September 15, 2020

Larry Owen Porter Jr, age 60, passed away on September 15, 2020  in Sarasota, FL. He is the son of Larry Owen Porter Sr and Bettie Leuise (MacGregor) Porter . He was born on October 5, 1959 in Chestertown, MD. He had been a resident since 2004 . Larry was a hard worker. He worked as a manager in...

September 15, 2020

Barbara Jean Little, age 85, died peacefully on September 15 th while hospitalized following an extended struggle with pneumonia.  Barbara was born August 12, 1935 near Morehead, Kentucky, the daughter of Cora Mae (Williams), Katherine Blankenship (stepmother) and Jesse Blankenship.

Barbara thoroughly enjoyed music, family, and laughter.  With the Lord’s help, Barbara wrote and set to music...

September 7, 2020

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Duane Kopta, age 86, of Avon Park, FL, went to be with his Lord on Monday, September 7, 2020.  He was born November 27, 1933 in Avon Park, FL to Frank and Verrella Day (Bryant) Kopta.  He was a graduate of Avon Park High School, Class of 1953, served in...

September 6, 2020

Darlene Rose Schnoop, 65, passed away on September 6, 2020 in Sebring, FL. She was the daughter of the late William and Rose (Snyder) Huffman . She was born on July 5, 1955 in Troy, NY. She had been a resident for 3-1/2 years , formerly living in Maine. Darlene was of the Catholic faith. She worked as an...

September 6, 2020

Thurman Jones, Jr., age 67, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 in Sebring, Florida. He was born in Neptune, New Jersey on May 18, 1953 to the Late Thurman Jones Sr. and Lossie Mae Ross. Thurman was a graduate of Red Bank Regional High School class of 1973 and studied at South Florida Community College class...

September 5, 2020

Leona C. Stafford, age 89, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born April 29, 1931 in Sebring, FL to the late Aaron and Leola (Rhymes) Cassels.  Leona had been a lifelong resident and attended Athens Baptist church.  She is survived by her Daughter – Annette Braswell (Tom) of Sebring, FL; Grandchildren and spouses...

September 5, 2020

Howard Lee Cobb, age 85, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020.  He was born March 3, 1935 in Metter, GA to Harvey and Angerone (Jerril) Cobb.  Howard was a Contractor, served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, attended Florida Avenue Baptist Church, and has been a resident since 1950, moving from Georgia to...

September 5, 2020

Mary Lee (Haedt) Kragt passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at The Manor, Lake Jackson in Sebring, Florida. Mary Lee was born on June 14,1935 in Mankato, Minnesota, the daughter of Mary (Groll) and Harry Haedt. She grew up in Mankato and became a teacher. She married her husband Dr. Preston Kragt on December 26, 1954.  They celebrated...

September 5, 2020

Walter D’Alessandris, 86, passed away on September 5, 2020 in Sebring, FL. He was the son of the late Claudio and Elda (Sperduti) D’Alessandris . He was born on July 10, 1934 in Rochester, PA. He had been a resident since 1994.  Walter was of Catholic faith. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. Walter worked...

September 4, 2020

William “Travis” Wise age 79 went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, September 4, 2020.  Travis was born December 24, 1940 at Weems Hospital in Sebring, Florida.  He was the son of Rudolph Travis Wise “Rudy” and Annie Jane Martin Wise “Ann.”  He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Kaye Taylor...

September 4, 2020

Brittany Sue Miller, age 32, passed away September 4, 2020 in Miami, Florida.  She was born May 25, 1988 in Fort Lauderdale, FL to Rodney Miller and Reese Rudd.  Brittany had been a resident since 2015 coming from Ft. Lauderdale, FL and loved going to the beach.  She is survived by her Mother – Reese Bell; Father – Rodney...

September 3, 2020

Walter Lee McFarland, 76, passed away on September 3, 2020 in Sebring, FL. He was the son of the late Harvey and Elsia Mae (Catlett) McFarland. He was born on March 25, 1944 in Winchester, VA. He married Patsy Cosgrove on December 20, 1983. He had been a resident since 2001. Walter worked as a truck driver and served...

September 3, 2020

After several months of declining health, Ruth Ann Payne, 86, of Sebring, FL, passed away peacefully on the morning of September 3, 2020.

Ruth Ann was born in Plattsburgh, New York, to Charles Julius and Alma (Martineau) Ricketts on August 4, 1934. She graduated from Plattsburgh High School in the class of 1953.  On October 10, 1954,...

September 1, 2020

David Walter Smith

David Walter Smith, age76, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020. He was born March 25, 1944 in Chicago, IL to Walter A. Smith and Emma Lutes. David was a member of the ACBL (Bridge Association) and loved playing poker. He attended College at Southern Illinois University and was an IT...

August 28, 2020

Janet Sue Stinson, 70, passed away on August 28, 2020 in Sebring, FL. She was the daughter of the late Albert Stevens and Iva (Miley) Stevens. She was born on October 7, 1949 in Evansville, IN. Janet had been a resident of Sebring Florida since 1994, formerly living in Newburgh, IN and was of Christian faith. Janet worked as...

August 23, 2020

Freeman Charles Pettus Jr, 76, passed away on August 23, 2020 in Sebring, FL. He was the son of the late Freeman Charles Pettus Sr. and Janette Pettus (Kegan). He was born in Stirrat, WV on February 20, 1944. Freeman had been a resident of Sebring Florida for 7 years, formerly living in Mulberry, FL and was of Christian...

August 23, 2020

Magdalena Jaramillo, de 63 años, falleció el domingo 23 de agosto de 2020 en Sebring, Florida. Nació el 31 de Julio de 1957 en México de Magdaleno Solórzano y Josefina Hugarte. A Magdalena le sobreviven su esposo, Abel Jaramillo de Avon Park, FL; Hijas: Nancy Jaramillo de Arcadia, FL; Josefina Jaramillo de Avon Park, FL; El hermano Librado Solórzano;...

August 23, 2020

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Barbara A. Sylvester, age 87, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born July 4, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Wilmont and Anna (McCauly) Parlow.  She had been a resident since 1985 coming from Long Island, NY and was active in the...

August 22, 2020

Shirley Bee Owens was born on May 3, 1930 in Sebring, Florida to John and Lillie Owens. She graduated from E.O. Douglas High School. She often reflected back on her days there playing on the girls’ basketball team. In 1952 She married the love of her life, Jesse Hellum.  This marital bond kept going strong until his death in...

August 17, 2020

Robert W. Pietrowicz, 55, passed away on August 17, 2020 in Sebring, FL. He was the son of the late Bernard and Charlotte (Kempinski) Pietrowicz. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 28, 1965. He was raised in Commack, NY and graduated from Commack High School in 1983. After graduation he joined the US Army and served 3...