January 3, 2019

Barbara A. Fulton McCarta, 70, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019.  She was born on May 8, 1948 in Sebring to the late Albert W. (Chubby) and Ruth M. (Pearce) Fulton. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Robert L. McCarta.  She is survived by her son, Sean (Susan) McCarta of Lake Placid; daughter, Erin McCarta (John...

January 1, 2019

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing at the age of 71 of Edgar C DeLaney, a resident of Englewood Florida, formally of Avon Park, Florida. Edgar passed away On January 1, 2019 in Sarasota Florida. He was born in Avon Park Florida on January 5 , 1947 to Cois “Jack” DeLaney, and Bertha Clarice Thompson,...

January 1, 2019

Visitation will be held on Saturday January 26, 2019 at 9 :00 a.m. at Union Church in Avon Park, FL. with funeral services to follow at 10:00 a.m. Dureste will be laid to rest in Bougainvillea Cemetery.

December 31, 2018

Debra Kay Rhoads, 59, of Avon Park, Florida,  passed away on December 31 st in Sebring Florida. Debra was born to Ronald and Nancy Magness in Clarion, Pennsylvania, on February 22, 1959.  Debra had been a resident of Avon Park for the last 5 years coming from Virginia. Debra lovingly served her church, enjoyed baking, cooking and spending time...

December 28, 2018

Weldon Thomas Jacobs

Weldon Thomas Jacobs, 65 of Sebring, FL passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018 in Fort Pierce, FL.  Weldon is the son of the late Tom Junior and Thesalonia (Goins) Jacobs.  Weldon leaves behind his children; Danyle Berish (Daniel) of Sebring, FL., Weldon Collin Jacobs (Anna) of Sebring, FL., Jake Weldon Jacobs (Candice Daughtry)...

December 28, 2018

Joseph (Joey) W. Evans

Joey W. Evans, 51 of Sebring, FL., passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018 in Sebring, FL.  Joseph is the son of Richard W. and Beverly (Parnell) Evans of Sebring, FL.  He is survived by his parents; Richard and Beverly Evans, daughter; Rachel Adams (Stephen) of North Fort Myers and son; Martin Evans...

December 27, 2018

Tommie Lee Stewart, age 77, passed away in Winter Haven, FL. on December 27,2018. Tommie was born on November 12, 1941 in Portageville, Missouri to Tommie and Emma Stewart. Tommie joined the Navy at a young age, serving proudly from 1961 to 1968. In 2001, retiring from Peoples Gas and TECO , Tommie moved from Orlando to River Greens...

December 27, 2018

Joanne Hill

Joanne Hill, 76 of Lake Placid, FL passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018.  She was born in Rouyn Naranda, Quebec to the late Roderick and Claire (Deslongchamps) Brady.  Joanne is survived by her son; Steven Hill (Kristen) of Riverview, FL.  She is survived by her two sisters; Barbara Brady and Liz Gelinas and they...

December 25, 2018

Helen Marie Phillips, 75 of Avon Park, FL. passed away on December 25,2018 in Sebring, FL. Helen was a resident of Avon Park, FL. for over 50 years and retired from the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office where she worked as a switchboard operator. Helen had a love of making homemade items such as cards and flowers for her family...

December 24, 2018

Jose A. Saturno

Jose A. Saturno, 88 of Sebring, FL passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018 in Sebring, FL.  He was born on August 30, 1930 in Panama to the late Antonio and Dionisia (DeGracia) Saturno.  He leaves behind his wife; Dorothy Saturno, one daughter; Melissa Saturno of Sebring, FL and one son; Joseph Saturno.  He...

December 23, 2018

Carl Franklin Sircy, Jr., age 83, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, December 23, 2018 in Tampa, Florida.  He was born on February 17, 1935 in Madison, Florida to the late Carl Franklin Sircy, Sr. and Julia (Cooper) Sircy.  Carl moved to Sebring in 1940 from Madison, Florida.  Carl retired from Progress Energy, served with the Rescue...

December 23, 2018

Gloria L. Morrison, 69 passed away on December 23, 2018 in Avon Park, FL. Daughter of  Leon and Anne Wixson born  in New Orleans, Louisiana, raised and lived her life in Lake Wales , FL.  Gloria was a caring person, who deeply loved her family and friends. Her primary love was to be with her Grandchildren yet any child...

December 21, 2018

Barbara J. Fowler

Barbara Jane Fowler, 79 of Avon Park, FL. passed away on December 21, 2018 in Sebring, FL.  Barbara was born   to William Patterson and Martha Cotter Patterson in Harrisburg Illinois . Moving  to Avon Park, FL. in 2000 from Illinois where she was a banker, Barbara was of Pentecostal faith , a woman who...

December 20, 2018

David Mark Allen

David Mark Allen, 79 of Sebring, FL passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018 in Sebring, FL.  He was born on September 26, 1939 in Chicago, IL to the late Samuel Allen.  He is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Sandy Allen.  David leaves behind his daughter Beth Lang of Sebring,...

December 18, 2018

Leilani S. Payne

Leilani S. Payne, 81 passed away in Sebring, FL.  She was born on December 15, 1937 to the late David and Ethel (Griffin) Johnson of Chicago, IL.  Leilani leaves behind one son; William R. Scott (Cindi) of Sebring, FL., two daughters; Gloria Lee Scott Chase of Old Town, FL and Leilani Scott Campbell (Theodore)...

December 12, 2018

Richard (Rick) P. Sunderland, son of the late Richard P. & Virginia Healy Sunderland, passed away with his family by his side on December 12 th at the age of 78.  He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sally O’Brien Sunderland, his son Mark (Pam) of Boulder, CO, daughter, Debbie of Longmont, CO and grandsons Tyler &...

December 12, 2018

Patsy M. Dowling

Patsy M. Dowling, 79 of Sebring, FL passed away on December 12, 2018 in Sebring, FL.  She was born on September 14, 1939 to the late Elbert and Josephine (Wernis) Marcom in Ferndale, Michigan.  Patsy is survived by her husband, John Dowling, two sons; Scott Covert of Denver, CO, Darren Blum (Nettie) of Wauchula,...

December 7, 2018

Wayne Leamon

Wayne Leamon, 82 passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018 in Sebring, FL.  He was born on December 7, 1936 to the late Troy and Odell Leamon of Miami, Florida.  Wayne is survived by his wife Carolyn J. Leamon and two sons; Victor Leamon of Mobile, AL, Keith Leamon of North Carolina and a step-son;...

December 7, 2018

Shirley D. Marshall Sircy

Shirley D. Marshall Sircy, age 74, went to be with her Lord on Friday, December 7, 2018 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born on September 15, 1944 in Avon Park, Florida to the late Henry and Ruby (Campbell) Marshall.  She was a lifelong resident of Highlands County, retired as a supervisor of the...

December 7, 2018

William Samuel Crunkelton, 82 of Avon Park, FL., passed away on December 7, 2018 in Sebring, FL. Born to William and Lillie (Jones) Crunkelton in Wauchula Florida, Mr. Crunkelton moved to Avon Park with his family at the age of 9 where he spent a lifetime in the construction business building homes. William had a passion for inventions, fixing...