Communication Builds Our Community
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Joann Martin McKenna, 91, entered Eternal Life on Thursday, July 25 at Winter Haven Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on March 14, 1928 in Lake Wales. Joann graduated from Lake Wales High School, Marquette University (BA) and the University of South Florida (MA) and received a honorary PhD from Webber International University. Over the course of her career at Webber International University, formerly Webber College, she held 7 different titles including...
William V. “Bill” Spencer, 91, of Winter Haven passed away Sunday, July 21 at Hawthorne Inn in Winter Haven. He was born October 28, 1927 in Stockton, AL to the late William Vernon and Ginsey (Hare) Spencer and he has been a resident of the Lake Wales Area since 1983 moving here from Toronto, then to Winter Haven in 1996. Bill retired from Sherman Equipment Supply in Toronto. Bill was a member of the Winter Haven Worship Center, A member of the Full Gospel Businessman’s Fellowship, Former President of Lake Wales Chapt...
Early D. Pride, 63 of Lake Wales, died at home July 13 under Vitas Hospice Healthcare. He was born Oct. 6, 1955. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is in charge of arrangements....
Gela Mathews, 103, passed away Friday, July 12 at The Groves Center in Lake Wales. She was born December 26, 1915 in Bronson, Michigan to Fred Smith and Zelta (Wilbur) Smith. She was married to Roy Mathews November 9, 1935. They were together over 60 years till he passed away. Gela had 3 children, Lucille Watkins of Fort Worth, Texas, Dale Mathews of Menden, Michigan and Dwaine “Butch” Mathews of Frostproof; 21 grandchildren, many foster grandchildren, many great grandchildren and many great great grandchildren; sisters, Win...
Richard Anthony "Dick" Dragonetti, 91, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Lake Wales Medical Center. He was born December 7, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Richard and Mary Rose (Marcello) Dragonetti. He has been a resident of the area since August of 1990 coming from Miami. He was a mechanic for the City of Miami Beach where he retired as the lead mechanic for the Miami Beach Fire Department. Richard loved his car, hiking, gardening, Sunday family drives,...
Linda Soltow, 72 of Babson Park died May 11 at Grace Healthcare in Lake Wales under Good Shepherd Hospice Care. She was born Nov. 2, 1946 in Corning, Arkansas. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
Willie "Skull" Richardson, 77 of Lake Wales, died July 10 at the Groves Center Nursing and Rehab in Lake Wales. He was born Aug. 29, 1941. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is in charge of arrangements....
Shirley Jean Andrews, 78 of Lake Wales, died June 29 at Advent Health Care Hospital in Wesley Chapel, FL. She was born March 31, 1941. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 5 and services at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 6 at First Institutional Missionary Baptist Church, 205 D St. in Lake Wales. Epps Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
Walter Louis "Sonny" LaVigne, Jr., 83, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, April 30 at his residence. He was born March 14, 1936 in Miami to the late Walter and Lillie Mae LaVigne and came to Lake Wales from Davie in 1999. He was a retired master electrician from the IBEW Local 349. Sonny was preceded in death by his daughter, Marcia Reckamp and sister, Dorothy Bexley. Survivors include his soul mate, Celia “Cookie” Bishop; daughter, Donna Sue Beach (Jeffrey) of West Palm Beach; son-in-law, Thomas Reckamp; five gra...
Maria F. Marrero, 92 of Lake Wales, died July 5 at Lake Wales Medical Center. She was born Dec. 25, 1926. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
Versie L. Leggett, 95 ( Ms. Sis ), died at the Groves Center in Lake Wales July 7 under Vitas Hospice Care. She was born Sept. 22, 1923. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
Vincent DePaul Connors of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Lake Wales Medical Center after a long battle with pneumonia. He was 64. Born in Evanston, Illinois, Vince came to Lake Wales as the infant son of Mary L. and Paul T. Connors. He attended St. Williams' Academy as well as local public schools and graduated from Lake Wales High School in 1973. He enjoyed sports, wildlife, weather, and nature in general. Generous "to a fault," he often gave away favorite...
Logan Michael Herndon, 21, of Lakeland passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019. He was born December 22, 1997 in Winter Haven. He has been a resident of Lakeland the last 2 years coming from Lake Wales. He was a barber and of the Baptist faith. Logan loved motorcycles, fishing, Georgia Bulldogs, (but he didn't grow up a Bulldog fan), he enjoyed cutting hair and being with his kids. He is preceded in death by his mother Amanda Danielle (Holder) Herndon and sister Michaela Danielle...
Betty Brewer, 86, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at the Winter Haven Hospital. She was born November 5, 1932 in Okeechobee, FL to the late Charlie C. and Eva Mae (Woods) Davis. She has been a resident of the area since 1955 coming from Mobile, AL She was a retired waitress for the Sea Queen Restaurant and a member of the Westside Baptist Church. Betty was a giver and caretaker for many; she loved her dog "Phoebe". She was a loving and caring person loved...
During the past years of extraordinary physical and mental disabilities, Leroy M. Fulton exuberated kindness and love to the very end. He built a life of family, friends, faith and service. He was the definition of God's servant leading a variety of ministries in all walks of life. Leroy was born November 13, 1931 and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones June 12, 2019. He was born in Neon, Kentucky to Esther Hermine Baker and William Marcus Fulton. During hi...
Fred “Pete” Ghould Cleveland, 83, of Winter Haven passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Life Care of Winter Haven. He was born August 12, 1935 in Charlton, Massachusetts to the late Chauncey G. and Mamie A. (Geiger) Cleveland. He has been a resident of the area for 2 years coming from Cape Coral, Florida. He was a retired Mason and veteran in the United States Army serving in Korea. He is preceded in death by his brother Everett Walter Cleveland. Survivors include his daughters Janine White of Midlothian, VA, Cynthia Cle...
Ethel Teets Bencivengo, 92, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 at Advent Health Hospital. She was born September 8, 1926 in Chester, NJ to the late William and Anna Teets. She has been a resident of the area since July of 2015 coming from Gainesville, GA. She was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. She is preceded in death by her first husband Salvatore Roccagli, second husband August Bencivengo, daughter-in-law Gail Roccagli and daughter Elizabeth Ann Currence. She is survived by her son Ralph “Ted” Roc...
Lonnie D. Feagin, 83 of Lake Wales, died June 22 at Lake Wales Medical Center. He was born Feb. 5, 1936 in Georgianna, Alabama. Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 6 at New Divine Church of God by Faith, 640 Burns Ave. in Lake Wales. Epps Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
Willie White, 75 of Poinciana, died June 22 at Lakeland Regional Health Hospital. He was born September 10, 1943. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. service time Saturday, June 29 at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 343 D Street in Lake Wales. Epps Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
Major Ruben R. Rodriguez, 79, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, June 21, 2019 at his residence. He was born February 10, 1940 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico to the late Juan and Rosenda (Rios) Rodriguez. He has been a resident of the area since 2002 coming from New York. He was a Pastor for The Salvation Army. He and his wife worked for The Salvation Army and he was the Pastor at the Hispanic Church of God, Inc. in Ft. Meade. He is survived by his wife Major Josefina R. Rodriguez,...
Mildred B. Esteve, MSW, 76, of Lake Wales passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 at Lake Wales Medical Center. Mildred was born on December 30, 1942, in New York City to the late Anna (Ricci) and Charles Briand. She had been a resident of Lake Wales since 2005, after retiring from her career as a certified social worker in Stony Brook and Moriches, Long Island, NY. Mildred earned her Master's of Social Work, (MSW), from Stony Brook University, and she was extremely proud of her...
Mary Danyce Bolden, 72, was born December 15, 1946 and passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019. She was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated in 1965 from Lake Wales High School. She was married to her husband Richard for 53 years. Mary worked for several years in the family landscaping business. However, her favorite job was being a homemaker and devoted mother. Mary loved being outdoors and enjoyed fishing, riding horses and cruising down the road on her motorcycle. For many years she played the organ for her church at...
Cloylene Adkins, 85, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the Grove Center. She was born March 19, 1934 in Coffee County, AL to the late Henry and Alva A. (Smith) Davis. She came to Polk County as a child with her family and settled in Ft. Meade. She was a caregiver and retired floor supervisor for Ben Hill Griffin. She was an active member of the New Harvest Worship Center in Lake Wales where she served in the women's ministry and choir. She was the former chu...
Wynton "Willie" Williford, 75, of Dundee, Florida passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale. He was born January 15, 1944 in Blakley, Georgia to the late Leslie and Eunice (Lewis) Williford. He came to the area as a child in 1952 coming from Blakley, Georgia. He was retired from Hunt Brothers and Citrosuco. Willie enjoyed fishing, sports, an avid Atlanta Braves fan and going to Casino's. He is preceded in death by his sister Mable Pridgen. He...
James R. "Jim" Rowe, 79, of Albany, peacefully passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019. Born November 17, 1939, in Prestonsburg, KY Mr. Rowe was the son of the late Jesse and Hester Ward Rowe. He proudly served our country in the United States Air Force, and later went to work as a carpenter and handyman until he retired from Dusty's Camper World in Bartow, FL. He and his beloved wife Lonie were married for 28 years, many of those years they lived in Lake Wales, FL and eventually...
