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Richard Craig "Dick" Adamson of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Palm Garden Winter Haven. He was born January 11, 1940 in Middletown, Ohio. Dick was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was a retired marketing director for CMP Dental. He was proud of his career in the Air Force, most of which was served in Germany and Washington D.C.; he was particularly honored when he received the General George S. Patton distinguished service award, awarded by...
Jacob (Jake) Martinez, 91, passed away at Winter Haven Hospital, in Winter Haven Florida, on Sept 3, 2021. He has left behind Lee Ann, wife of 51 years, and five children, Diane, Helen, Rose (Eric), Robert (Jackie) and David (Sara) along with eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren....
Beth Ann "BethAnn" Sperry of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at her residence. She was born November 17, 1956 in Redford Township, Michigan to the late William and Clara (Rocheleau) Abram; she moved to Lake Wales from Lakeland six years ago. She was a Deli Plant Operator for Publix and was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Lake Wales. BethAnn is survived by her husband of 15 years, Allen Sperry; daughter, Marline Backos (Leon); sons, Mark Setser...
Jack E Wymer, Jr. passed away August 26, 2021. Jack grew up in Florida with his mother, Rafaela and his sisters, Lily and Lucy. He learned to love hard work and the importance of caring for family and friends. A year after high school, he joined the Navy and crossed the country to his new home port in San Diego. He ended his 19 years of service with the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He was particularly honored to pilot an LCU for the USS Tarawa. Jack met his beloved wife,...
Maria M. Puentes, 90, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021. She was born February 27, 1931 in Matanzas, Cuba to Rogelio & Eduarda Brito. She was a Homemaker and a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Lake Wales. She was preceded in death by her husband Jose Puentes. She is survived by her two sons James "Jim" Puentes (Jesse Cervantes) of Winter Haven and David Puentes (Terry) of Winter Haven, grandson Jamie Puentes of Winter Haven. Graveside service will be 10:00 am...
Ron Miller of Davenport passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 at AdventHealth Heart of Florida. He was born March 31, 1963 in New Castle, PA to William and Rose Miller. He came to the local area as a child with his parents. He was the owner and operator of Ron Miller Lawn and enjoyed going to the Hardrock Casino and fishing. He also spent several hours in the evenings with his blue crowned conure, Rocco. Ron was preceded in death by his mother, Rose Miller. Survivors include his daughters, Melissa Rose Burry of Davenport,...
Woodrow “Buddy” Sharpe of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at his residence. He was born October 6, 1931 in Soperton, GA to the late Willie and Della Sharpe; he came to the area in 1951. He was retired from Latt Maxcy and was a member of the Westside Baptist Church. He enjoyed being a gunsmith, watching Nascar and working in his vegetable garden. Survivors include his wife of 72 years, Velmer B. Sharpe; children, Steve Sharpe (Gaye) of Lake Wales, Judy Brannen (Ronald) of Lake Wales, Pamela Letchworth (Mi...
Patricia Ann Barthel-Moore of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring. She was born March 17, 1954 in Winchendon, Massachusetts; she moved to Lake Wales from Winter Haven four years ago. Patricia was an avionics technician for the United States Government and was a veteran of the United States Marines. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Lieutenant Colonel Robert Moore in 2001; and mother, Dorothy Schneider in 2016. She...
Calvin Lamar Mosley, 52 of Babson Park, Florida, died at Advent Health Hospital, Lake Wales. Born in Bartow, Florida....
Edward Richard Fazekas of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born December 2, 1966 in New Brunswick, New Jersey; he moved to Lake Wales from Winter Haven one year ago. Edward was a Police Officer and Investigator for Walt Disney World and was of the Catholic faith. He was a graduate of Glassboro State College and enjoyed reading and astronomy. He was a fan of the New York Rangers ice hockey team and collected train memorabilia. His hobbies included metal detecting, going to...
Larry Douglas McLeod of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born April 23, 1953 in Lake Wales to the late JD and Janie McLeod. Larry was a retired truck driver and was of the Baptist faith. He was a great person and was liked by everyone; he loved his family dearly. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, JD and Janie McLeod; sister, Barbara McCranie; and brother, James David McLeod. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Martha McLeod; sons, Riley Douglas McLeod of...
Mary Lou Pitts of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021. She was born May 13, 1959 in Frostproof to the late Odell and Annie Pitts. Mary was the billing manager for Audwin Nelson, MD and was of the Baptist faith. She loved reading and raising dogs and exotic birds. Mary was preceded in death by her sister, Carol Grant; brothers, Ernest Pitts, Lewis Pitts, and Roy Pitts; and niece, Nadine Lockard. She is survived by her nieces, Pam Glass, Maxine Bullard and Diane...
Linda Mosley Dunbar, 58 of Brandon, Florida formerly of Babson Park, Florida, died at Advent Health Hospital Connerton, Land O Lakes, Florida....
Ondiline H. Stanfield, 93 of Lake Wales, died at Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center, Winter Haven, Florida. She was born in Savannah, Georgia....
Ernest David Starling, Jr., 87, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, Aug. 27, 2021 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring. He was born April 15, 1934 in Lake Wales to the late E.D. and Bertha Starling. Ernest was a retired self-employed contractor and was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving in Korea for four years. He was a member of West Side Baptist Church and was past president of Sertoma International of Lake Wales. Ernest was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa...
David Arthur Lester, 70, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, Aug. 27, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born October 1, 1950 in Winter Haven to the late D. Donald and Frances "Frankie" Lester. David took great pride in being a University of Florida graduate. He worked for the State of Florida and later worked at Disney as a resort security manager. He was of strong Catholic faith. He took great joy in making wonderful meals for his family and friends, taking trips with famil...
Mary Lillian Kane, 84, of Lake Wales, formerly of Nalcrest, FL and Hicksville, NY passed away Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice. She was born Nov. 6, 1936 in Queens, NY to the late Anthony and Irene Ervolina. Mary was a homemaker and an active member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Lake Wales. She was a member of the Catholic Women’s Guild at the church. She loved art, doing watercolor paintings, and traveling. Mary was preceded in death by her sisters, Sally Dekanchuk, a...
Judy Ann Smith, 63, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, Aug. 27, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born September 16, 1957 in Harrisburg, IL to the late Betty Ann Jones; she moved to Lake Wales from Haines City in 2017. Judy was a Quality Controller for McLanes Suneast Distribution Center. She loved wild horses, wolves, and all Native American thing. She enjoyed going to theme parks and riding the roller coasters and the ferris wheels with her daughter and...
Tiffany Irvis, 49, of Lake Wales, died Aug. 19, 2021 at Advent Health Hospital in Lake Wales. She was born Nov. 11, 1971 in Albany, NY. Memorial service is set for 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4 at Higher Praise Ministries on Wetmore Street in Lake Wales. Masks are required. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Robert Antonio McRae, 53, of Lake Wales, died Aug. 23, 2021 at Advent Health Hospital in Sebring, FL. He was born in Lake Wales May 21, 1968. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept 3 at Epps Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4 at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 343 D St., Lake Wales. Masks are required for both....
Nelton "Pluggie" Emmons, 72, of Lake Wales, died Aug. 19, 2021 at Advent Health Heart of Florida Hospital in Haines City. He was born in Lake Wales on July 24, 1949. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3 at Epps Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be in the chapel at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4. Masks are required for both....
Mamie Banks, 84, of Lake Wales, died Aug. 19, 2021 at Lake Wales Health and Rehab Nursing Home formerly Grace Nursing Home, Lake Wales. The sister of Anna DeCosey, she was born April 28, 1937. Graveside services will be held Saturday, Aug. 28 at 95 Mount Olive Cemetery, Thomasville, GA. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Barbara Jane McCranie, 66, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021 at Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale. She was born October 31, 1954 in Lake Wales. Barbara was an administrative assistant for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. She loved western movies. Barbara was preceded in death by her brother, David McLeod. She is survived by her son, John McCranie (Michelle); sisters, Debbie Clemons, and Ann Sexton (Bill); brother, Larry McLeod (Martha) of Lake Wales; and grandchildren, Ashur, and Cavin. A memorial s...
Kevin N. "Kev" Jackson, 37, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born March 6, 1984 in Winter Haven, to Donald and Danise Jackson. Kev was the parts manager for Fields Equipment in Zolfo Springs and was a member of Impact Church in Lake Wales. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was the Vice President of the FFA Alumni. Kev was the leader of the Orange Blossom 4-H and was a member of the Federal Christian Sportsman and the...
Todd Christopher Clisch, 50, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, Aug. 27, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born December 13, 1970 in L’Anse MI to the late Roger and Shirley Clisch; he moved to Lake Wales from Lake Placid 2 years ago. Todd was a maintenance supervisor for Aqualis. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was active in church and loved his girlfriend and her children. Todd is survived by his girlfriend, Jennifer Johnson and her children, Sandra, Kyle, and John; his siblings, Peggy N...
