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Lieutenant David McArthur Smith aka " June Bug", 77 of Babson Park died Dec. 9 at Advent Health Hospital in Lake Wales. He was born April 14, 1942 in Lake Wales. He was a retired Polk County Deputy Sheriff and longtime president of the local NAACP chapter. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21. Location to be announced. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is in charge of arrangements....
Juanita Meeks Branch, 83, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 at her residence. She was born Aug. 14, 1936 in Eagle Lake to the late Thomas C. and Sally E. (Lane) Meeks. She has been a resident of the area since 1947 coming from Winter Haven. She was a retired administrator for the Public Defender's office in Polk County and has the distinction of serving under the first Public Defender LeRoy Horton and 3 of his successors. She was a member of the Lake Wales...
Bruce Douglass Twaddell, 68, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, Nov. 25, 2019 at AdventHealth Hospital. He was born on March 28, 1951 in Oklahoma City, OK to the late James and June (Morf) Twaddell. He retired to the area in 2011 after living in Maryland. He is preceded in death by his first wife of more than 25 years, Stephanie Patton and by his second wife, Marcia Ludens. He is survived by his daughter, Jessica Weimer and husband Jeremy of Hubert, NC; his son, Mark Twaddell...
A loving son, brother, grandson, friend, and thoughtful servant, Palmer Luke Reddick, age 19 of Lake Wales, went home to Jesus unexpectedly Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019. He was born Oct.17, 2000 in Orlando, Florida at Arnold Palmer Hospital. He has added joy, laughter, and goodness to the Lake Wales community and especially to family and loved ones every single day. Palmer attended the Vanguard School in Lake Wales where he was scheduled to graduate in May 2020. Palmer loved being wi...
Jack went home to the Lord on November 27, 2019. He was born to Howard and Frances Ashley on January 24, 1924, in Tonica, IL. After graduation from Tonica High School, Jack served from 1944-1946 in the U.S. Army. He achieved the rank of Staff Sargent, serving in the Pacific Theater including the occupation of Japan. He became a member of the American Legion chapter in Tonica. Upon Honorable Discharge from the Army, he returned to the family farm. Jack, his brother Bob, and...
Ruth Irmgard McEachern, 75, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Grace Healthcare. She was born December 21, 1943 in Greifswald, East Germany to the late Otto and Kathe (Wotschke) Hannemann. She has been a resident of the area since 1990 coming from New Hampshire. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her daughters Vickie Thorne and husband Hershel of Valdosta, GA, Gale Noonan of Suncook, N.H., Karen Tucker and husband Jimmy of...
Ella Armstead, 91 of Lake Wales, died Nov. 29 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. She was born May 26, 1928 in Waycross, Georgia. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
Sonya Crenshaw Byrd, 79, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 at AdventHealth. She was born September 30, 1940 in Orlando to the late Horrace and Frances (Jarvis) Crenshaw. She was adopted by Addie Overstreet Crenshaw. She was the manager for Plaza Twin Theater and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Waverly since 1999. She worked for Kmart, Escod, LWPD and Warner University and Sambo's before the movie theater. She is preceded in death by her husband...
Miguelina Andujar, 77, of Lake Wales, passed away Friday, Nov/ 29, 2019 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She was born May 8, 1942 in Comerio, Puerto Rico to the late Bendicto and Marta (Lopez) Gonzalez and she has been a resident of this area for 23 years moving here from New York. She was a homemaker and of the Christian faith. She was preceded in death by her brother, Agapito Gonzalez; sister, Encarnacion Lugo Survivors include her husband, Juan Andujar; daughters, Nilsa Laquer of Sebring, Lourdes Oyola of New York,...
Ronald "Ronnie" Keel, Sr.,84, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 in Winter Haven. He was born Oct. 11, 1935 in Crestview, FF to the late George L. and Flora (Farrier) Keel. He has been a resident of the area since 1973 coming from Boaz, AL. He was in mobile home sales for over 30 years. He was of the Methodist faith. Ronnie loved to fish, was an avid Seminole fan, he liked to play golf, read, wood working and watching car shows. He is preceded in death by his...
Barbara Lee "Grandma Boots" Snowden, 91, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 at Somers Hospice House. She was born March 16, 1928 in Atlanta, GA to the late John A. and Pauline M. (Thompson) Cox. She has been a resident of the area since 1995 coming from Pine Island, FL. She was a retired medical assistant in Ft. Lauderdale. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, enjoyed reading, and was active in her church. She is preceded in death by her husband Gerald...
George Irwin Owen, 74, of Lake Wales passed way Monday, Nov. 25, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born November 29, 1944 in Kendallville, IN to the late Richard B. and Esther (Hall) Owen. He has been a resident of the area for 3 years coming from Corunna, IN. He was a retired letter carrier for the U.S. Post Office. George loved being with his family, going to the community pool, traveling and fishing. He is preceded in death by his brother Richard Owen III....
Daniel Perry Bowen of Valdosta passed away Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, just a few months shy of his 90th birthday. He was born March 21, 1930 in Wauchula, FL to the late William and Rosa Lee (Evors) Bowen. Daniel served in the U.S. Army in the 5th Special Forces; he served three tours in Vietnam and retired after 23 years as a Master Sergeant. Daniel was also a Bronze Star recipient. After his retirement in the Army, he became a Deputy Sheriff in Collier County and later became t...
On November 20, 2019, Carol passed peacefully away surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born Dec. 26, 1936. She is survived by her husband, Brian Peck, her daughters, Toni Hill (Chuck), Sandra Tullius (Lisa) and Vicki Vogt (Michael), stepchildren, Robert Peck (Wendy), Kim, Jody and Sherri, her grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She also has many nieces and nephews and a great many friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Francis Edward and Martha Cook...
Loretta Darnell, 79, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019 at Life's Journey of Avon in Indiana. She was born January 15, 1940 in Lake Wales to the late Russell and Katherine (Copper). She was a groundskeeper. She is preceded in death by her husband William Darnell, son Bud Cartrette and 2 brothers. She is survived by her daughters Gina Speck of Mooresville, IN, Tammie Trosper of Martinsville, IN, Becky Thomas of Anderson, IN, 8 grandchildren and 6 great...
Alquin H. Klaphake, 87, of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring. He was born October 22, 1932 in Alexandria, MN to the late George and Agnes Klaphake. He has been a resident of the area since 1984 coming from Minnesota. He was a supervisor for 30 years for Schweigert Meat Company. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Dundee. Alquin was a veteran in the U.S. Army serving in Korea. He is preceded in death by 2 sisters and 2 brothers. He is survived by his wife...
John Anthony Hodurski, 75, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. He was born November 6, 1944 in Nyack, NY to the late Bruno and Etoile A. (Knoebel) Hodurski. He has been a resident of the area for 4 years coming from Cape Cod Harwich, Massachusetts. He was a meeting house mechanic for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He was a member of the U.S. Navy and the Massachusetts Army National Guard and Coast Guard. He was a Ham Radio Operator, member of the Lake Wales Radio Amateur’s Club. He loved m...
Susan A. Stiles of Lake Wales ended her battle with brain cancer and joined our Father in Heaven Sunday morning, Nov. 3, 2019 at the age of 76. Born Sept. 2, 1943 in South Haven, MI, Susan lived her life with purpose and honesty, a fighter in all regards. She was an incredible example to her children, to live each day doing what is right even if it is not easy, and doing the best job you can with every day you are given. She was a woman that left most of us wondering where to...
Robert Earl Hallfin, 78, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 He was born March 13, 1941 in St. Paul, MN to the late Peter and Sally A. (Starr) Hallfin. He has been a resident of the area since 2013 and was a resident of Winter Haven since 1977. He was a retired traffic logistics manager. Robert was a veteran in the U.S. Army serving from 1959-1960. He was a lifelong golfer, and known for his expertise with a pool cue. His nickname was the "Banker". He was a...
Janet Ann Hunt, 73, of Carmel, IN passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019 at AdventHealth in Lake Wales. She was born on August 21, 1946 to Cecil and E. Pauline (Stanley) Casey in Lebanon, Indiana. Janet married Louis "Lee" Hunt on June 6, 1970. Together, they owned Hunt & Associates Insurance and Financial Services Inc. Janet & Lee were members of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association, the Rolls Royce Owners Club, and the Circle City Corvair Club. They loved riding motorcycles...
Barbara Mary Grabbert, 74, of Indian Lake Estates passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 at her residence. She was born January 29, 1945 in Warwick, RI to the late Wilfred and Vivian (Beauchane) Messier. She has been a resident of the area since 2010 coming from Rhode Island. She was a receptionist for FM Global and was of the Catholic faith. She is survived by her husband of 57 years Thomas Grabbert, daughter Christina Spicer of Indian Lake Estates, 2 grandchildren Joshua and...
Anna Denicola Jacobs, 93, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 at Lifecare Center in Winter Haven. She was born January 21, 1926 in Capri, Italy to the late Ferdinando and Maria (DeAngelis) DeNicola. She has been a resident of the area since 1946 coming from Italy. She was a fruit grader for Hunt Brothers and a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Anna loved her family, she spent many hours caring for her grandchildren, she had a strong faith and was known...
Trudie Hampton Freeman, 68, of Lake Wales died Nov. 10 at home under the care of Good Shepherd Hospice. She was born April 30, 1951 in Lake Wales. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is in charge of arrangements.Tr...
Sonya Lee Frantz, 56, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, She was born August 8, 1963 in Lake Wales, the daughter of the late Robert L. Meeks and Elaine Wingate. Sonya retired from the Polk County School Board in 2018. She enjoyed bowling, crocheting, painting and playing bingo with her many friends. She will always be remembered for her kindness of the underprivileged and will be missed dearly. She is survived by two daughters Cara Lee Frantz of Port Huron, MI, Cassie Lynn Frantz of Clyde, MI,...
Larry Woodson, 71, of Lake Wales, died Nov. 9, 2019 at Advent Health of Lake Wales, (formerly Lake Wales Medical Center). He was born in Baltimore, MD on Jan. 19, 1948. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.L...
