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Lake Wales, Florida Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Lake Wales, FL Area
Darlene Howard Richardson
Mar 14, 2021
Darlene Howard Richardson, 61 of Lake Wales, died at Cape Canaveral Hospital in Cocoa Beach, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Lee Richardson on February 28, 2020.
SERVICE: SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 2021
TIME: 1:00 P.M.
LOCATION: EPPS CHAPEL. MASK REQUIRED.
VISITATION: FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2021 FROM 5:00 P.M. UNTIL 7:00 P.M. AT EPPS CHAPEL.
Willie Lee Howard
Mar 13, 2021
Willie Lee Howard AKA "Will", 83 of Lake Wales, died at Winter Haven Hospital, Winter Haven, Florida. Born In Autugaville, Alabama.
SERVICES: SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2021 AT 11:00 A.M.
LOCATION: NEW DIVINE CHURCH OF GOD BY FAITH, 640 BURNS AVENUE, LAKE WALES 33853. MASK REQUIRED.
VISITATION: FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 2021 FROM 6:00 P.M. UNTIL 8:00 P.M. AT EPPS CHAPEL. MASK...
Rev. Luria Edward Caldwell
Mar 11, 2021
Pastor Luria Edward Caldwell, AKA "Snake Caldwell",85 of Babson Park, Florida, died at Advent Health Hospital in Lake Wales. Born in Enterprise, Alabama. Pastor of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Nocatee, Florida for 41 years.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2021 AT 1:00 P.M.
LOCATION: LAKE WALES MEMORIAL GARDENS CEMETERY, 581 HUNT BROTHERS ROAD, LAKE WALES 33898
MASK REQUIRED.
Wanda Ann Henderson McGill
Feb 28, 2021
Wanda Ann Henderson McGill, 47 of Lake Wales, died at Advent Health Hospital in Lake Wales.
VISITATION ONLY: FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2021 FROM 6:00 P.M. UNTIL 9:00 P.M. AT EPPS CHAPEL. MASK REQUIRED.
Jerry James Watts
Feb 25, 2021
Jerry James Watts, 71 of Frostproof, Florida, died at Advent Health in Sebring, Florida. Born in Goldville, Alabama.
GRAVESIDE SERVICES: SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2021 AT 1:00 PM.
LOCATION: SILVERHILL CEMETERY, FROSTPROOF, FLORIDA. MASK REQUIRED.
VISITATION: FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2021 FROM 6:00 P.M. UNTIL 8:00 P.M. AT EPPS CHAPEL. MASK REQUIRED.
Annie Lee Clark Oliveros
Feb 23, 2021
Annie L Clark Oliveros, 73 of Avon Park, Florida, died at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring, Florida.
Service: SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2021 AT 11 A.M. EPPS CHAPEL. MASK REQUIRED
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2021 AT 1:00 P.M. AT ALKEVIEW MEMORIAL GARDENS CEMETERY, AVON PARK, FL.
MASK REQUIRED.
Robert Lee Granger
Feb 23, 2021
Robert Lee Granger, 82 of Hartford, Connecticut, died in Hartford. Born in Fort Gaines, Georgia.
GRAVESIDE SERVICES: SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2021 AT 10:00 A.M. LIVE STREAM AT EPPS MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME FACEBOOK PAGE AT 10 A.M.
LOCATION: WILDWOOD CEMETERY, BARTOW, FLORIDA 33830.
Nyeisha Arionna Monique Nelson
Feb 20, 2021
Nyeisha Arionna Monique Nelson, 20 of Lake Wales, died in Crescent City, Florida.
MEMORIAL SERVICES: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2021 AT 2:00 P.M.
LOCATION: BIBLE CHURCH OF GOD, 49 SEABOARD AVENUE, LAKE WALES, FLORIDA 33853. MASK REQUIRED.
James Jerome Long
Feb 8, 2021
James Jerome Long AKA "JJ", 46 of Bartow, ( Gordonville ), Florida, died at Bartow Regional Medical Center. Born in Bartow.
GRAVESIDE SERVICES: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2021 AT 11:00 A.M.
LOCATION: GOODHOPE BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY, GORDONVILLE, FLORIDA. PRIVATE FAMILY ONLY. MASK REQUIRED.
VISITATION: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2021 AT FIRST LOVE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST, 2353 CHURCH STREET, GORDONVILLE, BARTOW,...
Shirley Diann Foresyth Nelson
Feb 6, 2021
Shirley Diann Foresyth Nelson, 67 of Lake Wales, died at Lakeland Health Hospital in Lakeland, Florida. Born in Elba, Alabama.
SERVICES: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2021 AT 10:00 A.M. AT EPPS CHAPEL. MASK REQUIRED.
VISITATION: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2021 FROM 5:00 P.M. UNTIL 7:00 P.M. AT EPPS CHAPEL. 10 AT A TIME. MASK REQUIRED.
Rev. Allen Austin
Jan 28, 2021
Reverend Allen Austin, 91 of Lake Wales, died under Cornerstone Hospice Care. Born in Lake Wales.
SERVICES: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2021 AT 11:00 A.M.
LOCATION: EPPS CHAPEL. MASK REQUIRED.
VISITATION: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2021 FROM 5:00 P.M. UNTIL 7:00 P.M. AT EPPS CHAPEL. 10 AT A TIME. MASK REQUIRED.
INTERMENT: FLORIDA NATIONAL CEMETERY, BUSHNELL, FLORIDA.
Isabel Capo Rosario
Jan 26, 2021
Isabel Capo Rosario, 83 of Gordon Heights, Bartow, Florida. Born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico.
SERVICES: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2021 AT 11:00 A.M.
LOCATION: EPPS MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME. MASK REQUIRED.
INTERMENT: LAKEVIEW MEMORIAL GARDENS CEMETERY, AVON PARK, FLORIDA.
Rev. Jeremiah Trotter
Jan 25, 2021
Reverend Jeremiah Trotter, 80 of Avon Park, died at Highland Regional Medical Center in Sebring, Florida. Born in Paulding, Mississippi.
Pastor of Saint Mark Missionary Baptist Church in Avon Park for 32 years.
GRAVESERVICES: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2021 AT 2:00 P.M.
LOCATION: SAINT JOHN BAPTIST CEMETERY, VOSSBURG, MISSISSIPPI. MASK REQUIRED.
Joyce Dylene Wiltshire
Jan 23, 2021
Joyce Dylene Wiltshire, 71 of Lake Wales, died at Lakeland Health Hospital. Born in Lake Wales.
SERVICES: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2021.
TIME: 1:00 P.M. AT ZOOM MEETING ID IS : 868 6778 4208 PASSWORD: JoyceW
LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86867784208?pwd=VyPKOsxSWN5bmZyZmlvaldhWXF2dz09
VISITATION: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2021 FROM 6:00 P.M. UNTIL 8:00 P.M. AT EPPS CHAPEL. 10 AT A TIME.MASK REQUIRED.
Anita Cherry Parker
Jan 22, 2021
Anita Cherry Parker, 77 of Lake Wales, died at Advent Health Hospital in Lake Wales. Born in Lake Wales.
SERVICES: SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2021 AT 1:00 P.M.
LOCATION: NEW HOPE FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH, 3900 WASHINGTON AVENUE, LAKE WALES 33853. MASK REQUIRED.
VISITATION: FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2021 FROM 6:00 P.M. UNTIL 8:00 P.M. AT NEW HOPE FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH.. MASK REQUIRED,...
Constance L. Blocker Holmes
Jan 22, 2021
Constance L. Blocker Holmes, 66 of Lady Lake, Florida, died at South Lake Orlando Health Hospital in Clermont, Florida.
SERVICES: SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2021 AT 10:00 A.M.
LOCATION: NEW DIVINE CHURCH OF GOD BY FAITH, 640 BURNS AVENUE, LAKE WALES, 33853. MASK REQUIRED.
VISITATION: FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2021 FROM 6:00 P.M. UNTIL 8:00 P.M. MASK REQUIRED. 10 AT A TIME....
Christopher J. Wright, Jr.
Jan 20, 2021
Christopher J. Wright, Jr., 22 of Plant City, Florida. Born in Plant City, Florida.
GRAVESIDE SERVICES: SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2021. 3:00 P.M.
LOCATION: BEALSVILLE MEMORIAL CEMETERY, BEALSVILLE ( Plant City ), FLORIDA. MASK REQUIRED.
Linda Sue Lowery
Jan 19, 2021
Linda Sue Lowery, 67 of Winter Haven, formerly of Frostproof, Florida, died at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale, Florida.
GRAVESIDE SERVICES: FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2021 AT 11:00 A.M.
LOCATION: SILVER HILL CEMETERY, FROSTPROOF, FLORIDA. MASK REQUIRED.
VISITATION: THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2021 FROM 5:00 P.M. UNTIL 7:00 P.M. AT EPPS CHAPEL. 10 AT A TIME MASK REQUIRED.
Danielle Rebecca Herring
Jan 17, 2021
Danielle Rebecca Herring, 41 of Orlando, died at Dr. Phillips Hospital in Orlando, Florida. Born in Orlando.
SERVICES: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2021 AT 12 NOON. MASK REQUIRED.
LOCATION: ORLANDO WEST MINISTRIES, 3005 NORTH POWERS DRIVE, ORLANDO, FLORIDA.
Moses Battles, Sr.
Jan 14, 2021
Moses Battles, Sr., 70 o Lake Wales, died at Select Specialty Hospital North, Orlando, Florida. Born in Lake Wales.
SERVICES: SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2021 AT 11:00A.M.
LOCATION: EPPS MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL. MASK REQUIRED.
VISITATION: FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2021 FROM 6:00 P.M. UNTIL 8:00 P.M. AT EPPS CHAPEL. 10 AT A TIME. MASK REQUIRED.
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