May 9, 2020

Bessie Lee Ethridge, age 81, of Avon Park, Fl, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020. She was born November 11, 1938 in Portageville, MO to William and Elizabeth (Cole) Parker. Bessie was a resident here since 1980 having moved from Kennett, MO.  She was of Baptist Faith and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by...

May 8, 2020

Jane Frances Haladay passed away on Friday, May 8 th , 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 24 th , 1934 in Catawissa, Pennsylvania to Benjamin George and Dorothy Bunger. Jane is survived by her loving husband  of 38 years Albert Haladay of Sebring, Florida; children and step- children: Linda Seaman  ,...

May 8, 2020

Robert John Bunio passed away on Friday, May 8 th , 2020 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on July 12 th , 1951 to John Bunio and Gweneth Wuelfing in Jersey City, New Jersey. He is survived by his wife: Carol Bunio of New Jersey; sons: Robert Bunio of Vernon, New Jersey, Steven Bunio of Saratoga,...

May 7, 2020

Paul David Miller, age 75, a child of God went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, May 7, 2020 surrounded by his wife Doris Miller, son and daughter Mike and Kim Miller; son and daughter, Shawn and Abby Miller; son and daughter Chris and Dawn Miller; daughter  and son Kattie and Nathan Vanderpool; grandchildren Justin (Ashley)...

May 6, 2020

Charles Raymond Harmon age 77 passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. He was born February 14, 1943 in Mayfield, Kentucky to Charles Harmon and Elnora Rucker. Charles is survived by his wife and best friend Carol Harmon of Sebring, Florida; daughter: Julie Anne Harmon of Fort Myers, Florida. He is preceded...

May 4, 2020

Charles James Elam, 78, passed away on May 4, 2020 in Lake Placid, FL. He was born on May 30, 1941 in Anna, IL to Paul Elam and Ruth Elam (McFadden).Charles was a Firefighter, who served in the Army and was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Lake Placid. He is survived by his loving wife June, Children...

May 4, 2020

Delores Wandalene (Powell) Lazzell, age 82, passed away peacefully at her residence in Sebring, FL on May 4, 2020. Wanda was born on November 14, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Charles Wesley and Minnie Mildred (Perry) Powell. She is proceeded in death by her beloved husband George and youngest son Steven“ Harry” Lazzell. A mother of five...

May 4, 2020

Betty G. Ulrich

Betty G. Ulrich, age 90, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020. She was born September 18, 1929 in Fayetteville, NC, to Clarence Dixon Godwin and Julia (Roddey) Godwin. She has been a resident of Avon Park since 2011, having moved from Kingston, TN. Betty is survived by her Husband, William...

May 4, 2020

Edna June Stevens, 93 , passed away on May 4, 2020 in Sebring, FL. Edna was born to Horace Scarbrough and Mintie Scarbrough ( Peters) in Madison County, IL on June 16, 1926, She  had been a resident of  Highlands County since 2018, having come from East Alton, IL. Edna loved her family, and according to her sons, she...

May 3, 2020

Kenneth Lee Webb Sr, 70, passed away on May 3, 2020 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on March 6, 1950 in Maryville, Tennessee  to William K. Webb and Virginia Webb (Thompson). Kenneth had been a resident of Highlands County since 2006. He was of Baptist faith. He was employed as a Mental Health Therapist and he served his...

May 1, 2020

Lewis Gifton Williams 81, passed away on May 1, 2020 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on October 4, 1938 in Pine Castle, Florida  to Ernest G. Williams and Margaret J Williams (Tyner). Lewis had been a resident of Highlands County since 1986. He served in the Army and worked in the Department of Defense. He was a member...

May 1, 2020

Thomas J. Moran, age 70, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 5, 1950 to Joseph and Julia (Taylor) Moran in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Thomas is survived by his wife and best friend of 37 years Sonnya (Butler) Moran of Sebring, FL; daughter: Tanya Whitt of Sebring, FL;...

Apr 30, 2020

Pauline Louise Marasco Saraco, 74 , passed away on April 30, 2020 in Sebring, Florida. Pauline was born to Biagio R. and Consilia Marasco in Rochester, New York on November 17, 1945. She  had been a resident of  Highlands County for 15 years. She was a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church. She worked in the Healthcare industry as...

Apr 30, 2020

Jack Earl Collins, Sr.

Heaven is celebrating the arrival of a Christian, Deacon, Friend, Son, Brother, Father, Sergeant (Army), Jack Earl Collins, Sr. who passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2020.  He was born May 6, 1925 in Fort Ogden, FL to Jack and Della (Edwards) Collins.  Jack lived in many places, but called Avon Park,...

Apr 29, 2020

Shirley Odell Jones, age 75, of Wauchula, Florida passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020.  She was born  December 17, 1944 in Midland City, Alabama to Odell Amos and Mollie Lou (Ussery) Criswell.    Shirley was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy.   She is survived by her Husband – Ronald Jones of Wauchula, FL; Daughter – Sandra Bowles...

Apr 29, 2020

General "Hal" H. Taylor, 70, passed away on April 29, 2020 in Sebring, FL. He was born on October 3, 1949  in Tifton, GA  to General H. and Mary (Haralson) Taylor. General Hal had been a resident of Highlands County since 1984. Hal was a SFC (Ret) for over 20 years in the Florida AGR Army National Guard and...

Apr 28, 2020

Caroline Virginia Patterson, 45, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.  She was born on July 15, 1974 in Poughkeepsie, New York, the daughter of Charles and Carolyn Patterson.

Caroline was a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, aunt, and friend.  She was a gentle soul who loved animals, especially her dog, Zeus, and cats, Sweet Pea and Gus. ...

Apr 28, 2020

Travis Charles LaFlam, age 48, of Sebring, FL passed away April 28, 2020. He was born September 29, 1971 to Larry LaFlam and Dot Thompson. Travis was a lifetime resident of Highlands County and enjoyed softball, shooting darts, hunting, and fishing. He is survived by his Father - Larry LaFlam (Donna); Children - Kijahna Blake; Diamante Mitchell-LaFlam; Desmond Mitchell-LaFlam;...

Apr 27, 2020

Eugene R. (Geno) Knowles, age 78, passed into heaven to be with Almighty God on April 27, 2020 with his loving family by his side at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring, Fl. He was born in Marlboro, MA. On December 15, 1941. Geno is survived by his loving wife and best friend of over 60 years Janet (Fitzpatrick) Knowles;...

Apr 27, 2020

Gerald Hayford Shiver

Gerald Hayford Shiver, age 74, of Avon Park, FL,

passed away surrounded by loved ones on April 27, 2020. He was born on October 7, 1945 in Wauchula, FL, to Louis James Shiver and Bertha Lillian Dunn. Gerald served in the Air Force as a Tech Sgt E-6 for 22 years.  Gerald’s...