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Lake Wales, Florida Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Lake Wales, FL Area

Laura Craft Wiltshire

Laura Craft Wiltshire

Feb 23, 2024

Mrs. Laura Lee Craft Wiltshire was born in Lake Wales, Florida on May 17, 1936 to the late Thomas Craft Sr. and Annie Lee Craft. She grew up in Lake Wales as one of ten siblings, immersed in a loving community that she would call home for nearly all of her 87 years. Mrs. Wiltshire was a devoted wife and...

Joan Henrietta Krocian

Joan Henrietta Krocian

Feb 21, 2024

Joan Henrietta Krocian, 81 of Lake Wales passed at home. Born in Yonkers, New York. The world lost a beloved woman, Joan H. Krocian on February 21, 2024. Joan battled Alzheimer's disease and died in her home surrounded by her son, James Michael Krocian, daughter-in-law, Michelle Krocian, grandsons, Dylan James and Brendan Michael Krocian. She was born on May 31,...

Gesner Souvernance

Gesner Souvernance

Feb 16, 2024

Gesner Souvernance 63 of Lake Wales passed in Lake Wales. Born in Petit-Goave, Haiti.

SERVICES: SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2024 at 2:30 P.M.

LOCATION: BIBLE CHURCH OF GOD, 49 SEABOARD AVENUE, LAKE WALES 33853

Carlos Ortiz, Jr.

Carlos Ortiz, Jr.

Feb 15, 2024

Carlos Ortiz, Jr. 61 of Winter Haven passed at home. Born in Chicago, Illinois. Carlos was called home after a brief fight with Lung Cancer with his family at his side. He vowed to fight until the end in which he did. Carlos was loved by many friends and family. He had a good heart, great sense of humor, a...

Gwendolyn D. Woodson

Gwendolyn D. Woodson

Feb 11, 2024

Gwendolyn D. Woodson 67 of Winter Haven, Florida passed at Winter Haven Hospital. Born in Hawkinsville, Georgia.

SERVICES: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2024 AT 1:00 P.M.

LOCATION: EPPS  MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME

VISITATION: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2024 FROM 5:00  P.M. UNTIL 7:00 P.M. AT EPPS MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME

Joseph B. DeCosey

Joseph B. DeCosey

Feb 4, 2024

Joseph B. DeCosey AKA Jo B, 62 of Waverly, Florida passed at Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, Florida. Born in Thomasville, Georgia.

SEVICES: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2024 AT 11:00 A.M. AT EPPS MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME.

VISITATION: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2024 FROM 9:00 A.M. UNTIL 11 A.M. AT EPPS CHAPEL.

Angelo Geovanni Jones

Angelo Geovanni Jones

Jan 22, 2024

Angelo Geovanni Jones, 23 of Sebring, Florida passed in Sebring. Born in Miami, Florida.

SERVICES: FEBRUARY 10, 2024. AT 11:00 A.M.

LOCATION: NEW DIVINE CHURCH OF GOD BY FAITH, 640 BURNS AVENUE, LAKE WALES, FLORIDA 33853.

VISITATION: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2024 FROM 5:00 P.M. UNTIL 7:00 P.M. AT EPPS CHAPEL.

Millie Gail Maloy Coleman

Millie Gail Maloy Coleman

Jan 4, 2024

Millie " Gail Maloy" Coleman, 77 of Frostproof, Florida passed at Somers Hospice House Good Shepherd in Sebring, Florida.

Born in Avon Park, Florida.

SERVICES: SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 2024 AT 2:00 P.M.

LOCATION: NEW HOPE CHURCH, 825 COUNTY ROAD 630A, FROSTPROOF, FLORIDA 33843

VISITATION: FRIDAY, JANUARY 12,2024 FROM 5:30 P.M. UNTIL 7:30 P.M. AT EPPS CHAPEL.

Wesner Jeanpierre

Wesner Jeanpierre

Dec 29, 2023

Wesner Jeanpierre, 57 of Lake Wales passed at Saint Mary's Hospital in West Palm Beach, Florida. Born in Petion-Ville, Haiti.

SERVICES: Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

LOCATION: HIGHER PRAISE MINISTRIES, 126 WETMORE STREET, LAKE WALES, FLORIDA 33853.

Larry Lorenzo Bagley, Sr.

Larry Lorenzo Bagley, Sr.

Dec 28, 2023

Larry Lorenzo Bagley, Sr., 68 of Lake Wales passed at Advent Health in Lake Wales under Vitas Hospice Care.

Born in Lake Wales, Florida. No Public Visitation of Remains.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Friday, January 12, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

LOCATION: B STREET COMMUNITY CENTER, 230 B STREET, LAKE WALES, FLORIDA 33853.

Donald Simmons

Donald Simmons

Dec 22, 2023

Donald Simmons 77 of Avon Park, Florida passed at Advent Health Hospital in Sebring, Florida. Veteran of U. S. Army.

SERVICES: Saturday, December 30, 2023 11 a.m. at the Apostolic Church of Jesus, 920 South Carolina Avenue, Avon Park, Florida  33825

VISITATION: Saturday, December 30, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Church.

Freddie Owens

Freddie Owens

Dec 18, 2023

Freddie C. Owens, 69 of Madison, Alabama passed at Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville, Alabama, Retired U. S. Army.

Born in Lake Wales, Florda.

SERVICES: Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 2:00 PM

LOCATION: NEW DIVINE CHURCH  OF GOD BVY FAITH, 640 BURNS AVENUE, LAKE WALES, FLORIDA 33853

VISITATION: Friday, January 5, 2024 from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at Epps Chapel.

Freddie Mae Robinson

Freddie Mae Robinson

Dec 18, 2023

Freddie Mae Robinson, 82 of Lake Wales passed at Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, Florida.  Born in West Palm Beach, Florida. Educator.

SERVICES: SATURDAY, DECMBER 23, 2023 AT 2:00 P.M.

LOCATION: MOUNT ZION PROGRESSIVE BAPTIST CHURCH, 12 B STREET, LAKE WALES, FLORIDA 33853

VISITATION: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023 FROM 5:00 P.M. UNTIL 7:00 P.M. AT MOUNT ZION CHURCH.

Paula M. Knight

Paula M. Knight

Dec 17, 2023

Paula M. Knight, 41 of Lake Wales passed at Advent Health Hospital in Lake Wales. Born in Cleveland, Ohio.

SERVICES: December 30, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.

LOCATION: EPPS CHAPEL

VISITATION: Friday, December 29, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Epps Chapel.

Darrell George Washington, Jr.

Darrell George Washington, Jr.

Dec 16, 2023

Darrell George Washington, Jr., 52 of Lake Wales passed at Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, Florida. Barber.

Services: Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.

Location: First Institutional Missionary Baptist Church, 205 D Street, Lake Wales, Florida 33853.

VISITATION: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023 FROM 5:00 P.M. UNTIL 7:00 P.M. AT FIRST INSTITUTIONAL BAPTIST CHURCH.

Timothy Douglas Wilson

Timothy Douglas Wilson

Dec 6, 2023

Timothy Douglas Wilson, 82 of Baltimore, Maryland passed in Maryland. Born in Lake Wales, Florida. Veteran of U. S. Navy.

SERVICES: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2023 AT 11:00 a.m.

LOCATION: First Institutional Missionary Baptist Church, 205 D Street, Lake Wales, Florida. 33853

Visitation : Friday, December 29, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until Time of Service.

Junior M. Gayle

Junior M. Gayle

Dec 3, 2023

Junior McKinley Gayle, 43 of Winter Haven passed in Winter Haven. Born in Bartow, Florida.

SERVICES: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2023 AT 1:00 P.M. AT EPPS CHAPEL.

Tevon Stoudemire

Tevon Stoudemire

Nov 26, 2023

Tevon Stoudemire, Infant of Jacksonville, Florida.

Vickilyn Godek

Vickilyn Godek

Nov 22, 2023

Vickilyn Godek, 64 of Lake Wales passed at Advent Health Hospital in Lake Wales.

Randy Jayden Smith

Randy Jayden Smith

Nov 19, 2023

Randy Jayden Smith, 16 of Orlando, passed at Orlando Health Hospital in Orlando, Florida. Born in Lakeland, Florida.

SERVICES: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2023 AT 11:00 A.M.

LOCATION: CHURCH OF GOD BY FAITH, 129 PALMETTO AVENUE NORTHEAST, WINTER HAVEN, FLORIDA 33881

NO PUBLIC VISITATION.

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