Jul 12, 2018

James Francis Beswick, Jr, of Sun ‘n’ Lake, Sebring, passed away on July 12. He was born February 15, 1935 in Camden, NJ to James F. and Mary (Purcell) Beswick and came to this area in 2006 from Pembroke Pines, FL. He later moved to North Hutchinson Island, Ft. Pierce upon his retirement. Mr. Beswick is survived by his...

Jul 11, 2018

Marvin Linn Desselle, 66, of Lake Placid, FL passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. He was born on October 17, 1951 in Crawfordsville, IN to Lucien and Margaret (Long) Desselle. Marvin has been a resident of Highlands County since 1998. He is survived by his wife Moddie Desselle; Two daughters Christy (Armando) Gonzales of TX, Amanda (Juanmiguel) Gorut...

Jul 11, 2018

LORRAINE A. COOPER

Lorraine A. Cooper, age 74, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born on May 5, 1944 to the late Marion and Victoria (Spilizewski) Temple, in Dayton, Ohio.  Lorraine had been a resident of Sebring since 1981 moving from Dayton, Ohio.  She attended the Bible...

Jul 9, 2018

Elizabeth E. Williams went to be with the Lord on July 9, 2018, she was born on October 7, 1927 to Henry and Luease (Reshard) Ervin in Avon Park, Florida where she was a lifelong resident. Elizabeth was very proud of her family and was a very loving individual who welcomed everyone into her home. She is survived by...

Jul 5, 2018

Cornelia Lester Braswell

Cornelia L. Braswell, age 70, passed away July 5, 2018, after a brief illness. She was the daughter of J.C. and Dot Braswell, of Alachua, Florida, who predeceased her. She was a retired Special Education teacher and had resided in Sebring for many years. She was survived by her sister, Keith Braswell Hall (Michael)...

Jul 5, 2018

Jack A. Brown age 91 passed away on July 5, 2018.

He was born in Oklahoma City, OK on August 9, 1926 to Charles R. and Anna Leistikow Brown. He had been a Highlands County resident since 1989. Jack joined the U.S. Navy in October of 1943 and then U.S. Army in May of 1947. He worked...

Jul 3, 2018

Mari D. Tasca aka “Aunt Mar” – Mari was born March, 2 1943 and passed away July 3, 2018. Mari was a therapist who lived to help others. She traveled the world and enjoyed the history, beauty and architecture of every location she traveled. She was also an avid animal lover. She was special to everyone who met her,...

Jun 30, 2018

Betty Jean Hunter, 86, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born on September 19, 1931 in Odum, Georgia to Carl Herbert and Nora Lee (Richardson) Healan. Cremation Arrangements entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home Sebring, Florida www.stephensonnelsonfh.com

Jun 27, 2018

Grace Mary Knowles, 99, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born on October 8, 1918 to Peter J. and Jane (Grogan) Hawkins in Bend, Illinois.  She is survived by her son, John Spence of Bradenton, Florida; two Grandchildren and two Great-Grandchildren.

Arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

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Jun 26, 2018

John H. Stoddart Jr., 70, of Sebring, FL, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018. He was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late John H. and Joan (Powers) Stoddart on June 7, 1948. He served in Vietnam as a Marine and became a resident of Highlands County in 1981, coming from Ochopee, FL. He enjoyed hunting, reading and spending...

Jun 26, 2018

Michael Gary Muse, 76 of Chincoteague, Virginia entered peacefully into eternal rest on June 26, 2018 in Sebring, Florida.  Michael G. Muse was born April 19, 1942 in Washington DC to Janice Muse and Edgar Muse Sr.  His siblings are Edgar C. Muse, Jr. “Buddy” (deceased), Diane Coche (deceased), Tom Muse and Dwight Muse.  He is survived by a...

Jun 25, 2018

Terri A. Fowler age 58 Passed away on June 25, 2018. She was born in Harrisburg, IL on November 24, 1959 to Jack J and Barbara Paterson Fowler. Terri had been a resident of Avon Park, FL since 2001 coming from Illinois. She was employed as a receptionist in the health care field. She is survived by her mother,...

Jun 23, 2018

John R. Skipper, Jr., age 68, of Lake Placid, Florida, passed away June 23, 2018 at his home.  He was born July 6, 1949 in Avon Park, Florida to John R. and Marguerite (Stewart) Skipper.  John was a 6 th generation rancher, citrus grower, and native Floridian and a lifelong resident of Highlands County.  He graduated from South Florida...

Jun 23, 2018

Janet H. Patterson passed away at home on June 23, 2018. She was born on September 29, 1942 in Birmingham, AL to Samuel J. Harris and Janet M. Harris.  She was a graduate of the Mississippi University for Women and worked for years with the physically handicapped, originally as a pioneering driving instructor for those with severe spinal cord...

Jun 23, 2018

Annie Ellen (Apok) Kozak, of Avon Park, Florida passed away peacefully on June 23, 2018, the morning of her 86 th birthday. Annie was born June 23, 1932 in White Mountain, Alaska, the daughter of the late Robert Apok and Martha (Walker) Apok. She was one of 11 siblings.

On May 25, 1956 Annie married Philip W....

Jun 23, 2018

Lieselotte "Lu-Lue" Sigler, age 77, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Lake Placid, Florida.  Shew as born on July 11, 1940 to Atto Heimbruch and Lena Deiters in Germany.  She is survived by her husband Bert Sigler; children, Debra Darnell; Tim Sigler and Jack Sigler; brother, Peter Highbuch. Cremation Arrangements entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home Sebring, Florida...

Jun 22, 2018

James L. Edwards passed away on June 22, 2018 in Sebring, FL. He was born in Dockery, MS on November 20, 1939 to William and Edrith Ray Edwards. He had been a resident Florida for 60 years. James was a hard worker in the Citrus Industry. He enjoyed visiting with his Family and Friends and leading in most of...

Jun 21, 2018

Barbara S. Vickers, age 85, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born on November 7, 1932 to the late Floyd M. and Espage (Rogers) Schumacher in Tampa, Florida.  Barbara had been a lifelong resident of Sebring and was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Sebring.  She was very active in her church...

Jun 21, 2018

Norma M. West, 81, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 in Avon Park, Florida.  She was born to the late Russell and Dorothea (Jefferis) Rhodes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 2, 1936.  She had been a resident since 1981 coming from Turnersville, New Jersey and was a member of Christ Fellowship Church.  Norma liked to sing in the...

Jun 21, 2018

Donald “Duke” Wayne Johnson, age 84, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018.  He was born December 8, 1933 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Orris and Rosalind (Zook) Johnson.  He worked for the Federal Sign and Signal Corporation, loved golf and fishing, served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, and had been a resident of...