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 1962 from … 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 died of natural causes Monday, May 6, 2013. Virginia was born July 16, 1924, in Decatur, Ga., to Alexander and Lillie Mae Thompson. The Thompsons soon moved to Cairo, Ga., where Virginia grew up and graduated salutatorian … read more.

James Paul Whitaker, 95, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at Grace Health Care. He was born Nov. 10, 1917, in Gordon, Ala., to the late Julius Augustus and Dicey Wilkerson Whitaker; and he came here from … read more.

Mrs. Ople F. Walker, 80, of Lake Wales, Fla., died on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at her home. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home, Lake Wales. … read more.

Mr. Marshall Steves, 70, of Lake Wales, Fla., died on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home, Lake Wales. … read more.

Kathleen Ellis, 79, of Frostproof passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013, at The Oaks in Avon Park. She came from North Carolina to Frostproof in 1949, graduated from Frostproof in 1951. She is survived by her husband of 61 years Billy … read more.

Roy Steven Green, 64, of Lake Wales, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents Andrew Jackson Green and Ruby Delilah Wildman Green. Roy and Judith Green were married on Aug. 24, 1968, … read more.

Kermit Fetters, 85, Marysville, Ohio, formerly of Lake Wales and Sebring, died Saturday, May 4, 2013. Underwood Funeral Home in Marysville, Ohio is in charge of arrangements. … read more.

Ella (nee Graeflich) Barrett passed at age 90 on May 6, 2013. Ella was born June 6, 1922 in Leipzig, Bessarabia, Russia (a Germany colony bordering the Black Sea which is now part of modern day Moldova) to Heinrich Graeflich … read more.

Bertha Scroggins Conley, formerly of Lake Wales, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013 in Eustis. She was 92. Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling the local arrangements. … read more.

Mrs. Rosaline Windsor Wood, 83, of Mulberry and formerly Lake Wales, Florida died on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Arrangements by Johnson Funeral Home, Lake Wales. … read more.

Myra Youmans Bullard, 61 of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at the Life Care Center of Winter Haven. She was born Sept. 28, 1951 in Lake Wales to the late Artis Curtis and Hazel Deane Youmans; and she … read more.

Betty Lou Morris, 74, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Tampa General Hospital. She was born Oct. 14, 1938, in Plant City, Fla. to the late Onie and Phoebe Rhudy; and has been a resident of … read more.

Geraldine Mary Snee “Jeri” of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013 at her residence. She was 69. Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling the arrangements. … read more.

Curtis Wayne Tyson of Bartow passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013 at his residence. He was 57. Marion Nelson Funeral Home is handling arrangements. … read more.

Olivia “Libby” Edwards was called home by our Lord on Dec. 28, 2012. She was born Feb. 29, 1976. Olivia is survived by one daughter, Carole Ann Frymire of Lake Wales, Fla.; two sons, Charles (Bubba) Bass of Lake Wales, Fla., … read more.

Antolino Ruiz, 74, of Lake Wales, passed away Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, at the Lake Wales Medical Center. Marion Nelson Funeral Home, Lake Wales, is handling arrangements. … read more.

William “Bo” Baldwin of Brunswick, Ga., died Wednesday Jan. 11, 2012. He was 71. Johnell Caver Your Home for Funerals in Lake Wales is in charge of arrangements. … read more.

Jane M. Raymond of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012 at the Winter Haven Hospital. She was 83. Marion Nelson Funeral Home, Lake Wales is handling arrangements. … read more.

Theris M. Aldrich, 93, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, at the Grace Healthcare facility. Marion Nelson Funeral Home, Lake Wales, is handling arrangements. … read more.

Kathleen M. Russ, 82, of Lake Wales, passed away Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, at the Lake Wales Medical Center. Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling the arrangements. … read more.

Judie Fass of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012 at her residence. She was 69. Marion Nelson Funeral Home, Lake Wales is handling arrangements. … read more.

Charles E. Bray, 71, of Iron River, Mich., died on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, in Marquette, Mich. Charles is survived by a son, Thom (Beth) Bray, Amherst; two daughters, Belinda (Robert) Schaber, Milwaukee; and Dawn (Scott) Broderick; Waupaca; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, … read more.