Jun 22, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Larkin, age 57, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019 in Sebring, Florida.  Mary was born the youngest of eight children on May 8, 1962 in Syracuse, New York to the late Donald and Arlene (Keiber) Schond.  She had been a resident of Highlands County for three years coming from Pinellas County where she had lived for...

Jun 21, 2019

Lisa Jean Welke, age 57, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born on November 30, 1961 in Lansing, Michigan to the late Albert Edward and Paralee (Tredway) Welke.  She had been a resident for over 15 years coming from Bonita Springs, FL.  Lisa liked to cook and enjoyed taking care of animals.  She...

Jun 20, 2019

Paul Everett Brewer was born 6 am July 6, 1934 in a cabin on a hill in Pike County Mississippi, five miles East of McComb, Mississippi to Monroe George Brewer and Lillie Mae (Blackwell) Brewer weighing 9 ¾ pounds.  Paul graduated from McComb High School in June 1953 and attended Summit College before moving to Sarasota, FL August 22,...

Jun 17, 2019

Jared Daniel Thompson, age 40, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 17, 2019.  He was born in Avon Park, Florida on January 14, 1979 to James and Debbie (Alexander) Thompson.  He had been a lifelong resident on Avon Park, was a member of First Baptist Church Avon Park, and was a plumber working with Wayne...

Jun 16, 2019

Thelma Terrell Pyle passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Sunday June 16, 2019 at the age of 88. Thelma otherwise known as “Gmom” to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren was a resident of Sebring, FL for over 60 years and was married to the late James M. Pyle, Jr. for 46 years. A dedicated community servant...

Jun 15, 2019

Linda Marie Fleischmann, 75, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born July 19, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Charles and Bertha (Granger) Carlson.  She had been a resident since 20017 coming from Ft. Lauderdale, liked to travel, racing, shopping with her family and loved to cook.  She is survived by her...

Jun 14, 2019

Darrell “Duke” Dagenais, 91, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019 in Tampa, Florida.  He was born August 2, 1927 in Flint, Michigan to the late Raymond and Blanche (Leonard) Dagenais.  Duke had been a Florida resident since 1995 coming from Michigan, attended Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church and was a member of Highlands Ridge Golf Association.  Duke...

Jun 14, 2019

Benny Joe Carden, 80, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born December 28, 1938 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Charles F. and Velma (Crumpley) Carden.  He had been a resident since 1992 coming from Lakeland, Florida and attended Grace Bible Church. Benny loved fishing, music, playing guitar and playing and singing...

Jun 14, 2019

Roger Fletcher, proud 20-year resident of Highlands Ridge, Avon Park, FL, age 77 passed away on June 14, 2019 at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on July 10, 1941 in Lancaster, OH to the late Robert F. and Genevieve K. (Riffle) Fletcher. Roger retired from AT&T Bell Labs in 1996 with 36 years of service. He...

Jun 13, 2019

Leeroy Lantz, 78, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019 in Sebring, FL.  He was born March 16, 1941 in Mangum, Oklahoma to the late Troy and Lola (Hardwick) Lantz.  He had been a resident for 10 years coming from Dallas, Texas, was a member of Sebring Christian church and enjoyed reading.  He is survived by his wife Sandra...

Jun 13, 2019

Barbery Gregory-Thompson, age 75, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019.  She was born December 23, 1943 in Okeechobee, FL to Harris and Rose Ada (Prescott) Thomas.  She worked in retail, was of Baptist Faith, and has been a resident of Avon Park, FL since 1999, coming from Ft. Lauderdale, FL.  She is survived by her...

Jun 12, 2019

Rev. Robert W. Lewis, age 79, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019.  He was born January 1, 1940 in Talladega, Alabama to Guy and Beuna (Moody) Lewis.  Bob was a member of First Baptist Church of Avon Park where he served as the Minister of Music for many years.  He has been a resident of...

Jun 11, 2019

On June 11, 2019, Wallace “Wayne” Story, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at the age of 82, at his home in Avon Park, Florida. Wayne was born on December 20, 1936, in Webster, Florida. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas O. Story, mother, Irene Story, sister, Kathleen Letourneau, and grandson, Parker Wayne Williams....

Jun 9, 2019

Norman Edward Van Dick, 80, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019 in Avon Park, Florida.  He was born to the late Norman E. and Frances T. (Vohwinkle) Van Dick on March 23, 1939 in Buffalo, New York.  He was a pipefitter in the automotive industry and had been a resident since 2003 coming from Cheektowaga, New York.  Norman...

Jun 9, 2019

Lillian M. Martinez, age 45, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019, in Sebring, FL. She was born on December 11, 1973 in New York, NY to John Hugh Simmons and Luisa Elena (Bernardino) Simmons. Lillian worked as a phlebotomist and was a member of Union Church in Avon Park, FL.  Survivors include her Mother -...

Jun 8, 2019

Mikky Lane Robinson, age 53, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019.  He was born in Palos Park, Illinois on March 13, 1966 to Thomas and Bonnie (Warner) Robinson.  Mikky worked as a security officer and served in the U.S. Air Force.  He is survived by his sisters – Terry Nahar of Arizona and Ginger Tucibat...

Jun 8, 2019

David Wayne Martin

“Super Dave”

David Wayne Martin, 57, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019 in Sebring, FL.  He was born July 4, 1961 in Riverside, New Jersey.  David was a hard worker. He took pride in his work. He always held himself to the highest standard, always making sure that the job was...

Jun 7, 2019

Charles Hebron Wiggins was born November 5, 1925 in Waycross, Georgia, the son of Charles Clemon Wiggins and Elsie May Miller Wiggins.  He has two sisters, Bessie Wilkes (deceased) and Ruby Decker of Ft. Myers, FL.  The family moved to Watertown, FL near Lake City in 1937 where his father ran a shingle and lathe mill.  The family moved...

Jun 7, 2019

Mary Jane Dowler, age 86, of Avon Park, Fl. passed away on Friday, June 7, in Avon Park, FL. Mary was born on June 5, 1933 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to parents Leo Dale Van Avery and Laura Marie (Youngs) Van Avery. Mary moved to Avon Park, FL. in 2006 from Zephyrhills, FL. She is survived by her children -daughter’s...

Jun 5, 2019

Thelma Hill, 96, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 in Sebring, FL.  She was born September 21, 1922 in Rocky Ford, CO to the late Solomon and Rosa Bell (Herald) Decker.  She had been a resident since 1972 coming from Delaware and was a member of the St. John’s United Methodist Church.  She is survived by her daughter,...