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Published September 28A Lake Wales Life Well Lived: Longtime Lake Wales Civic Leader and Citrus Grower George Ellis Hunt Sr. Passes At 96
George Ellis Hunt, Sr., 96, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2026, surrounded by his beloved family. His long and fruitful life was deeply rooted in the Lake Wales community he called home, and he will be remembered with love and gratitude by his family, friends, and the…
Katherine Piela
Katherine Piela, 80, of Mulberry, passed away peacefully, Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Mulberry Health. She was born in Lafayette on May 27, 1946, to ... [FULL STORY] The post Katherine Piela first appeared on Clinton County Daily News .
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Published September 22In Loving Memory of Florencio “Ben” Austria, 89
Florencio “Ben” Austria Oct 27, 1936 — Sep 19, 2026 Florencio Austria, 89 years old, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2026, surrounded by his family at home. Florencio, lovingly known as Ben, was born on October 27, 1936, in San Carlos, Pangasinan, Philippines.…
William F. Kelly
William F. “Bill” Kelly, 46, died Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at home. He was born Feb. 15, 1980, in Lakeland, […]
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Published September 04In Loving Memory of Mr. Phillip N. “Butch” Butler, 88, of Lake Wales
LAKE WALES – It is with bitter-sweet sadness to announce Mr. Phillip N. “Butch” Butler, 88, of Lake Wales and formerly of Okeechobee, FL passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026 in Winter Haven, FL. Butch was born December 6, 1937 in Lyman, Spartanburg County, SC and been a resident…