November 9, 2019

Gene C. Newsome, age 82, of Avon Park, FL, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 9, 2019. He was born on May 6, 1937 in Avon Park, FL to Roger and Roxie (Hill) Newsome. Gene was a lifelong resident of Avon Park and served in the United States Coast Guard as a Chief Boatswain’s Mate. He...

November 9, 2019

Shirley Rarden, 84, of Sebring, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019. She was born November 6, 1935, to Stanley and Ruby White in Sebring, FL.  She married William Jerome Rarden on January 30, 1956. Shirley was a graduate of University of Florida with a degree in Elementary Education and a member of the Beta Tau Chapter of Sigma Kappa....

November 9, 2019

Mary Lou Levingston, age 88, passed away on November 9, 2019. She was born in Fostoria, OH on May 15, 1931 to Leo and Ruth Egli. Mary Lou was a Highlands County resident since 1957 coming from Newark, OH. During her lifetime Mary Lou was very productive. She built homes and developed trailer parks before she obtained her real...

November 8, 2019

Juda I. (Mott) Dunavin, age 74, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born June 18, 1945 in Caruthersville, Missouri to the late Herbert and Lottie (Raymond) Mott.  She had been a winter resident of Sebring since 1997.  Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings,...

November 8, 2019

Rafael Rivera, age 79, passed away peacefully Friday, November 9, 2019 in Sebring. FL.  He was born in Comerio, Puerto Rico to Isabel Fonseca Hernandez and Albelardo Rivera Zayas. Rafael was the youngest of nine children, all of whom predeceased him. He is survived by his three sons, Hector, Jaimmie, and Gilbert, his two daughters-in-law, and five grandchildren. Known...

November 7, 2019

Walter W. McFarland, age 80, of Avon Park, FL. passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Walter was a faithful member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. He lived his faith everyday through his love and generosity toward everyone. Walter was born in Toledo, OH to parents Wesley and Louise (Burch) McFarland...

November 4, 2019

On Nov 5, 2019, Ray Fort, age 90, of Avon Park passed away quietly at his home. Ray was born on July 5, 1929, as was his twin brother, Roy! The twins were the youngest of 8 children born to George and Abbie Fort of Morton, IL. Ray was an avid fisherman and golfer. He LOVED his community, his...

November 3, 2019

Mary Garnett Johnson, age 80, passed away on November 3, 2019. Mary was born on February 28, 1939 in Jacksonville, FL to Wade and Mary Campbell. Mary had been a Sebring resident since 2001 coming from Davie, FL. She was the owner and operator of a valve sales company. Mary is survived by her husband Gus; Sons, Chris (Debbie)...

October 30, 2019

Mignon Pollard Kagy, age 98, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019.  She was born October 26, 1921 in Sebring, FL to Allen W. and Tippie (Mahon) Pollard.  She worked as a secretary for an insurance company and was of Methodist Faith.  She is survived by her Son – Robert D. Kagy, Jr; Daughter – Sharon Ann Kagy Welch; Grandchildren...

October 30, 2019

Sharon Ann Bradley, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 in Lake Placid, Florida.  She was born September 12, 1946 in Meriden, Connecticut to the late William and Mary (Denunzio) Bourne.  She had been a resident for just two months coming from Clearwater, FL. She was a confirmed LCMS Lutheran as well as a confirmed cat lover. ...

October 30, 2019

Nancy Ruth Hawkins, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born January 20, 1935 in Waukegan, Illinois to the late Daniel (Gene) and Vivian (Ruth) Avery Sheehan.  She had been a resident since 1983 coming from Antioch, IL and was of the Catholic faith.  She enjoyed playing cards, especially blackjack and watching...

October 28, 2019

DECKER, Harold R., 85, of Sebring, FL, passed away Monday, October 28, 2019. He was born November 17, 1933, to Clarence and Ruth (Underwood) Decker in Rochester, NY.  He had been a resident of Sebring since 1984, coming from Ft. Lauderdale, FL.  He was an avid partier, cook and enjoyed traveling. He was preceded in death by beloved wife...

October 27, 2019

Timothy M. Stansell, age 64, passed away on October 27, 2019.He was born in Clearwater, FL on June 29,1955 to Theron Stansell and Iva (Pursley) Stansell. He was a member of Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church and worked as an air conditioning technician. Timothy was preceded in death by his mother and father and his beloved wife Diana on...

October 25, 2019

Terry Price entered heaven on Friday, October 25, 2019 surrounded by family as they shared stories of thanksgiving, read and quoted scripture, and sang songs about the wonderful grace of their Savior. Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Truman and Alice; two brothers, Ron and Don Price; and a sister, Sandy Schwartz.

Terry Price was...

October 25, 2019

Kenneth LeRoy Collins, age 93, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born in Westville, PA to the late Duncan and Sarah (Morris) Collins on June 2, 1926.  After working for 44 years at Ol Brockway, he moved to Sebring, FL and became a resident in 1989. He enjoyed spending time with his family,...

October 24, 2019

Maxine Overstreet passed away October 24, 2019 in Lake Placid, Florida. Her parents were Marie Coble and Herman Quinn from Carroll County, Burnettsville, IN. Her husband was Wilbur D. Overstreet, one brother and one sister have preceded her in death.  She has one sister living, Lois L. Smith, Monticello, IN and several nieces and nephews.  Maxine was raised in...

October 24, 2019

Maureen B. Houmiller, age 70, of Sullivan, Maine passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 24, 2019. She fought a 23 year long courageous battle with breast cancer.  Her battle taught all about her love of life and love of family.  Born in Boston, Massachusetts on August 21, 1949, Maureen is survived by her husband of...

October 21, 2019

Lois B. Phillips, age 86, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2019. She was born on May 12, 1933 in Toronto, Canada to Jules and Gladys (Chalk) Broe.  Lois had been a Sebring resident since 1970 coming from PA. Some of her enjoyments in life included gardening, sewing and reading, but her greatest joy was spending time with her...

October 20, 2019

On October 20, 2019, Warren Eugene Young, aged 93, passed away peacefully into the Lord’s eternal rest at his Sebring home.  He was born on September 26, 1926, in Clairton, PA, to Emil Young and Mary (Mann) Young. Warren first made his home in Sebring in 1986, after moving here from Farmington Hills, MI.  He and his wife, Shirley,...

October 20, 2019

James William Hedges, age 93, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born December 25, 1925 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to the late Homer and Edith (Bryant) Hedges.  He had been a resident for over 20 years coming from Ohio and was a veteran serving in the Army Air Corp.  He enjoyed fishing, fixing...