April 21, 2020

David Herman Falk, age 85, of Frostproof, FL, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020. He was born December 23, 1934 in Zion, Illinois to Elmer Albert and Lois Louise (Stayton) Falk. David is survived by Daughter- Vicki Faint (Jeremy) of Winter Haven, FL; Granddaughters- Celia Lare (Jason); Marisha Mohler (Kelly); Cynthia Filer (Nick) all of Frostproof, FL; Amanda Faint...

April 21, 2020

Thomas (Tommy) Maclyn Wohl, a military veteran, businessman, rancher and civil servant, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2020 at the age of 95.

He was born July 26, 1924 in Jamaica, Long Island, New York to Martin and Olga Wohl.  The family re-located to Hollywood, FL when Tommy was eight years old.  As a young man,...

April 19, 2020

Arlene Lois Gerke

Arlene Lois Gerke, age 86, of Sebring, FL, passed away April 19, 2020. She was born June 24, 1933 in Laporte, IN, to Horace Swedersky and Lelah (Mills) Swedersky. Arlene has been a resident since 2012 having come from Culver, Indiana. She was of Lutheran faith,  a Nurse and served in the United States...

April 18, 2020

Gilmer E. Benton, age 73, of Sebring, Florida, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020.  He was born January 20, 1947 in Miami, Florida to Harney “Bo” and Carol (Hutchins) Benton.  Gil served the Lord as a Minister and has been a resident of Sebring, Florida since 2000, coming from St. Petersburg, Florida.  He is survived by his Wife –...

April 18, 2020

Janet Marie Robbins, aged 87, passed away on April 18 th , 2020. She was a resident of Winter Haven, moving to Florida in 1992 from Indianapolis, Indiana. Janet was born January 22 nd , 1933 to Richard Kent Dorman and Gladys Mae (Zook) Dorman. Janet earned her BA and Master’s Degrees from Butler University majoring in Elementary Education. ...

April 17, 2020

Julie Rodriguez, age 57, passed away on April 17, 2020 in Sebring, Florida. She had been a resident of Florida for 43 years. Julie was born to James Wilburn Coleman and Evelyn (McCullough) Coleman in Luverne, Alabama on December 10, 1962. Julie earned her master’s degree in  psychology and worked as a Mental Health Counselor. She enjoyed cooking, baking,...

April 17, 2020

John Richard Gorton age 74, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 17, 2020. He was born on August 25, 1945 in Taberg, New York to Phillip William Gorton and Veva Mae Bickford. John is survived by sons: Mark Gorton of Longview, Texas, Jason Gorton of Buffalo New York; daughter: Lisa(Jessie) Vega of Sebring,...

April 15, 2020

Richard E. Bentz, 88, passed away on April 15, 2020, in Sebring, FL. Richard was born to William and Evalyn (Meister) Bentz in Bartonville, IL on December 31, 1931. He was married to Barbara (Hanamean) Bentz who preceded him in death. He was employed as a carpenter most of his life and was a life long member of the American...

April 14, 2020

Robert Henry Clark, 85, passed away on April 14, 2020 in Sebring, Florida.

He was born on July 30, 1934 in Northville, Michigan to Wilson and Lillian Clark (Schryer).

Bob spent his winters in Highlands County for 21 years. He worked as a carpenter, served the Army in Korea and was a member of the...

April 13, 2020

Michael Timothy Morris, 67, passed away on April 13, 2020 in Avon Park, Florida. He was born on August 30, 1952 in Dover, Delaware  to Lyman (Mike) and Betty Ann ( Poore). Michael had been a Highlands County resident since 2016, coming from New Castle, Delaware. He worked in the transport industry as a truck driver. He is survived...

April 11, 2020

Lumene Guerrier, age 62, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020 in Tampa, Florida.

Arrangements entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home 111 E. Circle St. Avon Park, FL 33825 (863) 453-3101 www.stephensonnelsonfh.com

April 10, 2020

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Tyrone Oliver, or for those who loved him most, “Ty,” left his wounded and weary body peacefully on April 10, 2020. He was born December 15, 1952 in Colquitt, GA, to Isaac Daniels and Marglene Oliver.He was a member of Antioch Church of God in Christ and was affiliated with...

April 9, 2020

Gary W. Nielson

Gary William Nielson, age 76, of Avon Park, FL, formerly of Appleton, passed away April 9, 2020. He was born October 2, 1943, in Waupaca, WI, to Gordon Nielson and Marion (Steiger) Nielson.  He married Marian Desens on June 24, 1967, and they had 52 happy years together.  Gary proudly served in the US...

April 6, 2020

James Henry Ficklin Jr, age 50,passed away on April 6, 2020 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on July 4, 1969 in Udorathani, Thailand  to James Henry Ficklin Sr. and Bua Ficklin. James had been an Okeechobee County resident since 2019, coming from Homestead, Florida. He was a graduate of South Dade High School. He was a business owner...

April 6, 2020

Joe Hill Smith, 90, and Jean Smith, 97, both of Sebring, passed away on April 6, 2020 (one day before their 70 th anniversary) and February 27, 2022, respectively.

Joe was born in Mobile, AL to Otley L. and Etha (Bannister) Smith on May 10, 1929.  He served in the US Air Force and worked as an...

April 4, 2020

PATRICIA A BROGDON

Patricia Ann Brogdon, 84, passed away on April 4, 2020, at the Manor at Lake Jackson memory care facility in Sebring, FL.  She was born January 5, 1936, in Key West, FL, the daughter of Lyle and Etta Gibson Lewin.

Pat graduated from Key West High School in 1953 and married James...

April 3, 2020

Alice Rose Hodge

Alice Rose Hodge, 57, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020.  She was born April 17, 1962 to Forrest Johnson and Velora Wicker Johnson.  Alice was a lifelong resident of Avon Park and a member of the First Baptist Church of Avon Park. She is survived by her Daughters-Miranda Hodge of...

April 3, 2020

Ruth E. Albright

Ruth E. Albright, 85, resident of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and Avon Park, Florida, passed away peacefully on

April 3, 2020 at her home in Florida. Ruth was born on January 3, 1935 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of

the late Murlyn and Louise Lowery. She worked for the Summit County...

April 2, 2020

Raynelle C. Newberry, age 76, of Avon Park, FL passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020.  She was born July 11, 1943 in Tampa, FL to Clyde Lamar and Anna Lee (Hartselle) Carlton.  She worked for the DeSoto County School System, a member of Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church, and has been a resident of Avon Park, FL since 2018,...

March 30, 2020

Cable-Edward J, 78, of Johnstown, passed away March 30,2020 at Tampa General Hospital, Florida. Born February 28, 1942. Preceded in death by his father, and his first wife of 39 years, Dorothy E. Cable. Survived by his mother; his second wife of 10 years, Nancy Cable; his daughters: Karen married to J.T. Findish Jr., Anne married to Ronald Covalt...