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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... — Updated 12/2/2020

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.... — Updated 12/2/2020

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... — Updated 11/18/2020

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... — Updated 11/18/2020

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... — Updated 11/11/2020

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... — Updated 11/11/2020

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 ni... — Updated 11/11/2020

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... — Updated 11/11/2020

Linda Jean Glockner, 70, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 at the Winter Haven Hospital. She was born March 17, 1950 in Bartow to the late Elvis and Katrina Baggett; she was a lifelong resident of the area. She... — Updated 11/3/2020

Robert M. Cox, 83, of Indian Lake Estates passed away Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born February 14, 1937 in Sanford to the late Hollis and Nina Cox; Robert came here from Oviedo 19 years ago. He was... — Updated 10/29/2020

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... — Updated 10/29/2020

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,... — Updated 10/29/2020