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Local obituaries for the Lake Wales, FL Area

Theophilus " Ted " McCray Manley

Theophilus " Ted " McCray Manley

Jul 2, 2010

Theophilus M. "Ted " Manley,79 died at Winter Haven Hospital,Winter Haven, Florida.He was born in Halifax County, North Carolina.Moved to Lake Wales from Williamsburg, Virginia in 1958.He was a member of Trustee Board, Choir, Male Chorus, Finance Committee,President of Usher Board No.2 of Allen Temple AME Church, Lake Wales, Florida, MAD DADS, Mason,City of Lake Wales Code Enforcement Board and...

Ivory Massey Tillman

Ivory Massey Tillman

Jun 29, 2010

Mrs. Ivory M. Tillman of Miami, Florida and Lake Wales, Florida died at Jackson North Medical Center in North Miami Beach, Florida.She was born in Brunswick,Georgia and moved to Miami in 1974 and Lake Wales in 1998. She is survived by her children, Iverson L.Walker of Lake Wales, Ella W. Onick, Ivery J. Walker and Edith M.J. Walker all of...

Joe Robinson

Joe Robinson

Jun 22, 2010

Joe Robinson of Poinciana, Osceola County, Florida died at home. He was born in Lake Providence, Louisiana. he leaves to cherish his memories, daughters: Sharon Pearson of Elizabeth, New Jersey, Trametriia Robinson of Houston,Texas,Talitha Robinson-white of Carteret, New Jersey, Tymika Robinson of Poinciana, Florida, Tracey Robinson of Carteret, New Jersey; sons, Joseph Robinson of Irvington, New Jersey and Dexter Robinson...

James Little Man Wilson, Sr.

James Little Man Wilson, Sr.

Jun 18, 2010

James Wilson, Sr., 91,of Sparr, Florida near Ocala, died at home in Sparr, was born in Live Oak, Florida. Former resident of Lake Wales, Florida.U S ARMY VETERAN. Visitation : Thursday, June 24,2010 from 6 to 9 p.m.at Epps Chapel Lake Wales. Friday 6 TO 8 P.M.at Sellers Funeral Home, 440 SW Broadway Street, Ocala, Florida 34475.352-620-8881. Services :Saturday, June...

Martha Lee Donaldson

Martha Lee Donaldson

Jun 12, 2010

Martha L. Donaldson formely of Avon Park, Florida. died in Gainesville, Florida. She was also known as Mart. Services are scheduled for Saturday, June 19,2010 at 2:30p.m. at Carolina Church of Christ, 296 E. Fred Conner Street, Avon Park, FL.

Thomas Boles, Sr.

Thomas Boles, Sr.

Jun 6, 2010

Thomas Boles, Sr. was born in Shamrock, Florida. Died at home in Lakeland, Florida. Survivors include his son, Thomas Boles, Jr. of Lakeland,daughters, Natalie Boles-Washington of Belville, Michigan, Symone Boles-Morris of Lakeland and Shatwaunia Williams of Valrico,FL., 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; step mother ,Sara Boles of Dunedin, FL. Visitation: Friday June 18,2010 at Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist...

Sebrena Matthews

Sebrena Matthews

Jun 2, 2010

Mrs. Sebrena Mathhews died at Florida Hospital in Sebring, Florida. She was Cosmetologist for 30 years. Member and church greeter at Bountiful Blessings Church of God in Sebring.Survivors include her daughter, Reola Matthews of Sebring; son, Robert Brown of Sebring;sisters,Theoria McNeil,Rosezena Samuels and Lisa Matthews all of Sebring. a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.Visitation on Friday, June 11,2010 from...

Anthony Kirkland Sr

Anthony Kirkland Sr

May 30, 2010

Anthony Kirkland, Sr. Died at Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama. Services: Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 1 p.m. at Mt. Zion Progessive Missionary Baptist Church, 12 B Street, Lake Wales, Florida. Visitation : Friday from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Epps Chapel.

Rebecca DeCosey Washington

Rebecca DeCosey Washington

May 29, 2010

Rebecca DeCosey washington of Waverly, Florida, died at The Groves Nursing Home Center in Lake Wales, Florida. She was born in Thomasville, Georgia. Moved to Waverly in 1942 from Thomasville. She was a homemaker. She was a member and Mother of Mount Moriah Prmimitive Baptist Church in Waverly.Survivors include her daughter, Marilyn Washington of Waverly, Florida; a borther, Elijah DeCosey...

Edna L Garrett

Edna L Garrett

May 22, 2010

Edna Louise Garret was born in Marion County, Florida near Ocala.Moved to Lake Wales in 1955.She was Para Professional with the Polk County School Board, Janie Howard Wilson Elementary and Ralph Bunch School, Frostproof. A member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Wales,and choir.Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Rev. Cecil C. Garrett, Lake Wales; one son, Cecil C....

Chancey Redding

Chancey Redding

May 20, 2010

Chancey Redding, died at Lakeside Medical Center in Belle Glade, Florida.Survivors: daughter,Ashley Brooks;parents, Glen O.Redding, Sr. and Clareyne Fuller Redding; brothers,Glenn O. Redding, Jr and Zederick Alexander;sisters, Gina Redding, Michelle Baker, Renika Reddding and Monica Armstrong; grandmothers,Lillian Thompkins and Liz Redding. Services : Saturday,June 5,2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Allen Temple A.M.E. Church, 241 C Sttreet in Lake Wales, FL....

Robert Lee Works, Sr.

Robert Lee Works, Sr.

May 20, 2010

Robert L. Works, Sr. was born in Greenwood, S. Carolina.Employed as a Shift Manager at Standard Sand & Silica Corporation in Lake Wales. Died at Lake Wales Medical Center ER.Survivors include 2 sons,Robert l. works, Jr. of Jacksonville, Florida and Alex Gregory Works of Lake Wales, Florida; 1 sister, Gloria Brown of Lake Wales, Florida; 4 brothers, Joseph Wertz of...

Roderick Grant

Roderick Grant

May 10, 2010

Roderick Grant, age 70 of Lake Wales.He was born in Kingston, Jamaica and was a resident of the United States since 1990. He was a member of the Full Gospel Church of Jesus in Lake Wales, Florida. Visitation: Friday, May 14, 2010 at Epps Chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. Services : Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 2 p.m. at...

Amy Henrietta Baker

Amy Henrietta Baker

May 6, 2010

Mrs. Amy Baker, 102 Passed at Home in Avon Park, Florida.Born in Manchester, Jamaica. Moved to Avon Park, Florida in 2003 from Bronx, New York. Member of Victory Tabernacle Apostolic Church in Avon Park, Florida.Survivors include her children, Ferdinand Brown of Westmoreland, Jamaica,Clifton McDonald of Kingston, Jamaica, Donald McDonald of Montego Bay, Jamaica and Erol McDonald of Jamaica; 8 grandchildren...

Freddie Lamont Solomon Jr

Freddie Lamont Solomon Jr

May 2, 2010

Freddie L. Solomon,Jr.age 4 of Lakeland, Florida. Services: Saturday, May 15, 2010 2PM at ACTS PRAISE & WORSHIP CENTER, 3824 STATE ROAD 60 EAST, BARTOW,FLORIDA (Connersville).

Martine Hadley Jackson

Martine Hadley Jackson

May 2, 2010

Martine Hadley Jackson was born in Monticello, Florida to the late Joe Hadley and Lucinda Davis Hadley. She was a member of The Mt. Zion Progressive Missionary Baptist Church in Lake Wales,Florida.Survivors include her husband, John Henry Jackson of Lake Wales;her children,Loura B. Hadley Adams,Wilbur Hadley,Joel Hadley, Tyrinda Hadley,John Jackson, Jr. and Adrianne Hawthorne all of Lake Wales and Valerie...

Samuel Stewart

Samuel Stewart

Apr 30, 2010

Samuel Stewart age 79 of Lake Wales, FL.Moved back to Lake Wales in 2003 from Avon Park, FL., born in Lake Wales and a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church in Avon Park. He was a Self Employed Construction Contractor until he retired. A member of the Masonic Lodge in Avon Park and American Legion and a Korean Veteran of...

Gloria Jean Tucker

Gloria Jean Tucker

Apr 25, 2010

Gloria Jean Jones Tucker of Tampa, Florida,born in Lake Wales, Florida,died on April 25, 2010 in Tampa,FL.She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. General Jackson and Mrs. Hazel Lee Jones.She is survived by her daughters, Katrina Robinson, Angela Tucker,Hazel Tucker and Cassandra Varnes all of Tampa,FL; sons,Gene-Roy Downs of Albany, GA and Reuben Cherry of Tampa,FL; 17 grands...

Arthur Henry Gilbert

Arthur Henry Gilbert

Apr 21, 2010

Survivors : Wife,Maxine Sanders Gilbert;Son,Qurvise Rogers; daughter, Michelle Gilbert-Swain; 4 grands; sister,Patricia Scott and Diana Scott all of Montgomery, AL; devoted friend, Leslie Parks of Lake Wales; 2 aunts; 2 uncles and a host nieces and nephews. Visitation : Friday, April 23,2010 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Epps Chapel and Funeral Services on Saturday 11 a.m. at Epps Chapel.

Alphonso Lamar Jones

Alphonso Lamar Jones

Apr 16, 2010

Survivors include his parents,Alphonso Jones and Mary Barfield Harris; son, Gavin E. Traylor; sister, Myra V. Harris; grandparents; Carrie Barfield and Bessie Betrand.Visitation: Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at First Institutional Missionary Baptist Church, 205 D Street, Lake Wales, Fl 33853. Services : Saturday,4/24/2010, 2 p.m. at the church.

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