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Anthony Blake Caraway, 50, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, May 1, after a long battle against cancer. He was born in Lake Wales and had been employed for many years as a glass cutter and installer in West Virginia before returning to Lake Wales during his health challenge. He enjoyed playing his guitar, fishing, collecting coins, and flying his drone, and was very handy with home maintenance. Anthony was preceded in death by his parents, Phyllis Johnson (Kris) Caraway and...
Darlene Waters Hollinsed, 69, of Lake Wales, Florida passed Friday, April 28, 2023 at her residence. She was born November 13, 1953 in Winter Haven, Florida to the late Jule E. Waters and Hazel (Stokes) Waters and was a lifelong resident of Polk County. Darlene was a bank teller and loved nature, hummingbirds, and fishing. She was preceded in death by her first husband Ricky Thompson, and her son Glenn Thompson. ,Survivors include her husband, Philip Hollinsed; sister Martha...
Mary C. Grose, age 92, passed away April 28, 2023, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. She was born on December 27, 1930, in Millerburg, Ohio. She was a Homemaker. She enjoyed reading, going to church and traveling. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Grose. She is survived by a loving family that includes her daughters Jean Ellington (Robert) of Lake Wales, Rebecca Nusbaum (Raymond) of Temperance, Michigan, sons Thomas Grose (Kathy) of Collins, Ohio and John...
Billy Kahler of Babson Park passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at his residence. He was born January 30, 1956, in Lake Wales to the late Richard and Nancy Kahler; and he was a lifelong resident. He graduated from Lake Wales High School in 1974 and Florida State University in 1978. He retired from UPS and a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Lake Wales. He was also the owner and operator of Gary's Boating Center and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, scuba...
Cathryn "Cathy" Sullivan Powers, 73, of Lake Wales, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023, at her residence. She was born June 1, 1949, in Greenville, Mississippi to the late James K. Sullivan and Gloria K. (Weathers) Sullivan. She spent her formative years between Greenville, Dallas, Texas, and Tulsa, Oklahoma. Cathy graduated from Highland Park High School in Dallas, TX in 1967. She graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education...
Richard Andrew Riley, 102, of Frostproof, FL, passed away Tuesday, April 18th, at his residence. He was born April 5, 1921, in Greenville, SC to the late Walter and Sarah (Chance) Riley. He earned his bachelor's degree from Clemson in 1943. He worked as a fruit and vegetable inspector for the USDA, moved to Frostproof then went to work for Latt Maxcy. He owned Riley Pump and Supply in Wauchula for five years. He returned to Frostproof and became Plant Manager for the Ben Hill...
Jim Lefils, 79, of Babson Park passed away, Thursday, April 20, 2023, at AdventHealth Lake Wales after a short illness. Jim is survived by his wife of 59 years Carolynn "Dede" Watson LeFils. He recently retired from Watson Pharmacy, Frostproof, where he was the co-owner and pharmacist for 50 years. Jim served in the U.S. Air Force and was a graduate of the University of Florida School of Pharmacy. He was a licensed airplane and glider pilot. Jim and Dede were avid travelers,...
Raymond Odom, 95, of Frostproof, Florida passed Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the Winter Haven Hospital. He was born December 30, 1927, in Winter Haven, Florida to the late Harvey Helton and Ruby (Childs) Odom and he has been a lifelong resident of this area. Raymond was the Owner/Operator of Odom Electric. He enjoyed family times, watching westerns on tv, and he was an avid Frostproof Bulldog fan. He served in World War II and was very proud of the time that he served in the...
Irene Hudson Heddon, of Lake Wales, passed Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at her residence. She was born November 9, 1937, in Oconee, South Carolina to the late Kennelum and Frances (Owens) Hudson and she has been a resident of the area since 1952, moving here from South Carolina. Irene was a retired Owner/Manager of a RV Park, and she was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include her husband, Will Heddon; daughters, Hilda Ann Bodoin, Janice Shenfield, Susan Archon; sons, Robert...
KARICKHOFF, Iris (Strader) of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of Lake Wales and Davison, Michigan, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Altenheim Family-first Senior Living in Indianapolis. A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Road, Davison, Michigan, 48423. Pastor Rob McPherson will officiate. Interment will be in Davison Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 11:00 am until the time of the service on Tuesday....
Gordon E. Terry passed away on March 31, 2023 in Lecanto, Florida. His recent broken hip led to health issues that he bravely faced until the end. Gordon was born, raised, and lived in Allegan, Michigan, and lived over 45 years on Miner Lake. He later became a "snow bird" and had a home in Lake Wales, Florida, as well. He lost the love of his live, Judy, in 2010. He is survived by his son, Tim Schaefer, and daughters, Betty Lyons and Lisa Jarrell and their families. Cremation...
Lucille F. Stanton, 82, of Frostproof passed away March 28, 2023. She was born January 26, 1941 and was mother to seven children. She was predeceased by her daughter Dorothy Brooks. She is survived by her daughters, Grace Shottland and Sheila Stanton, and sons, Dewey Hadden Jr. and wife Gloria, Wayne Hadden and wife Kevy, Allen Hadden and wife Mary, John Stanton and wife Jennifer, and son-in-law James Brooks. Lucille was grandmother to 22, great grandmother to 23, and great...
Leland K. Young, Citrus Industry legend, died peacefully on March 24, 2023, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale at the age of 91. Leland was born to William Henry and Flora Lee Young on September 15, 1931, in Falco, Alabama, the second of their eight children. Leland attended Alturas Elementary, where, in second grade, he met his future bride, Wanda Perdue. He graduated from Summerlin Institute in 1949. Leland and Wanda married on March 15, 1953. He served in the Army as...
Dean Pitts of Lake Wales passed away Monday, March 27, 2023 at The Groves Center. He was born December 17, 1937 in Lake Wales to the late Murray Odis and Lois May Pitts. Dean was the owner of an auto repair shop and previously a banker. He was a Green Beret and a paratrooper for the United States Army. Dean was preceded in death by his brother, Havis Lavaughan Pitts in 2005. He is survived by his children, Mike Pitts and wife Tanda of Auburndale, Gregory N. Pitts and wife...
Juanice Lawson, age 94, passed away March 16, 2023, at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born on November 4, 1928, in Clearwater, FL. She was a Secretary for the City of Bartow. She was a former member of the Lions Club and Bridge Club. She enjoyed square dancing, sewing, and stitching. She is survived by a loving family that includes her daughter Deborah Broadrick, grandchildren Jason Hillman, Jodi Pueschel, Deena Hillman, Slade Par and Lane Par, seven great grandchildren,...
Harry Gilbert Waters of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at The Groves Center. He was born February 12, 1941 in Lake Wales to the late Clifford and Margaret Waters; he was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a retired mechanic and served in the U.S. National Guard. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, racing cars ad spending his time outdoors. He was an avid Gator's fan. Harry was preceded in death by his sons, Clinton Waters and Samuel Waters; and a brother,...
Kathryn Fraiser Black, 91, formerly of Waverly and Lake Wales, passed away Friday, March 10th in Naples. Born March 22, 1931, in Chipley, FL to the late Joe B. and Nella (Mercer) Fraiser, Kathryn moved to Waverly in 1936 from Chipley. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Black in 1990; daughter, Karen Gerard; grandchildren, Elizabeth and Christopher Gerard in 1980 and Teak Black, in 2018. Survivors include her son J. Mark Black and his wife Sue of Naples, and a...
Robert Clifton Hannan of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at his residence. He was born January 15, 1932 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana to the late Lyle and Thelma Hannan; he moved to Lake Wales from his hometown in 1963. Robert was a retired teacher for Babson Park Elementary. He was previously a minister at First Christian Church of Lake Wales and Babson Park Christian Church. Robert was proceeded in death by his wife, Betty Jane Hannan in 2015; and daughter, Nancy...
Thomas C. Seitz, Jr. departed this life in the faith and fear of the lord on March 3, 2023. He is survived by Anna, his beloved wife of 44 years; his brothers: Chris, Mark, and Peter; his children: Sarah, Katherine, and Thomas; and his seven grandchildren: Anna, John Thomas, Henry, Benjamin, Francisca, Christopher, and Sophia. Tom was ordained a priest in the Episcopal Church in 1978, serving congregations in West Virginia, Virginia, Michigan, and Florida, retiring in 2017...
Audie "Keith" Griffin, 66, of Westminster, SC, went to meet his Maker on Sunday, February 19, 2023. A native of Lake Wales, FL, Mr. Griffin was the son of Louie Paul Griffin, Jr. (Betty) and the late Elizabeth Joann McCall Weaver. He was of the Christian faith and a member of Oakway United Wesleyan Church. He retired from Landscape Perceptions as a heavy machinery operator. Mr. Griffin was a skilled carpenter and could operate any heavy machinery. He was interested in...
John Phillips Beck of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 at his residence. He was born July 2, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Ira and Mildred Beck; he moved to Lake Wales from Athens, Michigan in 1999. John was retired from Floyd Wonser Supply Company in Battle Creek, Michigan and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Lake Wales and the Farm Equipment Wholesalers Administration. John was previously a...
Noah N. Carbone of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. He was born November 14, 1933 in Newark, New Jersey to the late Noe and Anna Carbone; he moved to Lake Wales from New Jersey 29 years ago. Noah was a veteran of the United States National Guard and of the Catholic faith. He was a Hamm Radio operator and was a fan of baseball, football, and hockey. Noah married his high school sweetheart Barbara on February 14, 1953. Noah was...
Robert "Bob" Burdett Kelly died peacefully at home on February 2, 2023. Born on November 17, 1926 in Fleischmanns, NY to John and Iva Kelly, Bob was the oldest of two sons. Bob proudly served in the US Navy during World War II. After his return to civilian life he married Barbara "Bobbie" Horend. During their 61 year marriage they had two children, settling in East Aurora, NY. Bob is survived by his wife, Mertice Watkins Kelly: son John Kelly, daughter Jane Kelly Ebberts;...
Raymond Lee French of Babson Park passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023 at his residence. He was born August 10, 1930 in Kalamazoo, Michigan; he moved to Babson Park from West Palm Beach 18 years ago. Raymond was a retired Air Traffic Controller and a veteran of the United States Army who served in the Korean war and earned the Bronze Star. He was the past director at Audubon Society and a past City Councilman for Hillcrest Heights. He loved model car collecting and...
Sharon Van Dyne Lawrence of Frostproof, Florida passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 at The Club at Lake Wales in Lake Wales, Florida. She was born June 27, 1938 in Martins Ferry, Ohio to the late Albert and Rosemary Van Dyne. Sharon was a retired Bookkeeper and Office Manager. She was a member of First Christian Church of Frostproof and was an artist that enjoyed painting. Sharon was proceeded in death by her husband, James Lawrence in June of 2020; sister, Ruthie Johnson;...
