January 22, 1958 in New Britain, CT to the late George and Patricia Kupstas; he moved to Lake Wales from West Virginia in July of 2020. Bob was a retired Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force serving as a Communications Operator for 22 years and worked part time at Walmart since moving to Lake Wales. Bob is survived by is wife of 25 years, Sherry Kupstas; daughter, Amber...
Catherine E. Champney, 68, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 at Advent Health Orlando. She was born September 3, 1952 in Sunapee, NH to the late Chester and Eleanor Hall; she moved to Lake Wales from New Hampshire in 2015. Catherine was an accountant and of the Christian faith. She loved her dog Sadie J, and enjoyed reading romantic novels. Catherine is survived by her sons, Shane Champney of Littleton, NH and Trevor Champney (Jamie); sister, Christine Swan of Grantham,NH; brother, Chester A. Hall, Jr.; and...
Janet Grace Robinson, 89, of Lake Wales, Florida passed away in the early morning hours of Feb. 20, 2021 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Auburndale. Janet was born January 23, 1932, in Ashley, MI to the late Babe and Eli Ringle. She grew up in Lansing, MI where she met and married Jack Robinson, who preceded her in death on April 2nd, 2007. Jack and Janet lived in Lansing and raised their family until they moved to Lake Wales in their retirement to the beautiful Saddlebag La...
Nyeisha Arianna Monique Nelson, 20 of Lake Wales, died Feb. 20, 2021 in Crescent City, FL. She was born March 25, 2000. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Diana Joyce Lessard, 78, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, Feb, 22, 2021 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. She was born April 16, 1942 in Carmi, IL to the late Claude and Mary Lee; she moved to Lake Wales from Orlando in 1983. Diana was a retired secretary from the banking industry. Diana was preceded in death by her husband, Donald A. Lessard; and stepson, Westley Eugene Lessard. She is survived by her niece, Grace Meadows; great-nieces, Karen Meadows, and Kelley Mullican; and many cousins. No services are scheduled...
Roaul D. "Sam" Houston, 73, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born July 20, 1947 in Lake Wales to the late Florizel and Latrelle Houston and was a lifelong Polk and Hillsborough County resident. Sam was a retired Supply Supervisor for GTE telephone company and attended the First Baptist Church of Lake Wales. He served in the United States Navy on the USS Bigelow. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, was a Tampa Bay fan and Florida...
James Daniel Townson, 75, of Babson Park passed away Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 at Advent Health Orlando. He was born November 10, 1945 in Oak Ridge, TN to the late Clarence and Velma Townson. James was an electrician for Florida's Natural for 30 years and was still actively working. He loved to fish, watch sunsets, and ride his motorcycle. He enjoyed going to the beach and was a Pastor. James was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters and a granddaughter, Lea Henderson....
Shellie Lanier Castle, 50, of Babson Park passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She was born November 20, 1970 in Bartow to James Lanier and Claire McLemore; she was a lifelong resident of the area. Shellie was a Hospice Nurse. She loved all things ocean and her family, especially being a honey to her grandchildren. Shellie was preceded in death by her father Dewey Lanier; and son, Cody Douglas Castle. She is survived by her mother, Ann...
Margaret Bees "Cristy" Massey of Lake Wales went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 at the age of 46 at Lakeland Regional Health. She was born October 24, 1974 in Lake Wales to Carolyn R. Bees and the late Bennie Bees. She enjoyed spending time with her family, coloring, putting puzzles together, very crafty and loved being with her dogs. She took pride and joy in her children and supported them in everything that they did. She attended...
Shirley Diann Foresyth Nelson, 67 of Lake Wales, died Feb. 6, 2021 at Lakeland Health Hospital in Lakeland, Florida. She was born Dec. 19, 1953 in Elba, AL. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12 at Epps Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Lake Wales. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 at Epps Chapel. Masks are required....
Ernest Poor King, 98, of Nalcrest passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at his residence. He was born April 17, 1922 in Bath, ME to the late Howard and Vera King; he came to the area in 1986 from Maine. He was a veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam, serving in the U.S. Navy and retiring after 22 years of service with the U.S. Air Force. He also retired from the U.S. Postal Service and was a member of the U.S. American Legion, V.F.W. and Krew of Rex. Ernest was preceded in death by his first wife, Lilla Blackwell King in...
Betty Rae McPhail, 80, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital. "Go see Betty McPhail down at Napa, she'll get what you need" or perhaps if you were a friend of her Daughter, Misty, it was "Misty's Mom, Betty" or "Momma Betty". Whether it was with auto parts or practical life advice, Betty would set you straight with her no-nonsense approach. Betty McPhail's life didn't come to an end with her death. As Misty held her hand as her Mother passed...
Patricia Joanne Wagner, 79, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born Aug. 25, 1941 in Wichita KS to the late Lilly and Sidney Matthews. She lived in Emporia KS, Southern CA, and Upstate NY throughout her life. She was married for 14 years to Chuck W. Foultz Sr. and then to James Douglas Wagner for 34 years. She loved music, chatting with people, great hugger, listener and napper. Pat is survived by her children Cynthia Dinan,...
Harry L. “Mo” Brigham, 64, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 at his residence. He was born December 24, 1956 in Hazelton, PA to the late Terry and Joan Brigham. Mo and his wife have been vacationing here for 25 years but became permanent residents of Lake Wales 12 years ago, moving here from New Port Richey. He enjoyed football, baseball, fishing, and was a Buccaneers and Steelers fan. Mo was preceded in death by his daughter, Crystal. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Kim M. “Kimmie” Brigham; daughte...
Carolyn B. "Polly" Stephens, 101, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 at her residence. She was born September 18, 1919 in Sumner, GA to the late William and Janie Bridges. She was a retired Registered Nurse and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Lake Wales. She was part of the Lake Wales Women's Club, the past President of the Spook Hill Elementary School PTO, the Grand Marshall for the Lake Wales Christmas parade in 2019 and was an avid reader....
