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Charles William McCullough, 72, of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019 at his residence. He was born July 3, 1947 in Brunswick, GA to the late Horace G. and Louise (Kersey) McCullough. He has been a lifelong resident of the area. He was a truck driver. He was a member of the National Guard, Moose Lodge, American Legion, and he loved to fish and spend time with his grandkids. He is preceded in death by his brother, Jackson McCullough. He is survived by his lifelong companion Linda Sanland, daughters Joyce...
Carol G. Parrish, 63, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019 at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. She was born December 5, 1955, in Marina De Pisa, Italy to the late Charles Abner and Betty Gafford. She was a Registered Nurse for 45 years. 42 years as an ER Nurse and continued her role as a case manager in Case Management for the last 3 years. Carol was an FFA Alumni, honorary member of the Lake Wales Kiwanis Club, professor for Polk State College Clinical Instru...
Herlinda Mata, 95, of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019. She was born March 26, 1924 in El Zapotillo Villa Hidalgo, SLP, Mexico. She was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her husband Anastacio Rodriguez, daughters Leonor Rodriguez, Petra Rodriguez and Cleotilde Rodriguez. She is survived by her daughter Teresa Ramirez of Lake Wales, sons Isidro Rodriguez and Roberto Rodriguez and Amando Rodriguez of Frostproof; Adolfo Rodriguez...
Tammy Sue Little, 55, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, Sept. 16, 2019 after an extended battle with brain cancer. She was born May 26, 1964 in Albuquerque, NM. She has been a resident of the area since 2002 coming from Thomasville, AL. She was first and foremost the loving mom of 3 young ladies who were the love of her life, a pianist, music teacher and ministry partner with her devoted husband. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lake Wales for the past 18 years...
Lucille Faye Floyd, 88, was born December 23, 1930 to the late Thomas Guy and Laura Imel. She died September 13, 2019 in the comfort of her home. She was employed for 30 years as a secretary for Fisher and Floyd Roofing. She was a homemaker, enjoyed gardening, spending time with family, especially babies, and cooking delicious meals for family and friends. Many were blessed by her quick wit and gracious hospitality. She spent most of her adult life in Lake Wales, retiring in the North Carolina mountains. She was a devoted...
Patsy Sanders, 86, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, Sept. 13, 2019 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring. She was born May 27, 1933 in Stanton, TX to the late W.J. and Ruby (Dismore) McCamey. She has been a resident of the area since 2015 coming from Oklahoma City, OK. She was a homemaker and a member of the South Lake Wales Church of God. She is preceded in death by her husband Marvin S. Sanders. She is survived by her daughter Lisa Stockton (Jeremy) of Salt Lake City, UT, sons Clifford Sanders (Becky) of Oklahoma City, OK,...
Iris Reed, 103 of Lake Wales, died Sept. 16 in Madison, AL. She was born in Coleman, Florida on Feb. 16, 1916. Services will be held Saturday, Sept. 28; time and location to be announced. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is in charge of arrangements....
Annabelle Pritchett, 86, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at her residence. She was born April 12, 1933 in Dalton, GA to the late Roy and Lucille (Peeples) Hammontree and she has been a resident of this area for the last 9 months moving here from Springfield, VA. She was a retired secretary for Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon. Before coming to Lake Wales, Annabelle was very active in the Messiah United Methodist Church in Springfield, Virginia, loved to collect angel figurines and going to the...
Jeanette Eve Sands, 92, of Babson Park passed away Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019 at her residence. She was born December 24, 1926 in Newberry, SC to the late Clarence E. and Maggie (Mills) Perkins. She has been a resident of the Winter Haven area since 1963 coming from Newberry, SC. She was a retired unit aecretary for Winter Haven Hospital and was of the Baptist faith. Jeanette enjoyed crafting, cooking and being a grandmother. She is preceded in death by her son Lawrence Pope...
Born Peter Stepanovs in Latvia, he ultimately immigrated to California after surviving through the trials of WWII Germany and by the grace of sponsorship from the Catholic Church; Peter Wayland found his home in South Florida. On September 9, 2019 Peter passed at his residence in Lake Wales. He came here from Miami/Key Largo area in 1983 with his family. He was a retired Department of Agriculture employee and a veteran of Vietnam, serving in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper. He...
Yolanda Ortiz, 60, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, Sept. 9, 2019 at her residence. She was born July 27, 1959 in Chicago, IL to the late Carlos and Rosa (Pagan) Ortiz. She has been a resident of the area since 1995 coming from Miami. She was a Financial Aide Counselor for Warner University. Yolanda was of the Catholic faith, she liked to garden and loved dogs. She is survived by her son Lorenzo Sanchez (Linda) of Lakeland, sisters Mirta Urroz (Walter) of Chicago, IL, Olga...
Sharon Faye McCall, 73, of Lake Wales passed away after a long battle with cancer, Friday, Aug. 30, 2019 at her residence. She was born July 27, 1946 in Winter Haven to the late Leonard and Iola (Deese) Shelton and she has been a lifelong resident of this area. She was a retired supervisor of shipping for Hunt Brothers. Sharon was the boss of her family when at home, she was an avid Nascar Fan, loved shopping and going to Pigeon Forge Tennessee. She loved her family and dogs...
Alexcio Leeatawn Davis, Jr., 6 months, died Aug. 31 at Lake Wales Medical Center. He was born Feb. 26, 2019 in Winter Haven, Florida. Services are at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at Lake Wales Cemetery, 630 U.S. 27 S in Lake Wales. Epps Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
Grace Louise Michaelsen, 85, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019 at the Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale. She was born July 1, 1934 in Marshfield, Wisconsin to the late Porter and Charlotte (Malugge) Greenwood. She has been a resident of the area since 1990 coming from Wisconsin. Grace was a teacher in Marshfield, Wisconsin. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Lake Wales, DAR, Colonial Dames, Lake Wales Woman’s Club and the Lake Wales Eastern Star. She is preceded in death by her s...
Elizabeth Louise McVay, 77, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, Aug. 31 at the Lake Wales Medical Center. She was born November 11, 1941 in Bronx, NY to the late John and Myrtle (Tapley) McVay and came to Lake Wales 20 years ago. She was a self-employed seamstress. Survivors include her husband of 20 years Milton McPherson, daughters Amy Goodrich, Kathy Cassidy, Christine Callahan (Thomas), sons Chuck Jefferies (Tammy), Mike Jefferies, Edward Jefferies, step children Shawn McPherson, Alex McPherson, Amy McPherson, Mathew...
Annie Grace Mitchell, 86 of Waverly, died Sept. 4 at Consulate Health Care of Winter Haven. She was born November 10, 1932 in Thomasville, GA, Visitation is 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13 at Mount Moriah Primitive Baptist Church, 102 Alley Lane, Waverly. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 at the church. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is in charge of arrangements....
Garland Elizabeth Myers, 99, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Brookdale of Winter Haven. She was born October 26, 1919 in Dixon, IL to the late Ira and Mary G. (Krug) Utz. She has been a resident of the area since 2013. She was a retired executive secretary in the construction industry. Garland enjoyed her work and was a Sunday School Teacher for Jr. High School aged kids with 3 generations of students. She also enjoyed traveling and organizing get togethers. She was a longtime member of the Prince of...
Pamela Marie “Pam” Granger of Lake Wales, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 21 at Lake Wales Medical Center. She was born October 13, 1967 in Fall River, Massachusetts. She has been a resident of the area for 40 years coming from Texas. She was the Assistant Manager for Rural King. Pamela loved doing crafts, shopping on QVC, fishing, camping, she was always helping others and giving to anyone needing assistance and telling Larry where to go. She is preceded in death by her mother Vivian Souza. She is survived by her husband of 31...
Mary Janet Reese Seitz, 89 a resident of Bellatage Assisted Living Facility in Winter Haven, Florida, departed this life in the faith and fear of the Lord on Thursday, August 22, 2019. Jan, as she was known, was born February 14, 1930 in Massilon, Ohio, the youngest daughter of Charles and Marjorie Reese. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Thomas C. Seitz, Sr., and sisters Constance, Barbara and Carolyn. She is survived by four sons, Thomas Seitz, Jr....
Linda Elaine Law, 95 of Lake Wales, passed Monday, Aug. 19, 2019 at Brandywyne Healthcare in Winter Haven. She was born Feb. 12, 1924 in Caimanera, Cuba to the late George Percival and Lydia (Joseph) Tennant. Early on in life she taught business at Bennett College in Jamaica, then moved to New York and worked at Bellevue Hospital in New York City. She was a Paralegal Assistant for Bristol-Myers for over 20 years, retired from there and became a substitute teacher for Janie Howard Wilson in Lake Wales. After teaching, she...
Margaret D. Burns, 85, of Lake Wales, died Friday, Aug. 16, 2019 in Worcester, MA. She is survived by her children Sheila (Paul Roebuck) of Littleton, CO, Eileen Perez (Santiago) of Millbury, MA, Paul of Austin, TX, Timothy (Stacy) of Gorham, ME, Michael (Suzanne) of Long Grove, IL, her son-in-law William S. Molloy of Lakeway, TX, 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Also survived by her sister Susan Urschel of South Carolina and her brother John Donnelly of New York, and many nieces and nephews. Born September 4,...
John C. Avery, 86, of Lake Wales, passed away Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Halstead, PA on August 7, 1933 to Anne K. (Cassell) Avery and Charles W. Avery. He married his wife Toni Vakoff on June 12, 1954 and they were married for 58 years. He was raised in Brooklyn, New York, graduated from La Salle Military Academy in Oakdale, New York and joined the Army in 1952. While in the Army he served in the Korean and Vietnam war, retired in 1973 as a...
Joyce Lucille Hickman, 79, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019 at the Lake Wales Medical Center. She was born September 28, 1939 in Griffin, GA to the late Charlie and Lucille (Nixon) McLean. She was a Service Associate for K-Mart for 20 years and was a member of the Westside Baptist Church. Joyce loved her grandchildren and playing bingo. She is preceded in death by her husband Douglas Hickman, son Timothy A. Hickman, sister Ann McLean, brothers Mickey, Charles,...
Hazel Tarbell Crofoot of Bradenton passed away on August 3, 2019. Born in Kenmore, NY on April 3, 1931, she was the youngest child of Gordon Homer and Hazel Meyer Tarbell. She was pre-deceased by her husband Frederick Ralph Crofoot ("Fritz") in 2000. After attending Kenmore High School, Hazel graduated from the University of Michigan where she was a member of the Kappa Delta Sorority. On June 13, 1953, she married Fritz in Tonawanda, NY and over the years lived in Michigan, Il...
Linda Elaine Law, 95 of Lake Wales passed Monday, August 19, 2019 at Brandywyne Healthcare in Winter Haven. She was born February 12, 1924 in Caimanera, Cuba to the late George Percival and Lydia (Joseph) Tennant. Early on in life she taught business at Bennett College in Jamaica, then moved to New York and worked at Bellevue Hospital in New York City. She was a Paralegal Assistant for Bristol-Myers for over 20 years, retired from there and became a substitute teacher for Janie Howard Wilson in Lake Wales. After teaching,...
