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Laura A. Helm, 60, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 at her residence. She was born December 1, 1960 to the late Benjamin and Gladys Waski and was a lifetime resident of Lake Wales. Laura was a retired office manager; she liked to fish, and was a big Alabama music fan, attending their concerts all over the country. She helped organize class reunions and assisted other classes as well. Laura is survived by her husband of 40 years, Wayne Helm; brother, Kenneth Waski (Jenny) of Jacksonville; brother-in-law, Gary...
Dr. Rollie Tillman, Jr., died peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 from complications due to COVID-19, surrounded by family in the hours before his death. He was an exceptional man, a loving husband, extraordinary father and grandfather, a mentor and friend to many, and a man of deep faith. While he was a man of many accomplishments, both academic and civic, his finest contributions were those he made to his family. He showed us what it meant to be kind and generous and was...
Harvey Legrant Blocker, 57, of Lake Wales died Dec. 6, 2020 at Advent Health in Haines City. He was born May 20, 1963 in Lake Wales. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Clara Mae Gay, 90 of Lake Wales, died Nov. 30, 2020 in Lyons, NY. She was born Aug. 2, 1930 in Cairo, Grady County, GA. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Bobbe Jeanne Graaman, 70, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020 at Lakeland Regional Hospital. She was born August 26, 1950 in Nuremberg, Germany to the late Casmir Stanley and Bertha Emma Rzeminski; she came to Lake Wales in 2002 from Illinois. Bobbe was a retired Manager of Project Managers for IBM Technology and a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. She enjoyed singing, playing the piano, and traveling. Bobbe is survived by her husband of 42 years, Thomas...
Antoinette "Jeanette" (Delfino Salvucci) Stitt, loving Mother to Jeanie Salvucci (deceased), Rita Salvucci Strempack and Len Stitt, passed peacefully Nov. 24, 2020 at the age of 96. She was born April 23, 1924. She was the youngest child of Mazzio Nazzaria Delfino and Maria Immacolata Barrone, who arrived at Ellis Island from Italy in 1935. They settled in Chester, PA and parented nine children. Beloved Grandmother to Kymberly Strempack Clark of Delray Beach, FL, Guy and Joy...
Kathryn Sholar Sizemore, 70, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2020 at her residence. She was born February 8, 1950 in Lake Wales to the late Barry and Doris Sholar. Kathryn was a retired LPN who worked at Lake Wales Hospital, Dove Nursing Home, and the Grove Center. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Lake Wales. Kathryn was preceded in death by her sons, Tommy Bumbalough, and Michael Bumbalough. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Marvin Sizemore; son, David Bumbalough and wife Dawn of Lake Wales;...
Ruby Nelson, 83, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2020 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. She was born March 20, 1937 in Fries, VA to the late Onnie and Pheobe Rhudy; she moved to Lake Wales from Fries, Virginia in 1942. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, gardening, taking care of her yard, and collecting rooster figurines. Ruby is survived by her daughters, Cindy of Georgia, and Rose of North Florida; 11 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. A private family service will be held at a later date....
Karen Burcham, 43, of Babson Park passed away Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 at her residence. She was born August 17, 1977 in Lake Wales to Roger Wellman and Donna Ward. Karen was a gardener for Marshall Carolle. Karen was preceded in death by her mother, Donna Caraway on August 14, 2017; father, Roger Wellman; daughter, Melissa Burcham; and brother, Aaron Wellman in 2013. She is survived by her sons, Bobby Burcham and wife Jasmirelis of Vero Beach, and Rocky Lee Carter of Plant...
Max Eugene Blackburn, 85, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 at his residence. He was born January 31, 1935 in Brookfield, MO to the late Rex and Mabel Blackburn; he came here from Missouri in 2003. Max was a retired school administrator and coach for the public schools. He was an excellent long-distance bicyclist, enjoyed playing golf, and has volunteered at the Good Shepherd Thrift Shop since 2004. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd and was a devoted husband and father. Max was...
Charles Robert “Boo” Goodman, III, 22, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 in Lake Wales. He was born April 29, 1998 in Kissimmee to Charles and Robin Goodman. Boo was a plumber for Tri Tech. He was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Lake Wales High School. Boo was love by many and will be missed. Boo was preceded in death by three brothers and sisters. He is survived by his mother, Robin Denise Goodman of West Virginia; father, Charles Robert Goodman, II of Lake Wales; sisters, Isabella Goo...
Barbara Lou Kwasny, 85, passed away peacefully on Nov. 6, 2020 surrounded by her family. Born March 1, 1935 to Arthur and Lena Ohime in LaPorte, IN, Barb graduated from Stillwell High School, and, on November 7, 1953 married Raymond Kwasny. Ray and Barb moved to Lake Wales in 1979, where they established a thriving real estate business. Barb loved cooking and baking, gardening, water aerobics, and spending time with her family and many friends. She was a member of the local...
Mattie R. Bailey, 86 of Frostproof, Florida, died Nov. 8, 2020 at The Groves Center Nursing Home in Lake Wales. She was born July 18, 1934. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 at Epps Memorial Funeral Home chapel. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at the funeral home. Masks are required and visitation is limited to 10 at a time....
Antonia Luna Fernandez, 84 of Lake Wales, died Nov. 9, 2020 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. She was born May 18, 1936. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Faye Wells Baker, 90, of Indian Lake Estates passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at Bartow Regional Hospital. She was born January 13, 1930 in Cutshin, KY to the late Noah and Bessie Wells. Faye was a retired teacher and member of the Church of Christ in Frostproof. She worked for both Singer Sewing Center, and on a farm. Faye was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Baker in 2012. She is survived by her sisters, Fern Day of Keavy, KY, Jewell Baker of Orlando, KY, and Bonnie Irvin of Keavy, KY; and friend JoAnne O’Neil of I...
Carmen Gloria Torres-Carrion, 69, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born November 8, 1950 in Manati, Puerto Rico to Louis and Carmen Carrion; she came here from New York 12 years ago. Carmen was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. She loved her family and throwing parties, and enjoyed music and cooking. Carmen was preceded in death by her sisters, Aida Otero an Elba Otero. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Mariano Torres; daughter, Yolanda Alvarez of New York;...
Kelly Marie Retherford, 57, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born March 3, 1963 in Columbus, IN to the late Marvin and Joyce Barker; she came here from the North Fort Myers area nine years ago. Kelly was a warehouse manager for Africana for 16 years. She was a beautiful person who loved her family, children, and horses. Kelly was preceded in death by her son, Lonnie William Retherford in 2016. She is survived by her husband of 34 year, Anthony Retherford; daughter, Keyla Quin...
Elijah Daniel Simpson, 70, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 at his residence. He was born June 12, 1950 in Tifton, GA to the late Elijah and Vida Simpson; he came here from Bartow 47 years ago. Elijah was a retired heavy equipment operator for Polk County. He loved his grandbabies and was a super grandpa. Elijah was preceded in death by his son, Nick Simpson in 2017; and sister, Judy Ball. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Joanne Simpson; daughter, Amy Simpson of Lake Wales; son, Scott Simpson of Winter...
John R. McCullough, Sr., 66, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, Oct. 26, 2020 at Advent Health Heart of Florida in Davenport. He was born September 18, 1954 in Frostproof to the late Horace and Louise McCullough. John was the owner and operator of John’s Appliance Repair Store for over 40 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during Vietnam, and was of the Baptist faith. John was dedicated to his family an running his business. He was a compassionate, loving person, and a FSU and Nascar fan. John was p...
Cheryl G. "Cheri" Mathias, 67, of Winter Haven passed away Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at Good Shephard Hospice in Auburndale. She was born March 13, 1953 in Springfield, OH to the late Charles and Norma Green; she came here from Ohio in 1972. Cheri was a retired educator for the Polk County School Board and Warner University. She had a two master's degrees in reading and curriculum. She was very passionate about education and focused her vacations on it, and helped many others...
Rosemary C. Quinlan, 95, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at her residence. She was born November 13, 1924 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Edward and Anna Keough; she became a permanent resident of the area, coming here from Pennsylvania 5 years ago. Rosemary was a retired LPN and member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. She volunteered at Lake Wales Medical Center and was a member of the Counsel of Catholic Women. Rosemary was preceded in death by her husband Donald V. Quinlan; sons, Joseph D. Quinlan, and...
Randy Lorenzo Bonds, Sr., 33, of Lake Wales, died Oct. 22, 2020 in California. He was born May 23, 1987. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Lee Alexander "Alex" Wheeler III passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 after unexpected complications following surgery. A third generation Lake Walean, Alex was born in Lake Wales on February 4, 1953, and was a graduate of Lake Wales High School and the University of Florida. Alex was a CPA practicing at Bunting Tripp & Ingley, where he specialized in not-for-profit tax law. Alex was an avid scuba diver who loved hiking, camping, and the outdoors in general. His underwater...
Helen Williams Gordon, 74 of Lake Wales, died Oct. 27, 2020 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born Aug. 6, 1946 in Largo, Florida. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Jerry Landrum Bonds, Jr., 39, of Lake Wales, died Oct. 22, 2020 in California. He was born Aug. 15, 1981. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
