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My name is Michael Wilder. After having pastored in Kentucky for 16+ years, my wife, Tina, and I moved to Florida about 18 months ago for the purpose of planting a church in Central Florida. Upon moving here we lived in Lake Alfred as we sought the Lord's specific will. In May of 2019, we were able to purchase the property at 428 Linden Lane here in Lake Wales. It is the former home and office of Dr. Haines DDS. In time, we hope to convert the veranda into an auditorium....
Editor's Note: Memorial is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13 at 1st United Methodist Church in Lake Wales, with musical prelude starting at 1:30 p.m. The grand lady in red, white and blue, Lake Wales legend Mimi Hardman died Friday, Dec.13. A driving force for historic preservation and celebrating the pioneers who built Lake Wales, Hardman left behind an extraordinary legacy. Her service as chair of the Bicentennial Commission led to the opening of the Depot Museum on July...
Sandra Yvonne Hodges, 79, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. She was born November 11, 1940 in Lakeland. She has been a lifelong resident of the area. She was a homemaker and a member of the Lake Wales Seventh Day Adventist. Sandra was active in her church and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, going to the movies and talking politics. She is preceded in death by her husband John Lee Hodges, daughter Michelle Yvonne Hodges, son Gregory Shawn Hodges, brother Byron...
Donna Sue Cole, 65, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Auburndale. She was born March 5, 1954 in Cape Girardeau, MO to the late Claudis and Helen (Seabaugh) Hency. She has been a resident of the area since 1980 coming from Missouri. She was a retired department manager for Walmart. She was a member of the Spirit Lake Community Church. Donna loved exercising and fellowship at the YMCA, cruising, and the beach. She is survived by her husband Greg A. Cole, daughter Emily Losinger...
Lake Wales Police are seeking help in identifying two suspects they say attempted to fraudulently use someone's personal information Nov. 14 to make a purchase at McKibben Powersports on U.S. 27. The victim was alerted and stopped the transaction. The suspects left prior to the arrival of law enforcement. Police released security camera photos of the suspects. If anyone knows the identity of these suspects or has information regarding the investigation they are asked to...
Lake Wales police are seeking help in identifying a suspect they believe used someone else's identity and credit card information Nov. 7 to purchase a Polaris off road vehicle at McKibben Power Sports. The victim learned of the fraudulent purchase after receiving information in an email regarding the purchase. Police released photographs of the suspect and are asking for help in identifying him. Anyone who knows the identity of the suspect or who may have information about...
Margaret Rea “Penny” Murray Blue, 71, of Auburndale passed away Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born December 23, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA to the late William L. and Edna R. (Johnston) Murray Sr. She has been a resident of the area since 1973 coming from Deptford, NJ. She was in sales for Superior Heating and Cooling. She attended Impact Church. Penny was a volunteer at Winter Haven Hospital and supporter of the dance community. She enjoyed music and was a joy to be around; she never met a str...
Eddie Louis DeCosey, 57 of Waverly, Florida, died Dec. 10, 2019 at AdventHealth Hospital in Lake Wales. He was born March 7, 1962 in Bartow. He was a truck driver. Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at Mount Pleasant Church of God by Faith, 539 First Ave. in Waverly. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is in charge of arrangements....
William "Bill" Thomas Stephens, 65, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at Advent Health in Orlando. He was born February 27, 1954 in Ft. Payne, AL. He has been a resident of the area since 1986 coming from South Dakota. He was a mechanic for over 40 years and retired from Jarrett Gordon Ford. William loved fishing, camping and boating. He is preceded in death by his parents William T. and Maggie A. (Burries) Stephens, brothers and sisters. He is survived by his d...
It was fun, exciting and filled with anticipation! Everyone loves the sound of children laughing while they run around, eyes wide open as their Christmas dreams come true. Well, it happened and we were there. On Dec. 10, 44 children went Christmas shopping during the Lake Wales Police Officers Association's annual Shop with a Cop event at the Lake Wales Wal-Mart. The gathering began at 6 p.m. where parents signed their children in, snacks were served and families were assigned...
Elwina M. "Ms. Ellie" Bixby, 99, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 at Savannah Court in Lake Wales. She was born March 11, 1920 in Watertown, NY to the late Arthur and Beatrice (Sisson) Freeman. She was a winter resident coming from Sandy Creek, NY since 1980 until becoming a full-time resident in 2014. She was a retired line supervisor for Bristol Labs. Elwina was an avid bingo player, she enjoyed cooking, crafting, rider her bike and family time. She is...
Sherrie Louise Castaneda, 70, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 at The Groves Center. She was born Sept. 18, 1949 in Bartow to the late Starlin D. and Doreather (Mimbs) Carnley Sr. She has been a lifelong Polk County resident. She was in the Boxing Department for Blue Ribbon Packing House in Dundee. Sherrie was of the Church of God faith, she enjoyed doing puzzles, playing video games and fishing. She is preceded in death by 4 brothers and 1 sister. She is survived by her daughter Theda Daniels and husband...
Sixty local organizations helped promote holiday cheer by participating in the Lake Wales Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec. 14. Thousands lined Central Avenue to enjoy the band, floats, cars and other festively lit entries in the nighttime event, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Lake Wales. Walkers passed out candy, and costumed elves interacted with fascinated children. Studio 6 Academy of Dance won the President's Choice Award for best float, with its Whoville float complete...
The City of Lake Wales Recreation Department will host Lake Wales Live starting at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20. The Jonathan Kaufman Trio will perform a night of jazzy holiday favorites. The free event is held in the park in front of the Lake Wales Public Library at 290 Cypress Gardens Lane. Food will be available for purchase from food trucks. Rotary on the Ridge will offer beer and wine for donations to support community service projects. For more information, contact Recreation...
Kenneth Wade Lanier, 67 of Frostproof passed away Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 at Advent Health Highlands. He was born May 4, 1952 in Frostproof. He has been a lifelong resident of the area. He was a guard for Avon Park Correction. He is preceded in death by his father Ray Virgil Lanier. He is survived by his mother Marjorie B. Lanier of Frostproof, sons Matthew Lanier of MD, Jonathon Lanier of MD, sisters Ollie Clemons of Lake Wales, Margie Herndon of Winter Haven, brother Curtis Lanier of Frostproof, and 2 grandchildren. Family...
Robert "Bobby" Dale O'Neal, 63, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 at AdventHealth Heart of Florida. He was born April 18, 1956 in Lyons, GA to the late Robert Foy and Carolyn Frankie (Fulford) O'Neal. He has been a resident of the area for 40 plus years coming from Lyons, GA. He was a laborer for Robin Builders. Bobby was a Charter Member and Legion of Lake Wales Moose Lodge, a big Nascar fan, he loved his family and was a proud Pa. He is preceded in death by...
The sale of the Lake Wales Family YMCA to the City is one step closer to reality. Commissioners approved a loan proposal from CenterState Bank totaling $900,000 at their regular meeting of Dec. 3, and will vote on a final sales contract at a future meeting. The total sales price is $565,000, according to Deputy City Manager James Slaton. The additional funds will go largely towards rehabilitation work at the YMCA. CenterState was one of six bidders on the loan. CenterState...
Lake Wales City Commissioners and the mayor may be getting a pay raise, but it will be April 2021 at the earliest. Commissioners at their Dec. 2 meeting asked City Manager Ken Fields to look into the possibility of a significant boost in pay. The current annual rate is about $4,817 for commissioners and $7,226, who by charter gets 50 percent more, plus he receives a $300 per month car allowance. They also are eligible for city health insurance and the get whatever cost of...
