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Priscilla Collier Taylor, age 80, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2020, at Sun Coast Hospice in Pinellas Park. Priscilla was born on January 2, 1940, in Lake Wales to Lawrence and Alnita Collier. She graduated from Lake Wales High School in 1957 and received her nursing degree from Polk Community College in 1973. She resided in Winter Haven throughout her nursing career at Polk County Alcohol and Drug Program, several doctors' offices, and as Director of Nursing at Lake...
Bruce Weeks, 70, of Avon Park passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2020 at his residence. He was born Nov. 7, 1949 in Mulberry. He was a retired accountant for SunTrust Bank. He graduated from Lake Wales High School and continued his education at the University of Florida. Bruce enjoyed golfing, watching sports, and murder mysteries. Bruce was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Dwight Weeks. Survivors include his two daughters; one son; mother, Mary Edith Ellis; and companion, Karen Musser. No services are scheduled at this...
Doris Gibb, 85, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at her residence. She was born June 22, 1935 in Madison County, FL to the late Valto and Bernice Scurry. She moved to Lake Wales with her family as a child in 1937. Doris was retired from the payroll department of Florida's Natural. She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed reading, watching TV and politics. Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Gibb; and brothers, Quincy Brackin, and Wilbur Scurry....
Franklin Lee "Sonny" Holloway of Lake Wales passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at the Winter Haven Hospital. He was born Oct. 12, 1957 in De Grace, MD to the late Roy and Virginia Holloway. He moved to Lake Wales from Maryland five years ago. Sonny worked as a carpenter. Sonny was preceded in death by his sister, Freda Brackins. Survivors include his sister, Barbara Clark of Lake Wales and husband Thomas, and Anita Cauthen of St. Cloud; nephews, Rex Haynes and wife Nikki,...
Harold Lee Bolden, 68, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020 at the Lake Wales Advent Health. He was born May 9, 1952 in Lake Wales to the late Shirley Leon and Veva Juanita (Bryant) Bolden and he has been a lifelong resident of this area. He was a foreman at Taylor’s Industrial Coating. Lee was an avid air boater, and enjoyed outdoor activities including fishing, and was a former motor cross racer. Survivors include his brothers, Sid Stanford & Sandra of Lake Wales, Richard Bolden of Lake Wales; many nieces, n...
Minister Robert Battles, aka " So Proud," 68, of Lake Wales, died Aug. 3, 2020 at Advent Health Hospital in Orlando. He was born Dec. 8, 1951. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Edward A. Stephan, 99, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Savannah Court in Lake Wales. He was born July 24, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Philip and Regina Stephan. He moved to Lake Wales from New York in 1975. Edward was a retired bus driver. He served in WWII with the Navy. Edward was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church. He was a proud blood donor. Edward was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Stephan in December of 2016. He is survived by his daughters, Linda Conte and Christine Stephan,...
Maria Ellen Soto, 72 of Lake Wales, died at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born Aug. 27, 1947 in Edna, TX Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Marilyn Renell Graham, 65 of Lake Wales, died July 24, 2020 at home. She was born Feb. 15, 1955 in Babson Park. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Ben Hill Griffin, III, 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at his home in Frostproof. Ben Hill was born on March 3, 1942 in Lake Wales to Ben Hill Griffin, Jr. and L. Frances Griffin. He was a lifetime resident of Polk County. He graduated from Frostproof High School in 1960, received his Associate of Arts degree from College of Central Florida in Ocala and attended the University of Florida in Gainesville. He also served with the Florida Army National...
Nancy Reeder Cason, 88, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 at the Grace Health Care Center. She was born July 19, 1932 in Miami, FL to the late James and Maxine Reeder. Nancy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Granna adored her only grandchildren, Michelle and Zeb. She loved living on Tiger Lake next to her oldest daughter. She often referred to it as "paradise". Nancy was a Florida Gator through and through, but she graciously tolerated...
Bobbie Perkins, 90 of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 at her residence. She was born February 23, 1930 in Peason, LA to the late Robert H. “Heck” and Rena (Simmons) Tynes and she has been a resident of this area for the past 69 years moving here from Leesburg, FL. She was a homemaker. Bobbie was a Florida Gator Fan and was of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her son, Bob Perkins Survivors include her husband, Trenton Douglas Perkins; daughter, Kim Perkins of Lake Wales; son, Kirk Perkins (Co...
Bernita Karen House, 60, of Lake Wales passed Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Tampa General Hospital. She was born May 19, 1960 in Converse, IN to the late Jack and Earlene (Cook) Combs and she has been a resident of this area for the past 7 years moving here from Largo, FL. She was a Phlebotomist. She is survived by her daughters, Shelby Torquemada ( Edward) of Lake Wales, Breanne House ; Bobbie Jo Rose of Hope Mills, NC; step-daughter, Ashley Wagoner (Robert) of Godwin, NC;...
Mary Louise Zipprer, 103, of Lake Wales passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at the Lakeland Nursing and Rehab Center. Born July 17, 1916, at Rosalie, a small settlement on the Kissimmee River, her family moved to Lake Wales in 1919. Mary saw the transformation of the wooded area in front of her home into a beautiful park and a marshland converted into a football field. Downtown, with its livery stable and other wooden buildings, gradually made many changes including the...
Albert Forest Biermann, 86, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020 at his residence. He was born August 26, 1933 in Port Chester, NY. He has been a resident of Lake Wales for 15 years, moving here from Inverness. Albert was an automotive mechanic. He enjoyed going fishing and watching football. He and his wife spent time making crafts together, and he loved his family. Albert was proceeded in death by his wife; and son, William Biermann. He is survived by his daughters, Trish Ortiz (Danny), and Linda Cardamone;...
Eddie Lee Brown, 75, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born December 6, 1944 in Lumber City, GA, to the late Eddie and Pearlie Brown. He moved to Lake Wales in 1969. Eddie was a golf course maintenance worker. He served in the U.S. Army. Eddie was a member of the Church of God and he loved to fish. Eddie was preceded in death by his sister, Maxine Smith; and brother-in-law, Lee Kimbrell. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Marie Brown; son, Darrell Brown of Lake...
Celina "Maria" Percy, 65, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the Winter Haven Hospital. She was born January 16, 1955 in Santander, Spain. She came to the United States on October 30, 1968. Maria became a U.S. Citizen on September 7, 2000. She was an insurance clerk. Maria was of the Catholic faith. She loved dancing and going to the beach. Maria was preceded in death by her parents, Nemesio and Celina Ruiz; and father-in-law, Kenneth Percy. She is survived...
JoAnn Joyce Seaton, 62, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020 Life Path Hospice in Tampa. She was born April 5, 1958 in Fulton, NY, to the late George and Wilmett Seaton. She has been a resident of Lake Wales for 20 years, moving here from Labelle. JoAnn was a homemaker. She was a member of the ASPCA. JoAnn was preceded in death by her son, Anthony Knight, Jr.; sister, Eunice Munger; and brothers, Windle Seaton, and Kenneth Seaton. She is survived by her daughters, Angel King (Gary) of Wichita Falls, TX and...
Betty Jean Perry, 74, of Lake Wales died July 13, 2020 at Life Care Center of Winter Haven, Florida. She was born March 31, 1946 in Lampley, Florida. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Dorothy Carol Conner, 90, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, July 13, 2020 at her residence. She was born April 4, 1930 in Moultrie, GA to the late Clyde and Sarah Etherige. Dorothy was a retired kitchen manager. She loved being on the water, especially to go fishing. Dorothy was very outgoing and wanted to take care of everyone. She loved her family, friends, and Jesus. Dorothy was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She was a member Westside Church of God of Prophecy in Jacksonville. Dorothy was preceded in death by her...
Rutha Mae Jones Foster, 86, of Lake Wales, died July 11, 2020 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born April 1, 1934 in Jacksonville, Florida. Public visitation will be from 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, July 17 at Faith Temple Holiness Church of God in Christ, 303 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Lake Wales. Masks are required to enter the church. Services for family only will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 18 at Faith Temple. Masks are required. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales...
Joseph Case, 54, of Lake Wales, Florida formerly of Floyd County, KY passed way July 1, 2020. Joseph was born December 31,1965 in Pike County, KY, son to Edessell Case and the late Josephine Collins Case. Joseph was a retired concrete mason. Joseph is survived by, Son: Ricky (Samantha) Case of Lake Wales; Daughter: April (Paul) Turner of Lake Wales; Sisters: Saprina (Eddie) Johnson of Honaker, KY; Grandchildren: Salene Case and Riddick Case. He is preceded in death by his...
Remal Lockhart, 78, of Lake Wales, died July 7, 2020 at Advent Health Hospital in Lake Wales. She was born June 4, 1942. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Joann Boston, 68, of Lake Wales, died in Winter Haven, Florida. He was born Jan. 18, 1952 in Lake Wales. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Robert C. “Ray” Smith, 86, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the Winter Haven Health and Rehab Center. He was born April 11, 1934 in Oneida, NY, to the late Clarence and Pauline Smith. He moved to Lake Wales from Akron, NY five years ago. Ray was a retired teacher for Pembroke Central School. He attended First Baptist Church of Lake Wales. Ray was a long time member of First United Methodist Church in Akron, NY, a former member of the Masonic Lodge in Akron, and a member of the New Stead Historical Soc...
