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Carrie S. Bonds, 89 of Lake Wales, died Dec. 27, 2020 at BayCare Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater. She was born March 31, 1931. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Donald Robert Carnahan, 79, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 at his residence. He was born February 18, 1941 in Edwardsport, IN to the late Robert and Ruth Carnahan; he has been a winter resident of the area for the past 10 years. Donald was a farmer and a member of Impact Church of Lake Wales. He was a member of the Mason’s and the American Legion. Donald is survived by his wife of 28 years, Patricia Carnahan; sons, Andrew Carnahan of Dallas, TX, and Stephen Carnahan and wife Jill of Carlisle, IN; Pats c...
Fran (Parrish) Caraway, 81, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020 at Advent Health Heart of Florida surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 2, 1939 in Fort Meade to the late William and Lucy Parrish; she has been a resident of Lake Wales since 1979. Fran was a homemaker, and a paraprofessional at Frostproof Middle/Senior School for 22 years before retiring. She spent her time bowling, reading, and fishing and she loved to dance, sing, and sew. She was...
Kathryn Marie Moravec, 65, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, Jan. 1, 2021 at Advent Health Orlando. She was born December 24, 1955 in Minneapolis, MN to the late Darvin and Barbara Saice; she and her husband have been snowbirds for four years and a full-time resident for one year. Kathryn was a retired executive administrator for Cargill and she lived for her grandchildren. Kathryn is survived by her husband of 43 years, Thomas Moravec; daughter, Amanda Stanina of Albertville, MN; son, Jeffrey Moravec and wife Emily of...
Noreen Hannah Haddon, 82, of Lake Whales, FL, passed away at her residence with her family by her side on Jan. 6, 2021. She was born February 15, 1938, in England to the late Michael and Ruby O'Reilly. Noreen was raised in Wexford and attended college in Dublin, Ireland. She traveled extensively, starting with England to Africa, before making the U.S. her permanent home with her first husband, the late Paul Dowling. Noreen's professional career was in hospitality management;...
Melissa “Missy” Gay McCullough Charles, 50, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born May 24, 1970 in Miami to Donald McCullough and Barbara Schofield-McCullough; she moved to Lake Wales with her parents as a child and has lived here ever since. Missy was very proud of her position as senior payroll naalyst for Labor Solutions. She had an incredibly giving and loving soul. Missy loved her children, gospel music, and singing. She was driven and hardworking and would always let...
Lucio Benavente Lira, 81, of Lake Wales, died at home Jan. 6, 2021 under Vitas Hospice Care. He was born Dec. 15, 1939 in San Pedro, Mexico. Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. service time Saturday, Jan. 9 at Epps Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Lake Wales. Masks are required....
Norma J. Fisher, 93, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 at Savannah Court of Lake Wales. She was born March 2, 1927 in Noblesville, IN to the late Charles and Ursula Millikan; she came here from Indiana in 1980. She was a homemaker and attended Winter Haven Worship Center. Norma was an avid reader, enjoyed crocheting and making afghans. She was a past member of Keenagers and the Homemaker Club in Indiana. Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Fisher...
Rhoda Jean Choate, 66, of Babson Park passed away Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born January 29, 1954 in Wauchula to the late Mearl and Frances Choate. Rhoda was a homemaker; she loved her nieces and nephews and they loved her. She enjoyed watching television, playing games on her IPad, and she loved to knit. Rhoda is survived by her siblings, Joan Hazel Fairall (William) of Polk City, Mearl Clyde Choate, Jr. of Indian Lake Estates, and Martha...
Estella Tubbs, 84 of Tampa, formerly of Lake Wales, died Dec. 28, 2020 at home in Tampa. She was born Aug. 3, 1936. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Marilyn Dye Edwards, 88, of Belleair Beach, FL died Saturday, Dec. 26, 200 in the home of her daughter in Sarasota where she was convalescing following a sudden illness. Born Oct. 3, 1932 in Plant City she moved to Bradenton and then to Avon Park, prior to moving to Lake Wales where she lived most of her life. It was in Lake Wales where she attended high school and was a member of the Glee Club and voted Homecoming Queen her senior year. She received her nursing degree from...
Gail Moran Palmorn, 63 of Ormond Beach, Florida formerly of Lake Wales, died Dec. 27, 2020 at Advent Memorial Hospital in Daytona Beach, Florida. She was born April 24, 1957. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Meryl Caroline Reese, 63, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born June 4, 1957 in High Point, NC to the late Robert and Elizabeth Phelps. She came to Lake Wales from Fredericksburg, VA in September 2017. She was a retired contract specialist for the U.S. Government in Washington, DC and member of the HighPoint Church in Lake Wales. Meryl was considered a wonderful and caring wife, sister, mother and friend to everyo...
Ruth Ann Tucker, 63, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020 at the Winter Haven Hospital. She was born May 22, 1957 in San Jose, CA. She was office assistant/receptionist for General Engines. She enjoyed spending time with her grandson. Survivors include her husband, James Benjamin Tucker; daughter, Amy Lynn Tucker Johnson and husband, Brian of Knoxville, TN; son, James M. Tucker of Lake Wales; grandson, James Emory Tucker of Lake Wales; father, James Campbell of Indiana; mother, Vertrice Almon of Lake Wales; and...
Dale Ross Fair, 83, of Babson Park passed away Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 at the Winter Haven Hospital. He was born October 21, 1937 in Morehead, KY to the late Linus and Jessie Fair; he has been a resident of the area since 1962. Dale was a teacher at Lake Wales High School from 1962 until 1968, when he then accepted a position at Babson Park Elementary School as Principal in 1968 and retired in 2003. Upon his retirement, the school was renamed Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary...
Barbara Kay Posey, 72, passed away on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 in Lake Wales. She was born Dec. 29, 1947 in New Castle, IN, the daughter of the late Daniel Owen Webb and Anna Mae (Gibson) Webb. Mrs. Posey worked as a registered nurse in the healthcare industry for many years before her retirement. She is survived by a loving family that includes her children: Michelle Brewer of Valrico and Billy Flatt (Stephanie) of Lake Wales, her siblings: Billy Daniel Webb of Lakeland, Mike...
Burton Coy, 89 of Lake Wales, died Dec. 18, 2020 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Sebring, FL. He was born April 18, 1931 in Mankato, MN. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Curtis Frankey Randall, 76 of Lake Wales, died Dec. 20, 20202 at Advent Health Hospital in Lake Wales. He was born Feb. 28, 1944 in Sanford, FL. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24 at Epps Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26 at New Divine Church of God by Faith, 640 Burns Ave., Lake Wales. Masks will be required for both and only 10 at a time will be admitted for the v...
Laura A. Helm, 60, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 at her residence. She was born December 1, 1960 to the late Benjamin and Gladys Waski and was a lifetime resident of Lake Wales. Laura was a retired office manager; she liked to fish, and was a big Alabama music fan, attending their concerts all over the country. She helped organize class reunions and assisted other classes as well. Laura is survived by her husband of 40 years, Wayne Helm; brother, Kenneth Waski (Jenny) of Jacksonville; brother-in-law, Gary...
Dr. Rollie Tillman, Jr., died peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 from complications due to COVID-19, surrounded by family in the hours before his death. He was an exceptional man, a loving husband, extraordinary father and grandfather, a mentor and friend to many, and a man of deep faith. While he was a man of many accomplishments, both academic and civic, his finest contributions were those he made to his family. He showed us what it meant to be kind and generous and was...
Harvey Legrant Blocker, 57, of Lake Wales died Dec. 6, 2020 at Advent Health in Haines City. He was born May 20, 1963 in Lake Wales. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Esaw Brunson, 88 of Lake Wales, died Dec. 7, 2020 in Miami, FL. He was born Oct. 17, 1932 in Summerton, SC. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11 at Epps Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Ten at a time will be allowed in and masks are required. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Lake Wales Cemetery on U.S. 27 South. Masks are required....
Kathryn Sholar Sizemore, 70, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2020 at her residence. She was born February 8, 1950 in Lake Wales to the late Barry and Doris Sholar. Kathryn was a retired LPN who worked at Lake Wales Hospital, Dove Nursing Home, and the Grove Center. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Lake Wales. Kathryn was preceded in death by her sons, Tommy Bumbalough, and Michael Bumbalough. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Marvin Sizemore; son, David Bumbalough and wife Dawn of Lake Wales;...
Ruby Nelson, 83, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2020 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. She was born March 20, 1937 in Fries, VA to the late Onnie and Pheobe Rhudy; she moved to Lake Wales from Fries, Virginia in 1942. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, gardening, taking care of her yard, and collecting rooster figurines. Ruby is survived by her daughters, Cindy of Georgia, and Rose of North Florida; 11 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. A private family service will be held at a later date....
Karen Burcham, 43, of Babson Park passed away Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 at her residence. She was born August 17, 1977 in Lake Wales to Roger Wellman and Donna Ward. Karen was a gardener for Marshall Carolle. Karen was preceded in death by her mother, Donna Caraway on August 14, 2017; father, Roger Wellman; daughter, Melissa Burcham; and brother, Aaron Wellman in 2013. She is survived by her sons, Bobby Burcham and wife Jasmirelis of Vero Beach, and Rocky Lee Carter of Plant...
