August 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...

August 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...

August 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...

August 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...

August 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...

August 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...

August 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,...

August 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...

August 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...

August 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...

August 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...

August 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....

August 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...

August 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...

August 11, 2019

Ronald Delano Hebert, age 86, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 in Sebring, FL.  Funeral services will take place on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 10:00am at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home with family receiving friends beginning at 9:30am.  Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Wauchula, FL.

Arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

August 8, 2019

Dorse E. Spicher, age 84, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019 while a resident of Kenilworth Care and Rehabilitation Center of Sebring, FL.  Mr. Spicher was born in Spangler, PA on July 15, 1933 to parents Alvin C. and Villa (Lloyd) Spicher.  He attended Green Twp School in Commodore, PA, graduating in 1951.  From there he joined the United...

August 7, 2019

Lou Wills/Lou Wills, Jr. died on August 7, 2019 in Sebring/Lake Placid, Florida where he had lived since 1997. Lou Wills, born Sherman Charles Biener in Yonkers, N.Y. in 1927, changed his name in honor of his teacher and mentor Mr. Wills. Lou was a loving husband to Beverly Dixon Wills, caring father to Jamie and Doug Wills, stepfather...

August 7, 2019

Robert V Zaman went to meet his Lord and Savior on August 7, 2019.  Bob was born 2-20-1926 to John and Mary Zaman in Cleveland, Ohio. An athlete in baseball, basketball and football in high school. He was on the State Championship football team. He received a B.S. Commerce degree from Ohio University in 1947. He worked at Dun...

August 7, 2019

Tina Marie Pagel passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 in Sebring, Florida after attaining the age of 58 years, 8 months.  She was born December 17, 1960 in Ganado, Texas, the first daughter of Tommy Pagel and Gussie Pagel.  Tina was raised and attended school in Houston, Texas, then moved to Hampton, Virginia where she worked for many years,...

August 6, 2019

Thaddeus C. Pritchett, age 87 Passed away on August 6, 2019. He was born In Fort Myers, FL to Zollie E. and Sarah A. Neuner Pritchett on August 13, 1931. He had been a resident of Highlands County for the past 20 years coming from Woodenville, WA. Thaddeus retired after proudly serving in the United States Air Force for...