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Ryan Layton Pickles, 42, of Winter Haven, passed away Wednesday, January 8th in his home. Ryan was born June 17th, 1982, in Lake Wales, to Sammie and Becky Pickles. He was the assistant director for the City of Auburndale in the Parks and recreation department. He loved the Miami Hurricanes, and going to their games. He loved family gatherings and especially enjoyed being around his nieces and nephews. Ryan is survived by his parents, Sammie and Becky Pickles of Lake Wales,...
Dr. James Dayle Morgan, a retired dermatologist and dedicated professional, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025, at WatersEdge Memory Care in Lake Wales, FL, at the age of 88. Born in Perry, Iowa, he dedicated 20 years of exemplary service to the United States Navy before retiring in 1980 with his family and making his home in Lake Wales. Dr. Morgan’s illustrious career in dermatology included owning and operating a private practice from 1980 to 2012, following his s...
David Spencer Waldrop of Lake Wales passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 1, 2025 while leading a FTA hike in the Bellini Preserve. He was born May 18, 1969 in Lake Wales to John and Barbara Waldrop; he has been a lifelong resident of Lake Wales. David was the Information Technology Coordinator for the Lake Wales Charter Schools. He was a longtime member and dedicated volunteer of the Florida Trail Association. David's passion for the Florida Trail and his tireless...
Mona Jean Vorous of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024 at her residence. She was born January 23, 1931 in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to the late George and Florence Cochran; she moved to Lake Wales in 1961. Mona was a homemaker and was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Lake Wales. She enjoyed macrame, quilting, gardening, and playing games. Mona was preceded in death by her husband, William S. "Bill" Vorous, Jr.; and brothers, Ronald Lee Cochran and Fred...
Paulette H. Simpson, age 76, passed away on December 29, 2024, at Bartow Regional Medical Center in Bartow. She was born on October 12, 1948, in Valdosta, GA. Paulette was a waitress at Mike's Drive-In. She enjoyed spending time with her family, a good shopping trip, and an end of day lotto ticket. She was preceded in death by her brothers Teamus Hughes & Robert Hughes, sister Betty Lambert and grandson Devin Davis. She is survived by her family that includes her children...
Jim Read of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. He was born December 28, 1945 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to the late Robert and Alyce Read. He moved to Polk County in 1971 and went to work for Disney as a Chef for 15 years. From there he became an instructor of cuisine at Ridge Vocational School in Haines City. He was also a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a member of Saint Ann's Catholic Church in Haines City, the Knights...
John Harlan DeWinkler, age 82, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, December 19, 2024. He was born August 21, 1942 in Miami, FL to John & Virginia DeWinkler. John graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering. He was a Professional Engineer and Deputy District Secretary for the Florida Department of Transportation District 1. After retiring from FDOT, John became the Senior Vice President and partner with Wilson-Miller...
Gloria Hunt of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Lakeland Hospice House in Lakeland, Florida. Gloria was born November 1, 1928. Gloria was a retired teacher who taught English and worked on the yearbook at Lake Wales High School and was an active member of Lake Wales Methodist Church. She loved literature, music and traveling. Gloria was active with the 12 Step Community in Lake Wales and was instrumental in the start of the Lake Wales YMCA. As a result of...
Charles Arthur Paulk of Lake Wales passed away Monday, December 2, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. He was born August 29, 1946 in Detroit, MI to the late Arthur and Elizabeth Paulk; he came here from Lodi, CA 7 years ago. He retired from Chrysler and enjoyed making jewelry, cycling, hiking, camping, dancing and being the life of the party. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Elizabeth Paulk; sons, Jonathan Paulk (Rizalyn) of Lake Wales, Christopher Paulk (Joann) of...
Ray Ernest Bower, 83 of Lake Wales, Florida passed Monday, November 25, 2024, in Dayton, Ohio. He was born on June 30, 1941, in Auburn, New York to the late Tillman Grant and Jane Margaret Young Bower. He retired from the US Navy, Greenleaf in Public Safety, and the Lake Wales YMCA. Ray was a member of the American Legion and was of the Catholic Faith. Ray was preceded in death by his wife Alice Bower April 29, 2021. Survivors include his daughter, Mary Linzmeier and husband...
Jeanne was born in La Louviere, Belgium of an Italian father and Belgian mother. In 1940, as Hitler moved through Belgium into France, her father packed up the family and moved to Venice, Italy. While in Venice, shortly after the war, she met Joseph O. White, an Army Air Corp soldier who managed the R&R facility on the Lido. He proposed and given the choice of returning to war ravaged Belgium or coming to America, she made the correct choice. They settled in his hometown of...
Darline Ard of Lake Wales passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. She was born October 23, 1941 in Tennessee to the late Harvey and Margaret Cook; she came here from Indiana 50 years ago. She was a retired manager from Kmart and Goodwill and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lake Wales. She also volunteered at the Lake Wales Care Center. She was an avid reader and enjoyed collecting tea pots. Darline was preceded in death by her first...
Terry Louise Williamson of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at her residence. She was born September 11, 1954 in Miami to the late Gus and Catherine Williamson; she moved to Lake Wales from Merrit Island 13 years ago. Terry was retired from Pitney Bowes. She enjoyed listening to music and watching her nieces and nephews play. Terry was preceded in death by her companion of 37 years, Mercedes Swanson. She is survived by her son, Travis Williamson of Phoenix,...
Mr. Winston Henry Martin was born April 23, 1956 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Eunice Hollingsworth and the late Eugene Decosta Martin. Winston transitioned to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Advent Hospital in Sebring, Florida. Winston served in the United States Army 82nd Airborne as a paratrooper where he was honorably discharged after 20 years. He later worked for the AutoZone Corporation. He ended his work history after six years at the...
Deborah Jean Cantera Lake Wales FL died November 4, 2024, at AdventHealth Lake Wales, Lake Wales FL. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband: Leonel Cantera, children: Tiffany (Brian) Andrews, Susie (Kim) Karbon, Chayanne Cantera; siblings: Lauren Day, Rodney Day; two grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at Gause Funeral Home, 625 S. Holland Parkway, Bartow, FL on Saturday November 24, 2024, at 2...
Steven Lee Wolfson of Lake Wales passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. He was born June 18, 1952 in Lake Wales to the late Herbert and Rae Wolfson; he has been a lifelong resident of the area. Steven was a retired salesman and attended Temple Emmanuel in Lakeland. Steven was the mayor of Lake Wales from 1995 - 1996, a City Commissioner of Lake Wales from 1992-1996, and a member of the Lake Wales Chamber of Commerce in 1992. Steven is survived...
Katrina Ann Ybarra of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at AdventHealth Celebration. She was born January 29, 1960 in Bartow to the late Billy and Susie Davis; she has been a resident of Lake Wales for 45 years. Katrina was a homemaker and a very smart person. She was an artist with a special love for painting and drawing. She loved to fish and talk to people. Katrina is survived by her husband, Tomas Ybarra; daughter, Stormee Ybarra of Portland, Oregon; son,...
Linda L Rogers, a native Floridian, 83, of Lake Wales, FL passed away October 26, in Naples, FL. She was born in Avon Park, FL in 1941 to Ralph T Rogers & Dorothy Rogers (Hand). After graduating from Sarasota High School, she attended FSU and then earned her bachelor's degree in fine arts at William & Mary College in VA. She joined Kennedy Space Center - NASA in 1966 and earned multiple recognitions, awards and medals over her 30year career of procurement & contract...
Harold Stephen Wysock of Lake Wales passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at his residence. He was born July 4, 1925 in Springfield, Massachusetts to the late Stephen and Louise Wysock; he moved to Lake Wales from Fort Meade 15 years ago. Harold developed and managed the New England Mobile Home Park in Hollywood, Florida. He served with the United States Army during WWII. He enjoyed traveling and gardening. Harold loved farm animals including exotic animals and birds. He...
Lake Wales businessman and community leader Cliff Tonjes peacefully passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024 at his residence. While he was born and raised in Michigan, Cliff met and married his wife Carol in Niles, Michigan. They lived in Indiana where they raised three children before moving to Lake Wales in 1976. Cliff is best known in town for owning and operating True Value Hardware with Carol until a fire in 2003 destroyed their building. His son, Larry, later opened...
Dr. Francisco J. Ancaya, age 91, passed away in Tampa on September 8, 2024. In Loving Memory of Dr. Ancaya, who passed away of natural causes. He is survived by his wife, Eduvigia, two sons, Francisco and Emilio, a daughter, Teresa, seven grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. He was pre-deceased by his parents, two brothers, and a sister. Dr. Ancaya had founded the Lake Wales Walk-In-Clinic and had provided medical care to the people of Lake Wales and surrounding communities...
Vera Mae Gundy Hardee, age 90, of Pierce, FL, died Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Lakeland, FL. She was a member of the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church-Pierce. Throughout her years of faithful service at St. Paul, she served over 40 years as Mission President for St. Paul M.B. Church and Congress Number 5 under the First South District Association of Florida. She was previously, the elected Second Vice President of Senior Mission for the First...
William E. Zeigler, age 74, passed away on September 14, 2024, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. He was born on November 5, 1949, in Springfield, MO. He was an Engineering Business Manager for Jacobs Engineering. He enjoyed his family and being in nature. He is survived by a loving family that includes his wife Pamela Zeigler of Lakeland, daughters Jessica Hicks (Fred) of Belmont, MA & Maegan Neely (Greg) of Lakeland, brother Robert "Bobby" Zeigler of Orlando,...
Shirley Whitehead of Lakeland passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Lakeland Hospice House. She was born October 21, 1936 in Owenton, Kentucky to the late Floyd and Mary Furnish. Shirley and her husband were joint owners of Dairy Queen in Lake Wales for 50 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Lake Wales and Golfview Baptist Church. Shirley had a love for music. She played both the piano and organ for many churches, funeral homes, and weddings. Shirley also...
Michael Edward Lynch, age 71, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024. He was born August 31, 1953 in Bethesda, MD to John & Mary Lynch. Michael worked for the United States Department of Agriculture and loved to garden and grow plants, he had his own Palm tree nursery. . He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lake Garfield. He is survived by his wife Angela Lynch of Fort Meade, son Aaron Lynch & wife Bethany of Fort Meade, daughter Crystal Barber & husband Justin...
