Feb 16, 2019

“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths” Proverbs 3: 5, 6

Mary Ellen (Bulander) Adams was born July 18, 1926 in Winamac, Indiana to the late Albert and Theodosia (Back) Bulander.  Following high school, she studied at the Augustana...

Feb 15, 2019

Thomas James Montreuil, 54, died February 15, 2019 in Tampa FL.  He had been a resident of Sebring for 35 years and was employed by Airens as a mechanic.  He is survived by three children, Alexandria Mino, Melissa Montreuil and Thomas Montreuil Jr.;  Mother, Renata Montreuil; Brother, Mark Montreuil, Sister, Lisa Haralson; Nephews, Tyler Montreuil, Chase Haralson; Nieces, Christi...

Feb 12, 2019

James Mitchell Bible, age 71, of Sebring, FL, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019.  He was born February 14, 1947 in Ft. Pierce, FL to James Homer and Helen (Montgomery) Bible.  Jim grew up in Clewiston, FL, moved to Sebring in 1964 and graduated from Sebring High School in 1965.  He then attended and graduated from Carson-Newman College in...

Feb 12, 2019

Samuel Flynn, age 90, passed away on Tuesday February 12, in Sebring, Florida. He was born in St. Ann, Jamaica to Roderick and Sarah Flynn. Samuel resided in Avon Park, Florida since 1996, when he and his wife Violet May Daley-Flynn (deceased since December 2014) retired to that community.

Previously Samuel was married to Veda May Flynn...

Feb 11, 2019

Anna R. Vilkaitis, born May 11, 1932, to Joseph and Mary Vilkaitis in Avon Park, Florida passed away on February 11, 2019 at age 86. Anna was predeceased by her parents, her sisters Mary, Agnes and Helen and brothers John and Paul. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. She was named Valedictorian of her Avon Park High...

Feb 9, 2019

Timmy Lynn Kirkman

Timmy L. Kirkman, age 54, from Avon Park, FL.  passed away on February 9, 2019 in Sebring, FL.   Timmy was born of Christian faith to parents Coy and Mary (Hadden) Kirkman on August 2, 1964 in West Palm Beach, FL. Timmy moved to Highlands County 20 years ago from Palm Bay, FL. and worked...

Feb 9, 2019

Ellis Cutler Vander Pyl, age 87, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born May 14, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio to Ellis Cutler and Marie (Scherrer) Vander Pyl.  Ellis had been a resident of the area since 1980 coming from Blacksburg, Virginia, was a member of St. Agnes Episcopal Church, and was a veteran...

Feb 9, 2019

Forrest P. “Robbie” Robbins, 90, went to Heaven on Saturday, February 9, 2019 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 17, 1928 to the late Min and Trissie (Ramsey) Robbins.  Forrest was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War.  He moved to the area in 1995 from Broward County and was...

Feb 8, 2019

Herman Alvin Laster, age 68 passed away Friday, February 8, 2019 at Lake Placid Healthcare after an extended illness.  He was born in Belle Glade, Florida on December 24, 1950 to the late William Herman Laster and Betty Lewis Laster.  He graduated from Belle Glade High School in 1970.  After graduation, Herman served in the United States Army in...

Feb 7, 2019

Elsie R. Ferguson, age 87, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 in Oak Hill, Florida.  She was born January 3, 1932 in Richmond, Virginia to the late Thomas W. and Florence J. (Franklin) Rainey.  Elsie moved to the area in 1998 from Miami, Florida and was an active member at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lake Placid.  She was a...

Feb 7, 2019

On Thursday, February 7, 2019, Bill Cross, loving husband, father of two and grandfather to four, passed away at the age of 78. Bill was raised in Chattanooga, TN by Vernon and Teenie Dove. He served in the Army for two years and then married Patsy Keaton in 1964. They raised their son Ron and daughter Stacy while he...

Feb 7, 2019

Maria Enriqueta Garcia, age 71, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born July 28, 1947 to Alejandro Garcia and Rita Suarez.  She had been a resident of Sebring for 30 years coming from Moore Haven, Florida.  She attended St. Catherine Catholic Church, loved Bingo, shopping, traveling, family time, and her grandchildren.  She is...

Feb 6, 2019

Carolyn Stevens was called home to her eternal rest on February 6, 2019 at 12:45 am.  She was born on January 12, 1949 in Miami, Florida.  She was the sixth child of nine children born to the union of the late Cline Washington Stevens and Candace Stevens.  She was educated in the public school of E.O. Douglas in Sebring,...

Feb 6, 2019

Warren Anson Jayne of Avon Park, Florida was born on June 2, 1929 and passed away on February 6, 2019. Warren was a longtime resident of Warwick, New York where he raised his family and began his business Warwick Dodge. Warren could be found at all hours in his dealership and his slogan was “Warwick Dodge, where you always...

Feb 6, 2019

Mary E. Swain 74, of Avon Park, FL passed away on February 6 , 2019 in Wauchula, FL. Mary was born in 1944 to parents William and Sarah Sheets in Troy, AL. Mary was a lifelong resident of Wauchula, FL before moving to Avon Park in 2010. Mary deeply loved her family and enjoyed fishing, cooking, crossword puzzles and...

Feb 5, 2019

Melvin “ Ferrell” Williams, 84 of Avon Park, FL. went home to meet his Savior  on February 5 th .Ferrell  was born in Hahira, Ga. to John and Lillian (Shaw) Williams on June 15, 1934. Ferrell was a 45 plus year Avon Park  resident where most knew him from the Amoco station that he and his family owned and...

Feb 5, 2019

Rosa Esther Ritenour, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in Winter Haven, Florida.  She was born December 10, 1934 in New Paris, Indiana to the late Jonas and Dalila (Burkholder) Yoder.  She had been a resident since 1973 coming from South Bend, Indiana, was a Registered Nurse for 66 years, and was still actively working.  Esther...

Feb 4, 2019

Daniel Rolland Evers, age 78, of Avon Park, FL, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 in Sebring, FL.  He was born on June 5, 1940 to Daniel Albert Rolland and Mariam Mildred (Walters) Evers in Metropolis, IL.  After working for the FBI from 1959-1964, he began working for State Farm Insurance.  In 1969, he moved from Terre Haute,...

Feb 3, 2019

Margaret V Kambrich died Sunday, February 3rd, 2019. She was born December 18, 1920. Margaret grew up in Churchton, Maryland along the shore of the Chesapeake Bay. She worked for several years at the FBI in Washington D.C. as one of director J. Edgar Hoover’s secretaries in the 1940s. Margaret married her...

Feb 3, 2019

Frank H. Valentik , Jr.

Frank H. Valentik, Jr., 75 of Avon Park, Florida passed away on February 3, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. Frank was born in Melbourne Florida to parents Frank Valentik, Sr. and Anna in 1943. Frank served proudly in the United States Marines from 1962-1966, was member of the VFW and was an officer...