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Lake Wales area residents dealing with foot ailments due to the effects of diabetes should know that it is a serious health problem that demands treatment, according to Dr. Prerna Mall, a podiatrist who specializes in diabetic foot care along with her regular practice. “Diabetic foot ulcers are one of the most common complications in patients who have diabetes which is not well controlled. These ulcers are usually caused by poor sugar control, underlying peripheral n...
Ignacio Soto Rodriguez of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. He was born July 23, 1951 in Santa Teresa, Guanajuato, Mexico to the late Luis Soto and Maria Rodriguez; he moved to Lake Wales from Mexico 27 years ago. Ignacio was a retired welder and a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Ignacio is survived by his wife of 50 years, Antonia Soto; daughter, Patricia Benitez (Ataulfo) of Lake Wales; Ernesto Soto (Veronica) of Lake Wales,...
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 Rybinski. He moved to Frostproof in 1966 with his newborn son and wife Pamela to open and operate Sandy's Marrket, which he purchased from his godmother Mildred Zale. In the following decades, Sandy and Pam operated many businesses in Frostproof, most notable was the Rio Grande Bar, which entertained...
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 William Parker Evans and Mattie E Evans, and was the youngest of five children. She was predeceased by son Danny L. Preston. She is survived by her husband of 74 years Delois Preston of Lake Wales, daughter Jennifer P. Miles and husband Daryl Miles of Auburndale, son William Carl Preston of Orlando,...
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 Andujar; he moved to Lake Wales from New York 25 years ago. He was an Oiler for the City of New York and of the Catholic faith. Juan was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Miguelina Andujar. He is survived by his daughters; Nilsa Laquer of Sebring, Lourdes Oyola of New York, Solange Viloria of...
Michael Duane “Mike” Taylor of Indian Lake Estates passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. He was born August 24, 1946 in Stockton, California to the late George and Anna Taylor; he moved to Indian Lake Estates from Carson City, Nevada six years ago. Mike was a self-employed executive of Corporate Advisory Service and a veteran of the United States Army who served in Korea. He was a member of the Church of Latter-Day Saints in Lake Wales. He enj...
Virginia Louise Glover Pitt of Lake Wales passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice. She was born February 9, 1935 in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma to the late Melvin and Iva Glover; she moved to Lake Wales from Nashville, Tennessee in June of 1971. Virginia was a teacher and held a bachelor's degree. Virginia was preceded in death by her sister, Emma Johnson. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Jackie Willard...
Mary Arline Shirey of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. She was born February 9, 1959 in LaGrange, Indiana to Richard and Effie Jones; she has been a resident of the area, moving here from Angola, Indiana, since in 2013. Mary was a manager for Pizza Hut and loved to do mandala drawings. She was a sweet and loving person that would do anything for anybody. She grew up tough and was known as mean Mary, Donald brought out the best in...
Bok Academy South students turned out in force Saturday morning to add their contribution to a city-wide effort to recreate a historic landscape plan for Lake Wales. Led by educator Nicole Sealey, students and a few parents helped to clear grass and re-bank "wells" around each of thirty young trees planted last month along Fourth Street. Many of the young trees showed fresh growth, and a few were surprising project leaders by showing signs of going into bloom. The plantings...
Theresa “Tess” Stewart of Lake Wales passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. She was born January 4, 1961 in Sharon, Connecticut; she moved to Lake Wales from West Palm Beach 15 years ago. Tess was a convenience store clerk. Tess was preceded in death by her husband. Charles F. “Charlie” Francis; and father, Robert Stewart. She is survived by her stepson, Aaron Francis of West Palm Beach; mother, Linda McDonald of Babson Park; brother, Robert Stewart...
Feel like a rodeo cowgirl or cowboy sometimes? Here's your big chance to get out those rhinestones and boots and sparkle your way across a dance floor. The Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Council is inviting the public to attend their annual Awards Gala, Friday, November 19, 2021 at Lake Ashton Country Club Ballroom. The Country-Western themed gala will a judging for best cowboy and cowgirl or western themed outfit. Admission tickets for the 5:30 p...
Brenda Gale Grace of Babson Park passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. She was born December 7, 1947 in Providence, Kentucky to the late Jesse and Bobbie Hernandez; he has moved to Babson Park from Clarksville, Indiana 22 years ago. Brenda was a homemaker and was of the Catholic faith. She was a devoted wife and loving mom. Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, Dave Grace in 2009; sister, Karen Aaron; brother, Keith Hernandez; and parents,...
Dominic Paul Hyatt of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. He was born November 17, 1955 in Monrovia, California to the late Marshall and Esther Hyatt; he moved to Lake Wales from Vista, California one year ago. Dominic was a manager for a grocery store and held a bachelor's degree. He loved music, playing the guitar, going to the beach, and fishing. He had three pups that he adored. Dominic is survived by his wife, Susan Marie Hyatt;...
AdventHealth's COVID-19 patient census continued to drop this week to about 660 patients hospitalized across our hospitals in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Polk, Lake, Volusia and Flagler counties. This figure is less than 50% of the level of inpatient hospitalizations we saw at the height of the Delta surge in August of about 1,700 hospitalized patients. AdventHealth continues to operate under "Green Status" or normal operations. "This slow, but steady decline in new admissions...
A Polk County Commissioner is coming under fire for promoting a common ulcer medication as a cure for Covid-19. There is no medical or clinical evidence to support his claim. Neil Combee, who represents the northwest corner of Polk but is elected county-wide, asserts that "the government knows" that the over-the-counter medicine is effective but is covering it up for unknown reasons. He offered no explanation as to why any authority would do so but says that he "doesn't trust...
Ron Miller of Davenport passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 at AdventHealth Heart of Florida. He was born March 31, 1963 in New Castle, PA to William and Rose Miller. He came to the local area as a child with his parents. He was the owner and operator of Ron Miller Lawn and enjoyed going to the Hardrock Casino and fishing. He also spent several hours in the evenings with his blue crowned conure, Rocco. Ron was preceded in death by his mother, Rose Miller. Survivors include his daughters, Melissa Rose Burry of Davenport,...
Wade C. Scaggs, 72, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, Aug. 3, 2021 at the AdventHealth Lake Wales. He was born September 16, 1948 in Lake Wales to the late Frank and Sarah Jane Scaggs; he started his professional career in Tallahassee in 1968, then continued his work in Tampa and later Newberry before returning to Lake Wales in 1988. He was a retired investigator for the State of Florida States Attorney’s office and in the U.S. Navy Reserves and U.S. Army Reserves, 600th MP Battalion, 4th ARCOM. He was a member of the Church...
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...
Willie D. Bracken, 79, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, May 28, 2021 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. She was born April 11, 1942 in Gaffney, SC and has been a resident of Lake Wales since 1959, coming from Chattanooga, TN. She was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting and cooking. She loved spending time with her family and babysitting. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, James F. Bracken; daughters, Tammi Vaczi of Lake Wales, Terri Pruitt (Bernard) of Lake Wales and Tina...
Donald Peter Ahern, 77, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in the care of Vitas Hospice at AdventHealth Lake Wales. He was born June 9, 1943 in Cambridge, MA to the late Donald and Mary Ahern; he moved to Lake Wales from Lakeland 21 years ago. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Donald is survived by his wife of eight years, Kandi Ahern; daughters, Nicole Brimm (Cynthia Brimm) of Cape Coral, and Amanda Birdyshaw (Gregory Cross) of Jasper, Alabama; grandchildren, Callee Cross, Bella Brimm, Bly Brimm,...
Richard Clarence Wertel, 61, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. He was born June 2, 1959 in Hopewell, VA; and he was a cross country runner in his younger years. He and his wife recently moved here from Lanexa, VA looking forward to his retirement from Anheuser-Busch. He loved to hunt, drink beer and listen to hard rock music. He was good at repairing things and was a gun enthusiast. He will be remembered as a true family man, A-1 trouble shooter and wonderful friend. Survivors include...
Seat 2 on the Lake Wales City Commission will have a new occupant after the April 6 municipal election – either Ricardo Navarro or Daniel Williams. Incumbent Commissioner Curtis Gibson is not seeking re-election, but is instead considering a run for Lake Wales mayor in 2022. Navarro, 33, is an internal medicine physician, owner and president of Navarro Medical. He also is a consulting physician for Vitas Healthcare and medical director for the hospitalist medicine program a...
Editor's Note: Check out questionnaires submitted by the four candidates in our People section. Videos of a candidate forum can be viewed at The https://www.facebook.com/247504432355875/videos/3578357928879748 or on You Tube at https://youtu.be/CU5pQcxhnLw Four candidates have qualified to run for two Lake Wales City Commission seats in the April 16 municipal election. Dr. Ricardo Navarro and pastor Daniel Williams are seeking election to Seat 2, which is being vacated by...
Donna Lois Richards, 76, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. She was born January 5, 1945 in Altoona, PA to the late David and Grace Richards; she came here from Miami in 1992. She was a retired roofing contractor, but also worked as a secretary and office manager and was of the Lutheran faith. She liked to go to yard sales, she wanted to never miss a deal. She loved her grandchildren and her dogs, cooking for her family and friends and always wanted to help others. Donna was preceded...
Deborah Wingate Dill, 59, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. She was born January 6, 1962 in Lake Wales and has been a lifelong resident. She was the property manager at Enchanted Grove Mobile Home Park and attended The Lord's Temple and Golfview Church of God. Deborah was preceded in death by her father, Troy Wingate and stepfather, Mike Fenby. Survivors include her sons, Jonathan Bush (Stephanie) of Port St. Lucie, Daniel Bush...
