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Priscilla Collier Taylor, age 80, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2020, at Sun Coast Hospice in Pinellas Park. Priscilla was born on January 2, 1940, in Lake Wales to Lawrence and Alnita Collier. She graduated from Lake Wales High School in 1957 and received her nursing degree from Polk Community College in 1973. She resided in Winter Haven throughout her nursing career at Polk County Alcohol and Drug Program, several doctors' offices, and as Director of Nursing at Lake...
Edward A. Stephan, 99, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Savannah Court in Lake Wales. He was born July 24, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Philip and Regina Stephan. He moved to Lake Wales from New York in 1975. Edward was a retired bus driver. He served in WWII with the Navy. Edward was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church. He was a proud blood donor. Edward was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Stephan in December of 2016. He is survived by his daughters, Linda Conte and Christine Stephan,...
Maria Ellen Soto, 72 of Lake Wales, died at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born Aug. 27, 1947 in Edna, TX Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Nancy Reeder Cason, 88, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 at the Grace Health Care Center. She was born July 19, 1932 in Miami, FL to the late James and Maxine Reeder. Nancy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Granna adored her only grandchildren, Michelle and Zeb. She loved living on Tiger Lake next to her oldest daughter. She often referred to it as "paradise". Nancy was a Florida Gator through and through, but she graciously tolerated...
Bobbie Perkins, 90 of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 at her residence. She was born February 23, 1930 in Peason, LA to the late Robert H. “Heck” and Rena (Simmons) Tynes and she has been a resident of this area for the past 69 years moving here from Leesburg, FL. She was a homemaker. Bobbie was a Florida Gator Fan and was of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her son, Bob Perkins Survivors include her husband, Trenton Douglas Perkins; daughter, Kim Perkins of Lake Wales; son, Kirk Perkins (Co...
Bernita Karen House, 60, of Lake Wales passed Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Tampa General Hospital. She was born May 19, 1960 in Converse, IN to the late Jack and Earlene (Cook) Combs and she has been a resident of this area for the past 7 years moving here from Largo, FL. She was a Phlebotomist. She is survived by her daughters, Shelby Torquemada ( Edward) of Lake Wales, Breanne House ; Bobbie Jo Rose of Hope Mills, NC; step-daughter, Ashley Wagoner (Robert) of Godwin, NC;...
Mary Louise Zipprer, 103, of Lake Wales passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at the Lakeland Nursing and Rehab Center. Born July 17, 1916, at Rosalie, a small settlement on the Kissimmee River, her family moved to Lake Wales in 1919. Mary saw the transformation of the wooded area in front of her home into a beautiful park and a marshland converted into a football field. Downtown, with its livery stable and other wooden buildings, gradually made many changes including the...
Albert Forest Biermann, 86, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020 at his residence. He was born August 26, 1933 in Port Chester, NY. He has been a resident of Lake Wales for 15 years, moving here from Inverness. Albert was an automotive mechanic. He enjoyed going fishing and watching football. He and his wife spent time making crafts together, and he loved his family. Albert was proceeded in death by his wife; and son, William Biermann. He is survived by his daughters, Trish Ortiz (Danny), and Linda Cardamone;...
Eddie Lee Brown, 75, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born December 6, 1944 in Lumber City, GA, to the late Eddie and Pearlie Brown. He moved to Lake Wales in 1969. Eddie was a golf course maintenance worker. He served in the U.S. Army. Eddie was a member of the Church of God and he loved to fish. Eddie was preceded in death by his sister, Maxine Smith; and brother-in-law, Lee Kimbrell. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Marie Brown; son, Darrell Brown of Lake...
Celina "Maria" Percy, 65, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the Winter Haven Hospital. She was born January 16, 1955 in Santander, Spain. She came to the United States on October 30, 1968. Maria became a U.S. Citizen on September 7, 2000. She was an insurance clerk. Maria was of the Catholic faith. She loved dancing and going to the beach. Maria was preceded in death by her parents, Nemesio and Celina Ruiz; and father-in-law, Kenneth Percy. She is survived...
JoAnn Joyce Seaton, 62, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020 Life Path Hospice in Tampa. She was born April 5, 1958 in Fulton, NY, to the late George and Wilmett Seaton. She has been a resident of Lake Wales for 20 years, moving here from Labelle. JoAnn was a homemaker. She was a member of the ASPCA. JoAnn was preceded in death by her son, Anthony Knight, Jr.; sister, Eunice Munger; and brothers, Windle Seaton, and Kenneth Seaton. She is survived by her daughters, Angel King (Gary) of Wichita Falls, TX and...
Betty Jean Perry, 74, of Lake Wales died July 13, 2020 at Life Care Center of Winter Haven, Florida. She was born March 31, 1946 in Lampley, Florida. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Dorothy Carol Conner, 90, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, July 13, 2020 at her residence. She was born April 4, 1930 in Moultrie, GA to the late Clyde and Sarah Etherige. Dorothy was a retired kitchen manager. She loved being on the water, especially to go fishing. Dorothy was very outgoing and wanted to take care of everyone. She loved her family, friends, and Jesus. Dorothy was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She was a member Westside Church of God of Prophecy in Jacksonville. Dorothy was preceded in death by her...
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....
Rutha Mae Jones Foster, 86, of Lake Wales, died July 11, 2020 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born April 1, 1934 in Jacksonville, Florida. Public visitation will be from 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, July 17 at Faith Temple Holiness Church of God in Christ, 303 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Lake Wales. Masks are required to enter the church. Services for family only will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 18 at Faith Temple. Masks are required. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales...
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...
Joseph Case, 54, of Lake Wales, Florida formerly of Floyd County, KY passed way July 1, 2020. Joseph was born December 31,1965 in Pike County, KY, son to Edessell Case and the late Josephine Collins Case. Joseph was a retired concrete mason. Joseph is survived by, Son: Ricky (Samantha) Case of Lake Wales; Daughter: April (Paul) Turner of Lake Wales; Sisters: Saprina (Eddie) Johnson of Honaker, KY; Grandchildren: Salene Case and Riddick Case. He is preceded in death by his...
Remal Lockhart, 78, of Lake Wales, died July 7, 2020 at Advent Health Hospital in Lake Wales. She was born June 4, 1942. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Joann Boston, 68, of Lake Wales, died in Winter Haven, Florida. He was born Jan. 18, 1952 in Lake Wales. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
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...
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...
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...
