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Donna Colleen May arrived on April 6, 1949, and "moved on" November 22, 2023. According to stories, Donna showed intelligence and mischief early on. Music and reading were early and ongoing passions. Books left open and piano noodling were normal sights and sounds of the house. Her elementary schooling included several one-room schoolhouses, one with outdoor toilets. She graduated from Bucktail Area High School in Renovo, Pennsylvania in 1967. Donna's many high school...
Judith Anne Reid of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice. She was born March 26, 1961 in Saint Charles, Illinois to the late Robert Buckwald and Anne Langfit. She moved to Lake Wales from Hamilton, Ohio 30 years ago. Judith was a manager for Island Foods. She was a fan of the Buffalo Bills, Florida State Seminoles, and the Kentucky Wildcats. Judith enjoyed all things outdoors especially camping and riding...
Arlie "Skipper" Richards of Lake Wales passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at James A. Haley Hospital in Tampa. He was born May 8, 1961 in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Arlie and Ruth Richards; he has been a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Lake Wales High School in 1978. Skipper retired from the United States Air Force then worked as a mechanic for Citro Suco. He loved fishing and working on cars. Skipper loved his family dearly and was a great dad and...
Walter D. Chaney Jr., 81, loving husband and father, passed away on November 19th,2023. He is survived by his wife Susan L. Chaney, son Patrick, step daughter Diana, grandsons Darren, Trenton, and Landen, and granddaughters Keena, Kiera, and Paxtynn. He was born in Macon, Georgia on October 25, 1942, and was predeceased by his parents Walter Sr. and Elizabeth Chaney. He was a graduate of Savannah Christian High School in Georgia where he played trumpet in the marching band....
Polk County firefighter/paramedic Brian Paul Herr died in a traffic accident Saturday, November 18, in Davenport. He was 41. Herr, of Lutz, Florida, is survived by his mother: Susan Kishlicky, Castleton, NY, father: Richard Herr, Children: Julian and Andrew Herr, Lutz, FL aunt: Pat Buckley, Castleton, NY, and the brothers and sisters of Polk County Fire Rescue. Funeral service will be at Lakes Church, 1010 East Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33830: Thursday, November 30, 2023,...
Kenneth “Cricket” Bessette of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. He was born October 12, 1958 in England to the late Kenneth Bessette and Doreen Hamilton; he came here from Riverview 15 years ago. He was a retired collections representative and of the Catholic faith. He enjoyed family, fishing and hunting. He was always the life of the party. He loved his family dearly and was loved by everyone. He was an animal lover and loved his...
Elinor Lorraine Palmatier of Frostproof passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring. She was born September 13, 1934 in Berwyn, Pennsylvania to the late George and Viola Hurd; she has been a resident of the area for many years. Elinor was a member of First Baptist Church of Frostproof. She was an animal lover and enjoyed bird watching. She loved her family overall. Elinor was preceded in death by her husband, James Palmatier; daughter, Karen...
Robert Lee Whittemore of Lake Wales, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 in the home that he built. Born January 21st, 1939 in Lake Wales, Robert was a Baptist, a retired diesel mechanic, and an amateur banjo picker. He loved reading, working with his hands, and being in nature. Robert was preceded in death by his parents TK Whittemore and Marie [Browning] Matchett. He is survived by his wife of more than 50 years, Eunice Whittemore; his children Danny Whittemore (Rachel)...
Donald John Garty of Lake Wales passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 at Forsythe Hospice House. He was born June 21, 1952 in Flint, Michigan to the late William Garty and Earlene Kaplan; he moved to Lake Wales from Michigan in 1990. Donald was an engineer for Lake Wales Hospital for 25 years and loved to ride his Harley. He had a big heart and was a family man. Donald loved his family and friends and was loving to all of his friends, children, and grandchildren. Donald was...
Marilyn S. Wilkinson of Lake Wales passed away Monday, October 30, 2023, at Oakbridge in Lakeland. She was born December 21, 1928, in Saugerties, NY to the late Merritt A. and Bessie W. Sutton; she came here from Catskill, NY in 1949. She retired from GTE after 34 years, working as a telephone operator and office clerk. She was a member and served as a secretary for the Elks Lodge #1974 in Lake Wales, and was a member of the Women of the Moose Lake Wales Chapter #1974,...
Thomas James "Tom" Hitchcock of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at his residence. He was born January 18, 1952 in Buffalo, New York to the late Ray and Bettina Hitchcock. Tom moved from Buffalo, New York at the age of six with his family to Wilton Manors, Florida. He was the owner of Scots in Lauderdale by the Sea for many years. In 2016, Tom moved to Lake Ashton with his wife. While living in Lake Ashton, he worked security on the west side of the gate. He...
Robert St. Clair Price of Frostproof passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023 at The Club of Lake Wales. He was born January 22, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late St. Clair and June Price; he and his wife Joyce were winter residents of Frostproof for 30 years before becoming permanent residents 15 years ago. Robert was a retired technician for Eastman-Kodak Photography and a veteran of the United States Army Air Corp. He loved to do needlepoint, read, complete...
Donald V. Hendrick passed away on his 84th birthday, on October 3, 2023, in Winter Haven, Florida. He was born on October 3, 1939, in Bereah, Florida, to Mr. & Mrs. Vince A. Hendrick. Don attended grade school in Key West, where his father was on shore duty, and in Sulphur Springs. He attended junior high in Fort Meade, Florida, and graduated from Fort Meade High School in 1957. He graduated from Florida State University with a Master's Degree in Genetics and from Queen's Univ...
Esther Hooks, age 71, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023. She was born August 10, 1952 in Bartow, Florida to Harvey & Mercia Morris. She worked for Lake Wales Cab Company as a taxi driver for 16 years. Esther is survived by her daughter Tina Downing, son Nicky Hooks, sister Margaret McNeely & husband James, seven grandchildren: Ciara Downing, Joshua Downing, Nathan Downing, Tera Downing, Katlyn Hunter, Brian Hunter, William Hunter III, and nine great grandchildren. A...
Samantha Diane Herring, age 53, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023. She was born September 24, 1969 in Lake Wales, Florida to Michael & Annette Herring. She worked at Arby's in Bartow, Florida. She is survived by her aunt Diane Clyatt and husband James of Lake Wales, and cousins Amy Clyatt and husband James Collins, and Courtney Boyett and husband Jessie. Condolence may be sent to the family at whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com....
David Alan Flint of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at his residence. He was born September 26, 1954 in Melrose, Maine. David was a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. He enjoyed spending time at the beach and with his family. David was preceded in death by his parents; son, Lucas Flint; and brother, Kenneth Flint. He is survived by his life partner, Jane Sherman; and a bonus family consisting of four children, Craig Hall, Crystal Hall,...
John Spencer Waldrop of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale. He was born February 5, 1941 in Bonifay to the late Leonard and Pearl Waldrop. He moved to Lake Wales from Gainesville in 1969. John was a science and agriculture teacher for McLaughlin Middle School and Lake Wales Junior High School and was a veteran of the United States Army. John is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara Ann Waldrop; daughter, Diane Nave...
Walter James Davis, Sr., age 80, of Lake Wales, FL, died Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring, FL. He is survived by his son: Walter J. Davis, Jr.; grandchild: Walter James Davis III; siblings: Elana Davis and Richard Davis. Visitation with the family will take place at Allen Temple Ame Church, Lake Wales FL from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, September 22, 2023. Funeral service will be at Allen Temple Ame Church; Lake Wales FL at 11:00 AM, Saturday,...
Arthur Henry Stafford III, 84, of Babson Park, FL passed away peacefully on September 13,, 2023. Art was born to Arthur Henry Stafford Jr and Charlotte Sarah Clark Stafford in Polk County, FL on December 2, 1938. Growing up he stayed active playing sports and enjoyed spending time outdoors. He attended community college in Polk County and started his career in agriculture as a manager on a sugar cane farm in southern Florida. This led Art to become a fruit inspector with the...
Carol Ann Stone of Lake Wales passed away Monday, September 11, 2023 at Lakeland Reginal Hospital. She was born December 30, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan to the late William and Sophie Zimmerman; she moved to Lake Wales from Michigan in 2012. Carol Ann Stone was a waitress and enjoyed painting and collecting figurines. She often did karaoke at Yall Come Back Saloon where she was known as "CC", Crazy Carol, to all who knew her. Carol Ann Stone was preceded in death by her...
Stephen Lee Rodda of Lake Wales passed away Monday, September 4, 2023 in Lake Wales. He was born October 12, 2006 in Winter Haven. Stephen loved playing video games and spending time with his family. He was devoted to taking care of his grandmother and had a close bond with his friends and family. He was so amazing in so many ways and didn't have a mean bone in his body. Stephen is survived by his mother, Stephanie McDaniel; step-father, Murry McDaniel; maternal grandparents,...
Versie Rene Stoudemire Meeks transitioned from this life to eternity on Thursday, July 27, 2023. She leaves to cherish her memories a loving and devoted husband of 61 years, Fred Meeks, Sr.; Children: Linda (John) Jones, Miami, FL; Rita (Leroy) Johnson; Cynthia Meeks, Fred (Antoinette) Meeks, Jr., Mary Rahett, Cheryl (Tony) Garnett, Sharon (Jonas) Henderson all of Lake Wales, FL; Jarvis (Kizzie) Meeks, Tampa, FL.; 25 Grandchildren; 35 Great-Grandchildren; 6 Great-Great...
Carlene Marie Tschida of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. She was born July 30, 1944 in Mandan, North Dakota to the late Bernie and Clementine Sterma. Carlene married her husband Gabriel L. Tschida on February 19, 1963. In 1965, she and her family moved to Babson Park from North Dakota. She enjoyed watching sports, especially football and baseball. Carlene was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Gabriel Tschida. She is...
Jerry Cook, age 84, of Rocky Face, Georgia passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023 at Calhoun Health Care. He was preceded in death by his parents Enos Cook and Carrie Cook Mehaffey; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Anne Cook; and brother Glenn Mehaffey. Jerry was a member of Westside Church of Christ. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Kim Cook of Rocky Face, Georgia, Dale and Rebecca Cook of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Brian Cook also of...
Joanne Edwards died at the age of 93 on August 24, 2023 after a short illness. Joanne Aileen (nee Williams) Edwards was born in 1930 in Portland, Oregon. In 1944 she and her family moved to San Francisco, CA, where she graduated high school. She completed nurses' training at Franklin Hospital in 1952. She met her husband, Claude Edwards, through a YMCA camping and hiking club. They got married in 1952 and eventually moved to San Mateo, California. They raised 5 children there...
