September 24, 2019

On Tuesday, September 24, 2019, Lisa Louise Gourley, loving sister, aunt, and friend passed away at the age of 55. We will mourn her loss, but we will celebrate her encounter with our loving and merciful God, and we will celebrate her embrace with her mother and father whom she missed dearly on this earth.  Lisa was born on...

September 22, 2019

Zulmira M. DaSilva, age 87, passed away on Sunday,  September 22, 2019 in Avon Park, FL. Zulmira was born of Catholic faith in Achadinha, Azores, Portugal to parents Jose Furtado and Maria (Amaral) Furtado on December 15, 1931. Zulmira had been a resident of Avon Park since 2005, coming from Massachusetts and was a member of Our Lady of...

September 21, 2019

Judy Thompson Welch, age 79, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019.  She was born July 28, 1940 in Avon Park, FL to Elton and Addie (Ward) Thompson.  Judy graduated from Avon Park High School in 1958 and shortly after on June 6, 1959, Judy married her husband of 60 years, Franklin Welch. Judy was a...

September 21, 2019

Ruth Jane Ball, age 97, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born June 28, 1922 in Larksville, Pennsylvania to the late Emmett and Mary (Banta) Jones.  She had been a resident since 1987 coming from Indiana and was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church.  Ruth enjoyed cooking, painting and loved to write poems. ...

September 20, 2019

Dolores A. Ripa, or more affectionately known as “Aunt Lolly,” age 71, of Sebring, FL, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019.  She was born May 13, 1948 in Millville, NJ to Orville and Anna Rebecca (Crain) Harris.  She worked for a glass manufacturing company, of Methodist Faith, volunteered at Highlands Hammock State Park CCC Museum, and has been a...

September 18, 2019

Maureen D. Tunks-Kuperman, age 72, from Sebring, Florida passed away peacefully on September, 18, 2019 with her loving husband Martin “Marty” of 48 years by her side after a long battle with cancer.  Maureen was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on March 6, 1947 and she was an only child.  Maureen and Marty worked together for the entire 48 years...

September 18, 2019

Mort Dale Stoelton, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 in Sebring, Florida. He was born in Detroit, Michigan 7/22/1934 to the late Edward and Audrey (Thompson) Stoelton and lived most of his life in Belleville, MI. Mort married the love of his life, Bonnie Lee Stoelton who passed away in 2006 after 52 years of marriage....

September 15, 2019

Judy A. Muerner, age 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday September 15, 2019 in Avon Park, Florida. Judy was born to parents’ William S. Mills and Dorothy L. (Darling) in Des Moines, Iowa on November 24, 1939. Judy and her husband Ken moved to Highlands County, Florida in 2005 from Iowa where she retired as...

September 15, 2019

Verlin P. Kempf, age 88, of Avon Park, Fl. passed away   on Sunday, September 15, 2019 in Orlando, Fl.  Verlin was born on August 7, 1931 in Shelby, Oh. to parent’s Henry and Adelia (Verhoff) Kempf. Verlin retired from the phone company where he worked as a lineman and became a resident of Avon Park in 1995. Verlin enjoyed...

September 15, 2019

Jacqueline Rosena Carlton (Roberts) 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at East Bay Nursing Center in Clearwater, FL.  She was surrounded by her loving family.

She had suffered many years due to a car accident in Clearwater back in 1986.  "Jackie" was born on August 25, 1941 in Sarasota,...

September 15, 2019

It is with a sadden heart that on Sunday, September 15, 2019 my brother, Stanley Clifton Bayles, passed away.  He was born on October 13, 1958.  He had such a passion for fishing and the outdoors.  One of his special places was Lake Jackson in Sebring, Florida where he lived.  We will be having a Celebration of Life for...

September 12, 2019

Janice Robin Pool, age 60, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 in Avon Park, Florida.  She was born December 19, 1958 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Alvin and Mildred Barber.  She had been a resident of Avon Park 34 years coming from Lake Wales, FL where she graduated high school in 1977. In 1997 she graduated from the South Florida...

September 10, 2019

Randy Wade Langdon passed away on September 10, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at The Good Shepard Hospice in Sebring FL. He was born on July 13,1952 in Dunn, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Richard Wade Langdon and Dora Mae Temple. Survived by his wife Patricia Langdon and daughters Tiffany Duron, Brandi Flint, and...

September 9, 2019

Howard Thomas Ludlam, age 98, of Avon Park, FL passed away Monday, September 9, 2019.  He was born May 18, 1921 in Wellsboro, PA to Sterry and Ruby Mae (Wilson) Ludlam.  Howard was a Carpenter,  an Entrepreneur in sporting goods and drycleaner. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp during WW II from 1942-1946, attended First Baptist Church of...

September 8, 2019

Garner, Martha Lee Inabinett passed away September 8, 2019.  She was born on November 29, 1928 to the late Hugh Pratzel and Frances Elizabeth Inabinett in Bowman, South Carolina.  She graduated from Winthrop College in 1950, with a BS degree in Elementary Education, later pursuing graduate studies at The University of South Carolina, The University of Jacksonville, and Florida...

September 7, 2019

Blonnell Missouri Todd, age 90, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born January 22, 1929 in Houston County, Alabama to Pharrow and Margaret (Mixon) Holland.  She had been a resident since 1955 coming from Marianna, Florida and was of the Pentecostal faith.  Blonnell enjoyed spending time with her family.  She is survived by...

September 7, 2019

Dorothy Kalloch was born on May 31, 1927 to Dudley and Marjorie (Overman) Kalloch.  In the next few years, Dorothy would be joined by two younger sisters, Marjorie and Beatrice.  Dorothy was born in Leninakan, Russia – currently known as Gyumri, Armenia.  Her father, a medical doctor, was working with the refugees from the conflict between Turkey and Armenia. ...

September 6, 2019

Juan Ramon Sanchez, Sr., age 75, was received into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 6, 2019.

Juan was born December 8, 1943 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He attended the University of Puerto Rico, where he was granted a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration in 1970. After college, he worked as...

September 6, 2019

Jack Edward Ellis, 54, of Sebring, FL passed away on September 6, 2019. He was born on February 6, 1965 in Knoxville, TN to John and Hazel Stripes Ellis. Jack had been a Sebring resident since 1972 and grew up in Calvary Church. He was very artistic and enjoyed creating stained glass art. He was also a computer enthusiast ...

September 6, 2019

Sheila L. Tobin of Sebring, FL, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her daughter; Robin and husband Jerry Menoche; Daughter Ellen Gaipo; Son, Skip and wife Jeanne Raposa; Daughter, Cathy Bailey and husband Mark Fairfield; Grandchildren; Justin and Jillian Menoche, Jeremy Gaipo, Amy and Derek Raposa, Megan Maciel, and Nicholas Bailey;...