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Hilda H. O’Brien, 86, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. She was born October 6, 1934 in Germany to the late Carl and Margaret Hoffman; she moved to Lake Wales as a child with her family. Hilda was a retired home healthcare worker and was of the Baptist faith. She loved the woods, but loved her grandchildren the most and was a wonderful grandmother. Hilda was preceded in death by her husband, Jack O’Brien in 1973. She is survived by her son, Thomas McClure, III of Lak...
Gerald Wayne Garrard, 66, was born in Frostproof, FL on June 21, 1955 to Marie (Stanton) and G.K. Garrard. He grew up in Frostproof and graduated from Frostproof High School. Upon graduation, he joined the U.S. Army. When completing basic training, he met his future wife, Dorinda Morrison of Fort Leonard Wood, MO. They, married on Nov. 22, 1975 in Detroit, TX. He had a successful Army career for 13 years, serving in Fort Hood, TX; Kaiserslautern, Germany; Turkey; and Fort...
Nancy Elaine Yeager, 67, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born April 2, 1954 in Greenville, TN to the late Marcus and Lillian Cutshaw; she moved to lake Wales from Indianapolis, IN six years ago. Nancy was a retired surgical team leader and attended Winter Haven Christian Church. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband. She is survived by her step-sons, Larry Yeager and wife Kristina of Trafalgar, Indiana, and Charbo Yeager and wife Lynn of Fishers, Indiana; sister,...
Karthy Mae Willis, 71, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at the Consulate of Winter Haven. She was born February 19, 1950 in Temple, GA. Karthy was a retired manager for Eager Beaver. Karthy was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Willis, Sr.; sons, Larry Willis, Jr. in 2021, and Stephen Willis as a baby; and many brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughters, Tammy Bowen and husband Christopher of Lake Wales, Penny Matthews and husband Gene of Frostproof, and Jenny Bellinger and husband Ray of...
Mary Elizabeth Jewell, 83, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021 at her residence. She was born August 17, 1937 in Baltimore, MD to the late John and Mary Hubbard; she moved to Lake Wales from Lake Alfred seven years ago. Mary was a retired seamstress and attended First Baptist Church of Lake Alfred. Mary was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathie Evans in May of 2021. She is survived by her daughter, Jenny Reck of Lake Wales; son, Steven Jewell of Baltimore, MD; brothers, Jimmy Hubbard and wife Nancy of...
Barbara Bishop left this world to go dancing in her heavenly home on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at the age of 91. Barbara Ann Ingle was born Nov. 2, 1929, in Princeton, IN to parents Granville and Thelma Ingle. Barbara married the love of her life, Tom Bishop, in 1951. They met at a dance while both were attending the Indiana State Teachers College and they continued to enjoy dancing together throughout their 46 years of marriage. Barbara taught in her native state of Indiana...
Russell A. Townsley, Sr., 86, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021 in the care of Vitas Hospice at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born March 7, 1935 in Mount Healthy, OH to the late Samuel and Mable Townsley; he moved to Lake Wales from Wisconsin 10 years ago. Russell was a retired rigger of heavy machinery and was a veteran of the United States Army who served in Korea. He loved to golf, fish, boat, and be outdoors. Russell was preceded in death by his wife;...
Danny W. Hare, 75, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Vitas Inpatient Unit at AdventHealth Lake Wales. He was born August 24, 1945 in Portsmouth, VA to the late Rufus Hare and Mary Elizabeth Marshall; he came to Lake Wales in 2005 from Homestead. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force and served in Vietnam. He enjoyed fishing, shooting his guns, classic cars and was always tinkering with cars, boats or whatever needed fixing. Dan was preceded in death by his wife, Yvonne Hare; brother, Michael Marshall; and...
Jose Juan Ramos, 51, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in Honk Kong. He was born March 13, 1970 in Brooklyn, NY to Jose and Nelly Ramos. Jose was a graduate of Lake Wales High School and earned a Bachelor's Degree at Webber University. Jose loved volleyball; he coached at Webber for many years. He always loved to make everyone smile. He was a loving son, father, brother, and friend to many. Jose traveled the world and believed that the world was his oyster. He...
Aziz A. Khairzada, 78, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at Lakeland Regional Hospital. He was born October 27, 1942 in Kabul, Afghanistan to the late Khair and Alma Mohad; he moved to Lake Wales from Monroe, Michigan in 2008. He was a retired Nuclear Engineer and had a Master's Degree. Aziz is survived by his wife of 48 years, Beverly Khairzada; sons, Farid Aziz Khairzada of Newark, DE, and Michael A. Khairzada and wife Danielle of Salem, NJ; 24 brothers and sisters; and grandchildren, Brooke and Kaitlyn. No...
Vera Sherrer, 80, of Lake Wales died June 6. 2021 after a three-plus year battle with cancer. She was born in Coffee County, AL on September 27, 1940. Vera moved as a child to Polk County in 1946 and came to live in Lake Wales in 1952. She was a 1958 graduate of Lake Wales High School and worked for Lake Wales Citrus Growers and served as secretary treasurer of First Federal of Lake Wales before her retirement in 1996. She loved travel to the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina...
Katherine Gray Finnell passed away at Cape Coral hospital on Thursday, June 4 2021. She is survived by her husband Thomas J Finnell and her son Scott Thomas Finnell and his wife Deeann Finnell and her grandson Carter Finnell. She is also survived by her brother Brad Gray and his wife Jenni Gray. She is predeceased by her daughter Tracy Katherine Finnell, and her parents Charles and Claire Gray. Kathy led Weight Watchers meetings for 30 years. She is a graduate of Santa Fe...
Danny Kinchen, 68, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 at his residence. He was born July 9, 1952 in Winter Haven to the late J.D. and Nora Kinchen. Danny worked as a mechanic for Mosaic Corporation for 34 years and was a veteran of the United States Army. He loved fishing, working in his yard, going to the Hard Rock Casino with his wife, playing the lottery, and spending time with his family. He always had control of the T.V. remote. Danny was preceded in death by...
Troy Anderson, Jr., 65, of Waverly died at home June 2, 2021 under Good Shepherd Hospice Care. He was born July 19, 1955 in Waverly. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 11 at Mount Pleasant Church of God by Faith, First Avenue in Waverly. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 12 at New Divine Church of God by Faith, 640 Burns Ave., Lake Wales. Masks required for both. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Marcia L. White, 83, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born November 12, 1937 in Waterbury, CT to the late James and Mildred Milne; she moved to Lake Wales from Winsted, CT in 1998. Marcia was a retired operating room nurse and was of the protestant faith. She loved sewing, swimming, and talking to and visiting with her grandchildren. Marcia was preceded in death by her husband, Donald R. White in 2005. She is survived by her...
Katy M. Gukich, 97, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at her residence. She was born July 20, 1923 in Lake Wales to the late George and Milka Milicevic. Katy was a homemaker and an active member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, where she served on the Alter Guild and worked many years in the Church's Thrift Shop. She also taught Children's Sunday School for 25 years. Katy was a charter member of the Eastern Starr, and a member of the Garden Club,...
Elizabeth J. “Beth” Satterwhite, 61, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born April 4, 1960 in Winter Park to Jimmie R. and Jimmie Lou Beasley; she moved to Lake Wales in 1989, but left for Texas in 2006. She returned to the area four years ago and has been a resident since. Beth was a former dispatcher for the Lake Wales Police Department and a former caregiver. Beth was preceded in death by her husband. She is survived by her daughters, Crystal Guerrero of Corpus Chr...
Karla Y. Colson Ballou, 58 of Lake Wales, died May 16, 2021. She was born July 14, 1962 in Lake Wales. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 28 at Epps Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Lake Wales. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, May 29 at Lake Wales Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 581 Hunt Brothers Road. Masks required for both....
Tammy Lynn Park Grimes, 57, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born July 29, 1963 in Cleveland, OH to the late Larry and Patricia Park; she moved to Lake Wales from Orwell, OH in 1980. Tammy was a homemaker and loved to ride her bike. She was an angel who had a heart of gold and helped everyone. Tammy is survived by her husband of 31 years, Tim Grimes; daughter, Summerlynn Marie Park of Lake Wales; sons, Joel Matthew Grimes of...
Charles H. "Charlie" Fitts, Jr., 60, of Babson Park passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Advent Health Orlando. He was born January 7, 1961 in Orlando to Charles Henry and Erika Fitts; he moved to Babson Park from Orlando in 1990. Charlie retired in 2015 as a State Trooper for Florida Highway Patrol and was a veteran of the United States Army. He attended Christian Fellowship of Frostproof. Charlie was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed going to car shows and motorcycl...
Richard Ivan Brown, 92, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at his residence in Waters Edge. He was born December 3, 1928 in Louisville, KY to the late Richard and Ethel Brown; he moved to Lake Wales from Fort Myers in 1958. Richard was a Sgt. First Class in the United States Army and was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Lake Wales. He enjoyed working in his yard. Richard was preceded in death by his aunt, Helen Preston. He is survived by several cousins. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m....
Willie D. Bracken, 79, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, May 28, 2021 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. She was born April 11, 1942 in Gaffney, SC and has been a resident of Lake Wales since 1959, coming from Chattanooga, TN. She was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting and cooking. She loved spending time with her family and babysitting. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, James F. Bracken; daughters, Tammi Vaczi of Lake Wales, Terri Pruitt (Bernard) of Lake Wales and Tina...
Jeffrey Jay Schreiber, 48, of Babson Park passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born August 8, 1972 in Lima, OH to the late Jeffrey Schreiber and Donna Duncan; he moved to Babson Park from Ohio two years ago. Jeffrey was a truck driver for Walpole out of Okeechobee. He loved his cigars. Jeffrey is survived by his wife of 25 years, Sara Elizabeth Schreiber; daughter, Kaitlyn Schreiber of Babson Park; son, Charles Schreiber of Babson Park;...
Donald Peter Ahern, 77, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in the care of Vitas Hospice at AdventHealth Lake Wales. He was born June 9, 1943 in Cambridge, MA to the late Donald and Mary Ahern; he moved to Lake Wales from Lakeland 21 years ago. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Donald is survived by his wife of eight years, Kandi Ahern; daughters, Nicole Brimm (Cynthia Brimm) of Cape Coral, and Amanda Birdyshaw (Gregory Cross) of Jasper, Alabama; grandchildren, Callee Cross, Bella Brimm, Bly Brimm,...
Edwin Joseph Hall, Jr., 69, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 in Lake Wales. He was born October 26, 1951 in Miami to the late Edwin and Roba Hall; he moved to Lake Wales from Fort Myers 20 years ago. Edwin was a floor installer and attended Holy Spirit Catholic Church. He loved wrestling. Edwin is survived by his sisters, Gieselle Faughnan and husband Charles of Lake Wales, Kathleen Thompson of Winter Haven, and Francine Hall of Lake Alfred. Services will be held at a later date. Johnson-Nelson-Gill Funeral...
