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Jeri Adams Taboada, 61, of Lake Wales, died Aug. 6, 2021 at Advent Health Hospital under Vitas Hospice care. She was born March 6, 1960. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13 at Epps Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Mask required. A private for family only service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 14 at Epps Chapel. Mask required. RSVP to Bertha Ann Isles if you plan to attend service as a close friend....
Marie S. Hannigan, 86, of Babson Park passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Advent Health Davenport. She was born Feb. 1, 1935 in New Brunswick, NJ to the late John and Carolyn Russo; she moved to Lake Wales from West Palm Beach in 1994. Marie had a great vibrancy for life and her creative nature spanned many mediums. She loved all animals and was a wonderful people person. Marie leaves behind many beloved family and friends. Marie was preceded in death by her husband,...
Gary Larson Helm, 74, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Select Special Hospital in Orlando. He was born May 20, 1947 in Lake Wales, to the late Elmer and Lola Helm. Many people in Lake Wales remember him as a community hero, who as a young sergeant in 1972 helped save a grocery store full of people and a fellow officer by engaging five armed robbers in a gun battle. Gary shot and killed two robbers at the Publix on SR 60 and arched his back to narrowly...
Woodrow Tracy, Jr., 78 ,longtime resident of Indian Lake Estates, passed away on Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was born March 12, 1943 in Wheaton, MO to the late Woodrow and Sylvia Tracy; he moved to Indian Lake Estates from Arkansas in 1999 after his retirement. He started in magazine route sales and over the next 30 years worked his way up to regional sales manager for a book publisher. He met a lot of authors, shook a lot of hands and made many lifelong friends whom he considered family....
Albert D. Stuart was born February 15, 1934, to William B. and Johanna (Daube) Stuart in Carlisle, PA. He died Aug. 4, 2021. Albie worked as an attorney with his wife, Anne, working alongside him as one of his secretaries. He was blessed to be able to do many things in his life with Anne and his family. He especially loved his time spent on the golf course at Hershey, Sombero, and Lake Wales Country Club. He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph A. Stuart in 2013. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Anne M. Stuart;...
Clarence E. Barnett, Jr., 81 of Lake Wales, died Aug. 5, 2021 at Advent Health Hospital Lake Wales. He was born Jan. 30, 1940. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Betty L. Wilcox, 90, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born June 30, 1931 in Batavia, NY, to the late Raymond and Catherine Buckland. Betty was a retired citrus grader for Alcoma and was of the Baptist faith. She also worked at the Chalet Suzanne. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Wilford Wilcox in 2007; daughter, Kathy Huggins; and brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Hatton of Lake Wales, and Gale Howell of Lake Wales; sons, David Wilcox...
Janie B. Brackin, 86, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born January 27, 1935 in Lake Wales to the late Mike and Janie Breen. Janie was a retired CNA from Advent Health Lake Wales and was a member of Golfview Baptist Church. She enjoyed taking care of her cats, connecting with everyone on facebook, antiquing, and sending birthday and anniversary cards to her friends and family. Janie was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Brackin in 2019. She is survived by her...
Evelyn B. Lighthall, 95, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Life Care in Winter Haven. She was born March 22, 1926 in Ausable Forks, NY to the late Emmett and Marjorie Burrell; she moved Indian Lake Estates from Watertown, New York 15 years ago. Evelyn was a homemaker and was of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed cooking and shopping. Evelyn was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Devlin; second husband, W. Breese Lighthall; and stepdaughter, Sally Stam. She is survived by her sons, Merrill Devlin...
Joseph Anthony Buckley, 83, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Lakeland Regional. He was born June 11, 1938 in Pittsfield, MA to the late Francis and Gertrude Buckley; he moved Lake Wales from Hollywood in 1997. Joseph was a retired systems programmer for Eastern Airlines and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, and enjoyed spending his time golfing, and watching baseball, especially the Marlins. He was a...
Rudolph “Rudy” Razack, 71, of Indian Lake Estates passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born September 9, 1949 in Georgetown, Guyana, South America, to the late George and Amena Razack; he moved to Indian Lake Estates from New York 4 years ago. Rudy was a retired electronic engineer for MSI Electronics in New York. He enjoyed spending his time with his friends. Rudy is survived by his son, Aaron Razack and wife Angela of Henderson, NV; sisters, Farida Paston of New Jersey, Janet Razack of New...
Kevin C. "Casey" Cooper, 41, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 in Lake Wales. He was born January 30, 1980 in Winter Haven to Barry and Cheri Cooper. Casey was a Lift Operator for Marine Supply in Winter Haven and a veteran of the United States Navy, serving in Iran and Iraq. He loved to fish at Sebastian Inlet and play baseball with his nieces and nephews. Casey is survived by his parents, Barry and Cheri Cooper of Lake Wales; sister, Amy Gammons and husband...
Tiffany Cherry, 45 of Lake Wales, died July 18, 2021 at Advent Health Hospital in Lake Wales. She was born May 31, 1976. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Aurelia “Yeya” Morales, 70, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born March 6, 1951 in Vieques, Puerto Rico to the late Andres and Cecilia Morales; she moved to Lake Wales from Massachusetts three weeks ago. Yeya was a retired machine operator for GE. Yeya is survived by her son, Neftali Feliciano (Jacqueline Rodriguez) of Lake Wales; sisters, Cecilia Morales of Vieques, Puerto Rico, Norma Morales of Vieques, Puerto Rico, and Maria Calderon (Victor) of Massachusetts; and bro...
Robert Francis Douskey, 78, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born June 26, 1943 in New Milford, CT to the late Adam and Marion Douskey; he moved to Lake Wales from Connecticut 30 years ago. Robert worked for the Kimberly-Clark Corp. as a supply truck driver. He was a friend to all who met him and truly liked by all. He was a great sports fan. Robert was the track star in the early 60s for New Milford High School and won many awards for the school. After high school, he...
Lenora Smith, 75, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at the Lake Wales Health and Rehab under the care of Vitas. She was born July 25, 1945 in Lake Wales to the late Landis and Nina Crosby. Lenora was a homemaker and was of the Pentecostal faith. She loved to crochet, sew, read, go to the casino, and was a huge Conway Twitty fan. Most of all, she loved her family and grandkids. Lenora was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Smith. She is survived by her...
Carole Curlee, 79, of Fayetteville, AK passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Katherines Place in Fayetteville. She was born August 29, 1941 in Lafayette, IN to the late Arthur and Anna Eberle; she moved to Waverly from Indiana in 1969 and has been a resident of Arkansas for the past year. Carole was a retired clinic nurse from the Polk County Public School System and was a member of Waverly Baptist Church. Carole was preceded in death by her husband, Lemuel “Boe” Curlee in 2001; son, Jerry Curlee in 1961; daughters, Cat...
Roslinda Moran Johnson, 70, of Lake Wales, died July 11, 2021 at Advent Health Hospital under Vitas Hospice Care. She was born Jan. 31, 1951. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 23 at Epps Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Lake Wales. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 24 at First Institutional Missionary Baptist Church, 205 D St., Lake Wales. Masks will be required for both....
Gladys Winifred Todosciuk, 87, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 Advent Health Heart of Florida. She was born November 1, 1933 in Rockwood, MI to the late Lloyd and Joyce Drayton; she moved to Lake Wales from Michigan in 1986. Gladys was a retired bookkeeper and was of the Methodist faith. Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Todosciuk in 2002; sisters, Florence Filkins, and Alice Moore; and brothers, Lloyd Drayton, and Paul Drayton. She is survived by her daughters, Sandra Brewer of Howell, MI,...
Maple Kemp, 70 of Lake Wales, died July 13, 2021 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. She was born Jan. 14, 1951 in Malone, FL. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 16 at Epps Memorial Funeral Home chapel in Lake Wales. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 17 at Greater Saint Thomas The Family Church, 2256 Friedlander Road, Highland Park Manor, Lake Wales. Masks will be required for both....
George William Watson, 67, of Lake Wales, died July 5, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born Jan. 15, 1954. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Nancy Ellen Taylor, 61, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born February 3, 1960 in Dade City to the late Joe and Katherine Gay. Nancy was a retired factory worker. She was a big crafter and enjoyed to gardening and cooking. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband. She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Stanley (Jason) of Dyersburg, TN; son, Ben Lee (Brandi) of Huntingdon, TN; sisters, Shirley Baine (Sam) of Lake Wales, and...
Garry E. May, 70, of Babson Park passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at his residence. He was born November 29, 1950 in Flint, MI to the late Donald and Ruth May; he moved to Babson Park from Montrose, MI in 2009. Garry was a retired framing carpenter and was a member of High Point Church. He loved to fish and hunt with his bird dogs and go to the coffee shop. He enjoyed watching his granddaughters play softball and was an Alabama football fan. Garry was a man of his word who loved his family and grandchildren dearly. Garry is...
Debra A. “Debbie” Ferranti, 62, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Kindred Hospital in Tampa. She was born March 31, 1959 in Goshen, NY to the late Richard and Shirley Lewis; she moved to Lake Wales from New York in 2014. Debbie was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith. She enjoyed crafts and family time, but most of all being a mother and grandmother. Debbie is survived by her husband of 38 years, John Ferranti; daughters, Kaitlyn Kidd and husband John of Bartow, and Lauren Ferranti of Lake Wales; sis...
Ricky C. Gorman, 66, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born July 14, 1954 in Allentown, PA to Carl Gorman and Lois Shellhammer; he moved to Dundee as a child. Ricky was a retired collision repairman at several car dealerships in the area and considered Eastside Assembly in Winter Haven his home church. He was a car and motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed fishing. Ricky was a fan of the Tampa Bay Rays, loved his family greatly, and never met a stranger. He enjoyed historical document...
