Feb 4, 2025

Jeffrey “Jeff" Donald Beish, 84, of Lake Placid, FL, passed away on February 4, 2025. He was born on October 17, 1940, in Lenoir, NC, to the late Donald and Una Beish.

A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Jeff dedicated his career to aviation as a Flight Simulator Engineer. His...

Feb 3, 2025

Retired Insurance Executive Dies

George Grove Radcliffe November 12, 1924 – February 3, 2025

George Grove Radcliffe age 100, peacefully passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, in Sebring, Florida with his wife by his side.

George had a career of over forty years with...

Feb 2, 2025

John Nickolas MacTavish died on Sunday; Feb. 2, 2025 at his home in Sebring Fl. ....He was predeceased by his parents Alison and Rolph McTavish (not a typo) and his first wife Patricia Harpley MacTavish

John graduated from Case Western Reserve University in 1970 with a Ph.D. in Geology and had several professions...

Feb 1, 2025

James Cameron Hutton

James Cameron Hutton, age 79, of Little Falls, New York, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born June 15, 1945 in Denver, Colorado to Robert Cameron and Mae Rosella (Meisel) Hutton.  Jim worked as a mechanical engineer designing firearms for Remington Arms and attended Herkimer Reform Church...

Jan 31, 2025

Cheryl Jean Culumber Ford, 78, of Sebring, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2025. She was born on December 08, 1946 in Pana, Illinois to the late Norman E. and Barbara L. Riley Culumber. Cheryl moved to Sebring with her husband, Charles B. “Chuck” Ford, III, in 2010 from Bella Vista, Arkansas.

Jan 30, 2025

Debra Kay Beasley, 67, passed away on January 30, 2025. She was born on April 22, 1957, in Albion, Michigan, to William and Shirley Morgan.

A dedicated and hardworking woman, Debra spent much of her career as a truck driver, embracing the open road and traveling across the country. She found joy in...

Jan 30, 2025

James “Dennis” Fuller was born on December 12, 1942 in Alba, AL.  He moved to Lake Placid, FL as a child. In 1963, Dennis met and  married the love of his life, Ethel Grantham, and together they raised two daughters: Saundra Green (Skip) of Avon Park, FL, and Nancy Fuller of Sebring, FL. He was a proud...

Jan 29, 2025

Survived by his loving wife, Phyllis Petersen of Sebring, FL.

Jan 28, 2025

Lewis Charles Newson, age 68, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025. He was born on December 23, 1956 in Florida City, Florida, to the late Carson Newson and Betty Alan .

When Lewis wasn’t out on the water fishing, he loved to tinker around with small engines. He was a great handyman,...

Jan 27, 2025

Sebring, Florida – Mary Sue Hoglund, age 87, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025. Sue was born February 1, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to Jack and Rita Buzzek. Sue’s most recent career was as a medical record transcriptionist, working for a local hospital. Prior to becoming a transcriptionist, she was employed as an animation contractor working on mainstream projects...

Jan 26, 2025

Elsie “Sharon” Childress, age 82, of Avon Park, Florida, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 26, 2025, in Sebring, Florida. Sharon was born on July 13, 1942, in Jacksonville, Florida to her loving parents, Hugh D. Chancey and Shirley E. Furlong. Sharon returned to Florida in 1971, coming from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Sharon dedicated her life to...

Jan 26, 2025

Wilma Lucille Kangeter, age 91, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 in Auburndale, Florida.  She was born November 18, 1933 in Avon Park, Florida to the late William Wilburn and Nora Annabelle (Albritton) Giddens.  She had been a lifelong resident of Avon Park and a member of Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church.  Wilma is survived by her Daughters...

Jan 26, 2025

Inez Ora Dee Lyles, age 79, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2025 in Sebring, Florida. Inez was born on March 1, 1945, in Pascagoula, Mississippi to her loving parents, Molton and Josephine Lyles (Jackson). Inez was a recent resident of Avon Park. Previously she lived in Santa Clarita, California for 30 years. Inez was a manager in the...

Jan 25, 2025

Connie Ann DeMaria, 70, of Sebring, FL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025. She was born on May 17, 1954, in Dade County to the late Richard and Margaret DeMaria.

Connie made Sebring her home for the past 25 years after moving from Miami, FL. A devoted member of St. John...

Jan 23, 2025

Thomas Jula passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025 at the age of 73. Born on June 5, 1951, in Scwickly, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Michael and Helen Jula.

Thomas was a hardworking construction man but also enjoyed working at the Sebring country club. During his free time, he...

Jan 22, 2025

Vicki Jo Grimsley passed away on January 22, 2025. Born April 3, 1969 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, she was the beloved daughter of Mark Crane and Mary Folkers.

When Vicki wasn’t dedicating her time to helping others, you could find her out on the boat, or spending time with her beloved horses. Her joy and carefree spirit...

Jan 21, 2025

Loye Lashley, Jr., age 85, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025.  He was born February 27, 1939 in Jasper, Florida to Loye and Mary Katie (Powers) Lashley.  Loye, better known as “Junior,” was Owner & Operator of Highlands County Vaults from 1978-2007.  He is of the Baptist Faith and has been a resident of Avon...

Jan 20, 2025

Bertram Dale Durden, age 82, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away on January 20, 2025.   He was born on March 6, 1942, in Swainsboro, Georgia, to the late Lee Henry Durden, and Louise (Amerson) Durden.

Dale was a farmer and worked in the citrus industry before starting a career as a Project Supervisor for Central Florida Turf...

Jan 20, 2025

Jean A. Lesniak, age 88, of Sebring, Florida, passed away on January 20, 2025. Born December 18, 1936, in Caspian, Michigan, she was the beloved daughter of the late Albert and Antoinette Bianchi.

Jean and her husband, Jerome A. Lesniak, made Sebring their home in 2019 after wintering there since 1997. Jean was...

Jan 19, 2025

Mary Nell Nolen, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on December 15, 1931, in Haleyville, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Leo Bainett.

Mary moved to Highlands County, Florida, in 1973, where she made a loving home for her family and became...