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Rev. Canon Timothy Joel Shaw, 76 Reverend Canon Timothy Joel Shaw of Winter Haven passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Winter Haven at the age of 76. He was born January 18, 1945 in Springfield, Ohio; the only child of Delmas and Rheba Shaw. He enlisted in the United States Navy and served as a hospital corpsman on the USS Okinawa and others during the Vietnam War. He worked as a surgical technician at Winter Haven Hospital before attending Saint Leo...
Sue A. Allende, 90, of Hart, Michigan, formerly of Lake Wales, Florida, died Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Cherry Blossom Manor in Hart. She was born September 25, 1930, in Shelby, Michigan, the daughter of Larry and Ethel (Ward) Henry. Sue grew up in Shelby and married Ted Hodges, Jr. in 1951. They were married for 40 years until his death in 1991. Sue enjoyed golf, running long races, cross country skiing, bowling and really loved playing bridge. After Ted’s death, S...
Florence Alicia McLeod of Frostproof passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born January 8, 1927 in Akron, Ohio to the late Leonard and Violet Nixon; she was a resident of Frostproof for most of her life. Florence was a retired secretary for Ben Hill Griffin and Polk County. She loved her cats and her family. Florence was preceded in death by her husband, Howard McLeod in 2020 after 72 years of marriage. She is survived by her daughters,...
Margaret Sarah Crosby of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Sebring. She was born December 19, 1928 in Hialeah, Florida. Margaret was a homemaker and lifelong resident of Lake Wales. She was the coolest, most fabulous 92-year-old there ever was. She was an amazing cook and great biscuit maker. She enjoyed sewing and was a member of the Eastern Star in her earlier years. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Pat Crosby in 2002; daughter, Linda...
Deanna King of Nalcrest passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born September 14, 1945 in Miami Beach, Florida to the late Kenneth and Georgina Perry; she moved from Miami to Lake Wales in the early 1970's. Deanna was a homemaker and a member of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. She enjoyed fishing and was a member of the disabled American Veterans Auxiliary. Deanna was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest King; daughters, Victoria Andr...
Monica Denise Richardson, age 45, of Bartow, FL, died Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She is survived by One Daughter: Jerrica Lenae' Williams, Bartow, FL; Three Sons: Jeramy Lorenzo Williams, Bartow, FL, Christopher Butler, Lake Wales, FL, Chrishawn Butler, Bartow, FL; Mother: Loretta Richardson, Bartow, FL; and One Grand Child. Arrangements are being handled by Gause Funeral Home, 625 S. Holland Parkway, Bartow, FL. Memorial service will...
Jane "Grams" Poppell, 77, of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Advent Health of Lake Wales. She was born August 15, 1944, in Lakeland, Florida to the late Edwin and Susie Walker and she has been a resident of Lake Wales since 1993. She was a retired Administrative Secretary for the Polk County School Board. Jane was a graduate of Kathleen High School, a member of Southside Baptist Church of Jacksonville and First Baptist Church of Lake Wales....
Ricardo Dewayne O'Neal, 49 of Lake Wales, died at Advent Health Hospital, Lake Wales....
Rutha M. Turner, 62 of Lake Wales, Mammoth Grove, died at Lake Wales Advent Health Hospital. Born in Dublin, Georgia. Memorial Service: Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Church, Mammoth Grove Road, Mammoth Grove, Lake Wales. Mask Required. Visitation: Monday, October 4, 2021 from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Epps Chapel. Mask Required. Interment: Tuesday, October, October 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Lake Wales Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 581 Hunt Brothers Road,...
Margie Turner, 68 of Mammoth Grove, Lake Wales, died at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale, Florida. Memorial Service: Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at Corenerstone Church, Mammoth Grove Road, Mammoth Grove, Lake Wales. Mask Required. Visitation: Monday, October 4, 2021 from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Epps Chapel. Mask Required. Interment: Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Lake Wales Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 581 Hunt Brothers Road, Lake Wales. Mask...
Martha Turner, 83 of Mammoth Grove, Lake Wales, died at Advent Health Hospital in Lake Wales. Memorial Service: Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Church, Mammoth Grove Road, Mammoth Grove, Lake Wales. Mask Required. Visitation: Monday, October 4, 2021 from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Epps Chapel. Interment: Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 11:00 am. at Lake Wales Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 581 Hunt Brothers Road, Lake Wales....
Tony White- Beloved husband, father, brother and papa, embarked upon his last adventure as he passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on September 10, 2021. Tony loved a great adventure and looked forward to setting out to blaze new trails! His first adventure was at 9 months old when he voyaged upon the Queen Mary to the United States. He was born on July 13, 1945, in London, England. From there, Tony and his family found themselves in the sunshine state and settle in...
Gussie P. Rideau, 72 of Winter Haven, died at Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, Florida. Memorial Services: Saturday, September 18, 2021, 11a.m. at Canaan Land Worship Center Church, 335 West Central Avenue, Lake Wales 33853. Mask Required....
Richard Scott “Ricky” Batson of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at his residence. He was born December 16, 1964 in Haines city to Sterling and Mary Batson. Ricky was the owner and operator of RSB Services and was a member of impact church. Ricky poured his heart and soul into his work and did everything to perfection. Welding was his passion and he touched many life’s trough his business. He was an avid fisherman and loved spending time on the water with...
Hugh Kelly Sheffield of Lakeland passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at Bartow Regional Hospital. He was born February 2, 1924 in Frostproof to the late John and Caroline Sheffield. Hugh was a retired heavy equipment operator for Polk County and a veteran of the United States Navy that served in World War II. He loved fishing, gardening, and woodworking. He was a great storyteller. Hugh was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Sheffield in 2016; sisters, Beatrice Lanier,...
James Hodnett Walb, 93, of Frostproof, passed away in Sebring, FL. Born February, 25, 1928 to the late James George and Mary (Hodnett) Walb in Clearwater, FL, he moved to the area 38 years ago from Miami. He served his country in both the Army where he was a paratrooper in WW2 and the United States Air Force where he moved up the ranks to Captain. He was a manager of flight emergency procedures for Pan American Airlines, and a member of the First Baptist Church of Frostproof....
Tiffany Tyesha Ervin, 50 of Lake Wales, died at Advent Health Hospital Lake Wales. Services: Saturday, September 25, 2021. Time and Location to be announced later....
James Alton "Pete" Edwards of Lake Wales passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at Lakeland Regional Hospital. He was born July 1, 1939 in Crestview to the late Walton and Pearl Edwards; he moved to Lake Wales with his parents as a teen. Pete he has been a member of the River Ranch Property Association for 40 years and was president for 20 plus years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. He was a fan of the Tampa Bay Rays. Pete was preceded in death...
Katherine Marie Dennard of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Advent Health Davenport. She was born October 24, 1941 in Ohio. She was a retired cardiac monitor tech for Winter Haven Hospital. Katherine was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Dennard. She is survived by her daughters, Karen Sue Dennard, and Joy Lynn Myers (Marty) of Alabama; son, Donald Earl Dennard (Lori) of Alabama; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial...
Mary Jane Smith Harness, age 80, of Thomaston, Georgia died Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Harness was born on May 20, 1941 in Coffee County, Alabama, to the late Wesley Smith, and the late Myrtle Danford Gray. She was the owner of Thomaston Ford and of the Christian faith. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Johnny William Harness, her brother, Donald Smith and sister, Linda Caraway. Survivors include her daughter, Nicole...
Vernon Emanuel Gipson, 48 of Lake Wales, died at home. Born in Bartow, Florida. Graveside Services: Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. Mask Required. Location: Lake Wales Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 581 Hunt Brothers Road, Lake Wales 33898. Mask Required....
Sharon Ann Bass of Frostproof passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 26, 1962 in Frostproof. Sharon was a Utilities Billing Manager for the City of Frostproof. She loved spending time with her granddaughter and was an amazing grandmother to her. She enjoyed going to the beach and sitting in the sun and warm weather whenever possible. Sharon loved cats, and her purses and shoes and shopping for more....
Mary Mercades Drainville of Lake Wales passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She was born April 10, 1934 in Valley City, Ohio to the late Leo and Olive Nilges; she moved to Lake Wales from Homestead in 2001. Mary was a retired bookkeeper and was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. In her younger years, she enjoyed bowling with her husband and singing at the county fair. She was a great mom and team mom for her kids. Mary was preceded...
Eric Scott Gouge, 44 of Winter Haven, Florida formerly of Englewood, passed away suddenly, Friday, August 20, 2021. Eric was born March 24, 1977 in Dayton, Ohio to Wayne Scott Gouge and Mary Jane (Bixler) Munson. He was preceded in death by his father Wayne and his step-mother Lynne Brane Gouge, his paternal grandfather Walter Gouge, maternal grandparents, Francis and Esther Bixler, step-paternal grandfather Arden Hughes. Eric leaves to cherish his memory, two sons David...
Shirley Louise Brantley, 86 Shirley Louise Brantley of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Lakeland Regional Hospital. She was born April 16, 1935 in Boaz, Alabama to the late Luther and Euna Garrard; she moved to Lake Wales from Alabama as a teen. Shirley was retired from the Polk County School Board as a cafeteria worker, from Ben Hill Griffin, Inc., and Proctor and Gamble. She also volunteered at Ben Hill Griffin Elementary School and Frostproof Elementary School. Shirley was preceded in death by her...
