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John Henry Vann, 94 of Lake Wales, died July 8, 2020 at home under Good Shepherd Hospice Care. He was born Sept. 13, 1925 in Monticello, FL. He was a bridge builder in highway construction. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Dr. Albert M. Falcone, 100, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at his residence. He was born March 6, 1920 in Roseto, PA to the late Michael and Mary Falcone. He moved to Lake Wales from Westfield, NJ in 1985. Dr. Albert was a retired ear, eyes, nose, and throat physician. He served in the Korean Conflict with the Army. Dr. Albert was preceded in death by his wife. He is survived by his companion of 23 years, Lou Stevens; daughter, Mary Falcone of Rahway, New Jersey; and son, Michael Falcone and wife Donna of...
Jack Buford McGowan, 86, passed peacefully from this life after a long battle with declining health issues the afternoon of July 3, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born Aug. 26, 1933 in Cincinnati, OH to Buford and Adelia McGowan. Jack began working at Procter Gamble at age 18. He became a project engineer for many years and traveled all over the world to interesting jobs in different countries. He retired from Procter Gamble after 40 years, then worked for Watk...
Barbara Gay Lawrence, age 79, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 in Bartow, FL. Born April 12, 1941 in Berea, OH, she was the daughter of the late William Geoffrey and Lauretta Pauline (Wells) Halley. She lived in Ohio, Michigan, Massachusetts, Arizona, and the Panama Canal Zone before finally settling in Florida. She enjoyed classical music, reading eclectically (but especially science fiction), and never met a bookstore or library she didn't like. She was an avid puzzler...
Marjorie Jean Walker, 93, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the Grove Center. She was born September 3, 1927 in Anderson, IN. She moved here from Indiana in 2011 but was a winter resident of the area for 20 years prior. Marjorie was a retired beautician. Marjorie is survived by her daughters, Deborah Eldridge of Anderson, IN, and Pamela Grooms of Lake Wales; and grandchildren, Roy Long and Dean Shaddy. No local services are scheduled. Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling a...
Audrey Louise Audette, 94, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at her residence. She was born August 17, 1925 in Cambridge, MA to the late Cyril and Margaret LeFort. She has been a resident of Lake Wales since 2015, moving here from Port St. Lucie. Audrey was a retired riveter for Sealol Company and helped put Apollo 11 up. She was part of a craft group since the 1970s and was very active in the community at Spanish Lakes in Port St. Lucie. Audrey was preceded in...
Robert C. “Ray” Smith, 86, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the Winter Haven Health and Rehab Center. He was born April 11, 1934 in Oneida, NY, to the late Clarence and Pauline Smith. He moved to Lake Wales from Akron, NY five years ago. Ray was a retired teacher for Pembroke Central School. He attended First Baptist Church of Lake Wales. Ray was a long time member of First United Methodist Church in Akron, NY, a former member of the Masonic Lodge in Akron, and a member of the New Stead Historical Soc...
Mamie Simmons, 66 of Lake Wales, died June 30, 2020 at Advent Health Hospital in Lake Wales. She was born Feb. 8, 1954. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Thomas Robert Daye, Sr., 61 died June 23, 2020 at Hillcrest Hospital. He was born Aug. 1, 1958 in Lake Wales, FL. He was a Certified Master Auto Technician. Services are at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 2 at Silver Hill Cemetery in Frostproof. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Norma Fern Winn, 86, of Olive Branch, IL and Lake Wales, FL went to her heavenly home on Sunday June 21, 2020 at Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale, FL. She was born on July 19, 1933 in Woodriver, IL to John Nelson Isom and Dorothy Irey Isom. She married Orman E Winn, Jr on April 2, 1955 in Corninth, MS. She worked as a key punch operator for United Airlines in Chicago for a time then was a busy homemaker and mother to many over the years. She loved her cats and spent many...
Karl H. Doll, 78, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born December 30, 1941 in Chicago, IL to the late Hubert and Mary Doll. He moved to Lake Wales from Arkansas in 2008. Karl was an entrepreneur in the automotive industry. He loved to water ski, bowl, and play golf. He never met a stranger. Karl was preceded in death by his brother, William Doll. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carol Doll; sons, Kenneth Nels Doll of New Port Ritchey, Kurt William Doll and wife...
Roger Lee Strickland, 82, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at the Winter Haven Hospital. He was born December 31, 1937 in Flatwoods, KY to the late Joshua and Martha Strickland. He graduated in Russell, KY in 1955, received his two-year Associate's degree from Ashland Community College, his Bachelor's from Marshall, and a Master's from Webber. He was a certified Management Accountant. Roger moved to Jacksonville to work for his brother-in-law at Stewart's Air...
Richard Jay “Dick” Blacksmith, 82, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at his residence. He was born July 22, 1937 in Novinger, MO to the late Jack and Mary Blacksmith. He moved to Lake Wales from Seattle, WA over 10 years ago. Dick was a self-employed florist. He was a veteran of the Army, serving from 1957-1961. Dick was very crafty, and a great seamstress. He was active in the community and clubhouse activities. Dick was preceded in death by his husband, Robert Rowse in 2016; five sisters; and two bro...
Linda Crosby Arsenault, 74, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Auburndale. She was born November 23, 1945 in Dunedin, FL. She was a retired receptionist at Florida's Natural Growers. Linda was preceded in death by her father, Griffin G. Crosby, Sr.; and nephew, John Crosby. She is survived by her sister, Nancy Dodd and husband Mike of Bartow; brother, Griffin G. Crosby, Jr. and wife Vickie of Lake Wales; mother, Margaret...
Betty Glee Commet, 87, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at The Lake of Clermont. She was born July 12, 1932 in Maquoketa, IA, to the late George and Ella Brown. She has been a resident of Lake Wales since 1976. Betty was a homemaker and a member Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Glen A. Commet in 2011. Survivors include her sons, Keith M. Bean and wife Diane of Terre Haute, IN, Brent A. Bean and wife Jennifer of Sawyer, MI, and Duane M. Commet and wife Nancy of...
Mark R. Hewitt, 68, of Babson Park was born December 29, 1951, in Miami to the late Hewell and Vernice Hewitt. Mark was recruited out of Miami Norland in 1969 to play football for the University of Florida. After graduation, he began coaching in Houston, TX at MacArthur High School in Aldine Independent School District where he coached football and baseball as well as taught history for seven years. He moved to Alamo Heights High School in San Antonio, TX in 1983 where he taught and coached for 23 years. He was very proud to...
Jerry J. Williams aka "Jerry Boy", 73 of Lake Wales, died at Advent Health South Hospital in Orlando on June 21, 2020. He was born Jan. 1, 1947. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
William C. “Bill” Evans, 83, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the Winter Haven Hospital. He was born December 12, 1936 in Detroit, MI, to the late Charles and Marie Evans. He has been a resident of Lake Wales for 12 years, moving here from Mesa, AZ. Bill was a retired quality control engineer for General Dynamics in Michigan. He was a volunteer at Bok Tower Gardens, and was a Citizens Assistance Patrol for the Polk County Sheriff Office. He enjoyed hiking, traveling, reading, and wood working. Bill is sur...
Christopher "Stewart" Vince, 33, of Lake Wales passed away on Wednesday June 17, 2020 at Bay Pines Healthcare Facility. He entered this world on November 2, 1986. He attended Lake Wales High School and went on to receive his bachelor's degree in business management from Keiser University. Christopher served in the Army during Operation Enduring Freedom as a combat engineer. His time in Afghanistan was not easy, while serving he was awarded the Purple Heart along with many...
Patricia Ann Van Norman was born March 16, 1931, in Three Rivers, MI; and she went home to glory to rest in our Lord on June 16, 2020. Patricia was the youngest of three children born to William and Verna Cook. Shortly after she graduated from high school, the family moved to Winter Park, Florida in 1955. She met a young service man who lived across the street from their Winter Park home named Gordon Van Norman. After a 3-month courtship, the couple married on June 3, 1956....
Lillian Keller Fessler, 97, of Babson Park passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Grace Health Care. She was born August 2, 1922 in Selma, NC, the late Rory and Pearl Baker. She has been a resident of Babson Park since 1974. Lillian was a retired Beautician. She attended Babson Park Community Church. Lillian was preceded in death by her husband; and son, Leslie E. Keller, Jr. in 2017. Survivors include her daughter, Susan Lea Keller Rojas of Babson Park; and two grandchildren. No services are scheduled. Condolences can be...
Isaac Lee Fuller, Sr., 68 of Lake Wales, died June 15, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa. He was born July 8, 1951 in Pelham, GA and was a corrections officer and U.S. Army Veteran. Visitation will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Epps Memorial Funeral Home chapel in Lake Wales. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 20 at Beulah Missionary Baptist Church, 1017 S. Delaney Ave., Avon Park....
Leon Witt, 89, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Somers Hospice House. He was born December 1, 1930 in Meridianville, AL, to the late Dowdy and Florence Witt. He has been a resident of Lake Wales for 65 years. Leon was a retired electrician. He served in the Naval Reserve from 1949 to 1953 He liked gardening and farming, except when it came to shelling peas. Leon was a regular visitor to JayBees Restaurant for coffee. He enjoyed people and was a great dad. Leon was preceded in death by his wife in 2013. He...
Christine Mynatt, 65, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, June 5, 2020 at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born May 27, 1955 in Winter Haven to Robert and LaRue Banes. She was a driver for a Patient Transport Service. Christine enjoyed coloring pictures, playing games, and was Western and John Wayne fan. She loved her grandchildren and had a heart as big as this world. Christine was preceded in death by her father, Robert Banes. She is survived by her daughter, Brandy Martin of Lake Wales; mother, LaRue Banes of Lake Wales;...
Zantonious Jaumal Wiley, 27, of Syracuse, NY, died in Syracuse. He was born Feb. 11, 1993. Visitation will be from 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, June 12 at Epps Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Masks will be required. Services will be at noon Saturday, June 30 at the funeral home chapel....
