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Hubert Craig, 74 of Lake Wales, died July 29 at Lake Wales Medical Center. He was born Nov. 20, 1944. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is in charge of arrangements....
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...
Ofelia Delgado Castillo, 84, of Lake Wales passed away July 24, 2019 at her residence. She was born February 1, 1935 in San Antonio, TX to the late Isaac and Elvira Martinez. She married Alejandro Castillo on February 14, 1959 and together they had eight children; five boys and three girls. They lived in Burnet, TX and moved to Lake Wales in 1968, as migrant workers traveled from state to state. Ofelia was a very outgoing person and cared for her kids and grandkids. She was a...
Carole Henning Callin, 87, of Indian Lake Estates passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at her residence. She was born December 13, 1931 in St. Petersburg, FL to the late Charles and Velma (Crowther) Lentz. She has been a resident of the area for three years coming from Jacksonville. She was an information technologist for AT&T. She is survived by her son Brett Callin (Melanie Cowling) of Indian Lake Estates. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales is in charge of...
Darrell M. Stevens, 69, of Lake Wales, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019. Born April 10, 1950 in Presque Isle, Maine to the late Philip O. and Susan E. (Ellis) Stevens, he lived for many years with his grandparents, Raymond and Louise Stevens of Portage Lake, Maine. He graduated from Caribou High School and worked in sales. He has been a resident of the area for 18 years coming from Sherman Mills, Maine. Darrell's hobbies were hunting, fishing, woodworking and telling tall...
David H. Bohannon, 71, a lifetime resident of Lake Wales, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born October 16, 1947 in Lake City, Florida to the late WA (Archie) and Emma (Page) Bohannon. David retired from Lykes Brothers in 2015 after 32 years of employment. He was a 1965 graduate of Lake Wales High School and he attended Orlando Barber College in the 70's and worked for Gary Bear Barber Shop after graduating. He joined the...
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...
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...
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...
