January 5, 2021

Charles William “Bill” Hawkins, age 72, of Sebring, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, peacefully at home with his wife Sharon (Patton) and step-granddaughter Alexis Caraher by his side. He was born on April 24, 1948, in Indianapolis, IN to the late Charles W. and Patricia (Jackson) Hawkins.

Bill served his country in both the...

January 5, 2021

Velma Steinmeyer Lee, 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 05, 2021 in Sebring, Florida. Velma was a house wife and store clerk for many years at Eaton’s Department Store alongside her husband Bob Lee. She was loving and kind and always tried to help others.

Velma was preceded in death by her parents Harry and Velma...

January 4, 2021

Celebration of Life

Superintendent Johnnie B. McRae

Sunrise: January 29,1927-Sunset: January 4,2021

January 9, 2021

Visitation (Viewing) 9AM-11AM Antioch Church of God in Christ 1320 Carolina Avenue Avon Park, FLorida 33825 Homegoing Service 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Immediate Family Members Service will...

January 3, 2021

Claudette Therese Laverriere, 84, of Sebring, FL, went home to God on January 3, 2021 at Balmoral Assisted Living. Of three children, Claudette was born on October 8, 1936, was the only daughter of Edmond and Delphine Plamondon Neault of Biddeford, ME. Claudette graduated with the class of 1954 from Saint Andre High School in Biddeford. On July 6,...

January 2, 2021

Nancy Carol Yearicks, age 67, passed away on January 2, 2021 in Sebring, FL. She was born on November 29, 1953 in Vineland, NJ to Leno Zuccarini and Jean (Van’ess) Zuccarini . She had been a Sebring resident since 2011, formerly living in Kissimmee, FL. Nancy attended Bible Fellowship Church. She worked as a costume coordinator at Disney. Nancy...

January 2, 2021

Fred Samuel Johnson 84 January 12, 1936 - January 2, 2021 Fred was born in Elwood, Indiana to the late Fred and Cecil Johnson. He is survived by 2 children, Sharon Lewis and Michele Fox, 3 grandchildren-Christy Griffith, Christopher Padot and Kathryn Keeney, 7 great grandchildren Preceded in death by his parents, his wife Jean Johnson; sisters, Frieda, Zelma...

December 31, 2020

Elgin O'Neal Thomas, Jr, age 72 passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 31. 2020 in Sebring, FL.  He was born April 9, 1948 in Birmingham, AL to Elgin O'Neal Thomas, Sr. And Rowe Poynter Thomas.  He served in Civilian Air Patrol in his youth and attended Samford University in Birmingham.  He served his country in the US Navy for...

December 29, 2020

Rosemarie Bailey, age 84, passed away on December 29, 2020 in Avon Park, FL. She was born on November 21, 1936 in Ann Arbor, MI to Eric and Margaret (Gloubke) Ziemann. She had been a Florida resident since 2004, formerly living in Naples, FL. Rosemarie was of Presbyterian faith. She earned her associate degree and worked in the medical...

December 27, 2020

Ella Jayne Hudnall, age 84, passed away on December 27, 2020 in Sebring, FL. She was born on June 29, 1936 in Brownsville, PA. Her parents were Harold Donald and Claire Audry (Thomas) Stickel. She had been a Sebring resident since 1993, formerly living in Miami, FL. Ella was of Christian faith. She worked as a registrar for Miami...

December 25, 2020

James Edward Poole, age 82, passed away on December 25, 2020 in Sebring, FL. He was born May 19, 1938 in Hampstead, MD to Raymond and Esther (Klinefelter) Poole. He had been a Sebring FL resident since 2004, formerly living in Hanover, PA. James was a member of New Life Lutheran Church. He worked as a machine operator in...

December 25, 2020

George W. Hunt (88) of Avon Park, Florida, born in Steubenville, Ohio to the late James R. and Helen (Hart) Hunt, died peacefully on December 25, 2020. A Graduate of Steubenville High School, an Air Force Veteran, a Mason of 50 years, as well as a retiree of 42 years from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel. He was proceeded in death...

December 23, 2020

Robert "Bob" Freesmeier of Sebring Florida passed away on Wednesday, December 22 at the Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring. He was born on March 12, 1928 in Fort Madison, Iowa to Charles and Marion Freesmeier.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Pat Freesmeier, his parents and one infant brother. Bob is survived by his son Eric (Deb)...

December 22, 2020

Toni Marie Otero, age 32, passed away on December 22, 2020 in Sebring, FL. She was born on March 20,1988 in Queens, New York to Antonio Otero and Gladys (Santiago) Otero. She had been a Florida resident since 1991.  Toni was of Catholic faith. She worked in retail. Toni loved being around her family and will be greatly missed...

December 22, 2020

Michael David Conrad, age 74, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 22, 2020. Mike was born on September 19, 1946 to Irvan and Laura Conrad in Rochester, New York. He attended school in Wayland, New York. He excelled in swimming and chorus. He retired from Kodak in 1997. He then moved to warmer weather in Sebring, Florida,...

December 22, 2020

George Richard Crompton

George Richard Crompton, age 98, of Hamilton, New Jersey, passed away December 22, 2020.  He was born in Darby, Pennsylvania to James Crompton and Florence Elizabeth Toogood. George served the in United States Army during World War II and later became an Upholsterer. He is survived by Son- Dave Crompton (Linda) of Hamilton, New...

December 21, 2020

Kathleen M. Brown

Kathleen M. Brown, age 73, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020. She was born March 20, 1947 in Avon Park, FL to Eugene Martin and Lucille Farley. Kathleen is survived by Daughter- Sandra Scott; Grand Daughter-Ashley Alexander; Siblings- Katherine Gammage; Dorothy Castolanos; Leola Bailey; Doris Martin; Betty Clay; Alma Jean...

December 21, 2020

Sara Lee Barney passed away peacefully on December 21, 2020 at her home in Sebring, FL, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 8, 1934 to Romie B. and Olive Workman in Lafayette, Indiana. She is survived by her loving husband Richard Lee Barney and they had just celebrated 67 years of marriage on December 12, 2020....

December 20, 2020

Maria E. DiGioia, age 66, passed away on December 20, 2020 in Sebring, FL. She was born on January 3, 1954 to John Goulet and Margaret (Zipperich) Goulet. She had been a Florida resident since 1976, formerly living in Fort Meade, FL. Maria was of Christian faith. She enjoyed cooking for her family, mainly Italian dishes, dancing, gardening, (her...

December 20, 2020

Joseph Castant Jean-Louis, age 89, passed away on Sunday December 20, 2020 in Clermont, FL. He was born on December 27, 1930 in Haiti to Castant Jean-Louis and Julina (Cadet) Jean-Louis. He had been a Florida resident since 2014. Joseph worked as a farmer in agriculture. He is survived by his loving children – Lauraine Branchedor of Clermont, FL;...

December 17, 2020

Vernon Lee Castor, age 76, passed away on Thursday December 17, 2020 in Sebring, FL. He was born on September 7, 1944 in Bondville, IL to Russell Vernon Castor and Darline Marie (Reynolds) Castor. He had been a seasonal resident of Sebring for 20 years , coming from White Heath, IL. Vernon was of Methodist faith. He worked as...