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After a two-year process, Webber International University has been granted approval to offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program. The University has begun accepting applications for students to start their pre-nursing coursework beginning in January of 2022. The word of approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and the Florida Board of Nursing was welcomed by Dr. Carol Daniel, the program's Chief Nursing...
In an amazing display of business acumen, a group of Webber International University students recently swept virtually every top honor in District III Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) competitions. The group of 17 Webber International University (Webber) students and their advisor, Associate Professor of Accounting Dr. Joanne Muniz, traveled to UCF/Valencia Downtown Orlando to compete in the event, which featured 30 categories. Collectively the local...
In a long-awaited development, Lake Wales is slated to begin receiving direct fiber-optics residential Internet service beginning in 2022. Fiber optics uses light rather than electrical impulses to transmit data, resulting in much faster speeds and higher data volumes. The new infrastructure is expected to provide an economic boost to the city as more people seek to work from home. A multi-million-dollar investment by Frontier Communications will employ "a small army of...
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...
Dorothy L. Pagach of Lake Wales passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at Palm Gardens Nursing Home. She was born May 16, 1926 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Jacob and Mary Schraeder; she moved to Lake Wales from Hobe Sound in 2005. Dorothy was a retired manager at Turtle Creek Country Club. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Steve A. Pagach. She is survived by her daughters, Anita Kabana of Stuart, Stephanie Anderson of Babson Park, and Karen Mackail of Lake...
Barbara Mae Dawson of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born August 5, 1942 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to the late Gordon and Elsie McDaniel; she moved to Lake Wales from Arkansas 65 years ago. Barbara was a homemaker and a dedicated member of Wayside Baptist Church. She liked to crochet, fish, and go to garage sales. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Dawson; brother, Sonny McDaniel, and sister, Peggy Bryant. She is...
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,...
Susan C. Keen of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at her residence. She was born January 21, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Francis and Bernice Contway; she moved to Lake Wales from Detroit with her parents when she was 12. Susan was an international sales representative for Florida Natural for 39 years. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church where she was involved with many church activities. Susan volunteered for the All Children's Academy an...
Richard Scott “Ricky” Batson of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at his residence. He was born December 16, 1964 in Haines city to Sterling and Mary Batson. Ricky was the owner and operator of RSB Services and was a member of impact church. Ricky poured his heart and soul into his work and did everything to perfection. Welding was his passion and he touched many life’s trough his business. He was an avid fisherman and loved spending time on the water with...
Sharon Ann Bass of Frostproof passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 26, 1962 in Frostproof. Sharon was a Utilities Billing Manager for the City of Frostproof. She loved spending time with her granddaughter and was an amazing grandmother to her. She enjoyed going to the beach and sitting in the sun and warm weather whenever possible. Sharon loved cats, and her purses and shoes and shopping for more....
Calvin Lamar Mosley, 52 of Babson Park, Florida, died at Advent Health Hospital, Lake Wales. Born in Bartow, Florida....
Linda Mosley Dunbar, 58 of Brandon, Florida formerly of Babson Park, Florida, died at Advent Health Hospital Connerton, Land O Lakes, Florida....
Dr. Lyn Irene Jones, DC, passed away suddenly on Monday, Aug 9, 2021 at her home in Babson Park, FL at age of 75. She is survived by her eldest son, David Jones of Port Huron, MI, her brothers Wayne Baird (Jenny) of San Jose, CA, and William Baird (Chris) of Sterling Heights, MI, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents, John & Peg Baird of Frostproof, FL and by her sons Adam Jones of Florida and Brian Jones of...
Marie S. Hannigan, 86, of Babson Park passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Advent Health Davenport. She was born Feb. 1, 1935 in New Brunswick, NJ to the late John and Carolyn Russo; she moved to Lake Wales from West Palm Beach in 1994. Marie had a great vibrancy for life and her creative nature spanned many mediums. She loved all animals and was a wonderful people person. Marie leaves behind many beloved family and friends. Marie was preceded in death by her husband,...
Silvio Carmen Fazzini of Winter Haven passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Nemours Children’s Hospital. He was born July 6, 2021 in Winter Haven to Silvio Fazzini and Jordana Wojnowski. Silvio is survived by his parents, Silvio and Jordana of Winter Haven; sister, Isabella Fazzini of Winter Haven; brother, Jevin Hall of Winter Haven; maternal grandparents, Donald Wojnowski of Saint Petersburg, and Karen Wojnowski of Melbourne; paternal grandparents, John and Chita Fazzini of Lake Wales; aunts, Andrea Fazzini of Babson P...
Lenora Smith, 75, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at the Lake Wales Health and Rehab under the care of Vitas. She was born July 25, 1945 in Lake Wales to the late Landis and Nina Crosby. Lenora was a homemaker and was of the Pentecostal faith. She loved to crochet, sew, read, go to the casino, and was a huge Conway Twitty fan. Most of all, she loved her family and grandkids. Lenora was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Smith. She is survived by her...
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...
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...
Vera Sherrer, 80, of Lake Wales died June 6. 2021 after a three-plus year battle with cancer. She was born in Coffee County, AL on September 27, 1940. Vera moved as a child to Polk County in 1946 and came to live in Lake Wales in 1952. She was a 1958 graduate of Lake Wales High School and worked for Lake Wales Citrus Growers and served as secretary treasurer of First Federal of Lake Wales before her retirement in 1996. She loved travel to the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina...
Charles H. "Charlie" Fitts, Jr., 60, of Babson Park passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Advent Health Orlando. He was born January 7, 1961 in Orlando to Charles Henry and Erika Fitts; he moved to Babson Park from Orlando in 1990. Charlie retired in 2015 as a State Trooper for Florida Highway Patrol and was a veteran of the United States Army. He attended Christian Fellowship of Frostproof. Charlie was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed going to car shows and motorcycl...
Mona M. Babington, 87, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Lake Wales Health and Rehab. She was born January 11, 1934 in Dresden, OH to the late Roy and Vera Cody; she moved to Lake Wales from Englewood in 1959. Mona was a homemaker and attended High Point Church in Lake Wales. She loved pigs, covered bridges, going camping, and the mountains. Mona was preceded in death by her husband, Bud Babington; brothers, Robert, Fell, Jack and Harold Cody; and sister, Ruth...
Jeffrey Jay Schreiber, 48, of Babson Park passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born August 8, 1972 in Lima, OH to the late Jeffrey Schreiber and Donna Duncan; he moved to Babson Park from Ohio two years ago. Jeffrey was a truck driver for Walpole out of Okeechobee. He loved his cigars. Jeffrey is survived by his wife of 25 years, Sara Elizabeth Schreiber; daughter, Kaitlyn Schreiber of Babson Park; son, Charles Schreiber of Babson Park;...
The Lake Wales Charter Schools Trustees will hold a private meeting Monday, May 24 to discuss legal strategy now that former Hillcrest Elementary School Principal Jennifer Barrow has filed a lawsuit in an attempt to get her job back. Active litigation is the only reason trustees may hold a "shade" meeting with General Counsel Robin Gibson, outside of the public eye. Barrow's lawsuit claims she was acting as a "whistleblower" when she filed a grievance in September 2020...
About 75 people gathered in Lake Wales at noon Thursday, May 6 for the annual National Day of Prayer observance. The event took place outside in the breezeway of the city administration building at 201 W. Central Ave. This year's theme is "Lord, Pour Out Your Love, Life, and Liberty." It is based on the Bible verse 2 Corinthians 3:17, which says "Where the spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." The program was opened in prayer by John Motis, deacon at Episcopal Church of...
Green Horizon Land Trust, a Lake Wales-based not-for-profit conservation organization, announces the acquisition of a permanent conservation easement for the six-acre Scrub Plum Preserve in Babson Park. The property, which has previously been protected by a temporary easement, formerly belonged to the Babson Park Community Church. The Scrub Plum Preserve contains a series of trails that winds through native habitat on the Lake Wales Ridge that has been used for decades for...
