Aug 30, 2019

Nancy Lee Brean, 83 of Sebring, Florida passed away on August 30, 2019. She was born in Kansas City, MO on January 27, 1936 to Chester and Dorothy Parks. Nancy had been a Highlands County resident since 1998 coming from Finley, Ohio. She is survived by her husband Oliver Brean of Sebring, FL; her daughter Wendy Sue Beck of...

Aug 29, 2019

Jesus Cervantes, edad 60 años, fallecio Jueves, August 29, 2019 en Sebring, Florida.  Nacido March 2, 1959 en Zimapan Hidalgo, Mexico a su finado padre Herlindo Cervantes y madre Beatriz Villeda. Jesus dejó atrás a su esposa, dos hijos y una gran familia. Muchos lo van extrañar en los Estados Unidos y en su querido México.

Jesus...

Aug 27, 2019

Eileen M. Jensen, age 68, of Avon Park, Fl passed away on Tuesday August 27, 2019 in Sebring, FL. Eileen was born to parents John and Ann (Lynne) Sullivan on February 19, 1951 in Brooklyn N.Y. and had been a resident of   Avon Park since 2002 coming from Davie, FL.   Eileen enjoyed playing poker, bingo, enjoyed riding motorcycles with...

Aug 27, 2019

“The Blueberry Lady”

Susan Dye Crews, age 67, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019 in Avon Park, FL.  She was born February 13, 1952 in Clewiston, FL to the late Otis Robert and Geneva (Thielen) Dye.  Susan was such a hard worker after she retired from the U.S. Postal Service she began a successful blueberry farm that...

Aug 26, 2019

Mary Loree Sanders, age 99, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2019 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born August 15, 1920 to the late Arthur and Lillian (Lightsey) Campbell in Sarasota, Florida.  Loree had been a lifelong resident of Sebring and Vero Beach and attended Grace Bible Church.  She baked cinnamon buns, cookies and...

Aug 26, 2019

David Lynn Wilson, age 66, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born on August 26, 1953 in Christopher, Kentucky to Homer and Loretta (Combs) Wilson.  David was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and was in the trucking industry.  He is survived by his Sons, David L. Wilson, Jr.; Rick L. Wilson...

Aug 25, 2019

While the Tall Ships were gathering on Lake Erie over the weekend, Jack Dean set sail for the great beyond. He slipped out quietly Sunday August 25th after a long conversation with his eldest son reflecting on his life.

Jack was always on a mission, and he brought great enthusiasm and an upbeat attitude to everything he...

Aug 25, 2019

Mary Alice Durrance, age 103, of Avon Park, FL, passed away in Sebring, FL on Sunday, August 25, 2019. She was born on May 12, 1916 in Marianna, FL to the late Thomas Alfred and Laura Alice (Courtney) Toole. Mary was a lifelong resident of Florida coming to Avon Park in 1942 from Bowling Green, FL, and a member...

Aug 24, 2019

Elizabeth Conner Ware, age 91, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019 in Sebring, FL. She was born on February 16, 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to William Barrick Conner and Margaret Evelyn Helt. She moved to the area in 2006 from St. Petersburg and was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Colonial Dames of the 17th...

Aug 24, 2019

Audrey Sharlene Gaither, age 65 passed away on August 24, 2019. She was born in LaPorte, IN to Edward and Nancy (Baker) Harmon on August 25, 1953. Audrey had been a resident of Florida since 1978 living in Orlando and then moving to Kissimmee in 1987. For a short time her and her husband, Tom moved to Ariton, AL...

Aug 23, 2019

Gwendolyn Albright, age 76, of Avon Park, Fl passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019 in Lake Placid, Fl. Gwendolyn was born on June 21, 1943 in Chicago Ill to parent’s Will and Gwendolyn Edwards and had been a resident of Avon Park since 2013 coming from Marianna, Ar. Gwendolyn never met a stranger and had an abundance of...

Aug 22, 2019

Kimberly V. Stults, age 58, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2109 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born on January 8, 1961 in Charlotte, Michigan to Dale and Betty (Fife) Barr.  She had been a resident for 11 years coming from Michigan and was of the protestant faith.  Kimberly enjoyed golf, the casino, camping, travel, her family and her...

Aug 19, 2019

James Albert Watson Jr., 75, of Sebring, Florida died Aug. 19, 2019. He was born in Miami on Aug. 20, 1943.  James was a tree trimmer/landscaper and enjoyed attending horse races.  He is survived by his wife, Carole; his two daughters, Natalie (Cliff) Yeazel and their two children, Taylor and Madison, and Linsey (Luis) Pratts and their two children,...

Aug 18, 2019

Patricia Kay McShane passed away on August 18, 2019 at her residence in Sebring, Florida. She was born on August 3, 1937 in Pratt, Kansas to Lowell and Mary Dayton McShane. She had been a Sebring resident for over 20 years and was an active member of the First United Methodist Church. Patricia enjoyed reading and quilting. She also...

Aug 16, 2019

Arthur Randolph “Buddy” Winegard, Jr., age 68 passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019 in Lake Placid, Florida.  He was born August 18, 1950 in Avon Park, Florida to Arthur Randolph and Ina Pauline (Patterson) Winegard, Sr.  Buddy had been a lifelong resident of Highlands County, was an EMT for Highlands County for 15 years, and was a veteran...

Aug 15, 2019

Claretha Spry, age 63 of Sebring, FL went home to be with the Lord on August 15, 2019. Claretha was born to parent’s Clarence, Jr. and Gussie Lavern (Boyd) Spry on July 1, 1956 in Vienna, Maryland and was a lifelong resident of Avon Park where she worked as a CNA. Claretha loved the Lord, her children and family...

Aug 14, 2019

Wylie Marie Dillard, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born January 24, 1956 in Sebring, Florida to Joe and Edna (Emanuel) Lamar.  She had been a lifelong resident of Highlands County, enjoyed watching movies, cook outs, and spending time with her cat.  She especially loved her family and friends.  She is...

Aug 13, 2019

Jerry R. Syfert passed away on August 13, 2019. He was born on May 17, 1931 to Elmer L. and Esther Shinnemann Syfert in Lincoln Park, MI. Jerry had been a Sebring resident since 2006 coming from Naples, FL. He attended Our Lady of Grace Church. Jerry proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War....

Aug 12, 2019

Donald G. Waters, age 87, passed away on August 12, 2019. He was born March 31, 1932 to John and Bernice Purkapile Waters in Rock Falls, IL.  Donald had been a Sebring resident for 25 years coming from Morehaven, FL. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Don had a very adventurous spirit and...

Aug 12, 2019

Fayra Sue Malone, age 83 passed away on August 12, 2019. She was born on July 1, 1936 to James and Della Hayes White.  She had been a Highlands County resident since 1969 coming from Alabama. Some of the things she enjoyed to do were puzzles, coloring and reading, but most of all she loved her family. Fayra is...