Communication Builds Our Community
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A major and much-needed street resurfacing project is underway in Indian Lake Estates. The project will address nearly two miles of streets in the area. The paving project will involve milling. Remixing and relaying the top surfaces of many of the streets. Included in the project are a portion of Ponce de Leon Avenue, and the circle providing access to Lake Wales-in-the-Water and the community pier. Other streets that will receive new surfaces include portions of Toronja...
With much of central Florida in a serious drought situation and wildfires becoming a growing threat, forecasters are at last predicting a potential start to the normal summer rainy season. Conditions across the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico will begin to normalize over the coming week as the "Bermuda High," a sprawling moisture pump that feeds moist tropical air northward to Florida, beginning to set up in the Atlantic. At the same time, a persistent high-pressure area that has...
A large wildfire is raging tonight near Indian Lake Estates and the Canopy Oaks resort in eastern Polk County. More than 25 emergency units have been assigned to try to bring the inferno under control, and the Florida Forest Service has delivered heavy equipment to firefighters in an apparent attempt to build firelines to stop the spread of the flames. Units from Lake Wales and Frostproof were sent to the scene to assist state and county firefighters under the direction of the...
A early morning decision to allow a 15-year-old child to drive his 12-year-old-sister to school resulted in one death, left the young passenger in critical condition, and has law enforcement searching for the driver of an vehicle.abandoned at the scene. According to Polk Sheriff's office, at about 6:11 am, a white 2020 Chevrolet Traverse driven by a 15-year old from Lake Wales was westbound on SR 60 and turned left to head south on CR 630, crossing into the path of an eastboun...
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...
Marilyn Skinner Newell of 534 Clubhouse Drive, Lake Wales, FL passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Advent Health, Lake Wales. She was born March 20, 1929 in Rochester, NY to the late William and Mildred Skinner. She and her husband, Dr. Bruce Newell moved to Lake Wales in 1958. She was, at that time, the choir director at the Indian Lakes Estates Methodist Church, where she was a charter member. Marilyn graduated from Duke University. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and...
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...
Cindy Michelle Lambeth of Indian Lake Estates passed away Sunday, Oct 3, 2021 at her residence. She was born February 4, 1981 in Lake Wales to Wayne and Debbie Lambeth. Cindy was a configuration analyst for Ferguson Enterprises and an adjunct professor at Polk State College. She loved to travel and had a great sense of humor, was big in education, and had a strong work ethic. Cindy is survived by her son, Brian Wilson of Indian Lake Estates; father, Wayne Lambeth of Lake...
Marilyn Skinner Newell, 92, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born March 20, 1929 in Rochester, NY, to the late William and Mildred Skinner. She and her husband, Dr. Bruce Newell, moved to Lake Wales in 1958. Marilyn was a homemaker and was of the Presbyterian faith. Early in her adult life, she was a member of Indian Lakes Estates Methodist Church where she was a charter member and also the choir director for 28 years....
Woodrow Tracy, Jr., 78 ,longtime resident of Indian Lake Estates, passed away on Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was born March 12, 1943 in Wheaton, MO to the late Woodrow and Sylvia Tracy; he moved to Indian Lake Estates from Arkansas in 1999 after his retirement. He started in magazine route sales and over the next 30 years worked his way up to regional sales manager for a book publisher. He met a lot of authors, shook a lot of hands and made many lifelong friends whom he considered family....
Geraldine Ann Valtinson, 83, of Indian Lake Estates passed away Monday, July 26, 2021 at Advent Health Celebration. She was born September 10, 1937 in Bottle, SD to the late Harry and Cecelia Hein; she moved to Lake Wales from Miami in 1999. Geraldine was a homemaker and was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. She enjoyed quilting, baking, and reading. Geraldine was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin "Bud" Valtinson in 2012. She is survived by her daughter, Susan...
Evelyn B. Lighthall, 95, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Life Care in Winter Haven. She was born March 22, 1926 in Ausable Forks, NY to the late Emmett and Marjorie Burrell; she moved Indian Lake Estates from Watertown, New York 15 years ago. Evelyn was a homemaker and was of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed cooking and shopping. Evelyn was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Devlin; second husband, W. Breese Lighthall; and stepdaughter, Sally Stam. She is survived by her sons, Merrill Devlin...
Rudolph “Rudy” Razack, 71, of Indian Lake Estates passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born September 9, 1949 in Georgetown, Guyana, South America, to the late George and Amena Razack; he moved to Indian Lake Estates from New York 4 years ago. Rudy was a retired electronic engineer for MSI Electronics in New York. He enjoyed spending his time with his friends. Rudy is survived by his son, Aaron Razack and wife Angela of Henderson, NV; sisters, Farida Paston of New Jersey, Janet Razack of New...
Edith Blanche Anderson, 95, of Indian Lake Estates passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Grace Healthcare in Lake Wales. She was born July 22, 1925 in Jennings to the late Allen and Susie Gill; she moved to Indian Lake Estates from Hollywood 14 years ago. Edith was a retired CNA from Lake Wales Hospital and was of the Protestant faith. Edith was preceded in death by her first husband, Rufus Phillips; second husband, James Anderson; daughter, Susan Nelson; and son, Rufus Phillips, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Edith...
John Kramer, 70, of Indian Lake Estates passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born February 21, 1951 in Brooklyn, NY to the late John and Rosemary Kramer; he moved to Indian Lake Estates in 2005 from Newburgh, NY. John was retired from the I.T. Development Department at Kodak and Minolta Company and was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Lake Wales. Following his retirement he sold real estate. He enjoyed helping friends and neighbors with their computer problems, going fishing,...
Mearl Clyde Choate, Jr., 76,of Indian Lake Estates passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born January 11, 1945 in Bartow to the late Mearl and Frances Choate. Mearl was a retired truck driver and was of the Christian faith. He enjoyed spending time playing dice games, fishing, and outdoor activities. He also loved making memories with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. earl is survived by his daughters, Amy Earnest (Casey) of Madison, Mississippi, Sheila Beyer (David) of Lake Wales,...
Rhoda Jean Choate, 66, of Babson Park passed away Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born January 29, 1954 in Wauchula to the late Mearl and Frances Choate. Rhoda was a homemaker; she loved her nieces and nephews and they loved her. She enjoyed watching television, playing games on her IPad, and she loved to knit. Rhoda is survived by her siblings, Joan Hazel Fairall (William) of Polk City, Mearl Clyde Choate, Jr. of Indian Lake Estates, and Martha...
Faye Wells Baker, 90, of Indian Lake Estates passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at Bartow Regional Hospital. She was born January 13, 1930 in Cutshin, KY to the late Noah and Bessie Wells. Faye was a retired teacher and member of the Church of Christ in Frostproof. She worked for both Singer Sewing Center, and on a farm. Faye was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Baker in 2012. She is survived by her sisters, Fern Day of Keavy, KY, Jewell Baker of Orlando, KY, and Bonnie Irvin of Keavy, KY; and friend JoAnne O’Neil of I...
Robert “Bobby” Marshall Cox, 83, of Indian Lake Estates passed away Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born February 14, 1937 in Sanford to the late Hollis and Nina Cox; Robert came here from Oviedo 19 years ago. He was a retired phone installation technician. Bobby is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy K. Cox; sons, Michael Edward Cox and wife Kathryn of Castle Rock, Colorado, Steven Marshall Cox and wife Linda of Colorado Springs; brother, Bill King of Ruskin; three grandchildren; and two gre...
Robert M. Cox, 83, of Indian Lake Estates passed away Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born February 14, 1937 in Sanford to the late Hollis and Nina Cox; Robert came here from Oviedo 19 years ago. He was a retired phone installation technician and he love to fish and hunt. Robert is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy K. Cox; sons, Michael Edward Cox and wife Katherine of Castle Rock, Colorado, Steven Marshall Cox and wife Linda of Colorado Springs; brother, Bill King of Ruskin; three...
Louise A. Sheffer, 88, of Lake Wales went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born on June 26, 1931 in Crestline, OH in her grandparent's home, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Gearhart) Yaichner. She graduated from Crestline High School and Mansfield Business College located in Mansfield, OH. She worked at the Mansfield General Hospital and Neese Insurance both in Mansfield; and the former ITT-North...
Richard James "Blue Bird" Cornell, 88, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, March 9, 2020 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. He was born October 9, 1931 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Frank and Anna Cornell; he came here from Connecticut in 1982. Richard was a retired equipment operator and attended St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He could fix anything, and never met a stranger. Richard was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Nancy Marie Cornell in 2012. Survivors...
On November 20, 2019, Carol passed peacefully away surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born Dec. 26, 1936. She is survived by her husband, Brian Peck, her daughters, Toni Hill (Chuck), Sandra Tullius (Lisa) and Vicki Vogt (Michael), stepchildren, Robert Peck (Wendy), Kim, Jody and Sherri, her grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She also has many nieces and nephews and a great many friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Francis Edward and Martha Cook...
Janet Ann Hunt, 73, of Carmel, IN passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019 at AdventHealth in Lake Wales. She was born on August 21, 1946 to Cecil and E. Pauline (Stanley) Casey in Lebanon, Indiana. Janet married Louis "Lee" Hunt on June 6, 1970. Together, they owned Hunt & Associates Insurance and Financial Services Inc. Janet & Lee were members of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association, the Rolls Royce Owners Club, and the Circle City Corvair Club. They loved riding motorcycles...
Barbara Mary Grabbert, 74, of Indian Lake Estates passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 at her residence. She was born January 29, 1945 in Warwick, RI to the late Wilfred and Vivian (Beauchane) Messier. She has been a resident of the area since 2010 coming from Rhode Island. She was a receptionist for FM Global and was of the Catholic faith. She is survived by her husband of 57 years Thomas Grabbert, daughter Christina Spicer of Indian Lake Estates, 2 grandchildren Joshua and...
