January 10, 2021

Father Gerald P. Grogan, age 82, of Avon Park, FL passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021. He was born March 8, 1938 in Ireland to Michael Grogan and Anastacia Gilligan. Father Gerald was ordained to the priesthood on September 11, 1960 in County Offaly, Ireland for the Diocese of Miami. Father served in parishes in Coral Gables, Ft....

January 9, 2021

Clarence Lincoln Howard, Jr .“Bud”, age 87, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born December 7, 1933 in Waycross, Georgia to the late Clarence Lincoln and Madeline (Tillman) Howard, Sr.  Bud had been a resident since 1966 coming from Waycross, GA, was a member of Living Waters Church of God and was a veteran...

January 9, 2021

John Wesley Doyle, age 59, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born June 17, 1961 in Boynton Beach, FL to Billy Doyle and Suzanne Fredericks of Boca Raton, Florida.  After serving in the Army, he returned to Stuart, Florida to work with his father in the laundry business.  After obtaining his degree for law...

January 8, 2021

Jack O Stanley, 68, of Sebring, Florida passed away January 8, 2021. Born August 6, 1952 in Lockport, New York, he was the son of the late Lester and Mathilde (Bader) Stanley. Jack is survived by son, Jack ‘Jackie’ Stanley Jr and daughters Kristin and Jessica Stanley; granddaughter Shannan Stanley and grandsons Colby and Leland Osteen, Jace Stanley, and...

January 7, 2021

Rebekah Marie Berggren, age 63, passed away on Thursday January 7, 2020 in Sebring, FL. She was born on October 4, 1957 in Saigon, Vietnam. She was a Florida resident since 1980 , formally living in Pennsylvania. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. She loved her friends and cats very much. Rebekah was a very...

January 7, 2021

Clarence Eugene Fauber, 78, of Avon Park, died on January 7 th , 2021. He was born on June 23 rd , 1942 in East Chicago, Indiana.  Clarence grew up in Hammond, Indiana, and as a child overcame polio which helped contribute to his resilient attitude. He received his BS and MBA from Indiana University and also served his...

January 6, 2021

Clarice (Watson) Brown was born May 8th,1933 in Royalton, KY. In 1952, she married Lee Brown, with whom she spent 54 wonderful years until his passing in 2006. Clarice and Lee raised their 3 beloved daughters in Walkerton, IN, before retiring to Florida in 1985.

Clarice is also preceded in death by her parents, Fred...

January 6, 2021

Arkondula  S.“Dula” Thomas-Miller

Dula Thomas-Miller, 81 of Sebring, FL passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021. She was born Aug. 4, 1939 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Anthony and Genevieve (Pasaro) Soubasis. She had been a long time resident of Highlands County. She was a member of Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church and loved the Lord and...

January 6, 2021

Edna Charlotte Harbison, born November 1, 1915, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. She celebrated her 105th birthday this past November with a beautiful celebration at the Palms of Sebring. She is preceded in death by her parents Charles & Edna Willeta Harbison, and her two younger sisters, Marion Stevens and...

January 6, 2021

Melissa Renee Brady Kindrick, age 34, or Zolfo Springs, FL passed away on January 6, 2021 at Adventhealth Wauchula.  She was born in Hawkinsville, GA.  Melissa moved to Florida in 1991 with her parents and siblings.  Melissa was a CNA who wore her heart on her sleeve.  She loved, cared, and adored all her clients.  Melissa is preceded in...

January 6, 2021

Sophy Mae Mitchell Jr of Sebring, FL passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the age of 89. Born in Sebring to Tom and Sophy (Smith) Mitchell Sr. Sophy graduated from Sebring High School in 1949, earned her BS from the University of Florida in 1953, and her Master’s from Florida State University in 1959. Sophy proudest accomplishment...

January 6, 2021

Guy B, Stevens, 95, of Sebring, FL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. He was born in Nebo, Illinois on November 18, 1925. He served in the Army Air Corp during WWII. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri with a degree in Architectural Engineering. He was preceded in death by his wife Edna, of...

January 6, 2021

Michael Joseph Ruffin, age 72, passed away on Wednesday January 6, 2021 in Sebring, FL. Mr. Ruffin was born in Rayne, Louisiana on December 20, 1948 to Joseph S. Ruffin Jr. and Mary Melba (Bobbie) Fruge Ruffin. He grew up in Patterson, Louisiana, and moved to Florida from Houma, Louisiana in 2016. Mr. Ruffin proudly served his country serving...

January 5, 2021

Ann Marie Wilson, age 74, passed away on January 5, 2021 in Sebring, FL. She was born in Frostproof, Florida on September 14, 1946 to the late Harold Eads and Ann Rae Eads. She had been a Florida resident for the past 25 years. Ann attended the Kingdom of God Church in Frostproof. She enjoyed cooking and reading. She...

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...