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Barbara Lee "Grandma Boots" Snowden, 91, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 at Somers Hospice House. She was born March 16, 1928 in Atlanta, GA to the late John A. and Pauline M. (Thompson) Cox. She has been a resident of the area since 1995 coming from Pine Island, FL. She was a retired medical assistant in Ft. Lauderdale. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, enjoyed reading, and was active in her church. She is preceded in death by her husband Gerald...
George Irwin Owen, 74, of Lake Wales passed way Monday, Nov. 25, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born November 29, 1944 in Kendallville, IN to the late Richard B. and Esther (Hall) Owen. He has been a resident of the area for 3 years coming from Corunna, IN. He was a retired letter carrier for the U.S. Post Office. George loved being with his family, going to the community pool, traveling and fishing. He is preceded in death by his brother Richard Owen III....
Daniel Perry Bowen of Valdosta passed away Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, just a few months shy of his 90th birthday. He was born March 21, 1930 in Wauchula, FL to the late William and Rosa Lee (Evors) Bowen. Daniel served in the U.S. Army in the 5th Special Forces; he served three tours in Vietnam and retired after 23 years as a Master Sergeant. Daniel was also a Bronze Star recipient. After his retirement in the Army, he became a Deputy Sheriff in Collier County and later became t...
Loretta Darnell, 79, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019 at Life's Journey of Avon in Indiana. She was born January 15, 1940 in Lake Wales to the late Russell and Katherine (Copper). She was a groundskeeper. She is preceded in death by her husband William Darnell, son Bud Cartrette and 2 brothers. She is survived by her daughters Gina Speck of Mooresville, IN, Tammie Trosper of Martinsville, IN, Becky Thomas of Anderson, IN, 8 grandchildren and 6 great...
Alquin H. Klaphake, 87, of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring. He was born October 22, 1932 in Alexandria, MN to the late George and Agnes Klaphake. He has been a resident of the area since 1984 coming from Minnesota. He was a supervisor for 30 years for Schweigert Meat Company. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Dundee. Alquin was a veteran in the U.S. Army serving in Korea. He is preceded in death by 2 sisters and 2 brothers. He is survived by his wife...
John Anthony Hodurski, 75, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. He was born November 6, 1944 in Nyack, NY to the late Bruno and Etoile A. (Knoebel) Hodurski. He has been a resident of the area for 4 years coming from Cape Cod Harwich, Massachusetts. He was a meeting house mechanic for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He was a member of the U.S. Navy and the Massachusetts Army National Guard and Coast Guard. He was a Ham Radio Operator, member of the Lake Wales Radio Amateur’s Club. He loved m...
Susan A. Stiles of Lake Wales ended her battle with brain cancer and joined our Father in Heaven Sunday morning, Nov. 3, 2019 at the age of 76. Born Sept. 2, 1943 in South Haven, MI, Susan lived her life with purpose and honesty, a fighter in all regards. She was an incredible example to her children, to live each day doing what is right even if it is not easy, and doing the best job you can with every day you are given. She was a woman that left most of us wondering where to...
Jessie Freeman Welch, 85, of Babson Park passed away Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 at Advent Healthcare in Lake Wales. She was born April 4, 1934 in Fitzgerald, GA to the late Donald I. and Florita (Barnes) Freeman. She has been a resident of the area since 1996 coming from Auburndale. She was a seamstress and a member of the Babson Park Community Church. She was known for her southern cooking, especially her pecan pies, spice cakes and candy for the family and church functions....
Sara Gray, 62, of Lake Wales died Nov. 12, 2019 at AdventHealth of Lake Wales. She was born July 16, 1957. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is in charge of arrangements....
Robert Earl Hallfin, 78, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 He was born March 13, 1941 in St. Paul, MN to the late Peter and Sally A. (Starr) Hallfin. He has been a resident of the area since 2013 and was a resident of Winter Haven since 1977. He was a retired traffic logistics manager. Robert was a veteran in the U.S. Army serving from 1959-1960. He was a lifelong golfer, and known for his expertise with a pool cue. His nickname was the "Banker". He was a...
Janet Ann Hunt, 73, of Carmel, IN passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019 at AdventHealth in Lake Wales. She was born on August 21, 1946 to Cecil and E. Pauline (Stanley) Casey in Lebanon, Indiana. Janet married Louis "Lee" Hunt on June 6, 1970. Together, they owned Hunt & Associates Insurance and Financial Services Inc. Janet & Lee were members of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association, the Rolls Royce Owners Club, and the Circle City Corvair Club. They loved riding motorcycles...
Barbara Mary Grabbert, 74, of Indian Lake Estates passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 at her residence. She was born January 29, 1945 in Warwick, RI to the late Wilfred and Vivian (Beauchane) Messier. She has been a resident of the area since 2010 coming from Rhode Island. She was a receptionist for FM Global and was of the Catholic faith. She is survived by her husband of 57 years Thomas Grabbert, daughter Christina Spicer of Indian Lake Estates, 2 grandchildren Joshua and...
Anna Denicola Jacobs, 93, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 at Lifecare Center in Winter Haven. She was born January 21, 1926 in Capri, Italy to the late Ferdinando and Maria (DeAngelis) DeNicola. She has been a resident of the area since 1946 coming from Italy. She was a fruit grader for Hunt Brothers and a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Anna loved her family, she spent many hours caring for her grandchildren, she had a strong faith and was known...
Trudie Hampton Freeman, 68, of Lake Wales died Nov. 10 at home under the care of Good Shepherd Hospice. She was born April 30, 1951 in Lake Wales. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is in charge of arrangements.Tr...
Sonya Lee Frantz, 56, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, She was born August 8, 1963 in Lake Wales, the daughter of the late Robert L. Meeks and Elaine Wingate. Sonya retired from the Polk County School Board in 2018. She enjoyed bowling, crocheting, painting and playing bingo with her many friends. She will always be remembered for her kindness of the underprivileged and will be missed dearly. She is survived by two daughters Cara Lee Frantz of Port Huron, MI, Cassie Lynn Frantz of Clyde, MI,...
Larry Woodson, 71, of Lake Wales, died Nov. 9, 2019 at Advent Health of Lake Wales, (formerly Lake Wales Medical Center). He was born in Baltimore, MD on Jan. 19, 1948. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.L...
Albert Denver Penrod 69, of Lake Alfred passed away Friday, Nov. 1, 2019 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. He was born April 9, 1950 in Johnstown, PA to the late Albert and Lucy (Turner) Penrod, Sr. He has been a resident of the area for 2 ½ months coming from Buffalo, NY. He was self-employed as an accountant and of the Lutheran faith. He was the former owner of Springbrook Golf in Elma, NY. Albert was a veteran in the U.S. Air Force. He is preceded in death by his wife Linda Penrod. He is survived by his daughter...
Richard Alan Nathans, 74, passed away on Nov. 2, 2019 at The Oaks of Avon in Avon Park. He was born in Holton, Maine on December 17, 1944. Richard was predeceased by his father, Sydney Benjamin Nathans and Mother Twyla (Nicklin) Nathans. He is survived by his wife, Joan (Kumar, Bologa) Nathans, son Nicholas Nathans and his life partner, Sarah De Lair, son, James A. Bologa and his wife Stephanie and grandchildren Julianna Bologa, Madeline Bologa, Evan Bologa, and daughter,...
Dorothy J. "Dot" Johnson, 94, of Frostproof passed away Monday, Nov. 4, 2019 at the Groves Center. She was born January 12, 1925 in Eynon, Pennsylvania to the late Ambrose and Mary (Borse) Bajkowsky. She has been a resident of the area since 1977 coming from Hollywood, Florida. She was a Homemaker and a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Dot was a member of the Woman's Club, she enjoyed sewing, crafts, make floral arrangements, fishing and traveling. She is preceded...
Henesi Damian Torres, one month old, died Nov. 5, 2019 at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born October 01, 2019. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
Tommy Brunson, Jr., 78, of Lake Wales died Nov. 2 at home. He was born March 23, 1941. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
Terri Lee Buchanan, 54, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, Oct. 28, 2019 at her residence. She was born April 27, 1965 in Lexington, KY to the late Robert C. and Betty R. (Pennington) Smith. She has been a resident of the area for 27 years coming from Richmond, VA. She was a homemaker and member of Truth Tabernacle Church in Lake Wales. She was the church Secretary. She loved animals, doodling, cooking for her family, family times and her grandbabies. She is preceded in death...
Richard A. Ballou, 94, formerly of Newark Valley, NY passed away Monday, Oct. 28, 2019 at Groves Center in Lake Wales following a brief illness. Richard was born April 4, 1925 in Endicott, NY to Arland and Ruth Baldwin Ballou. He was predeceased by his wife of 29 years, Anna Ballou, daughter Marsha Ballou Holst, and stepdaughter Jane Kobylarz. Richard is survived by his daughter Susan (Ken) Ballou Wiles of Lake Wales, son-in law Carl (Jackie) Holst of NJ, grandchildren Ben (Katie) Wiles of Lake Wales, Patrick Wiles of Tampa,...
Paul Laverne Jones, 50 of Lake Wales, died Oct. 16 at Lakeland Regional Health Hospital in Lakeland, FL. He was born March 22, 1969. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
Godfrey W. “Jeff” Schroeder, 88, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019 at Advent Health Orlando. He was born July 18, 1931 in Centralia, IL to the late Dr. Frederick and Ruth Schroeder. He was a retired dentist, of the Protestant faith and served in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife, Delores “De De” Schroeder; daughter, Linda Schroeder of Ocala; son, Todd Schroeder of St. Louis, MO; brother, Dr. F. William Schroeder of Bradenton; and one grandchild. No services are scheduled at this time. In lieu of flow...
