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  • Richard Rowland, 1931-2019

    Updated Oct 29, 2019

    Richard Thomas Rowland, 87, of Nalcrest passed away Monday, Oct. 21, 2019 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring. He was born December 2, 1931 in New York, NY to the late Daniel J. and Sarah (Lutz) Rowland. He has been a resident of the area since 1992 coming from Selden, NY. He was an Army Reserve Technician and was 1st Sergeant when he left the Army. He was of the Catholic faith and a veteran in the United States Army serving in Korea. Richard was the President of the Chapter 1018 National Association of Active and Retired...

  • Wanda Edwards, 1950-2019

    Updated Oct 22, 2019

    Wanda M. Edwards, 68, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019 at Lakeland Hospice House. She was born November 16, 1950 in Lake Wales to the late Harry M. and Josephine (Cox) McCart. She was a lifelong resident of the area and of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her husband Gerald “Buddy” Edwards. She is survived by her daughter Rhonda M. Ducker of Lake Wales, sons Robert Heath Ducker of PA, Joseph M. Ducker of Frostproof, sisters Patricia A. Hawkins (Terry) of Reno, NV, Janet L. Ferguson of Com...

  • Cidell Bullwinkel, 1930-2019

    Updated Oct 22, 2019

    Cidell Joan Bullwinkel, 89, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 at Grace Healthcare. She was born January 23, 1930 in Jeffersonville, OH to the late Clyde and Maude L. (Thompson) Stockwell. She has been a resident of the area since 2002 coming from Ohio. She was a secretary for the American Red Cross and of the Lutheran faith. She was previously an active member and secretary at Zion Lutheran Church in Ohio, loved music and dancing especially the waltz and...

  • Dianna Randall, 1953-2019

    Updated Oct 22, 2019

    Dianna Lynn Randall, 66, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, Oct. 21, 2019 at her residence. She was born July 8, 1953 in Newton, TX. She has been a resident of the area for three years coming from Tampa. She was an insurance broker. Dianna loved life, family, adventure, traveling (she went on an African Safari) the beach and sun. She is preceded in death by her father Billy Canty. She is survived by her mother Melba Canty, daughter Sarah Hooks and companion Hillary Nash of Winter Haven, sisters Judy Rubino and husband Louis...

  • Leroy Robinson, 1933-2019

    Updated Oct 22, 2019

    Deacon Leroy Robinson, 86 of Lake Wales, died at home Oct. 19 under Cornerstone Hospice. He was born July 21, 1933 in Allendale, SC. He was past owner of Roy's Amoco Gas Station in Lake Wales for many years and owner of Roy's Automotive Repair Shop in Lake Wales. Services are complete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is in charge of arrangements....

  • Herbert Schlenker, 1928-2019

    Updated Oct 22, 2019

    Herbert Friedrich Schlenker, 91, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 at his residence. He was born October 5, 1928 in Black Forest, Germany to the late Friedrich and Sofie (Vötle) Schlenker. He has been a lifelong resident of the area. He was a chef and owner of the Black Forest Restaurant. He taught Culinary Art at Webber College, he loved to cook and bake. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Ingrid Schlenker, daughter Monica Dehnert (Paul) of Hendersonville,...

  • Richard Rowland, 1931-2019

    Updated Oct 22, 2019

    Richard Thomas Rowland, 87, of Nalcrest passed away Monday, Oct. 21, 2019 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring. He was born December 2, 1931 in New York, NY to the late Daniel J. and Sarah (Lutz) Rowland. He has been a resident of the area since 1992 coming from Selden, NY. He was an Army Reserve Technician and was 1st Sergeant when he left the Army. He was of the Catholic faith and a veteran in the United States Army serving in Korea. Richard was the President of the Chapter...

  • Barbara J. Williams, 1968-2019

    Updated Oct 16, 2019

    Barbara J. Williams, 51 of Lake Wales, died Oct. 10 at Advent Health Lake Wales (formerly Lake Wales Medical Center). She was born Feb. 2, 1968. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is in charge of arrangements....

  • Kimberly Kinsley, 1979-2019

    Updated Oct 16, 2019

    Polk County Sheriff's Office Crime Scene Technician Kimberly Kinsley, 40, died Sept. 30 from a sudden illness. A Celebration of Life service with law enforcement honors is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 19 at the First Baptist Church of Lake Wales with family greeting friends at 9:30 a.m. She was born June 1, 1979. She dedicated 18 years of her life to public service. She was preceded in death by her father, Granville Kinsley in 2017 and her brother, Granville...

  • Dr. John Storer, 1921-2019

    Updated Oct 16, 2019

    John Storer, MD, a pioneer in heart and vessel surgery, died peacefully at his home in Lake Wales on Oct. 2. Dr. Storer was born on July 15, 1921 in Pitman, NJ to parents Alexander and Helen (Stanger). John graduated from the University of Alabama in 1942 and from Hahnemann Medical College in Philadelphia in 1945. Dr. Storer served in the Army from 1943-1945 and in the Medical Corps from 1946-1948. He served an internship at Huron Road Hospital in Cleveland, OH from 1945-46,...

  • Charles "Joe" Keathley, 1938-2019

    Updated Oct 16, 2019

    Joe Keathley, 81, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2019 at his home. He was born May 5, 1938 in Texarkana, OK; he came here from California 60 years ago. He was a retired boat driver for Cypress Gardens. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Alva Aaron and Jessie Elizabeth Keathley; and two daughters, JoLynn Garcia and Kasey Minear. Survivors include his daughters, Elizabeth Widner of Ohio, Landi Coy (Michael) of Florida, Shannon Roberts (Lonnie) of Auburndale and Crystal Williams of Florida; son, Joseph...

  • Catherine Thullbery, 1932-2019

    Updated Oct 16, 2019

    Catherine Jane Thullbery, 87, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019 at her residence. She was born May 27, 1932 in Lake Wales to the late Richard and Marion (Langford) Dopler. She is a lifelong resident of the area. She was the Owner/Operator of Thullbery Caretaking Inc. Catherine volunteered at the Lake Wales Library for many years. She is survived by her husband Frank M. Thullbery, daughters Kathy Clower (Kenny) of Lake Wales, FL, Sue Schoenberger of Lake Wales,...

  • Rick Moberly, 1952-2019

    Updated Oct 16, 2019

    Ricky Erol Moberly, age 67, of Lake Wales passed away peacefully on Oct. 11, 2019 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Miami on July 5, 1952 to Luke and Mondalee Neihoff Moberly. Rick always had ideas and made lists, like his father, that would make life better for everyone. He was an artist, craftsman and could build or fix anything. Rick loved fishing more than anything and fished every day when he was younger. He was a great athlete and excelled at baseball...

  • Peggy LaSalle, 1942-2019

    Updated Oct 9, 2019

    Margaret Mary “Peggy” LaSalle, 77, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 at her residence. She was born January 3, 1942 in Queens, NY to the late Frank W. and Mary E. (Gilchrist) Golemme. She has been a resident of the area for 34 years coming from Hollywood, FL. She was a secretary for the Polk County School Board and of the Catholic faith. Peggy enjoyed reading, cooking and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Rocco LaSalle Jr., son Rocco LaSalle III...

  • Albin Eugene Kendall, 1930-2019

    Updated Oct 9, 2019

    Albin Eugene Kendall, 89, of Apopka passed Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 at the Lake Mary Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was born February 4, 1930 in Sanford, Florida to the late Albin and Stella (Vincent) Kendall. He was preceded in death by his wife, Claire Dueand Kendall; brother, Richard F. Kendall. Survivors include his daughter, Celia A. Stockdale of Apopka; son, Robert P. Kendall of Lake Wales. Funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church with Fr. David Vargas officiating....

  • Kathleen Ruth Presseisen, 1931-2019

    Updated Oct 9, 2019

    Kathleen Ruth Presseisen, 88, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 at Grace Healthcare. She was born July 16, 1931 in Schenectady, NY to the late Percy and Ruth (Schmidt) Harblin. She was a homemaker and of the Protestant faith. She is preceded in death by her 1st husband Harold Fogg Jr. and 2nd husband Fred Presseisen and a brother. She is survived by her daughters Pamela Presseisen of Lake Wales, sons Harold Fogg and wife Karen of Charlotte, NC, Norbert Fogg and...

  • Danny Marshall Winningham, 1966-2019

    Updated Oct 9, 2019

    Danny Marshall Winningham, 53, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, Sept. 30, 2019 at the Miller County Hospital in Colquitt, GA. He was born June 18, 1966 in Jamestown, TN. Danny was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and family. He is preceded in death by his father Russell Winningham, son Danny R. Winningham, and stepfather who raised him Ronald Lynch. He is survived by his mother Geneva Lynch, daughters Christian Winningham, Erica Harrison and...

  • Clara Joan Waddle, 1936-2019

    Updated Oct 9, 2019

    Clara Joan Waddle, 83, of Lake Wales, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 at Lifecare Center in Winter Haven. She was born July 11, 1936 in Lake Wales to the late Maynard and Mary (Smith) Davis. She has been a lifelong resident of the area and is of the Pentecostal faith. She was a citrus packer. Clara enjoyed shopping, karaoke, family gatherings, the beach and flowers. She is preceded in death by her husband Rayburn Waddle. She is survived by her daughters Lucinda Hayes and husband Larry of Lake Wales, Brenda White and...

  • Peter William Kessler, 1938-2019

    Updated Oct 9, 2019

    Peter William Kessler, 81, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019 at the Lifecare Center in Winter Haven. He was born June 16, 1938 in Cleveland, OH to the late Richard and Carol (Thompson) Kessler. He has been a resident of the area since 1985 coming from Indiana. Peter received his bachelor’s degree in history in 1965 from Lake Forest College in IL and was a bookkeeper with Bethlehem Steel Corporation and a Veteran in the United States Navy. He was a volunteer at Bok Tower Gardens for 8 years, a volunteer f...

  • Lance Wilson, 1971-2019

    Updated Oct 9, 2019

    Lance Grady Wilson, 48, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019 at his residence. He was born September 10, 1971 in Lake Wales. He has been a lifelong resident of the area. He was a banker for CenterState Bank for many years and a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Lake Wales. He received his bachelor’s degree from Warner Southern College. Lance was an avid sports fan, he played football and baseball at Lake Wales High School, he played baseball for Hillsborough Community College and Warner Southern C...

  • Audrey Dale Yates, 1952-2019

    Updated Oct 2, 2019

    Audrey Dale Yates, 66, of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 at the Lake Wales Medical Center. She was born December 23, 1952 in Lake Wales to the late William O. and Lois K. (Kirkland) Evans. She has been a lifelong resident of the area. She was a security officer for Vickers Security and of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her husband Paul S. Yates Sr., daughters Rose Mary Yates and Tina Marie Byrd, both of of Lake Wales; sons Paul S. Yates Jr. and wife Jill of Wauchula, and William O. Yates and wife Jessica...

  • Helen Cain Bowman, 1957-2019

    Updated Oct 2, 2019

    Helen Cain Bowman, 62, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 at her residence. She was born January 9, 1957 in Ft. Lauderdale to the late Thomas Lanier and Anita Jane (Berry) Cain. She has been a resident of the area since 1975. She was a group home manager and was of the Protestant faith. Helen was an avid reader and dog lover. For the last 8 years she "puppy sat" for many dog owners in the Lake Wales area which brought her the most joy. She also thoroughly...

  • Susan Martene Pistole, 1945-2019

    Updated Oct 2, 2019

    Susan Martene Pistole, 73, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 at the Winter Haven Hospital. She was born November 11, 1945 in Minneapolis, MN to the late Conrad J. and Vera I. Holm. She has been a resident of the area for 8 years coming from California. She was in guest services at Legoland. Susan loved her family, liked to crochet, garden and went to all the games her family participated in. She is preceded in death by her husband Gary Pistole. She is survived by her sons Gary R. Pistole and wife Pamela of...

  • Iris Kirch, 1926-2019

    Updated Sep 25, 2019

    Iris N. Kirch, 93, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 at Savannah Court. She was born August 18, 1926 in DuBois Town, PA to the late George F. and Lillian M. (Carson) Kirch and she has been a resident of this area since 1950 moving here from Williamsport, PA. She was a retired bank teller for Lake Wales Bank & Trust. Iris was a homebody and enjoyed watching TV and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Wales. Iris was preceded in death by her sisters, Evelyn Cooksey and Trudy Duncan She is...

  • Emily Davis, 1935-2019

    Updated Sep 25, 2019

    Emily L. Davis, 83, of Winter Haven passed away Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 at the Consulate of Winter Haven. She was born September 29, 1935 in Ocilla, GA to the late Ozia L. and Eula Lee (Kimbrell) Davis. She is a lifelong resident of the area. She was a salesperson for Hallmark Furniture. She is survived by her daughters Alice Wells of Lake Wales, Rose Salem of Winter Park, Diane Shipman of Winter Haven, brother Joe Davis of Tifton, GA, 3 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Private family service...

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