Loca Ann Spears
March 1, 2026
Loca Lanier-Spears was born September 2, 1932 to Arch and Eula Lanier of Wauchula. Loca was one of 6 children in the family. Their family were active members of New Hope Baptist Church for many years.
Loca was married to the love of her life Ray Spears in 1953. Loca and Ray had 2 children: the late Michael Ray Spears of...
Russell Lowell Lehman
February 26, 2026
Russell Lowell Lehman passed away February 26th, 2026, at the age of 87. He was born in Richmond, Indiana to Ralph and Bertha Lehman. Russ declined an athletic scholarship to Ball State University to serve in the U.S. Air Force after high school graduation.
After his service, he worked at CIT Insurance, owned a Shell service station with his cousin, Claude Soper,...
Betty Evelyn Throop Smith
February 26, 2026
Betty Evelyn Throop Smith, of West Palm Beach, formerly of Sebring, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026.
Betty was born in Hamburg, NJ. She was the daughter of Clara and William Tidaback. She married Herbert Throop and eventually moved to Middletown, NY where she was a professional photographer until she retired in 1972. She retired to Sebring in 1992...
Margaret Dietz Whitehead
February 25, 2026
Margaret “Peg” Whitehead, age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 25, 2026,in Sebring, Florida. Born on September 23, 1933, in Cleveland, Ohio, Peg was the daughter of Lester and Mary (Kessler) Dietz. She and her husband, Frank, and five children moved to Sebring in 1963. They welcomed a sixth child in 1967. Peg dedicated 30+ years to education, first...
Gary Eugene Clark
February 24, 2026
Gary E. Clark 84 of Sebring, FL died February 24, 2026. He was born October 19, 1941 to Wilbur Eugene (Gene) and Frances M (Ford) Clark in Hardin County, OH, who preceded him in death. As a young man, Gary worked at Cole Motors alongside his father. He attended Ohio Northern University in Ada, OH, receiving a degree in Accounting....
Michael James Rand, Sr.
February 23, 2026
Michael James Rand, Sr., age 82, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026. He was born February 19, 1944, in Jackson, Michigan to Paul G. Rand, Jr. and Marcella A. (Berry) Rand. Mike retired as a Sergeant from the Jackson Police Department, was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church and has been a Florida...
Thomas F. Walsh, Jr.
February 23, 2026
Thomas F. Walsh, 87, of Sebring, FL moved on from his earthly life on Monday, February 23, 2026. He was born in West Orange, NJ on January 27, 1939 to Thomas F. Walsh, Sr. and Cecile Gilhooly Walsh. Tom lived in New Jersey most of his life and relocated to Florida in 1993. He worked in consumer lending and collections...
Ashlynn Lucille Rhodes
February 21, 2026
Ashlynn Lucille Rhodes passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026 in Avon Park, Florida. She was born September 25, 2025 in Sebring, Florida to Lane Rhodes and Dakota Pearson. She is survived by her Parents – Lane and Dakota; Brother – Lane Michael James; Sisters – Athena Reign; A’Rhea Amor; Maternal Grandparents – Eddie and Silveria Pearson; Paternal Grandparents – Kyle...
William Suarez Aponte
February 20, 2026
William Suarez Aponte was born on January 17, 1937. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Cold War, demonstrating a lifelong commitment to service and duty.
William was married to his beloved wife, Gloria E. Ortiz, for 59 years, sharing a life rooted in love, dedication, and family. He worked for the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (Energía...
Barbara Marie Gomez
February 19, 2026
Barbara Marie Gomez, age 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Sebring, Florida. She was born on May 10, 1941, in Bartow, Florida.
Barbara lived a long and meaningful life defined by love, resilience and dedication. She was known for her strong work ethic, kind heart, and unwavering commitment to her family. A proud and dependable employee, Barbara...
Connie J. Bass
February 18, 2026
Connie J. Bass, age 64, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away February 18, 2026, in Tampa, Florida. She was born March 11, 1961, in Avon Park, Florida to Ules and Dorothy Louise (Baucom) Jackson. Connie retired from the Human Resources field 15 years ago. She is of Baptist Faith and has been a lifelong resident of Avon Park. She is...
Thomas Charles Aull
February 18, 2026
Thomas Charles Aull, age 82, passed away suddenly on February 18, 2026, in Sebring. He was born on October 13, 1943, in Baltimore.
Thomas proudly served his country with honor in the United States Army for four years, a time that reflected his commitment, discipline, and love of country.
He is lovingly remembered by his devoted wife of 56 years, Ruth Aull;...
Nestor Angel Peralta, Sr.
February 18, 2026
Nestor Angel Peralta, Sr., age 76, of Sebring, Florida, passed away February 18, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. He was born July 25, 1949 in Santurce, Puerto Rico to Jose Angel Peralta and Manuela Rodriguez. He was Owner & Operator of Economy Auto Repair in Sebring, attended Disciples of Christ Church, and has been a resident since 1987, coming from Queens,...
Ralph M. Novy
February 17, 2026
Ralph Michael Novy, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, great-uncle, and cherished friend, passed away early in the morning on February 17, 2026.
Ralph was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 58 years, Alta L. Jacobus Novy; his mother Marcella, and father Edmund; a brother; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and a nephew.
He is survived by his four children:...
Anne D. Ockers
February 17, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Anne D. Ockers is reporting her death on February 17, 2026, in Sebring, Florida. Anne was born to Samuel and Laura Kelsall on August 1, 1934, in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
Anne is survived by her daughters; Esther Lilley, Ruth Schwinger and Beth Esdale, sons; David Ockers and James Ockers, brother; John...
Johnny Bernard Carter Jr
February 17, 2026
Johnny was born September 2, 1962, a son of Johnny B. Carter, Sr. and Ethel Mae “Coop” Cooper Carter. He is survived by his wife, Pamela, daughters, Jocelyn Carter, Twala Carter, and Hailey Carter; sons, Johnny Carter, III (Georges), Immanuel Carter, Joshua Carter; grandchildren, Amber Errar, Josiah Tunnage, Janiya Legree, London Carter, Ameyeah Carter, Roy’Ella Charles, and Paisley Silver; siblings,...
Lloyd E Cunningham
February 15, 2026
Lloyd E. Cunningham, 75, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Sebring, Florida.He was born on May 17, 1950, in Jamaica, to the late Rosetta Brando. Lloyd worked faithfully as an Environmental Service worker, where he took pride in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming environments for others. He was an avid reader of the Bible and a man of...