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Stephen Lee Rodda of Lake Wales passed away Monday, September 4, 2023 in Lake Wales. He was born October 12, 2006 in Winter Haven. Stephen loved playing video games and spending time with his family. He was devoted to taking care of his grandmother and had a close bond with his friends and family. He was so amazing in so many ways and didn't have a mean bone in his body. Stephen is survived by his mother, Stephanie McDaniel; step-father, Murry McDaniel; maternal grandparents,...
Versie Rene Stoudemire Meeks transitioned from this life to eternity on Thursday, July 27, 2023. She leaves to cherish her memories a loving and devoted husband of 61 years, Fred Meeks, Sr.; Children: Linda (John) Jones, Miami, FL; Rita (Leroy) Johnson; Cynthia Meeks, Fred (Antoinette) Meeks, Jr., Mary Rahett, Cheryl (Tony) Garnett, Sharon (Jonas) Henderson all of Lake Wales, FL; Jarvis (Kizzie) Meeks, Tampa, FL.; 25 Grandchildren; 35 Great-Grandchildren; 6 Great-Great...
Steve McGill, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at his home in Bartow. Born July 16, 1952, in Lake Wales, he was the son of the late Rex McGill and Joan (Duncan) McGill of Bartow. Steve was a Christian. He worked in finance for over 20 years and as a videographer for McGill and Associates Court Reporting for over 24 years. Mr. McGill is survived by his wife of 44 years, Linda (Agostini) McGill of Bartow, his son, Shawn Vance (Sheri) of Indiantown, his mother,...
Joanne Edwards died at the age of 93 on August 24, 2023 after a short illness. Joanne Aileen (nee Williams) Edwards was born in 1930 in Portland, Oregon. In 1944 she and her family moved to San Francisco, CA, where she graduated high school. She completed nurses' training at Franklin Hospital in 1952. She met her husband, Claude Edwards, through a YMCA camping and hiking club. They got married in 1952 and eventually moved to San Mateo, California. They raised 5 children there...
Elizabeth T. (Betty) Kadlec of Lake Wales passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, at The Club in Lake Wales. She was born March 3, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Stephen and Anna Kadlec; she moved to Lake Wales from her hometown in 2018. Elizabeth was a PBX Operator for Marriott Corporation. She had a love for traveling and used to travel often. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her grandson, Michael Skoczen. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth "Cookie" Skoczen and...
Debra "Debbie" Pharo Morrison, 70, of Babson Park passed away Monday, August 7, 2023. Debbie was a woman of strong Christian faith and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her love of family, church and community is a beacon that will live on in the lives of everyone who knew her. Debbie will be remembered for her strength and determination and her generous spirit. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Helen Pharo; brothers, William Pharo and Thomas...
transitioned from this life to eternity on Thursday, July 27, 2023. She leaves to cherish her memVersie Rene Stoudemire Meeksories a loving and devoted husband of 61 years, Fred Meeks, Sr.; Children: Linda (John) Jones, Miami, FL; Rita (Leroy) Johnson; Cynthia Meeks, Fred (Antoinette) Meeks, Jr., Mary Rahett, Cheryl (Tony) Garnett, Sharon (Jonas) Henderson all of Lake Wales, FL; Jarvis (Kizzie) Meeks, Tampa, FL.; 25 Grandchildren; 35 Great-Grandchildren; 6 Great-Great...
Shirley Jean Walters Harroun of Wates Edge in Lake Wales passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023. She was born in Detroit, Michigan. Shirley and her husband Dick were married for 44 ½ years until his passing on November 28, 2017. She worked as a Field Representative for Equifax for 25 years. She was of the Methodist faith. Shirley enjoyed playing golf and resided at the Lake Wales Country Club before moving to Water's Edge in December of 2015. Her other interests were...
Joseph William DePietro of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at his residence. He was born July 9, 1936 in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Joseph and Phyllis DePietro; he moved to Frostproof from Randolph, Massachusetts in 1982. Joseph was a retired heavy equipment operator and a part-time jeweler. He was a veteran of the United States Army who served from 1956 until 1958 in Korea. Joseph taught opal cutting at the William Holland School of Lapidary Arts in...
Walter Kelm of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. He was born April 22, 1946 in Zwesten, Germany to the late Gustav and Linda Kelm; he moved to Lake Wales from Wisconsin in 2014. Walter was a retired letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. Walter is survived by his wife of 11 years, Sally Kelm; daughter, Lyndy Niemiec and husband Casey of Wisconsin; sons, Benjamin Kelm and wife Liz of Georgia, and Andrew Kelm...
A Babson Park couple shared 63 years of marriage before passing away within two days of one another recently. James Thurman Bradford passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023. His wife, Pauline Bradford, followed him on Saturday, July 15. Both were under the care of Vitas Hospice at AdventHealth Lake Wales. James was born December 15, 1939 in Cookeville, Tennessee to the late William and Lena Bradford. Pauline was born June 3, 1941 in Cookeville, Tennessee to the late Elvin and...
Donaldeen Larsen-Brimm of Lake Wales passed away Monday, July 3, 2023, at Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale. She was born November 17, 1926, in Royal Oak, Michigan; she moved to Lake Wales from Michigan in 2002. Donaldeen was an Art Teacher and made jewelry. She loved rocks, nature, flowers, birds, and animals. Donaldeen was preceded in death by her husband, James Dale Brimm in 2012, and brother, Ritchie Larsen. She is survived by her stepchildren, Grace Riesen; Kimberly...
Judith Ann Blair Fry of Garrettsville, Ohio (formerly of Franklin, Pennsylvania) passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at her daughter’s home where she has resided for the past several years. Born in Franklin, Pennsylvania on November 8, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Donald Burnett Blair and Ruth Helen Kiskadden Blair. She graduated from Franklin High School in 1957 and on May 16, 1958 she married Francis William Fry, who preceded her in death on May 15, 2016. They r...
Jose Manuel Velez, Sr. of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at his residence. He was born February 23, 1941 in Lares, Puerto Rico to the late Rafael and Isabel Velez Hernandez. Jose was a self-employed auto mechanic. He had a love for motorcycles and he and his son did the lower 48 on a motorcycle. Jose had a special place in his heart for his granddaughter. He lived life on his terms. Jose is survived by his wife of 57 years, Iris Dalia Velez; daughters, Sheila...
Brenda Lee Burnett of Indian Lake Estates passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born August 22, 1960 in Monticello, Indiana to the late Alvin and Helen Cook; she moved to the area as a child. Brenda was a phlebotomist for Winter Haven Hospital and of the Baptist faith. Brenda enjoyed going to the mountains and spending time with her family. She could always be found taking photos or taking care of her fur babies. Brenda is survived by her...
Marjorie Bedell Lanier of Frostproof passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023 at her residence. She was born May 31, 1931 in Dundee to the late Harold and Minnie Bedell; she was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a retired citrus packing and shipping officer at Ben Hill Griffin. She had a good life, loved her family and was a great momma. She loved fishing, fish fry's, baking and cooking. She was a hard worker and enjoyed yard sales and traveling. Marjorie was preceded in...
Vaughn Cofer of Babson Park passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at George G. Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale. She was born October 14, 1928 in Glade Hill, Virginia to the late Ulis and Nannie Powell; she moved to Babson Park from Frostproof in 1958. Vaughn worked as secretary, environmental teacher, and substitute teacher for the Polk County School System for 10 years. She then worked for 10 years as a staff writer and family news writer for the Daily Highlander where...
Kathryn Roberson McNutt, age 87, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023 in Mulberry, Florida. Born January 22, 1936 in Dothan, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Roy Hart Roberson and R.V. (Messer) Roberson. Mrs. McNutt was a Southern Baptist. She worked as a Registered Nurse in several hospitals across Florida during her career and retired from Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama in 1990. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Ronn...
Tommie B. Snow passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023. He was born September 5, 1926 in Dudley, GA to Seronia & Jonnie Snow, He served in the US Army. Tommie was a Bulldozer Operator in the Phosphate industry. He was a member of Wildwood Baptist Church in Bartow where he served as a Deacon for many years. He is survived by his wife of 69 years Annie Snow of Bartow, four daughters Deborah Collinsworth & husband James of Plant City, Sharon Snow of Bartow, Cynthia Leonard of...
Arthur St. Clair McKinstry, 90, peacefully passed away June 8 at Cates Hospice House in Ocala, Florida. Arthur was best known to all that knew him as "Mac" and was born in San Antonio Texas in 1932. He graduated from Holderness School and then attended Washington & Lee University. He had been a resident of Lake Wales FL for 56 years, where he spent most of his career at The Vanguard School. He was an instrumental member of the team that established the Lake Wales campus in 196...
Adrian Roland McEachern of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring. He was born June 30, 1940 in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Alexander and Pauline McEachern; he moved to Lake Wales from Derry, New Hampshire in 1991. Adrian was a retired warehouse manager for FFE Transportation and a veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed walking around the lake. He loved his wife and was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Adrian...
Heather Danielle Strickland of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born August 11, 1984, at 8:11 in El Paso, Texas; She lived in Indialantic and then Melbourne Beach as a child and teenager. She moved to Lake Wales from Melbourne Beach seven years ago. Heather was a business manager for Frontline Protection Systems, US Integrators LLC, and did sales for high end integration systems. Heather was an excellent student and worker....
Catherine "Cathy" Zorn, age 89 passed away May 26, 2023 at home. She was born in Bridgetown, NJ on June 15, 1933, and moved to Florida at the age of 19 where she lived until the end. She was an executive secretary for David McKee Engineering Co. She was a member of Moose Lodge, American Legion and Fraternal Order of Eagles. She enjoyed dancing, traveling, taking pictures, and bingo. She was kind, loving and had a beautiful smile. Cathy was preceded in death by her father,...
Charmayne Turner Marston of Babson Park passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. She was born July 5, 1947 in Fort Thomas, Kentucky to the late Frank and Martha Turner. Charmayne lived in Kentucky before moving to Lake Wales where she has resided for the past 38 years. She was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School. Charmayne was a volunteer at the Little Theater, was named volunteer of the year at...
Mary S. Fillingim of Lake Wales passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at her residence. She was born September 5, 1932 in Cadillac, Michigan to the late Eldon and Ellen Stroberg; she has been a resident of Lake Wales since 1945. Mary and her husband owned and operated Wayne's Plumbing for over 40 years where she was the secretary. She was a founding and active member of Lake Wales Lutheran Church where she was a Sunday School teacher, Youth Group Leader, and founding board member...
