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Ocel, Anthony Joseph (Tony) Beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather, passed away peacefully on April 18th, 2022, at age 95. Tony was born the second oldest of eleven children on January 17th, 1927, in Minneapolis, Mn. He was a Navy veteran who served in both World War II and Korea. Tony met his wife, Lucy, where they both worked at Sears, Roebuck & Co. and they married in 1951, settling in Minneapolis to raise their family. When their five children were grown, he and...
Mildred Marie Croman of Lake Wales passed away Friday, May 6, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice. She was born August 24, 1937 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Evelyn Zanolini; she moved to Lake Wales from Alturas in 1999. Mildred was a retired Registered Nurse from Lake Wales Hospital and of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed cooking and square dancing. Mildred loved parties, corn roasts, and cookouts, but overall, she loved her...
Elizabeth Ann McCrary of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice. She was born September 3, 1938 in Frostproof to the late Crawford and Elma Payne. Elizabeth was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed doing so for her family. Elizabeth loved sewing, being outdoors, and taking care of her plants. When any of her snowbird neighbors were gone, she would take care of their...
Marilyn Skinner Newell of 534 Clubhouse Drive, Lake Wales, FL passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Advent Health, Lake Wales. She was born March 20, 1929 in Rochester, NY to the late William and Mildred Skinner. She and her husband, Dr. Bruce Newell moved to Lake Wales in 1958. She was, at that time, the choir director at the Indian Lakes Estates Methodist Church, where she was a charter member. Marilyn graduated from Duke University. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and...
Eric Matthew Kinney of Lake Wales, FL passed away Tuesday April 12, 2022 at his residence. He was born March 11, 1988 in Point Pleasant, New Jersey to Edward and Diane Kinney; He graduated University of South Florida Cum Laude with a double major in Business Management and Criminology; was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity where he was the Executive Director of University Greek Programming Board, Treasurer and Philanthropy Chairman. He was also winner of the pillar of the...
Janice Ann Weathersby of Lake Wales, Florida passed away on Saturday April 16, 2022. She was born in Peterborough, Ontario Canada on July 13, 1950, to the late John and Joan Martin. She worked at Bok Tower Gardens and was a talented musician and enjoyed traveling. Janice is preceded in death by her husband Curtis Wayne Weathersby, and her sister Diane Martin. She is survived by her daughter Erin May Weathersby of Hawaii; her son Wayne Weathersby Jr. (Brook) of Lake Wales; her...
John was born November 30, 1933, in Opp, Alabama to Jacob Riley Grimes and Lucy May Brannen. John started his career as a licensed optician with Dr. C.P. Ezell O.D. in Lake Wales in 1953. In 1983 he joined the practice of Dr. Willard Pearce O.D. and Scenic Optical of Lake Wales. He remained with Dr. Pearce until his retirement in 1997, returning part time due to patient requests. He was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Lake Wales serving as a Sunday School...
Nancy Jean Waiss of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She was born March 30, 1950 in California. Nancy was a retired electronic assembler and of the Baha'i faith. Nancy was preceded in death by her son, Jason Berry in 2006; and parents, Holley and Frances Dickinson. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Terrance Waiss; sons, Jeremy Hansen (Tiffany Piceno) of Lake Wales, and Jesse Hansen of Lake Wales; and...
James Edward Brinkworth of Babson Park passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. He was born March 22, 1936 in Lake Wales to the late Ernest and Mabel Brinkworth. Jim graduated from Lake WaHillcrest Nurseryles High School in 1954 and received an NROTC scholarship to Auburn University where he earned an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering. Following graduation, he went into the Navy as an Officer & then on to work for Boeing. After...
Ignacio Soto Rodriguez of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. He was born July 23, 1951 in Santa Teresa, Guanajuato, Mexico to the late Luis Soto and Maria Rodriguez; he moved to Lake Wales from Mexico 27 years ago. Ignacio was a retired welder and a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Ignacio is survived by his wife of 50 years, Antonia Soto; daughter, Patricia Benitez (Ataulfo) of Lake Wales; Ernesto Soto (Veronica) of Lake Wales,...
James "Jim" Fredrick Beaver, 88, an Army veteran, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully on March 8, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Born in York, Nebraska, Jim was the middle of three children. He was a Husker at heart. While living in Nebraska, Jim played semi-pro baseball for the York Braves. It was during this time that he met the love of his life and future bride, Shirley, whose heart he quickly won over. The two were married in 1957 and moved to Frostproof,...
Frank Manley Thullbery of Lake Wales, FL passed away Wednesday January 13, 2022, at his residence. He was born May 26, 1930, in Lake Wales, Florida to the late Howard and Hattie Thullbery. Frank owned Thullbery Caretaking Inc. He was a Horticulturalist. Frank was preceded by his wife of 68 years Catherine D. Thullbery; his 3 brothers, Howard Thullbery Jr.; Douglas Thullbery; and Charles Thullbery. Frank is survived by his daughters Kathy Clower and her husband Kenny of Lake...
Mary Palmer Foutch Wagoner was born on January 8, 1925, in Springfield Illinois. She attended Illinois College in Jacksonville. Her first job was secretary to mayor Buddy Kapp. During Buddy Kapp's tenure several projects changed Springfield dramatically, including construction of Lake Springfield and the power facility, construction of the John Hay Homes, and administration of 92 federal projects (WPA, CWA, PWA). She later became Society Editor of the Springfield Journal...
Peggy Sue Anderson, age 77, passed away February 27, 2022, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. She was born on January 18, 1945, in Lake Wales, FL. She was a citrus packer for Hunt Bros. She enjoyed home décor, gardening and playing games. Most of all she loved her family and friends and spending time with them. She was preceded in death by her father Manley Stephens, mother Elizabeth Lolies, and brother Charles Colvard. She is survived by a loving family that...
James Waters of Lake Wales, FL, died Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at home. He is survived by his wife: Judy L. Waters; one daughter: Tuyla Waters, Lake Wales, FL; three sons: Brian Waters, Lakeland, FL, Calvin (Tynesha) Waters, Hiram, GA, Eric (Teresa) Waters, Altamonte Springs, FL; siblings, Dorothy Milton, St. Petersburg, FL, Alfreda Bashir, Pinellas Park, FL, Gloria Waters, Daytona Beach, FL, Arlene Waters, Warner Robins, GA, Elijah (Lynn) Waters, Cordele, GA, Isaiah...
John Michael Stakowski, died peacefully at his home Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 11:11 pm in Lakewood Ranch, Florida at the age of 81. John was born February 23,1940 to Joseph and Leona(McGuire) Stakowski. He graduated from West High School where he played basketball. He was employed and retired from Chrysler Corporation. Upon retirement, John and Judy moved to Lake Ashton in Lake Wales, FL where he enjoyed golfing daily. John was a loving father and grandfather. He also...
Orie Lee Hostetler, age 82, of Winter Haven, Florida died on February 1, 2022. Orie was born in Orrville, OH. He was the youngest child of Ammon J. and Lena (Weigley) Hostetler. Orie is survived by his wife, Helen (Hartsough) Hostetler and their children: Pamela Burns, Beverly Hatten, Adelia (Michael) Lucatorto, and Daniel (Dawn) Hostetler. His family includes nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, and...
Hans Mathes, 69, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022. He was born December 27, 1952 in Liverpool, England. Hans served as a Medic in the US Navy during Vietnam. He was Catholic. He was a Salesman for Huston Motors for 27 years. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann Mathes of Winter Haven, son Justin Hill & wife Juliana, two step daughters, Angela Newell & husband Scott and Carrie Porterfield & husband Robbie. Brother Michael Mathes, two sisters Sheri Barksdale & husband...
Joyce Swallows, age 81, passed away February 2, 2022, at Lakeland Regional Health. She was born on January 18, 1941, in Colquitt County, GA. She was a Sectionizer in the Citrus Industry and then worked in the school lunchroom. She volunteered her time at Floral Avenue Elementary School. She was a member of Community Christian Church in Bartow. She was preceded in death by her brothers Melvin Williams & Jerry Williams and sisters Jacquline Zalys, Gloria Jean Donnell & Darlene...
Norma Jean Rattey of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Norma was born in Lyons, NY on October 17, 1931, to the late George and Mabel Hall. Norma was the proud owner of Al's Place for 30 years, a well-known restaurant in Lake Wales, with her husband of 42 years; Albert Lionel Rattey Jr. Norma tended bar and would always greet her customers with a smiling face while her husband Al was the cook. Norma enjoyed listening to the big band music that her husband...
David Hazlett was born and raised in Northville Michigan, to Beatrice and Percy Hazlett, the sixth of seven children. They were a close family and he spoke lovingly of them often, making sure to keep in touch across the time and distance. David met his future wife Ellen Pearl Stark while attending Northville High School, before enlisting in the US Army. David and Ellen married in Northville and lived the Military life for a few years, moving to Virginia and giving birth to...
Gordon Harold "Pete" Adsit was born in Geneva, PA on February 6, 1932 to William and Catherine Klingensmith Adsit. Pete attended Conneaut Lake High School in PA. He was honorably discharged from the US Army as a telegraph operator. Pete married Mary Spaulding on August 10, 1953. Pete and Mary later moved to Lake Wales, Florida, where Pete began working in a machine shop which he later purchased and added a wrought iron business. He designed and made all the wrought iron...
Patsy Lue Harris, age 100, of Bartow, FL, died Monday, January 17, 2022, at home. She is survived by four daughters: Sally Childs, Lakeland, FL, Betty Harris, Bartow, FL, Josephine Battle, Bartow, FL, Claretha (John) McGill, Bartow, FL; two sons: Walter (Robbie) Harris, Suisun City, CA, John (Zelma) Harris, Bartow, FL; 18 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren, 41 great great grandchildren, and 5 great great great grandchildren. Viewing will take place at Gause Funeral Home,...
Dequita Voncille Manns, age 47, of Winter Haven, FL, died Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Advent Heath in Kissimmee, FL. She was born December 16, 1974, the daughter of Lanier Manns, Mulberry, FL and Sylvia Dyer, Lake Wales, FL. She is survived by two Daughters: Latavia Gammon, Winter Haven, FL, Yasmond Manns, Bartow, FL; one Son: Victor Manns; three Sisters: Wanda Manns, Mulberry, FL, Yalonda Glover, Bartow, FL, Tiffany Reed, Winter Haven, FL; two Brothers: Alnozo Glover,...
William V. "Sonny" Gibson, Jr. passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021 in Bartow. Born Sept. 22, 1930 in Bartow, Sonny was the son of the late William V. Gibson, Sr. and Mary Lee (Monzingo) Gibson. In 1947 at age 17, he joined the Army Air Forces and later transferred to the paratroopers. He was with the Rangers in the Korean War and received a Purple Heart after being wounded in a rocket attack. He then went on to instruct at jump school at Fort Bragg, NC with the 82nd...
