Annie Bernice Schaefer, 96, of Lake Wales passed away at home with family on Sunday, May 19, 2013, at her residence. Annie was born Dec. 7, 1916, in Bath, Maine, to the late Edgar L. and Victoria (Renaud) Eastman and … read more.

Irma Elizabeth Parker, 95, of Lake Wales, died on Sunday, July 16, 2013 at Lake Wales Medical Center. Born on Sept. 22, 1917, in Alifia, Fla., she was a resident of Lake Wales for 30 years. She was a member … read more.

Matt Starnes, 27, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at his residence. He was born Feb. 13, 1986, in Lake Wales and has been a lifelong resident of the area. He was an avid reader and enjoyed … read more.

Albert R. LaRochelle, Sr. 66, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at Lake Wales Medical Center. Albert was born Sept. 9, 1946, in Secaucus, N. J., to the late Rosario H. and Doris R. (Fontaine) LaRochelle and has … read more.

Robert Samuel “Bob” Van Note Jr., 69, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, June 10, 2013, at the Winter Haven Hospital due to heart failure. Marion Nelson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. … read more.

Mr. Norman S. Ford, U.S. Army, retired, 72, of Lake Wales, Fla., died Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at Winter Haven Hospital. Arrangements by Johnson Funeral Home, Lake Wales. … read more.

Mrs. Sally J. Cameron, 83, of Indian Lake Estates, Fla., died on Friday, June 7, 2013, at The Groves Center. Arrangements by Johnson Funeral Home, Lake Wales. … read more.

Roy Gooch, 96 of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at the Grace Health Care. He was born Feb. 4, 1917, in Minor Hill, Tenn.; and came here from St. Pete in 1958. He was a retired mechanic for … read more.

Janice Murphy of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. She was 62. Marion Nelson Funeral Home is handling arrangements. … read more.

Mr. Harvey H. Smith, USN, retired, 79, of Lake Wales, Fla. died Thursday, May 23, 2013, at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born May 31, 1933 in Bristol, Pa. to Daniel and Charlotte Guenzel Smith. He moved to Lake Wales … read more.

Sheila E. Trombley of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013, at the Lake Wales Medical Center. She was 69. Marion Nelson Funeral Home handling arrangements. … read more.

Aldolph Williams of Avon Park died Saturday, June 1, 2013, at Royal Care of Avon Park. He was 95. Funeral service Saturday June 8 at 11 a.m. at Faith Pentecostal House of God. Avon Park. Services entrusted to: Caver Funeral … read more.

Aubury “Strip” Stripling of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013, at his residence. He was 73. Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling the arrangements. … read more.

Shirley Ann Thomas, 69, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, May 26, 2013, at her residence. She was born Sept. 15, 1943, in Fort Meade, Fla. to the late James Clyde and Maggie Louise Thomas; and she was a lifelong … read more.

Dr. Ronald D. “Ron” Haines of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, at Tampa General Hospital. Ronald was born Sept. 12, 1936, in Massillon, Ohio, to the late Dwayne and Vera (Mason) Haines and has been a resident … read more.

Mr. Donald Clark, 82, of Lake Wales, Fla., died on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at his home. Arrangements by Johnson Funeral Home, Lake Wales. … read more.

Mr. Bill Goepferich, 80, of Lake Wales, Fla., died on Monday, May 27, 2013, at Select Specialty Hospital in Orlando. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home, Lake Wales. … read more.

Mrs. Ruby Frances Walker, 78, of Lake Wales, Fla., died on Thursday, May 23, 2013, at her home. She was born on Jan. 13, 1935, in Hayden, Ala., to Dewey and Pearl Marrs Milligan and moved to Lake Wales in … read more.

Jean E. Hurr of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at the Winter Haven Hospital. She was 86. Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling the arrangements. … read more.

Mary Teresa Raines, 47, of Avon Park passed away Monday, May 13, 2013, at the Florida Hospital in Sebring. She was born April 24, 1966, in Avon Park and has been a lifelong resident of the Frostproof area. She was … read more.

Judith Marion Brown was granted her angel wings at the age of 75 on May 21, 2013. Her final days were spent surrounded by devoted family at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Sebring, Fla. Judy was a 50-year resident … read more.

Dorothy L. “Nanny” Carter, 82, of Frostproof went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. She was born Dec. 29, 1930, in Thomasville, Ga., to the late William H. and Mary J. (Gaicwious) Lucas and had been … read more.

Annie B. Schaefer of Lake Wales passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Sunday, May 19, 2013, at her residence. She was 96. Marion Nelson Funeral Home is handling arrangements. … read more.

Virginia Thompson McKinley of Lake Wales died Monday, May 6, 2013, at Life Care Center of Winter Haven. She was 88. Marion Nelson Funeral Home of Lake Wales is handling arrangements. … read more.

Louis De La Cruz Jr., of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at the Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. He was 76. Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling the arrangements. … read more.

Virginia Thompson McKinley of Lake Wales died, Monday, May 6, 2013 at Life Care Center of Winter Haven. She was 88. Marion Nelson Funeral Home of Lake Wales Handling arrangements. … read more.

Jean E. Hurr of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at the Winter Haven Hospital. She was 86. Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling the arrangements. … read more.

Louis De La Cruz Jr. of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, May 22, at the Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. He was 76. Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling the arrangements. … read more.

Dorothy L. “Nanny” Carter, 82, of Frostproof went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. She was born Dec. 29, 1930 in Thomasville, Ga. to the late William H. and Mary J. (Gaicwious) Lucas and has been … read more.

Mary Teresa Raines, 47, of Avon Park passed away Monday, May 13, 2013 at the Florida Hospital in Sebring. She was born April 24, 1966 in Avon Park and has been a lifelong resident of the Frostproof area. She was … read more.

Annie B. Schaefer of Lake Wales passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at her residence. She was 96. Marion Nelson Funeral Home is handling arrangements. … read more.

Judith Marion Brown was granted her angel wings at the age of 75 on May 21, 2013. Her final days were spent surrounded by devoted family at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Sebring, Fla. Judy was a 50 year … read more.

Mrs. Thelma I. Sheats, 98, of Lake Wales, Florida, died on Sunday, May 19, 2013, at Savannah Court of Lake Wales. She was born on March 1, 1915 in Wooster, Ohio, to Frank and Naomi Stauffer Aylsworth. She was a … read more.

Kenova Audrey Potter of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the Grace Health Care. He was 93. Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling the arrangements. … read more.

Mr. Alton O. Grimes, 83, of Lake Wales, Florida died Sunday, May 19, 2013, at his home. He was born November 8, 1929 in Nowata, Oklahoma and moved to Lake Wales twenty-one years ago from Fort Lauderdale. He joined U.S. … read more.

Johnny Castillo of Lake Wales passed away at the Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He was 50. Marion Nelson Funeral Home of Lake Wales is handling arrangements. … read more.

Gary E. Hodge of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring at the age of 73. He was born July 17, 1939 in Lake Wales to the late Lee H. and Mary Hodge; … read more.

Master Wyatt Eugene Taylor of Lake Wales passed away Monday, May 13, 2013 at Heart of Florida in Haines City. Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements. … read more.

Nicolas Velasquez Jr. of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013 at his residence. He was 28. Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling the arrangements. … read more.

Mary Teresa Raines of Avon Park passed away Monday, May 13, 2013 at the Florida Hospital in Sebring. She was 47. Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Frostproof is handling the arrangements. … read more.