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Hilda H. O’Brien, 86, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. She was born October 6, 1934 in Germany to the late Carl and Margaret Hoffman; she moved to Lake Wales as a child with her family. Hilda was a retired home healthcare worker and was of the Baptist faith. She loved the woods, but loved her grandchildren the most and was a wonderful grandmother. Hilda was preceded in death by her husband, Jack O’Brien in 1973. She is survived by her son, Thomas McClure, III of Lak...
Gerald Wayne Garrard, 66, was born in Frostproof, FL on June 21, 1955 to Marie (Stanton) and G.K. Garrard. He grew up in Frostproof and graduated from Frostproof High School. Upon graduation, he joined the U.S. Army. When completing basic training, he met his future wife, Dorinda Morrison of Fort Leonard Wood, MO. They, married on Nov. 22, 1975 in Detroit, TX. He had a successful Army career for 13 years, serving in Fort Hood, TX; Kaiserslautern, Germany; Turkey; and Fort...
Nancy Elaine Yeager, 67, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born April 2, 1954 in Greenville, TN to the late Marcus and Lillian Cutshaw; she moved to lake Wales from Indianapolis, IN six years ago. Nancy was a retired surgical team leader and attended Winter Haven Christian Church. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband. She is survived by her step-sons, Larry Yeager and wife Kristina of Trafalgar, Indiana, and Charbo Yeager and wife Lynn of Fishers, Indiana; sister,...
Karthy Mae Willis, 71, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at the Consulate of Winter Haven. She was born February 19, 1950 in Temple, GA. Karthy was a retired manager for Eager Beaver. Karthy was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Willis, Sr.; sons, Larry Willis, Jr. in 2021, and Stephen Willis as a baby; and many brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughters, Tammy Bowen and husband Christopher of Lake Wales, Penny Matthews and husband Gene of Frostproof, and Jenny Bellinger and husband Ray of...
Despite objections from nearby Ridge Manor residents, the Lake Wales City Commission July 6 approved preliminary plans for an 84-home subdivision on Lake Belle. City Attorney Chuck Galloway said denying the project could subject the city to litigation since the Belle Lago project obtained approval of the city's Planning and Zoning Board and met or exceeded the city's requirements for such a development. Attorney Shelby Loveless, who lives in the area, cited concerns about...
Responding to increased complaints from citizens, Lake Wales City Commissioners agreed they need to put regulations in place on mobile car wash and detailing businesses. But they tabled the first draft of a proposed city ordinance after several business owners expressed concerns. City Manager James Slaton said city officials were trying to resolve complaints about noise, hours of operation, blocking traffic and fixed locations. He said some were setting up on city streets or...
Mary Elizabeth Jewell, 83, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021 at her residence. She was born August 17, 1937 in Baltimore, MD to the late John and Mary Hubbard; she moved to Lake Wales from Lake Alfred seven years ago. Mary was a retired seamstress and attended First Baptist Church of Lake Alfred. Mary was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathie Evans in May of 2021. She is survived by her daughter, Jenny Reck of Lake Wales; son, Steven Jewell of Baltimore, MD; brothers, Jimmy Hubbard and wife Nancy of...
Barbara Bishop left this world to go dancing in her heavenly home on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at the age of 91. Barbara Ann Ingle was born Nov. 2, 1929, in Princeton, IN to parents Granville and Thelma Ingle. Barbara married the love of her life, Tom Bishop, in 1951. They met at a dance while both were attending the Indiana State Teachers College and they continued to enjoy dancing together throughout their 46 years of marriage. Barbara taught in her native state of Indiana...
Russell A. Townsley, Sr., 86, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021 in the care of Vitas Hospice at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born March 7, 1935 in Mount Healthy, OH to the late Samuel and Mable Townsley; he moved to Lake Wales from Wisconsin 10 years ago. Russell was a retired rigger of heavy machinery and was a veteran of the United States Army who served in Korea. He loved to golf, fish, boat, and be outdoors. Russell was preceded in death by his wife;...
Danny W. Hare, 75, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Vitas Inpatient Unit at AdventHealth Lake Wales. He was born August 24, 1945 in Portsmouth, VA to the late Rufus Hare and Mary Elizabeth Marshall; he came to Lake Wales in 2005 from Homestead. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force and served in Vietnam. He enjoyed fishing, shooting his guns, classic cars and was always tinkering with cars, boats or whatever needed fixing. Dan was preceded in death by his wife, Yvonne Hare; brother, Michael Marshall; and...
George William Watson, 67, of Lake Wales, died July 5, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born Jan. 15, 1954. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Nancy Ellen Taylor, 61, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born February 3, 1960 in Dade City to the late Joe and Katherine Gay. Nancy was a retired factory worker. She was a big crafter and enjoyed to gardening and cooking. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband. She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Stanley (Jason) of Dyersburg, TN; son, Ben Lee (Brandi) of Huntingdon, TN; sisters, Shirley Baine (Sam) of Lake Wales, and...
Garry E. May, 70, of Babson Park passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at his residence. He was born November 29, 1950 in Flint, MI to the late Donald and Ruth May; he moved to Babson Park from Montrose, MI in 2009. Garry was a retired framing carpenter and was a member of High Point Church. He loved to fish and hunt with his bird dogs and go to the coffee shop. He enjoyed watching his granddaughters play softball and was an Alabama football fan. Garry was a man of his word who loved his family and grandchildren dearly. Garry is...
Debra A. “Debbie” Ferranti, 62, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Kindred Hospital in Tampa. She was born March 31, 1959 in Goshen, NY to the late Richard and Shirley Lewis; she moved to Lake Wales from New York in 2014. Debbie was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith. She enjoyed crafts and family time, but most of all being a mother and grandmother. Debbie is survived by her husband of 38 years, John Ferranti; daughters, Kaitlyn Kidd and husband John of Bartow, and Lauren Ferranti of Lake Wales; sis...
Ricky C. Gorman, 66, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born July 14, 1954 in Allentown, PA to Carl Gorman and Lois Shellhammer; he moved to Dundee as a child. Ricky was a retired collision repairman at several car dealerships in the area and considered Eastside Assembly in Winter Haven his home church. He was a car and motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed fishing. Ricky was a fan of the Tampa Bay Rays, loved his family greatly, and never met a stranger. He enjoyed historical document...
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued an executive order today (July 7) suspending newly elected Lake Wales City Commissioner Kris Fitzgerald from office. Fitzgerald waived her arraignment this week and entered pleas of not guilty, asking for a jury trial on two charges: interference with custody of a minor and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Fitzgerald was arrested June 3 on two felony charges for allegedly taking an 11-year-old boy from his home without permission an...
