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David Hazlett was born and raised in Northville Michigan, to Beatrice and Percy Hazlett, the sixth of seven children. They were a close family and he spoke lovingly of them often,... — Updated 1/26/2022

Norma Jean Rattey of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Norma was born in Lyons, NY on October 17, 1931, to the late George and Mabel Hall. Norma was the proud... — Updated 1/24/2022

Patsy Lue Harris, age 100, of Bartow, FL, died Monday, January 17, 2022, at home. She is survived by four daughters: Sally Childs, Lakeland, FL, Betty Harris, Bartow, FL, Josephine... — Updated 1/20/2022

Caroline Dykes, age 90, passed away January 6, 2022, at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born on October 7, 1931, in Monroe, MI She was a Homemaker. She enjoyed reading, watching... — Updated 1/18/2022

Wanda Gail Ward passed away December 19, 2021 at the age of 67 in Tampa Florida. She was born Feb 5 1954. A life-long resident of Florida, she was a house wife and a long-haul... — Updated 1/15/2022

William V. "Sonny" Gibson, Jr. passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021 in Bartow. Born Sept. 22, 1930 in Bartow, Sonny was the son of the late William V. Gibson, Sr. and Mary... — Updated 1/15/2022

Marta Schaff Curtis, the wife of Captain James A Curtis (USN retired) passed away on December 26, 2021 at Sunrise of Jacksonville. Marta was the daughter of Harold and Ester Schaaf... — Updated 1/11/2022

Barbara Cox Reeves passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022. She was born on July 9, 1926 in Homerville, Georgia to Sherman and Clayra Nesbit Cox. The family moved to Jacksonville,... — Updated 1/9/2022

Sandy Rybinski of Frostproof passed away Friday December 17, 2021 at AdventHealth of Lake Wales.. He was born August 15,1941 in Blue Island, IL to the late Edmond and Angeline... — Updated 1/7/2022

Robert J. Phillips of Lake Wales FL passed away Dec 29, 2021 at the age of 68 at Good Shepard Hospice. He was born March 20 1953. He is survived by his wife Patricia, daughters... — Updated 1/4/2022

Rocky White, age 65, passed away January 1, 2022, at Lake Wales Medical Center. He was born on December 6, 1956, in Bartow, FL. He was a Production Supervisor in the citrus... — Updated 1/4/2022

Marta Graeven of Lakeshore passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021. She was born on July 29th, 1946, in Humaco, Puerto Rico. Marta was a teacher with the public schools and was of... — Updated 1/3/2022

J.P. Williamson of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Sebring. He was born December 28, 1972 in Fort Lauderdale to the late Michael... — Updated 12/22/2021

Clifton Williams, Jr., age 47, of Bartow, FL, died Saturday, December 18, 2021 in Melbourne, FL. He is survived by his Mother: Mary Louise Williams, Bartow, FL; Children: Telvin... — Updated 12/22/2021

Thomas "Tom" Small, age 71, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021. He was born May 14, 1950 in Bloomington, IL to Dwain & Marilyn Small. Tom's father was an educator and... — Updated 12/21/2021

John Randolph "Randy" Peterson, Jr., age 72, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. Born May 10, 1949, in Asheville, North Carolina, son... — Updated 12/20/2021

Marie Stibitz of Lake Wales passed away Friday, December 17, 2021. She was born on August 26, 1932, in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Ann Yavorsky. Marie worked... — Updated 12/20/2021

Opal Gynell Preston of Lake Wales went to be with her Lord Sunday, November 28, 2021 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. She was born October 31, 1931 in Hackleburg, Alabama to the late... — Updated 12/14/2021

Alane D. Osborn, age 57, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at her home in Bartow. Born October 26, 1964 in Dixon, IL, she was the daughter of William Carr Osborn and Jane... — Updated 12/13/2021

Juan Alexis Andujar of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. He was born October 2, 1935 in Manati, Puerto Rico to the late Julio and Flora... — Updated 12/9/2021

William E. Delmas of South Carolina passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at The Grove Center in Lake Wales. He was born September 24, 1939 in Mobile, Alabama to the late... — Updated 12/6/2021

Russell Anthony Robertson of Jacksonville passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at his residence. He was born October 22, 1946 in Washington D.C. to the late Russell and Bertha... — Updated 12/6/2021

Robert Mallick Blair of Lake Wales, 100, passed away on November 29, 2021, in Orlando, FL. Born April 9, 1921, in Pittsburgh, PA, he lived in Beaver County most of his life. He was... — Updated 12/5/2021

Franklin O. “Frank” Blachly of River Ranch passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born April 18, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Frank... — Updated 12/3/2021

Janice Theresa Koziol, 72, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 28, 2021 with her family members by her side. She is survived by her husband, Phillip; daughter, Lisa (St.... — Updated 11/30/2021