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Thomas Terranova, 92, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, June 12 at Rucki Hospice Care Center in Zephyrhills, FL. He was born July 23, 1926 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Charles and Olinda (Arena) Terranova and he has been a resident of this area since 2003 moving here from New Jersey. Thomas began his career as the owner operator of Toms Garage in Cologne, New Jersey. He later taught automotive mechanics at the Atlantic County Vocational School in Mays Landing, NJ. As an...
Jack E. Hain, 86, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, June 12 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring. He was born August 9, 1932 in Lewistown, PA. He has been a resident of the area since 1992 coming from Monkton, MD. He was a truck driver for LaFarge North America Inc. Jack was a veteran in the United States Army serving in Korea and a member of the American Legion in Hampstead, MD. He is preceded in death by his mother Grace A. Berry, stepfather Fred Berry, 1st wife Lucille Hain, 2nd wife Patricia Hain, son Adam Hain, sister...
Memorial Day is about far more than beach outings and barbecues. Now students of Bok Academy in Lake Wales have a special understanding of what Memorial Day means, thanks in part to Lieutenant Colonel William Rumse, a veteran of what was then known as "the war to end all wars," which ended 100 years ago. A childhood neighbor of Bok Academy teacher Nicole Sealey, Rumse impressed upon her the significance of the day. Sealey takes special pains to pass her appreciation to her...
Clinton Gilbert Morrison, 98, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, May 19 at Water's Edge in Lake Wales. He was born October 8, 1920, in Great Neck, Long Island, New York, to the late Charles E. and Marie D. (White) Morrison. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran, having served as a Pharmacist Mate, First Class, (Corpsman), attached to the Marine Corp in the Pacific Theater. He spent his career in the medical supply field and was the owner of Hazleton Medical Supply in Hazleton...
The Polk County History Center continues its Race and Culture Lecture Series by hosting "An Evening of Jazz and Multicolored Memories" from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18. The evening's festivities will open with a program offered by Bartow's Community Relations Committee (CRC) to commemorate the 154th anniversary of Florida's Emancipation Proclamation, which was first read May 20, 1865, 11 days after the end of the Civil War and two years after the proclamation was issued by...
Orvid Eugene Johnson, 91, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, May 11 at his residence. He was born October 25, 1927 in Kansas City, KS to the late Oliver Barber and Sarah (Jurkovich) Johnson. He has been a resident of the area for 20 years coming from Miami and Sebring. He was Emeritus Professor of music at The University of Miami. Gene was a veteran in the U.S. Navy. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Kansas and was a Fulbright Scholar at the Royal...
William Dean “Bill” Stroud, 84, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, May 13 at Water's Edge. He was born November 2, 1934 in Richmond, Virginia to the late George A. and Dorothy Stroud. He worked for the U.S. Government in Weapons Engineering and was a veteran in the U.S. Air Force serving in Korea and Vietnam. He is preceded in death by his daughter Bobbie Dean Stroud. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Nancy Stroud, daughter Kimberly Marie Stroud of Las Vegas, sons Brian Stroud and wife Mary of Las Vegas, Steven Str...
William Allen Martin, III, 70, of Lake Wales, passed Wednesday, May 1 at the Lake Wales Medical Center. He was born September 10, 1948 in Montgomery, WV and he has been a lifelong resident of this area. William was a mechanic, loved his animals and was a veteran serving in the US Navy. Survivors include many close friends. No services are scheduled. Marion Nelson Funeral Home of Lake Wales is in charge of arrangements....
Max Edward Linton, a longtime Lake Wales resident, Korean War Veteran, beloved Central Florida educator, husband and father died Friday, April 19. He was 83. Max was born November 25, 1935, in Buffalo, NY, to Burdette and Dawn Linton. He graduated in 1953 from Lafayette High School (Home of the Fighting Violets), where he was known as "Happy." From his earliest days, Max was industrious – always holding a myriad of jobs, which included at different times delivering ice and i...
John Gordon Mixon, of Harrisburg, AR, formerly of Lake Wales, departed this life Sunday, April 7, 2019, at the Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg, at the age of 94. He was born May 9, 1924 in Adel, Georgia, the son of the late Lewis Thomas Mixon and Mittie Frances Lovette Mixon. John moved to Harrisburg in 1985 and married Zuma Nixon Owens on March 10, 1986 and they enjoyed 14 years before her death in 2000. He was a veteran of WWII, having served in the U.S. Army. He was...
Wilson Daniel "Danny" Davis of Lake Wales passed away Monday, March 18 at his residence. He was born August 23, 1944 in Tampa to the late Wilson L. and Wilma (Howard) Davis. He was a Dock Master for Gulf Tampa and a member of the Sun City Christian Center. Danny was a veteran in the United States Army serving in Viet Nam. He is survived by his wife of 38 years Derine Davis, daughters Melia Matties (John) of Riverview, FL, Tammy White (Kevin) of Middleburg, sons Danny Davis of...
SAMUEL "DUSTY" TROY WINGATE, SR., 79 Samuel "Dusty" Troy Wingate, Sr., 79, passed away Thursday, March 21at his residence. He was born November 28, 1939 in Bradenton, Florida to the late Samuel C. and Odessa (Dietz) Wingate. He has been a resident of the area since 1985 coming from Labelle, Florida. Samuel was a truck driver and member of the Golfview Church of God. He was a veteran in the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his brother Randy Wingate and great...
James “Jim” Ewell Turner, 85, of Winter Haven passed away Thursday, March 21 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He was born January 20, 1934 in Cottonwood, AL to the late Vie and Adabell (Jordan) Turner. He has been a resident of the area for 62 years coming from Winter Haven. Jim was a retired Army veteran serving in Viet Nam and also a retired school teacher. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by daughter Tammy, brothers Bill and Gene Turner and sister Frances. He is survived by...
Eugene "Gene" Wilhoyte Brackin of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Friday, March 15 at Lake Wales Medical Center. He was born September 28, 1931 in Sebring, FL to the late James and Jeanette (Oliver) Brackin. He has been a resident of the area since he was a child. He was a retired building contractor and veteran in the United States Navy serving in Korea. Gene loved fishing and watching the news on T.V. He is preceded in death by 2 sisters and 2 brothers. He is survived by his wife Janie Brackin, daughter Cindy Wilkinson of...
Currey Pettus of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 at his residence. He was born August 10, 1937 in Miami to the late James Allen and Vera Catherine (Currey) Pettus. He has been a resident of the area since 1994 coming from Atlanta, Georgia. He was an Electrical Engineer for Armstrong Corporation and was a Veteran in the United States Army serving in Korea. He was of the Presbyterian faith. Currey was an accomplished businessman and traveled the world. He is preceded in death by 2 brothers. He is survived by his...
You'll be on the edge of your seat during the production of "The Assassin's New Friend" through March 31 at the Lake Wales Little Theatre. Written by John Kaasik, the play is directed by Lake Wales Charter Schools Human Resources Director Dr. Julio Acevedo. March 15 is opening night and the play runs three weekends with performances at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. on Sundays. "This is a really good play because it has comedy, suspense, action and drama so...
Alan Joel Harrell of Winter Haven passed away Thursday, March 7 at the Winter Haven Hospital. He was born April 20, 1948 in Lake Wales to the late Joseph and Louise Harrell and was a lifelong resident of the area. He worked in commercial construction and was of the Christian faith. Alan was a veteran of Vietnam, serving in the U.S. Army and earned a Purple Heart. He loved fishing and the outdoors. Alan was preceded in death by his sister, Sheryl Lee Bradley and a brother, Michael Harrell. Survivors include his daughters,...
Donald Edwin Wauchope, 79 of Lake Wales, died Feb. 28 at Winter Haven Hospital. U.S. Veteran. Born June 16, 1939 in Elgin, Illinois, he was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Memorial services were Sunday, March 3 at his home. Epps Memorial Funeral Home of Lake Wales was in charge of arrangements....
Franklin C. Brosius Jr. of Lake Wales passed away Monday, Feb. 25 at the Lake Wales Medical Center. He was born March 30, 1950 in N. Tonawanda, New York to the late Franklin C. and Ruby R. (Piper) Brosius. He has been a resident of the area since 1999 coming from N. Tonawanda, New York. He was a Retired Technician for Fargo Electric. Franklin was a veteran in the United States Air Force serving from 1969-1980. He was a volunteer for the Lake Wales Model Railroad Club of the...
Robert Lee Horne, 89 of Lake Wales died Feb. 21 at Lake Wales Medical Center. He was born March 21, 1929, in Lake Wales. He was a U. S. Army Veteran. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2 in the Chapel of Epps Memorial Funeral Home, 445 S. 4th St., Lake Wales. Visitation will be from 9:30-11 a.m. prior to the service....
It's nearly the fourth Saturday of the month and everyone around these parts knows that means a parade of classic cars will be making their way to the Lake Wales Car Show. January marked the 9th Anniversary for this Lake Wales mainstay that has attracted thousands of awestruck antique car and truck enthusiasts. Oldies music, shiny vehicles of all makes and models and fun times for mixing, spinning yarns and going back in time when roads were one lane and often unpaved. When...
Vernon R. Forbes of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Sunday, Feb. 17 at Osceola Regional Medical Center. He was born June 27, 1941 in Bristol, CT to the late William and Evelyn (Cote) Forbes. In his early years he lived in Concord, Vermont. He and Linda raised their family in Terryville, Connecticut. He has been a resident of the Lake Wales area since 2014 coming from Connecticut. He was a Foreman for PA-Ted Spring Company for 30 years. He was a Veteran in the U.S. Army...
George L. Fitts, Jr. of Lake Wales, FL passed away Saturday, Feb, 16, 2019 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Auburndale. He was born Jan. 7, 1925 in Concord, NH to the late George L. and Ella M. (Tanner) Fitts, Sr. He has been a resident of the area since 2001 coming from Concord, NH. He was a barber for 25 years and a social worker for the State of New Hampshire. He was a veteran in the U.S. Army serving in WWII and Korea. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Warren, NH, Old Fellows of Hopkinton, NH and America...
