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Robert Davis, Jr., 79, of Nalcrest passed away Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 at Consulate Care in Winter Haven. He was born Nov. 15, 1940 in Rockingham, NC to the late Robert and Charlotte (Anderson) Davis, Sr. He has been a resident of the area since 2016 coming from North Carolina. Robert was a retired letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, He was a retired Hoboken, N.J. police officer (late 1960s) and served in the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his daughter Rhonda D. Johnson and husband Harry of Radcliff, KY, sons...
Stephanie Lee Thompson, 37, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. She was born March 18, 1982 in Nuremburg, Germany. She has been a resident of the area since 2013 coming from Brandon, FL. Stephanie was an amazing person, awesome mother to 4 children, and loving wife. She home schooled her children and was part of several Home-Schooling groups. She met her husband at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, FL. She previously served a...
Hubert Glenn Halsne, 85, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, Dec. 23, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Rochelle, IL to the late Clarence E. and Mildred (Phillips) Halsne. He was an IBEW Instructor. He taught IBEW apprentice training, high school electronics, and college courses. He refereed football and basketball for 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Leona Halsne, daughter Debra Tang and husband Michael of Lake Wales, son Glenn Halsne and wife Sarah of Magnolia, IL, sister Nancy Dominguez of AZ, brother...
Mary Louise Jones, 87, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. She was born July 26, 1932 in Geneva, AL to the late Julius R. and Grace A. (Harris) Hodge. She has been a lifetime resident of the area. She was a homemaker and member of Grace Life Family Church. She is preceded in death by her husband Ira Albert Jones, daughter Carol Ann Stewart, son Cecil Lewis Jones, brother Ernest Hodge. She is survived by her daughter Barbara Jean...
Ronald Glen Kessel, 76, of Orion, IL and Lakeshore, FL passed away Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. He was born Feb. 4, 1943 in Moline, IL to the late Glen J. and Nellie V. (Engholm) Kessel. He was a retired plans analyst at the Rock Island Arsenal. Ronald was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War. Known as "Ron the tool man", Ron could do and fix anything. His hobbies included volunteering at the Quad City Arts Festival of Trees, woodworking, metal working, and...
Patricia Ann Murphy, 55, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born February 19, 1964 in Everett, MA to the late Paul F. and Virginia M. (Gear) Murphy. She has been a resident of the area for 9 years coming from Everett, MA. She was the secretary for Alumni Department at the NE University in Boston. She is survived by her sister Mary Motott and husband Donald of Lake Wales, brothers Paul Francis Murphy Jr. and wife Elizabeth of Everett, MA, Steven J. Murphy of Everett, MA,...
Mary Lou Martin, 80, Lake Wales passed away Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. She was born Oct. 11, 1939 in Zanesville, OH to the late William H. and Helen (Risen) Strouse and she has been a resident of this area since 1956 moving here from Ohio. She was a retired secretary for Escod Industries. Mary Lou was a Charter Member of the Lake Wales Moose Lodge, member of the Eastern Star of Lake Wales, Past President of the Lake Wales Elkettes and of...
Mildred Bailey “Millie” Gravel, 71, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Mildred was born April 2, 1948 in Haysi, VA to the late Basil and Altia (Owens) Bailey. She has been a resident of the area since 2004 coming from Moneta, VA. Millie was a retired postal clerk and was of the Christian faith. She is preceded in death by her 2 brothers Jake and Monroe. She is survived by her husband of 31 years David Gravel, daughter Heather Haas (Mike) of Madison, WI, stepdaughter Chr...
Dorothy M. Shroyer, 94, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, Dec.19, 2019 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born May 5, 1925 in Wabash, IN to the late Loren and Hazel (Ply) Rife. She was a homemaker and of the Presbyterian faith. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and playing golf in her younger years. She is preceded in death by her husband Wendell D. Shroyer, daughter Cathy Gossett and 1 granddaughter. She is survived by her sons Larry Shroyer of Miami, Gary Shroyer of Lake Wales, and Uniondale, IN, Michael Shroyer of Markle,...
Juanita O. Durso (Mrs Carl F. Durso) died Dec. 7, 2019. She was born Sept. 23, 1920. A sixth generation Kansan of Scottish descent, Juanita Orrick an original "Designing Woman" was owner of Nita Durso Interiors with customers in the Alameda Plaza and Kansas City area. Attending Kansas City Business College and Chicago Arts Institute, she was a Mid West Tennis Champion, and musically talented as a pianist and trumpeter performing with the Wyandotte High School Band and on local...
Enid Morgan, 88 of Lake Wales, died at home Dec. 21 under Good Shepherd Hospice Care. She was born June 14, 1931. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
Rebecca Jean Donadio, 41, of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, Dec.18, 2019 at Advent Health in Sebring. She was born March 31, 1978 in Lake Wales to the late Lawrence T. and Rosemary (Creem) Donadio. She has been a lifelong resident of the area. She was a word processor for State Farm. Rebecca was a former member of a Computer Club, President of Sunray Homes Association and she wrote their newsletter and was a flag majorette in high school. She is survived by her son Ryan...
Ida Mae Jones, 91 of Lake Wales, died Dec. 20 at The Groves Center Nursing Home in Lake Wales. She was born Oct. 23, 1938 in Carrollton, AL. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
Jeri Ann Nicolas, 37, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 at AdventHealth in Orlando. She was born December 29, 1981 in Haines City to the late Abner L. and Donita (Mahoney) Hayes. She was a homemaker. Jeri was a caring and wonderful mom, children always loved her and would go to her. Jeri's family was her life and she loved them dearly. She is survived by her husband of 18 years Rafael Hernandez, daughters Kellee Yolanda Nicolas and Diana Elizabeth Nicolas,...
Sandra Yvonne Hodges, 79, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. She was born November 11, 1940 in Lakeland. She has been a lifelong resident of the area. She was a homemaker and a member of the Lake Wales Seventh Day Adventist. Sandra was active in her church and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, going to the movies and talking politics. She is preceded in death by her husband John Lee Hodges, daughter Michelle Yvonne Hodges, son Gregory Shawn Hodges, brother Byron...
Donna Sue Cole, 65, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Auburndale. She was born March 5, 1954 in Cape Girardeau, MO to the late Claudis and Helen (Seabaugh) Hency. She has been a resident of the area since 1980 coming from Missouri. She was a retired department manager for Walmart. She was a member of the Spirit Lake Community Church. Donna loved exercising and fellowship at the YMCA, cruising, and the beach. She is survived by her husband Greg A. Cole, daughter Emily Losinger...
Margaret Rea “Penny” Murray Blue, 71, of Auburndale passed away Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born December 23, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA to the late William L. and Edna R. (Johnston) Murray Sr. She has been a resident of the area since 1973 coming from Deptford, NJ. She was in sales for Superior Heating and Cooling. She attended Impact Church. Penny was a volunteer at Winter Haven Hospital and supporter of the dance community. She enjoyed music and was a joy to be around; she never met a str...
Eddie Louis DeCosey, 57 of Waverly, Florida, died Dec. 10, 2019 at AdventHealth Hospital in Lake Wales. He was born March 7, 1962 in Bartow. He was a truck driver. Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at Mount Pleasant Church of God by Faith, 539 First Ave. in Waverly. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is in charge of arrangements....
William "Bill" Thomas Stephens, 65, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at Advent Health in Orlando. He was born February 27, 1954 in Ft. Payne, AL. He has been a resident of the area since 1986 coming from South Dakota. He was a mechanic for over 40 years and retired from Jarrett Gordon Ford. William loved fishing, camping and boating. He is preceded in death by his parents William T. and Maggie A. (Burries) Stephens, brothers and sisters. He is survived by his d...
Elwina M. "Ms. Ellie" Bixby, 99, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 at Savannah Court in Lake Wales. She was born March 11, 1920 in Watertown, NY to the late Arthur and Beatrice (Sisson) Freeman. She was a winter resident coming from Sandy Creek, NY since 1980 until becoming a full-time resident in 2014. She was a retired line supervisor for Bristol Labs. Elwina was an avid bingo player, she enjoyed cooking, crafting, rider her bike and family time. She is...
Sherrie Louise Castaneda, 70, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 at The Groves Center. She was born Sept. 18, 1949 in Bartow to the late Starlin D. and Doreather (Mimbs) Carnley Sr. She has been a lifelong Polk County resident. She was in the Boxing Department for Blue Ribbon Packing House in Dundee. Sherrie was of the Church of God faith, she enjoyed doing puzzles, playing video games and fishing. She is preceded in death by 4 brothers and 1 sister. She is survived by her daughter Theda Daniels and husband...
Kenneth Wade Lanier, 67 of Frostproof passed away Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 at Advent Health Highlands. He was born May 4, 1952 in Frostproof. He has been a lifelong resident of the area. He was a guard for Avon Park Correction. He is preceded in death by his father Ray Virgil Lanier. He is survived by his mother Marjorie B. Lanier of Frostproof, sons Matthew Lanier of MD, Jonathon Lanier of MD, sisters Ollie Clemons of Lake Wales, Margie Herndon of Winter Haven, brother Curtis Lanier of Frostproof, and 2 grandchildren. Family...
Robert "Bobby" Dale O'Neal, 63, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 at AdventHealth Heart of Florida. He was born April 18, 1956 in Lyons, GA to the late Robert Foy and Carolyn Frankie (Fulford) O'Neal. He has been a resident of the area for 40 plus years coming from Lyons, GA. He was a laborer for Robin Builders. Bobby was a Charter Member and Legion of Lake Wales Moose Lodge, a big Nascar fan, he loved his family and was a proud Pa. He is preceded in death by...
Judith A. Green passed away peacefully on Saturday November 16, 2019. Judith was born Oct. 16, 1949 in Waukegan, IL to Edward and Bessie May. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy S Green in 2013. Roy (aka Steve) and Judith retired to Lake Wales, FL in 2004. Survivors include her three children: Roger (Becky) Green of Lake Villa IL., Sandra (Green) Almendinger of Lake Wales, and Jason (Angela) Green of Necedah WI, as well as by her brother Joseph May and 10...
Lillian Margaret "Twink" Amerson, 96, of Frostproof passed away Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born Jan. 20, 1923 in Hartford, CT to the late Arthur L and Lillian C. (Tripp) Jaques. She worked for the City of Frostproof for 43 years and was their longest employee. She served as City Clerk for 31 years and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Frostproof. Lillian loved to travel, going to Canada and Mexico. She was a member of the...
