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Barbara H. "Barb" Hope, 84, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 at the Palms of Sebring. She was born January 23, 1936 in Pennsylvania to the late Michael and Matilda Tomko; she came here from New Jersey in 2003. Barb was a retired customer service representative at First National Bank which later became Wells Fargo in New Jersey. She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and taking care of her home; she was of the Catholic faith. Barb is survived by her husband of 63 years,...
Saint Clair McGill, 80 of Lake Wales, died Sept. 16, 2020 at home. He was born June 28, 1940. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Marjorie Jane Chandley of Atlanta, GA, age 91, passed from this life surrounded by loving family on Sunday, March 1, 2020. Marjorie, daughter of Edgar Reason Chandley and Myra Althea Curtis Chandley, was born in Lake Wales, FL on Sept. 17, 1928. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her sons Charles Edward Chowning, Jr. of Dallas, GA, and Christopher Dru Chowning of Atlanta; grandsons Charles Edward Chowning III (Chelsea) and Justin Grady Chowning; great-grandchildren Jacie...
Marion Wagner, 96, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, Sept. 14, 2020 at her daughter's residence in Winter Haven. She was born July 14, 1924 in New London, CT to the late Rocco and Mary DiPaulo. She moved to Lake Wales from Parsippany, New Jersey in 1978. Marion was the manager for the Mountain Lake 11th Tee Snack Bar for 30 years and she enjoyed visiting friends and shopping. Marion was preceded in death by her husband, Beverly "Bill" Wagner; and eight brothers and sisters....
Nancy Elizabeth "Liz" Hunt, 63, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020 at Orlando Regional Medical Center. She was born March 21, 1957 in Lake Wales to Ellis and Nancy Hunt. Liz was a homemaker and attended the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Wales. She enjoyed singing, going to the beach, and spending time with her family. Liz was preceded in death by her son, Carson. She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth White of Orlando, Lauren Wilhite and husband David...
Felipe Garcia, age 26, passed away Sept. 5, 2020. Born July 22, 1994 in Eustis, FL, to Carina Fernandez. He was a factory worker in the agriculture industry. He will be remembered for always having a smile on his face, ability to be funny and his love to drive around listening to music. He was preceded in death by his brother Sergio Garcia. He was survived by his mother, Carina Fernandez; sisters, Angelica Donjuan (Benjamin Michael Lewis) & Maribel Fernandez; brothers, Ovaldo...
John Leeks " Lurch", 69 of Lake Wales, died Sept. 11, 2020 at the Lakeland Hills Nursing Center in Lakeland, Florida. He was born Jan. 9, 1950. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Franklin James Thomas, 77, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, Sept. 9 at his residence in Lake Wales. He was born August 2, 1943, in Middleburg, FL to the late Lafayette “Fid” and Ellen (Matschat) Thomas. He has been a resident of this area since the late 1970s moving here from Eagle Lake. He was a production manager for a canvas manufacturer. He was an Army Veteran in Vietnam and was on The Grand Ol’ Opry circuit as the front man for the band Arkansas Travelers. He played with gospel groups and was a very talented songwrite...
Robert Elisha Tucker, 63 of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020 at the Winter Haven Hospital. He was born December 7, 1956 in Lake Wales to the late Elisha and Shirley (Scott) Tucker and he has been a lifelong resident of this area. He was a refrigeration mechanic and tech for Alcoma/Citrosuco for over 45 years. He loved to hunt, fish, and was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include his wife Teresa of 42 years, daughter, Neoisha White (William) of Lake Wales;...
Bienvenido "Benny" Fernandez, Jr., 70, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday morning, Sept. 10, 2020 at his residence. He was born October 11, 1949 in Yabocoa, Puerto Rico to the late Bienvenido and Edelmira Fernandez, Sr. He moved to Lake Wales from Winter Haven six years ago. Benny was a retired housekeeper for the Metropolitan Hospital in New York City and was of the Pentecostal faith. He loved cars, birds, his plants, his tools, and cooking. Benny is survived by his wife of...
Gerald Chance, 64, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born July 26, 1956 in Cullman, AL. He moved to Lake Wales from Alabama as a child. Gerald was a custodian for Walmart, the Post Office, and Citrus World, and he attended Golfview Baptist Church when he was younger. He was a CB radio enthusiast who never missed the trading post segment on the radio every morning, and he enjoyed playing bingo with his mother in the nursing home. Gerald was preceded in death by his father,...
Debbie Anderson, 66, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 at the Kindred Hospital in Tampa. She was born February 25, 1954 in Pekin, IL to the late Paul and Reta Guy. Debbie moved to Lake Wales from Illinois in 1984. She was a customer service manager for the Lake Wales Walmart and enjoyed cooking and reading. Debbie is survived by her husband, Doug Anderson; daughter, Trish Anderson and husband William of Frostproof; brothers, Paul Wehrenberg of Florissant, MO, and Mike Wehrenberg of Normal, IL; grandchildren,...
Jacqueline S. Berryhill, 73, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, Aug. 31, 2020 at her residence. She was born July 28, 1947 in Lake Wales to the late Teener and Josie Skinner. Jacqueline was a retired fruit grader. She attended Golfview Church of God. Jacqueline was preceded in death by her sister, Joyce Rushing; and brother, James Skinner. She is survived by her daughter, Tonia Gibbs of Lake Wales; grandchild, Jeffrey Dylan Gibb; nieces and nephews, Lisa Hood of Lake Wales,...
Gloria Clark, 81, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 4, 1938 in Lake Wales to the late James and Mildred Duncan. Gloria was a retired waitress. She was of the Baptist faith and loved shopping, traveling, and going to the beach. Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Ray Clark in 2005; brother, Ronald Duncan; and grandson, Jason Bracken in 2005. She is survived by her daughters, Tina Young of...
The Rev. Berry Sholar, 97, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 4, 1922 in Climax, GA to the late Oscar and Mamie Sholar. He came to Lake Wales following World War II, in which he served with the United States Army. Rev. Berry was a retired Baptist minister, his pastorates include Central Avenue Baptist Church, Grace Baptist Church; and Bethel Baptist Church, all of Lake Wales. He also served in Arcadia; Tallahassee; Rockport, Indiana; Kentucky; and Pennsylvania. Rev. Berry...
Merle H. Peterson, 87, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020 at Grace Healthcare. She was born October 6, 1932 in Lake Wales to the late William and Mary Huggins. Merle was a retired secretary for the Polk County Finance Department and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed cooking and watching shows on T.V. Merle was preceded in death by her husband, Willis B. Peterson in 1990; daughters, Kathy Powell, and Janice Holmer; and grandchild, Bobby Powell. Survivors...
Dylan J. Morsch, 28, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. He was born February 8, 1992 in Queens, NY to the late Patrica Morsch. He moved to Lake Wales from Cooper City in 2017. Dylan was a fence installer and was of the Christian faith. He loved history; enjoyed hunting, and fishing; and was an avid pool player. Dylan is survived by his brothers, Daltin Morsch, Dakohta Morgenlender; and Daniel Morsch; and his grandmother, Suzanne Morsch Seims. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 6 at Marion...
Pearl Rose Zusag-Weiss, 79, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020 at her residence. She was born March 28, 1941 in Joliet, IL to the late Carl and Henrietta Zusag. She moved to Lake Wales from Terra Haute, IN in 2004. Pearl worked in hotel services and was of the Lutheran faith. She was an avid reader and enjoyed going to the library, puzzles, gardening, and computer games. She was a Cubs and Hosier fan. Pearl was preceded in death by her husband of 17 years, Fred...
James Howard "Jimmy" Tillman, 65, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born December 24, 1954 in Bartow to the late James and Juanita Tillman. Jimmy was a purchasing agent for Petersen Industries, working there for over 40 years. He was a lifelong resident of the area and of the Baptist faith. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, working on things, and loved his job. Jimmy was preceded in death by his son, John Oliver...
Raul Rodriguez, 74, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born January 29, 1946 in Ponce, Puerto Rico to the late Juan and Guillermina Rodriguez. He moved to Lake Wales from Puerto Rico in 1973. Raul was a mechanic foreman. He served in the U.S. Army from 1965 until 1967 and was of the Catholic faith. Raul was preceded in death by his son, Omi Rodriguez in 2018. He is survived by his wife, Ivette Rodriguez; daughters, Ivelisse...
Deara Searight Fails, 77 of Lake Wales, died Aug. 23, 2020 at Advent Health Hospital, Lake Wales. She was born Jan. 22, 1943 in Talladega, Alabama. She was a C.N.A. Visitation will be 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4 at Epps Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5 at the funeral home. Masks will be required....
David Dopler, 63, of Babson Park passed away Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 18, 1956 in Ashtabula County, Ohio to the late Richard and Patricia Dopler. He moved to Babson Park with his family as a child. David was a retired self-employed citrus grower. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, and eating. David was preceded in death by his brother, Shad Dopler and sister, Beth Ohlinger. Survivors include his wife of 10 years, Sheila Dopler; sisters; Ellen...
Harold Sidney Watford, 58, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 at his residence. He was born July 19, 1962 in Graveville, FL to Zin and Gwendolyn Watford. Harold was a heavy equipment operator. He was an artist and enjoyed nature and plants. Harold was preceded in death by his mother, Gwendolyn Watford in December of 2015. Survivors include his father, Zin Watford of Bend, OR; Monica Watford of Simi Valley, CA, and Allison Boyce of Bend, OR; and brother, Kevin...
Michael, "Mike" "Mickey", Malusky, 57, was born on Feb. 5, 1963, and passed away in his Lake Ashton home in Lake Wales on Aug. 5, 2020. Mike was well known in the community as "Miguelito" where he cooked and sold food out of his little red food truck. Mike was a huge Washington Redskins fan and enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas with his mother, Arlene. When Mike moved to Lake Ashton he enjoyed helping out his retired neighbors. Mike was preceded in death by his father, Len...
Arlene Malusky, 81, of Lake Wales passed away Aug. 20, 2020. She was born on April 26, 1939, and moved to Lake Ashton when she and her late husband Len retired and moved from Broward County, FL where she worked for many years at the Broward Sheriff's Office. Arlene was well known for loving her dog Pedro and she also enjoyed her weekly bingo and card nights at the clubhouse along with the group retirement road trips Lake Ashton offered. Arlene was preceded in death by her...
