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Terry Louise Williamson of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at her residence. She was born September 11, 1954 in Miami to the late Gus and Catherine Williamson; she moved to Lake Wales from Merrit Island 13 years ago. Terry was retired from Pitney Bowes. She enjoyed listening to music and watching her nieces and nephews play. Terry was preceded in death by her companion of 37 years, Mercedes Swanson. She is survived by her son, Travis Williamson of Phoenix,...
Mr. Winston Henry Martin was born April 23, 1956 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Eunice Hollingsworth and the late Eugene Decosta Martin. Winston transitioned to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Advent Hospital in Sebring, Florida. Winston served in the United States Army 82nd Airborne as a paratrooper where he was honorably discharged after 20 years. He later worked for the AutoZone Corporation. He ended his work history after six years at the...
Deborah Jean Cantera Lake Wales FL died November 4, 2024, at AdventHealth Lake Wales, Lake Wales FL. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband: Leonel Cantera, children: Tiffany (Brian) Andrews, Susie (Kim) Karbon, Chayanne Cantera; siblings: Lauren Day, Rodney Day; two grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at Gause Funeral Home, 625 S. Holland Parkway, Bartow, FL on Saturday November 24, 2024, at 2...
Steven Lee Wolfson of Lake Wales passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. He was born June 18, 1952 in Lake Wales to the late Herbert and Rae Wolfson; he has been a lifelong resident of the area. Steven was a retired salesman and attended Temple Emmanuel in Lakeland. Steven was the mayor of Lake Wales from 1995 - 1996, a City Commissioner of Lake Wales from 1992-1996, and a member of the Lake Wales Chamber of Commerce in 1992. Steven is survived...
Katrina Ann Ybarra of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at AdventHealth Celebration. She was born January 29, 1960 in Bartow to the late Billy and Susie Davis; she has been a resident of Lake Wales for 45 years. Katrina was a homemaker and a very smart person. She was an artist with a special love for painting and drawing. She loved to fish and talk to people. Katrina is survived by her husband, Tomas Ybarra; daughter, Stormee Ybarra of Portland, Oregon; son,...
Linda L Rogers, a native Floridian, 83, of Lake Wales, FL passed away October 26, in Naples, FL. She was born in Avon Park, FL in 1941 to Ralph T Rogers & Dorothy Rogers (Hand). After graduating from Sarasota High School, she attended FSU and then earned her bachelor's degree in fine arts at William & Mary College in VA. She joined Kennedy Space Center - NASA in 1966 and earned multiple recognitions, awards and medals over her 30year career of procurement & contract...
Harold Stephen Wysock of Lake Wales passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at his residence. He was born July 4, 1925 in Springfield, Massachusetts to the late Stephen and Louise Wysock; he moved to Lake Wales from Fort Meade 15 years ago. Harold developed and managed the New England Mobile Home Park in Hollywood, Florida. He served with the United States Army during WWII. He enjoyed traveling and gardening. Harold loved farm animals including exotic animals and birds. He...
Lake Wales businessman and community leader Cliff Tonjes peacefully passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024 at his residence. While he was born and raised in Michigan, Cliff met and married his wife Carol in Niles, Michigan. They lived in Indiana where they raised three children before moving to Lake Wales in 1976. Cliff is best known in town for owning and operating True Value Hardware with Carol until a fire in 2003 destroyed their building. His son, Larry, later opened...
Dr. Francisco J. Ancaya, age 91, passed away in Tampa on September 8, 2024. In Loving Memory of Dr. Ancaya, who passed away of natural causes. He is survived by his wife, Eduvigia, two sons, Francisco and Emilio, a daughter, Teresa, seven grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. He was pre-deceased by his parents, two brothers, and a sister. Dr. Ancaya had founded the Lake Wales Walk-In-Clinic and had provided medical care to the people of Lake Wales and surrounding communities...
Vera Mae Gundy Hardee, age 90, of Pierce, FL, died Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Lakeland, FL. She was a member of the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church-Pierce. Throughout her years of faithful service at St. Paul, she served over 40 years as Mission President for St. Paul M.B. Church and Congress Number 5 under the First South District Association of Florida. She was previously, the elected Second Vice President of Senior Mission for the First...
William E. Zeigler, age 74, passed away on September 14, 2024, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. He was born on November 5, 1949, in Springfield, MO. He was an Engineering Business Manager for Jacobs Engineering. He enjoyed his family and being in nature. He is survived by a loving family that includes his wife Pamela Zeigler of Lakeland, daughters Jessica Hicks (Fred) of Belmont, MA & Maegan Neely (Greg) of Lakeland, brother Robert "Bobby" Zeigler of Orlando,...
Shirley Whitehead of Lakeland passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Lakeland Hospice House. She was born October 21, 1936 in Owenton, Kentucky to the late Floyd and Mary Furnish. Shirley and her husband were joint owners of Dairy Queen in Lake Wales for 50 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Lake Wales and Golfview Baptist Church. Shirley had a love for music. She played both the piano and organ for many churches, funeral homes, and weddings. Shirley also...
Jimmy Glass of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Saint Joseph's Hospital. He was born September 1, 1970 in Eugene, Oregon; he has been a lifelong resident of the area. Jimmy was a maintenance worker for RV parks and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed fishing, camping, animals, and tinkering with different things. Jimmy was preceded in death by his wife, Patty Glass; and father, Noel Glass. He is survived by his mother, Molly Glass of Lake Wales; and...
Guelda V. Wise of Frostproof passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024 at her residence. She was born September 5, 1929 in Bereah to the late Rudolph Bennett and Rita Best Donahoe; she has been a lifelong resident of the area. Guelda was a business owner. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Frostproof and the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed doing needlepoint, playing bridge, sewing, and crafts. Guelda was preceded in death by her husband, Junior Wise; and son,...
Michael Edward Lynch, age 71, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024. He was born August 31, 1953 in Bethesda, MD to John & Mary Lynch. Michael worked for the United States Department of Agriculture and loved to garden and grow plants, he had his own Palm tree nursery. . He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lake Garfield. He is survived by his wife Angela Lynch of Fort Meade, son Aaron Lynch & wife Bethany of Fort Meade, daughter Crystal Barber & husband Justin...
Clement Buckley Newbold III, age 54, of Clermont, Florida passed away suddenly on Monday, September 2, 2024. He was fondly called by his nickname "Clem" by his family and friends. He passed while cycling which was one of his lifelong passions. Of particular note, he and his father rode their bicycles across the continental United States from Oregon to Virginia consisting of a duration of 33 days. Inspired by that expedition, Clem was training for another expedition-The Tour...
Joseph Eugene Webb of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born December 25, 1945 in Lake Wales to the late William and Lyde Webb; he was a lifelong resident of Lake Wales. Joseph worked for Bullard Insurance for over 50 years and became the owner in 1987. He enjoyed hunting, golfing, and collecting guns. He was a member of Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd and loved his family dearly, especially his grandson. Joseph was...
Ann Teresa Hillmann, 96, of Surry, Maine, passed away on September 2, 2024, at Water's Edge in Lake Wales, Florida. She was born on January 26, 1928, in Clifton, New Jersey, to the late Harry and Catherine Keen. Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Frederick Paul Hillmann, her brothers, Harry and Tim Keen, her sister, Mary St. Maria, her sons, Frederick and Mark, and a grandson, Raymond Borke. She is survived by her siblings Jean Butler, Chuck Keen, and James...
Donald R. Shattler, age 80, passed away on August 28, 2024, at Winter Haven Hospital from complications due to cancer. Don will be remembered for his profound love of family, youthful joy for life, and kindness to all. He was born on January 20, 1944, in St. Petersburg, FL and lived in Lake Wales, FL from 1973 until 2022 when he moved to Bartow. He met his dearest love, Etta Grubbs, at Steak 'N Shake in 1962, and they were married the following year. They enjoyed almost 61...
Robert Lee Johnson of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at his residence. He was born April 25, 1968 in Lake Wales; he has been a lifelong resident of the area. Robert was an Asset Management Specialist for Polk County for 16 years and worked for the City of Lake Wales in the water department for 17 years. He was an avid bowler and loved Star Trek. He was a big fan of the Miami Dolphins. Robert was preceded in death by his father, George Johnson; daughter, Amber...
William "Bill" Jackson Cook, age 85, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024. He was born December 14, 1938 in Tilghmon, FL to Otis & Letha Cook. Bill was a Veteran serving three years in the US Amy and then four years in the US Navy. After his service to his Country, Bill worked in the phosphate mines as a Welder/ Maintenance Mechanic. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bowling Green. He was preceded in death by his parents Otis & Letha McAdams Cook, siblings...
Frederick "Fred" John Bohde, age 83, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024. He was born May 4, 1941 in New York City, NY to William & Nettie Bohde. Fred was a Captain in the US Army Reserve and a Citrus Consultant. He was a member First Presbyterian Church of Bartow. Fred was the past President, Lt. Governor and member of Bartow Kiwanis Club, past President of the Bartow Chamber of Commerce, American Society of Agronomy a certified crop advisor and a past Board Member of the...
Robert A. Bell, age 88, of Fort Meade passed away Friday, August 16, 2024. He was born May 9, 1936 in Fort Meade, FL to Adrian & Katherine Bell. He graduated from Fort Meade High School. Robert went to the University of Florida where he played in the Gator Marching Band. He then joined the US Army. Robert was the Owner/Operator of Bell Typewriter Sales & Service in Fort Meade, he was honored to provide typewriter repair services for all schools in Polk, Hardee, Highlands,...
Francis Donald Hodge of Frostproof, Florida passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at his residence. He was born August 18, 1937 in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania to the late Julia Hodge; he has been a resident of the area since 1984. Don loved to fish, work on cars, sing karaoke, and tell jokes. He enjoyed playing cards, especially poker, and having coffee with his friends and family. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, and sisters. He is survived by his...
Benny A. Watson, Sr. of Bartow, age 86, passed away on August 10, 2024, at Lake Wales Medical Center. He was born on October 28, 1937, in Trenton, FL. He was a United States Navy Veteran. He was an Electrical Instrument Technician in the mining industry. He enjoyed fishing, running 5K races, biking and archery. He is survived by his loving family that includes his wife Christine Watson of Bartow, daughters Cindy Sterling (Robert) of Virginia Beach, VA & Jennifer Hunt (David)...
