Jerry Wayne Lewis

Jerry Wayne Lewis

February 26, 2019

Jerry Wayne Lewis, 76, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born on June 13, 1942 in Canton, Ohio to the late Edward and Phyllis (Baker) Lewis.  Jerry was a graduate of Barnsville High School in 1961 & of Tri-State College in 1965. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves for 6...

Deborah Lee Vanderbilt Madden

Deborah Lee Vanderbilt Madden

February 25, 2019

Deborah Lee Vanderbilt Madden, 68 of Davenport, FL. passed away on February 25,2019, in Zephyrhills, FL. Deborah was born in Kissimmee, Fl. on January 19, 1951 and was raised by loving parent’s Lee and Frances Gurganus. Deborah had a Bachelor’s degree and worked  in the health care industry as a medical coder and was a member of the Seventh...

William John Baransky

William John Baransky

February 24, 2019

William John Baransky “Wild Bill”, age 63, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born on March 11, 1955 in Tampa, Florida to the late Bernard J. Baransky and Ellie Selph.  William is survived by his wife Josephine Baransky of Sebring, FL; son William Baransky II (Jessica) of Sarasota, FL; grandsons Will and Wyatt...

Shelli Lynne Cervantes

Shelli Lynne Cervantes

February 24, 2019

Shelli Lynne Cervantes, age 58, journeyed to her heavenly home on Sunday, February 24, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was surrounded by her family at her favorite place on earth, her farm in Lorida, FL.

Shelli was born on November 26 th , 1960 in Broken Bow, NE to George V. and Donna J....

Dorothian Meyer

Dorothian Meyer

February 22, 2019

Dorothian Meyer, of Bad Axe Michigan and Avon Park Florida, passed away peacefully Friday, February 22, 2019 at 4:45 p.m. at her home in Florida with her children at her side. After fighting valiantly with cancer for two and a half years, she made the decision in December not to receive any more chemotherapy. In January Dorothy was rushed...

Dorothy Lee Gobert

Dorothy Lee Gobert

February 22, 2019

Dorothy Lee Gobert passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born in Quiet Dale, West Virginia to the late Clyde and Ruby (Hickman) Nale.  She had been a resident since 1992 coming from Michigan City, Indiana and was a member of the Avon Park Presbyterian Church.  Dorothy was an avid golfer, Bridge player, member...

Dwight Bowerman

Dwight Bowerman

February 21, 2019

Dwight Bowerman passed away February 21, 2019 in St. Petersburg, Florida. He fought a brave fight against cancer with the help of his wife and lifelong love, Majel Bowerman.

Dwight was born on July 20, 1950 to Steve and Rosemary Bowerman in Deckerville, Michigan. He and his four brothers and one sister were raised on a dairy...

Peter B. Dodson

Peter B. Dodson

February 20, 2019

Dr. Peter B. Dodson passed away peacefully at the age of 67 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring, Florida on February 20, 2019 surrounded by the love of his family and friends.  Peter graduated from Chillicothe High School in Chillicothe, Ohio in 1969.  He received his BS in Biology from Valparaiso University in 1973 and his Doctorate of Dental...

Edward "Rod" Wentworth

Edward "Rod" Wentworth

February 18, 2019

Edward “Rod” Wentworth, age 86, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born August 1, 1932 in Gardiner, Maine to Leroy S. and Irma (Rawlings) Wentworth.  Rod was a computer tech and loved to work on them.  He was a wonderful man and loved to share the Message of Faith and the Lord.  He...

Mary "Helen" Manus

Mary "Helen" Manus

February 17, 2019

Mary Helen Manus, age 86, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019 in Lorida, Florida.  She was born on June 6, 1932 in Ashburn, Georgia to the late William P. and Eddie Belle (Kennedy) Guy.  Helen had been a resident since 1953 coming from Georgia and was a nurse’s aide.  She is survived by her Husband, Hillard L.P. Manus...

Leroy Quick

Leroy Quick

February 17, 2019

Leroy Quick, age 49, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born February 13, 1970 in Laurinburg, North Carolina.

Arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

4001 Sebring Parkway

Sebring, FL  33870

863-385-0125

www.stephensonnelsonfh.com

Helen M. Andres

Helen M. Andres

February 17, 2019

Helen M. Andres, age 82, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019 in Sebring, Florida. She was at home with her family by her side.  She was born March 16, 1936 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Anna (Ferjaka) Dabelko.  She had been a resident since 1979 coming from Ft. Lauderdale and was a member of St....

Mary Ellen Adams

Mary Ellen Adams

February 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...

Thomas James Montreuil

Thomas James Montreuil

February 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...

James Mitchell Bible

James Mitchell Bible

February 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...

Samuel Flynn

Samuel Flynn

February 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...

Anna R Vilkaitis

Anna R Vilkaitis

February 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...

Timmy Lynn Kirkman

Timmy Lynn Kirkman

February 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...

Ellis Cutler Vander Pyl

Ellis Cutler Vander Pyl

February 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...

Forrest P. Robbins

Forrest P. Robbins

February 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...