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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,...
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...
Louise Weeks, 93, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 at the Palm Garden of Winter Haven. She was born July 1, 1927 in Walton County, Florida to the late James and Jessie Hall. She moved to Lake Wales from Walton County in 1948. Louise was a homemaker. She enjoyed crocheting, handiwork, fishing, gardening, and taking care of her family and home. Louise was preceded in death by her grandson, Mark Noble; and seven brothers and sister. Survivors include her husband of 76 years, Carlos “Carl” Weeks of Lake Wal...
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...
Mildred Jones, 91, of Lake Wales, died Aug. 21, 2020 at home under Good Shepherd Hospice Care. She was born Aug. 22, 1928. She was a retired educator. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home is handling arrangements....
Emma A. Salamanca, 90, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Wedgewood of Winter Haven. She was born April 10, 1930 in Camuy, Puerto Rico to the late Manuel and Maria Lopez. She moved to Lake Wales from Bayamon, Puerto Rico in 2016. Emma was a retired Supervisor of Purchasing for Buchanan Army Base. She was very active in her church and adored her children and grandchildren. Emma was preceded in death by her husband, Patricio Salamanca Perez. Survivors...
Beverly Ann "Grams" Michaud, 88, of Frostproof passed away Thursday, Aug/ 20, 2020 at Advent Health Sebring. She was born August 16, 1932 in Taunton, MA to the late Joseph and Yvone Dufour. She moved to Frostproof from New Hampshire with her husband in 2008. Beverly was a homemaker and attended both Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Lake Wales and Our Lady of Grace in Avon Park. She enjoyed playing tennis and card games, was a very creative and talented artist, and was a giving person. Beverly was preceded in death by one...
William D. “Bill” Ferguson, Jr., 74, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born December 16, 1945 in Boston, MA to the late William and Helen Ferguson. He has been a resident of Lake Wales since 1997, moving from Chicago, IL. Bill was a retired truck driver. He served in the Army and the Air Force during Vietnam as a combat engineer. He was of the Christian faith. Bill was a life member of the VFW in in Woodbridge, VA and of the NRA. He was a very patriotic man, and all abo...
Andrew Jackson Beasley, Jr., 74, of Babson Park passed away Sunday, Aug. 16 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born December 7, 1945 in Frostproof, Florida to the late Jack and Mary Beasley. He was a retired citrus harvester. Jack is survived by his daughters, Monica Vigna of Lake Wales, and Kimberly Starling of Lake Wales; son, Andrew Jackson Beasley, III of Lake Wales; grandchildren, Taft Vigna, Brittany Simmons, Alex Yearry, Heath Vigna, Savannah Starling, Sheridan Vigna,...
Nancy Jean Walker, 76, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, Aug. 17, 2020 at her residence. She was born June 9, 1944 in Green Bay, WI to the late Walter and Evelyn Fraser. She moved to Lake Wales from Key Largo in 2004. Nancy was a retired writer for The Reporter. She belonged to the Mahjong club, was a member of the hospitality committee, was on the board of the H.O.A., and was a past member and past president of "The Doe's" (the women's group of The Elk Club). Nancy took care...
Virginia E. McGrath (nee Moorehead), of Mansfield, OH, passed away on Aug. 9, 2020 at her winter home in Lake Wales after a long illness. She was 86. Ginny was born Jan. 22, 1934 in Cleveland, OH, and attended Kent State University in Kent, OH where she met her husband Donald. Ginny majored in elementary education and minored in art at Kent State. She taught special needs children for nearly 40 years. Ginny immensely enjoyed baseball, faithfully serving as scorekeeper for each...
Grady Lawrence Singletary, 82, passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 10, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Blakely, GA on Jan. 17, 1938. He moved to Lake Wales in 1950 and worked for GTE Telephone Company until he retired in 1990. He was a member of the National Guard and served for 9 years. He owned a landscaping company, Grady's Landscaping, and eventually retired from that in 2011. Grady enjoyed NASCAR, FSU football and playing with his...
Anita L. Topper, 88, of Lake Wales, formerly of Waterloo, IA died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 at Advent Health, Lake Wales. Anita was born July 14, 1932, in Shreveport, LA, the daughter of Emory W. and Nancy J/ (Wallingsford) Holmes. She married Roger Dale Topper Sr. on April 17, 1953 in Opelika, AL; he died December 22, 1995. Anita worked as a bookkeeper at Keller Loan Company and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survived by: daughter Cynthia Kipp...
Donald W. "Don" Lewis, 79, of Lake Wales went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 at his residence. He was born March 10, 1941 in Bristol, VA to the late Clarence and Evelyn Lewis. During his working years, Don was a process server for the Polk County Sheriff's Office, as well as working for the Lakeland Post Office for many years. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Era. Don was a sports enthusiast with football being his primary passion. He play...
Brenda Gail Stephens McKinney, 72, passed away Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 at Advent Health Lake Wales. Brenda was born January 4, 1948 in Ft. Payne, AL to the late William and Maggie Stephens. She moved to Lake Wales from Winder, GA in 1961. Brenda married Bobby McKinney in 1963; to this union three daughters were born, Renee, Theresa, and Shannon. Brenda was a citrus inspector for the State of Florida. She attended Central Avenue Baptist Church. Brenda never met a stranger; everyone was a friend and welcomed into her home and...
Florence Bishop, 79, of Lake Wales, FL, formerly of Dyersburg, TN died Friday, Aug. 7, 2020 at her daughter's home. Funeral services for Mrs. Bishop are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Curry Funeral Home in Dyersburg. https://www.curryfuneral.com/obituary/florence-bishop...
Alfred Charles (Chip) Thullbery, Jr., 67, of Lake Wales died on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Moffitt Cancer Center, from an aggressive melanoma cancer in his liver and bone marrow. He lived fully until the cancer emerged and within three weeks debilitated him and took his life. We, his family and friends, are feeling bereft at losing Chip so suddenly, but are grateful to have had him in our lives, grateful to have known someone who was such a good friend, brother,...
Harvey Willard Curts, 82, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020 at his residence. He was born May 5, 1938 in Cleveland, OH to the late Willard and Louise Curts. He served in the Army. Harvey was a retired excavator. Harvey had a love for cars. He owned an auto repair shop in Ohio and loved building engines and custom vehicles. He was a patriot. Harvey was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Grace Curts in 2005; and brother, Glen Curts. Survivors include his...
Kenneth P. “Ken” Bartholomay, 65, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born February 3, 1955 in Portland, ME. He moved to Lake Wales from Port St. Lucie in 2006. Ken was a retired telephone operator for Bell South. He enjoyed wood working, music, and radio-controlled airplanes. Ken was preceded in death by his father, Donald P. Bartholomay in 2008. Survivors include his mother, Marlene Stevens of South Portland, ME; sister, Linda Kolodzik and husband Ron of Franklin, NC; bro...
Kenneth William Sanders, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 at his home in Lake Wales. Born January 3, 1961 in Marlow, OK, he was the son of the late David and Nora Joan (O'Berry) Flowers. Mr. Sanders was an auto mechanic and worked for Weikert Ford in Lake Wales for many years. Ken is survived by a loving family that includes his wife of 39 years, Joy Donnette Sanders of Lake Wales; Matt Sanders (Ashley) of Lake Wales, Bryan Sanders (Kimberly) of Winter Haven; his...
