June 29, 2020

Leroy H. Haygood

Leroy H. Haygood, age 99, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020. He was born July 9, 1920 in Quincy, Florida to Robert Haygood and Christiana Brinson. Leroy Haygood was married to Lillie Haygood for over 55 years until her death.  He later remarried Nadine Schroder.  Leroy leaves to mourn Daughter-Gwendolyn...

June 28, 2020

Betty Jo Wells Camp, 91, of Avon Park, Florida, went to be with the Lord, passing away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 28, 2020.  She was born on February 2, 1929, in Avon Park, Florida, to Zelma A. (Lohr) and Joseph Lawler Wells who were early pioneers to the area having settled here in...

June 27, 2020

Sandra Kay Jarosz

Sandra Kay Jarosz, age 68, Winter Resident of Avon Park since 2015, having come from Howell, MI, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2020. She was born February 12, 1952 in Jackson, MI to Joseph Wilkinson and Margurite Willard. Sandra is survived by Son- Seth Gerecke of Howell, MI; Brothers Ted Wilkinson of Lansing, MI...

June 26, 2020

Linda Jean Singletary, age 71, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020. She was born July 11, 1948 in Barwick, GA to Pete Vinson and Emogene Sloan. Linda worked as a bank teller for many years, loved puzzles, reading, the beach, the Avon Park Moose Lodge, family and friends. She was known as “Boss Lady.” Linda...

June 25, 2020

Robert Ruiz, 72, passed away on June 25, 2020.  He was a resident of Airmont, NY, LaJolla, CA, and Sebring, FL. He enjoyed teaching foreign students English, painting and enjoying life. He was a free spirit and loved life. His ashes were scattered at sea (per his wish) by Captain Stewart Rosen of Metamorphosis Boat Charters in Atlantic City,...

June 24, 2020

Theresia A. Fellows, 100, passed away on June 24, 2020. She was born in St. Mary’s, Ohio on February 13, 1920 to Edward C. Doseck and Theresia Becher. Theresia devoted her life as a missionary in Nigeria, Sudan, and Ethiopia from 1944 until retirement in 1994 and continued yearly ministry trips to Ethiopia until 2005. She resided in Sebring,...

June 23, 2020

John “Jack” Ronald Webster, 85, passed away on June 23, 2020. He was the son of the late William Webster and Ethel F. Koagel. Jack was born in Syracuse, NY on August 16, 1934. He resided in Florida for the past 19 years, formerly living in Vancouver WA. He worked as an officer for a security company and served...

June 23, 2020

Steven Charles Grimm, 76, passed away on June 23, 2020.  He was the son of the late Irve Grimm Jr. and Eileen Scott.  He was born in Great Bend, Kansas May 21, 1944.  Steven resided in Florida for the past 7 years, having lived most of his life in Ohio and more recently Maine.  He was a retired Superintendent...

June 20, 2020

Karen Patricia Klish, 64, passed away on June 20, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Edwin Edward Klish and Laura Mary Giera. She was born in Stevens Point, WI on February 23, 1956. Karen resided in Florida for the past 6 years, formerly living in Plover, WI, and was of  Catholic faith.

Karen worked at...

June 20, 2020

Doris Mae Roloff, 88, passed away on June 20, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Daniel M. and Frances (Anderson) Wolfe. She was born in Estherville, Iowa, on July 23, 1931, on  her mother’s birthday. Doris resided in Sebring, FL for the past 15 years, and was a practicing member of the Buttonwood Bay Church. Doris was...

June 20, 2020

Ruth L. Parrish, age 93, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020.  She was born November 1, 1926 in Casner, Illinois to the late Roy Clifton and Geraldean (Hunter) Hopkins.  She was Owner & Operator of Dairy Queen and a former member of the Sebring Christian Church.  Ruth is survived by Sons – Lee Parrish (Beth) of Englewood, FL; Steven...

June 19, 2020

Matthew Coleman Anderson, 66, passed away on June 19, 2020. He was the son of the late Chester L Burnett Sr. and Ezie R. (Lawson) Burnett. He was born in Pontiac, MI on December 19, 1953. Matthew resided in Florida for the past 30 years.

He worked in maintenance and served in the Army during Vietnam. Matthew...

June 19, 2020

Betty June Johnson

Betty June Johnson, age 86, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020.  She was born June 15, 1934 in Florala, Alabama to Aaron and Hazel (Nobles) McKinney.  She was a Homemaker, an ordained minister, involved with the Reality Ranch Ministries, and has been a local resident since 1949, coming from Alabama.  Betty is survived by...

June 19, 2020

Marsha Margaret DeSonia, 67, passed away on June 19, 2020. She was the daughter of the late John and Eather (Smith) Guthrie. She was born in Jenkins, Kentucky on March 25, 1953. Marsha resided in Sebring, FL for the past few years, formerly living in Panama City, FL. Marsha worked for the Government as a Clerk of the Court...

June 17, 2020

Our beloved Mom passed peacefully on June 17, 2020.  She was surrounded by her three children and Sebring family in her home, which she loved.  She lived independently virtually all her life.  She never wanted to impose on others.

She was known by many names—Gayle, Mom, Grammy, Gimmie, Auntie and “my sister”.  She was born in Detroit...

June 17, 2020

Patricia Annette Wright, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 in Tampa, Florida.  She was born September 7, 1941 in Allen, Kentucky to the late Monroe and Lissie (Laferty) Sturgill.  She had been a resident since 1999 coming from Brighton, Michigan and was a member of Florida Avenue Baptist Church in Avon Park.  Patricia is survived by...

June 15, 2020

Stephen Ray Green, 65, passed away on June 15, 2020. He was the son of the late Edison Green Sr.  and Carmie (Miller) Green. He was born in Cambridge, Ohio on May 8, 1955. Stephen had been a resident of Florida since 2000. He worked as an Electrician, served in the Navy and was a practicing member of the...

June 12, 2020

Scott Lewis Fettinger age 81 passed away on Friday, June 12 th , 2020 with his loving wife by his side. He was born on January 3 rd , 1939 in Evansville, Indiana to Paul and Beatrice (Mattingley) Fettinger. Scott is survived by his wife and best friend of 38 years: Joyce (Epps) Fettinger of Sebring, FL; children: Craig...

June 12, 2020

Gene Keith Pacey age 63 passed away Friday, June 12,2020 in Winter Haven, FL. He was born July 24, 1956 in Louisville, KY to Robert Gene Pacey and Julia Mae Bratcher. He was employed for 20+ years with Classic Printing in Nashville. Keith loved music and played many instruments, wrote Gospel music, and he even produced many...

June 10, 2020

Dwayne Hutson Sr., born February 3, 1959, was taken from us to soon at the age of 61 on June 10, 2020. He will be greatly missed by Lola his wife of 40 years, Skyla, Layla, Rayla and Van; his grandchildren and his only son Hawk who lost not just his dad, but best friend. Dwayne Sr, was the...