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Marilouise McCoy, 96,of Winter Haven passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at her home. She was born March 16, 1924 in Bartow to the late Raymond and Kathryn Caraway. Marilouise was a charter member of Grace Baptist Church of Lake Wales. Church and family were her whole life. She enjoyed word search puzzles in her free time. Marilouise was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Shirey McCoy in 2008. Survivors include her daughter, Donna Reynolds and husband Buddy of Winter...
Lou Hines passed away peacefully on March 19, 2020 in her home after a valiant fight with dementia, with her family by her side. She was 78 years old. She was the eighth of 10 siblings. Lou was born in Hardy, VA on January 5, 1942, to Luther and Ethel Kingery. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Jim Kingery and Calvin Kingery; and sisters, Joyce Horn, Betty Garner and Fannie Saunders. Surviving family members include; her husband of 34 years, Lloyd Hines; sister...
Donna Smith, 81, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the Lakeland Regional Hospital. She was born June 13, 1938 in Haverhill, MA to the late John and Mary Deschamps. Donna came here from Massachusetts 25 years ago. She was a retired foster parent. Donna is survived by her husband of 60 years, Fred Smith, Jr. of Lake Wales; daughter, Tara Grandmont of Lake Wales; son, Fred Smith and wife Marion of Merrimack, New Hampshire; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. No services are scheduled at this...
Frances C. Saxon, 92, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 at her home. She was born May 3, 1927 in Jacksonville to the late Frank and Marion Crowe. She was raised in Tampa and she moved to Lake Wales in 1961 from Atlanta, GA. Frances received a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and English Literature. She was an avid reader and enjoyed walking. Frances was proceeded in death by her husband Richard A. Saxon; son, Shon Alan Saxon; and a grandson, Devan Dickey. Survivors include her daughters, Nora S. Dickey of V...
Sally A. Bensavage, 88, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 at her home. She was born November 16, 1931 in Carbondale, PA to the late Robert and Sarah Elizabeth Bridges. Sally was a retired bookkeeper, and she enjoyed being around people. Sally was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Bensavage; and 10 brothers and sisters. Survivors include her son, Myron Moody and wife Linda of Lake Wales; grandchildren, Kieley Bronaugh and Therman, and Michael Moody and Katie; and great-grandchildren, James, Chris,...
Richard James "Blue Bird" Cornell, 88, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, March 9, 2020 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. He was born October 9, 1931 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Frank and Anna Cornell; he came here from Connecticut in 1982. Richard was a retired equipment operator and attended St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He could fix anything, and never met a stranger. Richard was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Nancy Marie Cornell in 2012. Survivors...
Eugene H. "Gene" Schedler, 85, of Lake Wales entered into glory with the Lord Monday, March 9, 2020 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. He was born May 30, 1934 in Hamburg, WI to the late Pastor Herman and Lilly Schedler. Gene grew up in Hamburg, WI where he attended the Maple Grove one room schoolhouse. He then attended Concordia Lutheran College in Milwaukee, WI where he completed his high school and two years of college. Gene joined the U.S. Air Force after college...
Mason Thomas Chapman, 24, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020. He was born May 10, 1995 in Lake Wales, to Thomas and Maria Chapman. He was a loader for Sharp Transit. He was a member at Anytime Fitness and loved his motorcycle. Mason was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Willard and Jean Chapman. He is survived by his mother, Maria Chapman of Lake Wales; father, Thomas Chapman of Lake Wales; sisters, Brittney Perez (Thomas) of Lake Wales, and...
Greg A. Prichard of Muncie, IN passed away Friday, March 6, 2020 at his winter residence in Lake Wales, FL. He was born August 12, 1953 to the late Clarence and Jewell Prichard. Greg was a tool and dye maker for General Motors. Greg was survived by his daughter, Christa McPherson of Spring, Texas; sister, Gena Mason (Carl) of Gaston, Indiana; brother, Randy Prichard of Michigan; and three grandchildren, Jordan, Mason, and Carter. No local services are scheduled at this time. Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales is...
Nicholas Andrew "Nick" Miller, 27, of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the Lakeland Regional Hospital. He was born April 1, 1992 in Yokosuka, Japan to Greg and Sandra Miller; he came here from Washington in 2006. He was a produce clerk at Walmart. Nick loved playing computer games and connecting with his gaming friends, he was a computer techie. He enjoyed spending time with his coworkers and friends and riding his motorcycle. Nick is survived by his parents,...
James Henry “Jimmy” Bolden, Jr., 56, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, March 6, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born Oct. 20, 1963 in Lake Wales to James Henry Bolden Sr. and Linda Gail (Willis). Jimmy was a firefighter and EMT for the City of Lake Wales for seven years before becoming a lineman for Florida Power and an engineer for Duke and Progress Energy. Jimmy was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lake Wales. He was a lifetime vol...
Alice Mary Novak (nee Gaghagen), age 84 of Lake Wales passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020. She is survived by her husband: Robert "Bob," and children: Michael (Arlene), Daniel (Karen), Robert "Randy" (Paula), Todd, and Christopher. Also surviving are her grandchildren: William "Billy," Steven, Brian, Amy (Randy) Merchant, Megan, Katie, Joshua (Heather Smith), Phillip (Aleisha Brennan), Matthew, and Andrew; and great-grandchildren: Madalyn Russell, Riley Brennan, and Carter;...
Aaron Garmon, 77, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born April 11, 1942 in Atlanta, GA to the late Ivy and Lenna Garmon. He was self-employed in the delivery business. Aaron was a member of the First Prebyterian Church in Brandon and the Elks Lodge. He was an outdoors man who loved to golf, fish, go to yard sales, and garden. Aaron was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Diana Garmon; sons, Jeffrey Garmon (Darlene) of...
Jimmie Lee Richardson, 65 of Auburndale, formerly of Lake Wales, died Feb. 28, 2020 at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born March 5, 1954 in Lake Wales. Services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 14 at Epps Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Lake Wales....
Lothell M. Moore, 68 of Lake Wales, died March 2, 2020 at home under Vitas Hospice Care. She was born in Georgia on June 20, 1951. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
William Clarence “Billy” Struthers, 80, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 at his residence. He was born January 8, 1940 in Winter Haven to the late James and Evelyn Struthers. He was retired from Florida Concrete Pipe Corp, was of the Baptist faith and served in the National Guard. Billy was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa Struthers; daughter, Jody Welch; son-in-law, Randy Welch; and brother, Leonard Struthers. Survivors include his daughter, Virginia Luke of Dundee; sons, William K. “Billy” Struthe...
Jerry Miller, 61, of Lake Wales passed Monday, Feb. 24, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 25, 1958 at Lake Wales Hospital to the late Clarence and Helen Miller; he was a proud 5th generation Floridian and lifelong resident of Lake Wales. He had a great love for his hometown. Miller played on the tennis and baseball teams at Lake Wales High School, where he graduated in 1976, and remained active in sports until he could no longer play...
Alice K. “Cathy” Heinzen, 85, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. She was born February 21, 1935 in New York City, NY to the late Daniel and Edith Sheehan; she came here 13 years ago from South Florida. She was the retired owner/operator of Black Knight Restaurant in New Paltz, NY and a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Lake Wales. She enjoyed puzzles, watching TV Land channel and MASH, and spending time with her family. Cathy was preceded in death by her husband, William O....
Wanda Jean Shelton, 85, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. She was born March 31, 1934 in Tulsa, OK; she moved to Lake Wales 56 years ago from Bartow. She was retired from Lake Wales Citrus Growers and member of the 7th Day Adventist Church in Lake Wales. Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Shelton. Survivors include her sons, Terry Shelton of Lake Wales, Scott Shelton (Teresa) of Virginia and Shannon Shelton (Marie) of Lake Wales; three grandchildren and three...
William A. “Bill” Roberts, Jr., 74, of Nalcrest passed away Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at the Winter Haven Hospital.| He was born May 13, 1945 in Patterson, NJ to the late William and Lillian Roberts; he came here from New Jersey in 2006. He was a retired letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and a veteran of Vietnam, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Postal Union #38. He was an avid bowler and Nascar fan. In his younger years, he raced midget cars Survivors include his wife, Jean C. Roberts; daughter, Caroly...
Kevin Alexander, 11, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at AdventHealth Orlando. He was born September 5, 2008 in Winter Haven. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and was in the 5th grade at Spook Hill Elementary. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Maribel Torres Chavez and Juan Antonio Perez of Lake Wales; sisters, Marisol, Monica, Jessica, Alexandra, Anna and Dora; brothers, Terrance, Eddie, Juan, Jacob, Angel, Alfredo and Antonio; maternal grandparents, Rosario T. Chavez and Pascual R....
Dorothy Elizabeth (Stanley) Kenney, 92, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday Feb. 18, 2020 at Bon Secours Manor in St Petersburg. She was born April 28, 1927 to the late Arthur Paul and Margaret Elizabeth (Molter) Stanley in Lake Wales. She was raised on Twin Lakes in Lake Wales where much of her life was influenced by water. She water-skied on barrow slats tied to her feet, learning to swim before she could walk. As a young woman she would ride her bicycle out to the local municipal airport where she took flying lessons and...
Dr. Eugene John Landry, 94, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 at the Palm Gardens of Winter Haven. He was born April 14, 1925 in Dexter, ME to the late Louis and Olivine Landry; he came here from Moline, IL in 2000. He was a retired surgeon and served as a deacon at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Winter Haven. Dr. Landry was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army as a medic under George Patton. He was a member of the American Legion, V.F.W.,...
Evelyn Faye Andrews, 86, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday Feb. 16, 2020 at her home. She was born Nov. 30, 1933 in Clyde, NY to the late Everett and Janie Williams. She was a retired bookkeeper from Florida’s Natural and of the Baptist faith. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Howard Andrews; brother, Everett Lee Williams, Jr; sisters, Phyllis Ann Ireland and Delores J. Williams. Survivors include her brother, Richard M. Williams of Wolcott, NY; sister, Vivian Murrell of Red Creek, NY; and many nieces and n...
Vern O. Harrell, 89, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 at Water’s Edge. He was born Sept. 7, 1930 of Geneva County, AL to the late Herman and Bertie Harrell; he moved to Lake Wales from Winter Haven in 1962. He was the retired owner/operator of Badcock Furniture in Lake Wales, was of the Baptist faith and served in the Army National Guard. Vern was a private and corporate pilot, past exalted ruler of Lake Wales Elk’s Lodge also a member of the Moose Lodge and Lake Wales Masonic Lodge #242. Vern was pre...
