February 12, 2021

Mary Ann Lackey, 77, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2021. She had been a resident of Avon Park since 2000, formerly living in Bonita Springs, FL and Sacramento, CA, and many places in between. Mary Ann was born in Morristown, NJ in December 1943, she was the daughter of Albert and Margaret Hopping, was one of five children,...

February 12, 2021

Robert Eugene Oldham, Jr.

Robert Eugene Oldham, Jr., passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 in Avon Park, FL. He was born March 26, 1953 in Elgin Illinois to Robert Eugene Oldham, Sr., and Dorothy Ann Perk. Robert has been a Winter resident in Avon Park, since 2016. Robert’s northern address is 609 North St., Henry, Illinois 61537....

February 11, 2021

Richard Carl Ferguson, age 67, of Avon Park, FL passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021.  He was born May 4, 1953 in Steubenville, OH to Lowell V. Ferguson, Sr.  and Dona M. (Steitz) Ferguson.  Richard graduated from Avon Park High School in 1973 and was a proud member of the Avon Park High School Grenadier Band. He worked as...

February 10, 2021

Joseph Ackroyd Branson, age 74, passed away on Wednesday February 10, 2021 at Good Shepherd Hospice Center in Sebring, Florida. He was born on June 17, 1946 in Celina, Ohio to the late Herbert A. Branson and Margaret H. (O’Connor) Branson. He had been a resident of Sebring since 2015, formerly living in Celina, Ohio. Joe served his country...

February 10, 2021

Flora Mae Shaw, age 95, passed away on Wednesday February 10, 2021 in Tampa, FL. She was born on October 23, 1925 to the late Albert J. Singleton and Lena (Richardson) Singleton. She had been a Sebring resident since 1977, formerly living in Tampa, FL. Flora was of Baptist faith. She worked as a bookkeeper in the banking industry....

February 10, 2021

Harold “Hodie” L. McLean, age 87, of Avon Park, FL, peacefully went home to his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his family cheering him onward on February 10, 2021.  He was born September 23, 1933 in Corry, PA to Charles K. and Gertrude Alice (Smith) McLean.  Hodie attended Corry Area High School where he was a star athlete excelling...

February 10, 2021

Howard Vincent Belcher, who was called “Winston” by those who knew him transitioned peacefully on February 10, 2021. He was born on April 2, 1943 to the late Cleve and Ethel Carpenter Belcher. Winston was born and reared in Sebring, Florida. He attended E.O Douglas High School. He was employed by St. Regis later changed to Georgia Pacific in...

February 10, 2021

Mary Douglass Turner Holmes, age 66, passed away peacefully early Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at the Good Shepherd Hospice house in Sebring, Florida.  She was the daughter of the late Betty Jean Barker and the late George Douglass of Sebring.  She is survived by her three children, Tera Collis Welch of Mount Dora, Travis Turner (Wendy) of Avon Park,...

February 9, 2021

Hazel Elizabeth Downs Cassels, age 65, passed away on Tuesday February 9, 2021 in Sarasota, FL. She was born on January 12, 1956 to the late Larson Edwards Downs Sr. and Martha Lee (Mott) Downs. She had been a lifelong resident of Highlands County. Hazel enjoyed  reading, sewing and loved her grandchildren. She is survived by her loving husband...

February 8, 2021

John Erle Barberee, age 87, of Avon Park, FL, passed away February 8, 2021.  He was born September 6, 1933 in Lakeland, FL to Johnnie Lee and Bertha Maude (Backus) Barberee.  He worked as a Letter Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War stationed in Japan, member of the Union Church,...

February 6, 2021

Patricia Casey, 79 of Avon Park, FL, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the Palms of Sebring in Sebring, FL. She was born March 4, 1941 in Dade City, FL. She was the Daughter of the late Robert and Mildred Alsabrook and John Copeland. She was a graduate of Hardee High School and after graduation went to...

February 5, 2021

Wilma Dale Roman, age 64, passed away on Friday February 5, 2021 in Avon Park, FL. She was born on August 30, 1956 in Hazard KY to the late Cecil and Martha Couch. She had been a Avon Park resident since 2019, formerly living in Indiana. Wilma was of Christian faith. She worked in banking as a data entry...

February 4, 2021

Sandra “Sandy” Griffin, age 70, of Lake Placid went to her heavenly home on February 4, 2021, where she received her heavenly robe and crown. She was born in Wauchula, Florida on September 4, 1950 to Herman and Marion Crawford. Sandy was known as the most caring and selfless person who gave everything she could to everyone she met....

February 4, 2021

Richard Luis Anthony Bruzzese, age 61, passed away on Thursday February 4, 2021 in Lake Placid, FL. He was born on November 13, 1959 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Giro and Jennie (Toia) Bruzzese. He had been a Lake Placid resident since 2000, formerly living in New York. Richard worked as a carpenter in the construction industry and...

February 4, 2021

Joanne E. Sargent, age 85, passed away on Thursday February 4, 2021 in Sebring, FL. She was born on November 11, 1935 in Hilton, New York to the late Leo and Florence (Mattice) MacKenzie. She had been a Sebring resident for the past 34 years. Joanne enjoyed playing cards, going to the casino and loved being with her friends....

February 4, 2021

Pauline M. Broerman, age 95, passed away on Thursday February 4, 2021 in Avon Park, FL. She was born on March 8, 1925 in Cincinnati, OH to Martin and Helen (Hafner) Lauch. She had been a Avon Park resident since 2004 , formerly living in Cincinnati, Oh. Pauline was of Catholic faith and was a member of St. Catherine’s...

February 3, 2021

Ruby Nadine Haygood

Ruby Nadine Haygood (Nadine) was born September 2, 1927 to James William Clayborn (Willie) and Fleecie (Sams) Clayborn in Newton County Arkansas in a place called Limestone Valley. The second of 11 children. She passed away Wednesday the 3 rd of February at 93 years 5 months of age in Sebring, Florida. She was...

January 31, 2021

Janet H. Armstrong, 78, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away on January 31, 2021. Janet was born in Urbana, Ohio on May 4, 1942. She graduated from Tecumseh High School, Class of 1960. She attended Riverside White Cross School of Nursing, Class of 1963. She spent her working career helping others as a nurse in the Dayton area and...

January 31, 2021

William “Bill” O. Barnard

William “Bill” O. Barnard, age 94, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021.  He was born July 14, 1926 in Beryl, West Virginia to Harry Anthony and Pheobe (Tichinel) Barnard.  Bill retired as a Tech Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force in 1971, moved to Avon Park, FL in 1978...

January 30, 2021

Sr. Roberto M. Perez, age 71, passed away on Saturday January 30, 2021 in Sebring, FL. He was born on May 8,1949 in Cuba to Jose Perez Alonso and Mariana Martinez Angulo. He had been a Sebring resident since 2020 , formerly living in Michigan. Roberto was of the Catholic faith and worked in the transportation industry...