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Regina Dolores Goepferich, 88, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at Fellowship Home at the Fairway. She was born September 30, 1932 in South Dartmouth, MA to the late Uldrick and Isabelle Senez. She moved to Lake Wales from Fort Lauderdale in 1985. Regina was a homemaker and attended Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Lake Wales. She volunteered at Lake Wales Hospital for many years and liked to cruise, read, crochet, and spend time with her family. Regina was...
Mona M. Babington, 87, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Lake Wales Health and Rehab. She was born January 11, 1934 in Dresden, OH to the late Roy and Vera Cody; she moved to Lake Wales from Englewood in 1959. Mona was a homemaker and attended High Point Church in Lake Wales. She loved pigs, covered bridges, going camping, and the mountains. Mona was preceded in death by her husband, Bud Babington; brothers, Robert, Fell, Jack and Harold Cody; and sister, Ruth...
Richard Clarence Wertel, 61, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. He was born June 2, 1959 in Hopewell, VA; and he was a cross country runner in his younger years. He and his wife recently moved here from Lanexa, VA looking forward to his retirement from Anheuser-Busch. He loved to hunt, drink beer and listen to hard rock music. He was good at repairing things and was a gun enthusiast. He will be remembered as a true family man, A-1 trouble shooter and wonderful friend. Survivors include...
Mattie Jane Green, 76, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born October 7, 1944 in Hazelhurst, GA to the late M.C. and Louise Hughes; she moved to Florida from Georgia as a baby and has been here her whole life. Mattie was homemaker and attended Golfview Church of God. She was a very godly women and loved her family. She made peanut brittle for the church for many years and was involved in the children's church. Mattie was...
Kathie Lynn Evans, 61, of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at her residence. She was born September 17, 1959 in Baltimore, MD to William Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Hubbard) Jewell and she has been a resident of this area since 2003 moving here from Maryland. She was a homemaker. Kathie enjoyed working out, mainly aerobics, she enjoyed the beach and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, William Evans; sons, Kristopher Teal and Jason Teal, both of Maryland; mother, Mary...
Janice Darlene Moran Snell, 67 of Lake Wales, died April 28, 2021 at Saint Joseph Hospital in Tampa. She was born July 25, 1953 in Lake Wales. She was an educator. Services are scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, May 8. Location to be announced. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
April Dawn Hartman, 53, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021 at Advent Health of Lake Wales, Florida. She was born June 20, 1967, in Frostproof to Danny Hartman and the late Sharon Horne; she has been a resident of the area for five years coming from South Charleston, OH. She was a caregiver in health care and loved gardening. Survivors include her sons, Nathan Finley of Frostproof, FL and Ryan French of Springfield, OH; father, Danny Hartman of Pompano Beach, FL; sister, Kim...
Michael Lynn Phillips, 49, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his wife, daughter, and son-in-law. He passed peacefully in his sleep. He was born May 23, 1971 in Bartow to the late Bennie Phillips (Edna Phillips) and Linda Guffey; he moved to Lake Wales from Auburndale to enjoy the great fishing that Lake Wales has to offer. Michael loved fishing, animals, and picking on people. Michael is survived by his wife of 28 years, Angela...
Johnny Lee Collins, 66 of Lake Wales, died April 29, 2021 at Advent Health Hospital in Lake Wales. He was born Aug. 18, 1956 in Winter Haven. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Edith Blanche Anderson, 95, of Indian Lake Estates passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Grace Healthcare in Lake Wales. She was born July 22, 1925 in Jennings to the late Allen and Susie Gill; she moved to Indian Lake Estates from Hollywood 14 years ago. Edith was a retired CNA from Lake Wales Hospital and was of the Protestant faith. Edith was preceded in death by her first husband, Rufus Phillips; second husband, James Anderson; daughter, Susan Nelson; and son, Rufus Phillips, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Edith...
Sgt. Robert Clinton “Clint” Tolson, 32, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021. He was born Feb. 26, 1989 in Bartow to Noel and Marcia Tolson. Clint was an Inspector for Hartline Alarm Company and was a veteran of the United States Army who served in Afghanistan. He was of the Assembly of God faith and was a Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Miami Hurricanes fan. He enjoyed shooting pool, fishing, and loved spending time with his dogs Bailey and Odin. Clint is survived by his wife, Ashley Tolson; parents, Noel and Mar...
Ronald Lee Richards, 79, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born June 10, 1941, in Edinburgh, IN to the late Ernest and Lucille Richards; he moved to Lake Wales from Indiana in 2005. Ron received his high school diploma from Edinburgh High School, his bachelor's degree in biology from Ball State University, and his master's degree in education from Indiana University. He was a retired teacher and business owner. He loved...
Diane Warters, 75, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 at her residence. She was born July 22, 1945 in Hanover, PA to the late Thomas and Evelyn Warters; she moved to Lake Wales from New Bedford, MA in 1983. Diane was a retired self-employed care giver and was a member of Impact Church of Lake Wales. She was a fan of the Tampa Bay Rays, the Patriots, and the Red Sox, and she loved spending time with her great-grandchildren. Diane is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Randell of Lake Wales; son, Michael...
Hector Augustus McLennon, 75, of Lake Wales, died April 22, 2021 at Advent Health Hospital in Sebring. He was born Nov. 4, 1945. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Halaria " Hal " Mack, 64, of Lake Wales, died April 16, 2021 in Valdosta, GA. Born Dec. 4, 1956 in Lake Wales. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Arlyn Russell Downs, 80, of Windham, OH and Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at his residence in Lake Wales. He was born March 29, 1941 in Kent, OH to the late Russell and Ruth Downs. He was a graduate of Chalker High School, Class of 1959. He has been living between Ohio and Florida for 10 years. Arlyn retired after 38 years from the Packard Electric Division of General Motors where he was a journeyman. He also served as a Mason for more than 50 years. Arlyn...
John Kramer, 70, of Indian Lake Estates passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born February 21, 1951 in Brooklyn, NY to the late John and Rosemary Kramer; he moved to Indian Lake Estates in 2005 from Newburgh, NY. John was retired from the I.T. Development Department at Kodak and Minolta Company and was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Lake Wales. Following his retirement he sold real estate. He enjoyed helping friends and neighbors with their computer problems, going fishing,...
Dawn Irene Martinez, 72, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 at her residence. She was born March 14, 1949 in Cortland, NY; she moved to Lake Wales from New York 48 years ago. Dawn was a retired waitress and was of the Christian faith. She loved shopping and being around her family, especially her grandchildren whom she loved dearly. Dawn was preceded in death by her father, Robert Eccleston in 2020; son, Robbie Martinez in 2019; and brother, Ivan Eccleston in...
Gail Patricia Graham, 76 of Lake Wales, died April 21, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born Aug. 7, 1944. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Ollie Mae Baker, 86, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born January 30, 1935 in Lincoln, AL and has been a resident of Polk County for 63 years. Ollie was a retired depalletizer for Procter and Gamble and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, watching the Lawrence Welk show, and being the boss of her house. Ollie was preceded in death by her husband, Trueman “Bill” Baker in 2008; daughter, Karen Davis in 2018; father, Leona...
Margie Lasseter Fulghum, 85, of Maggie Valley, NC passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 after an extended battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born Feb. 21, 1936 in Adel, GA to the late Louis and Evie Lasseter and moved to Lake Wales at a very young age. She graduated from Lake Wales High School in 1954. She was one of the original five Lake Wales High School majorettes and the very first to model the Scottish Kilt Design. She then attended and graduated from Webber...
Linda Brooks, 72, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital in Edgewood. She was born July 14, 1948 in Paris, KY to the late Elmer and Emma McFarland; she moved to Lake Wales from Kentucky in 2010. Linda was a retired Administrative Executive for the VA Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky and North Point Training Center in Danville, Kentucky. She was a Louisville Cardinal fan and made and sold her own line of jewelry. Linda is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ronald G. “Ron” Bro...
Margaret Lucille Brennan passed away at 82 years old on April 10, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born July 8, 1938 in Ohio, traveled many places and has been a resident of Lake Wales where she worked and lived in the community and made many friends for 47 years. Margaret was always loved where she went and has a good work ethic, in which she instilled in her family. Margaret loved her family dearly and will forever be in their hearts. Survived by her daughter, Vickie...
Elizabeth "Betty" Bianchini, 83, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at her residence. She was born June 19, 1937 in Chicago, IL to the late John and Catherine McConville. Betty was a retired ticket agent for the Chicago Transit Authority and was of the Catholic faith. She loved to travel and go on cruises. Betty was preceded in death by her brother, John McConville. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Adello "AL" Bianchini; step-sons, Michael Bianchini...
Edward Reginal Robinson, 90, of Lake Wales, died April 14, 2021 at Advent Health Hospital in Lake Wales. He was born April 9, 1931 in Tampa. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 24 at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 9010 SW 34th Place, Ocala, FL. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
