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Irene Mueller Andrews, 95, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 at her residence. She was born May 9, 1923 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Henry and Elfriede (Sommer) Mueller. She has been a resident of the area for 8 years coming from New Jersey. She was the assistant vice president for Chemical Bank now known as Chase Bank J.P. Morgan. She was of the Lutheran faith. She is preceded in death by her husband Norman P. Andrews and sister Eleanor M. Waters. She is survived by her nephews James H. Waters and Ralph C....
Charles Ray Miller, 89, of Winter Haven passed away Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 at his residence. He was born August 07, 1930 in Lake Wales to the late Charlie and Era Mozelle (Campbell) Miller and he has been a lifelong resident of this area. He was a retired owner/operator of M&N Fruit Harvesting. Charles served in the U.S. Navy. He was an active member of the Landmark Baptist Church in Haines City. He was an avid Nascar fan. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Lucille Miller; daughter, Susan Eldridge and husband Glenn of...
Gloria Jean Hatten, 70, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. She was born September 30, 1949 in Kenova, WV to the late Clyde and Virginia L. (Meredith) Scarberry. She has been a resident of the area for 20 years. She was a homemaker and a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Gloria loved pets, cooking for her family, fishing and Jesus. She is preceded in death by her brother Daniel J. Scarberry, sisters Loa Louise Hatten and Alisha Dare Holt. She is survived by her husband Jackie...
Beryl G. Lamons, 95, of Frostproof passed with family by her side on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. Beryl was preceded in death by her husband, Roy; infant daughter, Melanie Kay; two sons-in-law, Jimmy Scarborough and Charles Esposito. She was born Dec, 27, 1923, in Wellington, New Zealand to the late Edwin Bishop and Remua (Bradley) Edwards. During WWII Beryl met and married Roy Lorenda Lamons of the U.S. Navy in Auckland, New Zealand. Arriving in Frostproof in 1946, the family...
Audrey J. Davidson, 83, of Winter Haven passed away Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. She was born Nov. 13, 1936 in Greene County, PA to the late Orville and Mildred (Gilbert) Bargerstock and she has been a resident of this area for the past 25 years moving here form Windham, OH. She was a homemaker and a member of the Waverly Baptist Church. Audrey was an avid bingo player and loved to watch Fox News. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene A. Davidson in 2010; sister, Shirley Gephart; brot...
George H. Stout, 85, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 at Melech Hospice House in Temple Terrace. He was born June 7, 1934 in Princeton, NJ to the late William and Elsie (Bergen) Stout and he has been a resident of this area since 2000. He was a retired carpenter, served in the U.S. Navy and was of the Christian faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marlene Vigue Stout. He was an amazing father to: Donna Coley (Deceased), Deborah Johnson, Joseph Homan, and Diana Adrien and the greatest of Pop Pops to...
Frankie Reed White, 88 of Sebring died Jan. 5 in Riverview, Florida under Life Path Hospice Care. She was born Nov. 5, 1931 in Bradenton, Fl. She was a private duty nurse. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10 at Epps Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Lake Wales. Services are at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11 at Allen Temple A.M.E. Church, 241 C. St. in Lake Wales....
Julia Ann Brinson Reed, 63 of Lake Wales, died at home Jan. 9, 2020 under Good Shepherd Hospice Care. She was born March 29, 1956. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is in charge of arrangements....
Betty Annene Smith, 73, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 at Grace Healthcare. She was born October 12, 1946 in Lake Wales to the late Ebin T. and Sara N. (Goldin) Holt. She has been a lifelong resident of the area. She was a CNA for Lake Wales Hospital and member of the First Baptist Church in Lake Wales. She is survived by her son William Smith and wife Christy of Lake Wales, sister Fran Gerlosky and husband Mike of Lake Wales, brothers Hugh Holt and wife Brenda of Lake Wales, Harold Holt and wife Sigrun of...
Dr. Armour Rand Sutherland, 79, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020 at his residence. He was born Jan. 9, 1940 in Bowie, TX to the late Armour and Ruby (Smith) Sutherland. He has been a resident of the area since 2006, coming from Lakeland. He was a professor at Florida Southern College and a Methodist minister. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Oberlin College, OH and his Bachelor of Divinity and Doctorate of Philosophy from the University of Chicago. He was a fine teacher who positively influenced the lives...
Robert Davis, Jr., 79, of Nalcrest passed away Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 at Consulate Care in Winter Haven. He was born Nov. 15, 1940 in Rockingham, NC to the late Robert and Charlotte (Anderson) Davis, Sr. He has been a resident of the area since 2016 coming from North Carolina. Robert was a retired letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, He was a retired Hoboken, N.J. police officer (late 1960s) and served in the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his daughter Rhonda D. Johnson and husband Harry of Radcliff, KY, sons...
Lake Wales' longtime historian, visionary, beloved wife, and mother, Mimi (Mary Leigh Reid) Hardman, died at age 85 on Dec. 13 following an extended illness. A driving force for historic preservation and celebrating the pioneers who built Lake Wales, Hardman left behind an extraordinary legacy. In her adopted hometown and beyond, Mimi will be remembered as the founder and director of the Depot Museum, host of the annual Pioneer Days festival, red outfits and patriotic...
Ronald Clifford "Ronnie" Huggins, 65, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born November 15, 1954 in Batavia, NY. He grew up in Polk County then later moved to West Palm Beach for his career in construction and returned in 2009 when he retired. He was the project superintendent for Clark Construction. He was a member of Waverly Baptist Church and Lake Wales American Legion. He enjoyed fishing, was a big 49ers fan, loved to cook...
Stephanie Lee Thompson, 37, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. She was born March 18, 1982 in Nuremburg, Germany. She has been a resident of the area since 2013 coming from Brandon, FL. Stephanie was an amazing person, awesome mother to 4 children, and loving wife. She home schooled her children and was part of several Home-Schooling groups. She met her husband at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, FL. She previously served a...
Mar'Keem De'Von Henry was born and died Dec. 27 at Brandon Regional Medical Center in Brandon. Service details are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is in charge of arrangements....
Hubert Glenn Halsne, 85, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, Dec. 23, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Rochelle, IL to the late Clarence E. and Mildred (Phillips) Halsne. He was an IBEW Instructor. He taught IBEW apprentice training, high school electronics, and college courses. He refereed football and basketball for 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Leona Halsne, daughter Debra Tang and husband Michael of Lake Wales, son Glenn Halsne and wife Sarah of Magnolia, IL, sister Nancy Dominguez of AZ, brother...
Patricia Ann Murphy, 55, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born February 19, 1964 in Everett, MA to the late Paul F. and Virginia M. (Gear) Murphy. She has been a resident of the area for 9 years coming from Everett, MA. She was the secretary for Alumni Department at the NE University in Boston. She is survived by her sister Mary Motott and husband Donald of Lake Wales, brothers Paul Francis Murphy Jr. and wife Elizabeth of Everett, MA, Steven J. Murphy of Everett, MA,...
Roy E. Kauffman, 96,of Frostproof passed away Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. He was born June 25, 1923 in Waynesboro PA to the late Ephram A. and Jeanetta (Martin) Kauffman. He was a specialist for Carlisle Navy Depot for 31 years before retiring. He was a veteran in the U.S. Army Air Corps serving in The Civil Conservation Corp and WWII in Hawaii, Okinawa and Avon Park Bombing Range. He is preceded in death by his 1st wife Lillian Amerson, 2nd wife Gladys M. Kauffman, brothers Dan...
Mildred Bailey “Millie” Gravel, 71, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Mildred was born April 2, 1948 in Haysi, VA to the late Basil and Altia (Owens) Bailey. She has been a resident of the area since 2004 coming from Moneta, VA. Millie was a retired postal clerk and was of the Christian faith. She is preceded in death by her 2 brothers Jake and Monroe. She is survived by her husband of 31 years David Gravel, daughter Heather Haas (Mike) of Madison, WI, stepdaughter Chr...
Dorothy M. Shroyer, 94, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, Dec.19, 2019 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born May 5, 1925 in Wabash, IN to the late Loren and Hazel (Ply) Rife. She was a homemaker and of the Presbyterian faith. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and playing golf in her younger years. She is preceded in death by her husband Wendell D. Shroyer, daughter Cathy Gossett and 1 granddaughter. She is survived by her sons Larry Shroyer of Miami, Gary Shroyer of Lake Wales, and Uniondale, IN, Michael Shroyer of Markle,...
Juanita O. Durso (Mrs Carl F. Durso) died Dec. 7, 2019. She was born Sept. 23, 1920. A sixth generation Kansan of Scottish descent, Juanita Orrick an original "Designing Woman" was owner of Nita Durso Interiors with customers in the Alameda Plaza and Kansas City area. Attending Kansas City Business College and Chicago Arts Institute, she was a Mid West Tennis Champion, and musically talented as a pianist and trumpeter performing with the Wyandotte High School Band and on local...
Enid Morgan, 88 of Lake Wales, died at home Dec. 21 under Good Shepherd Hospice Care. She was born June 14, 1931. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
Rebecca Jean Donadio, 41, of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, Dec.18, 2019 at Advent Health in Sebring. She was born March 31, 1978 in Lake Wales to the late Lawrence T. and Rosemary (Creem) Donadio. She has been a lifelong resident of the area. She was a word processor for State Farm. Rebecca was a former member of a Computer Club, President of Sunray Homes Association and she wrote their newsletter and was a flag majorette in high school. She is survived by her son Ryan...
Ida Mae Jones, 91 of Lake Wales, died Dec. 20 at The Groves Center Nursing Home in Lake Wales. She was born Oct. 23, 1938 in Carrollton, AL. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
Jeri Ann Nicolas, 37, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 at AdventHealth in Orlando. She was born December 29, 1981 in Haines City to the late Abner L. and Donita (Mahoney) Hayes. She was a homemaker. Jeri was a caring and wonderful mom, children always loved her and would go to her. Jeri's family was her life and she loved them dearly. She is survived by her husband of 18 years Rafael Hernandez, daughters Kellee Yolanda Nicolas and Diana Elizabeth Nicolas,...
