Margery Belle Fuller was born on April 3, 1917 in Antigo, Wisconsin, the first child of Caroll and Hazel Fuller. In 1919, Margery’s family moved to a farm near Oshkosh, where her father had a milk route and sold milk. In her high school years in the depression, Marge moved into town, got a job for room,...
Luis Gomez, Jr., 36, of Houston, TX passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017 in Sebring, FL. He was born to Luis and Rosabla (Fabela) Gomez in Bradenton, FL on November 19, 1981. He worked in transportation in the school district in Houston and enjoyed cars but he especially loved his family. Survivors include: wife; Kellie Pringle-TX,...
Christine Marie Murchie, 61, of Sebring, FL. passed away on December 28, 2017. She was born to the late Earl F. and Louise M. (Smith) Arsen in Michigan. Christine became a permanent resident in 2010 after many years of being a "snowbird" going back and forth from Louisville, KY. Survivors include: husband: Kim Murchie; children: Sharon Murchie,...
Robert W. Burdick passed gently unto his Lord to join his recently departed wife, Shirley J. Burdick, on December 27, 2017. He resided at The Palms of Sebring. He is survived his son, Gary L. Burdick of New Town Square, PA; daughter Tina L. Quick, of Durham, NC; and son, Lann K. Burdick of Camp Hill, PA. ...
Grace Marie Rucker
Grace Marie Rucker, 95, of Sebring, FL. passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017. She was born to the late Joseph Carl and Grace Emenia (Sweeting) Ripple on January 17, 1922 in Miami, FL. Having been a resident since 1987, coming from Miami, Grace was of the Baptist faith and...
Charles E. Welner
Charles E. Welner, age 82, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on September 3, 1935 in Topsham, Maine to the late James Thomas and Mildred (Wheeler) Welner. Charles spent his career as a teacher and coached football. He was a member of Maranatha...
Donald M. Butts, 85, of Sebring, FL passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017. He was born in Plattsburgh, NY to the late Robert and Sylvia Dorothy (Doucette) Butts on October 4, 1932. He served in the Airforce, worked for General Electric for 30 years and loved to golf. Survivors include his wife: Patricia Butts; daughters: Estella...
Elizabeth Louise Bell was born on April 23, 1932 in Key West Florida. Just before dawn on Saturday December 23rd Elizabeth slipped free of the cocoon constraints of this world, spread her new angelic butterfly wings and finally reunited with those she had for so long desired to be with again. Her parents, Leland and Verlot (Sawyer) Roberts gave...
Laura Ann Melchert, age 57, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on June 13, 1960 in Fort Benning, Georgia to Harvey and Hilda (Lieten) Melchert. Laura moved to Sebring in 1990 from Pennsylvania and was of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, the ocean, her dogs Ginger and Spice...
Franka Ann Butler, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on July 1, 1949 to the late Merlin and Bobbie Jean (Childs) Burgess in Albany, Georgia. She had been a resident of Avon Park since 2007 having moved from Wauchula, Florida. She graduated from the Mid-State Medical Academy and...
Kenneth O. LaVergne, “KO” age 77, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017. He was born March 30, 1940 in Detroit, MI to Omer and Elizabeth (LaLonde) LaVergne. Six years later he moved to Parma, OH where he made several lifelong friends. While living in Parma, Kenneth excelled in sports. He was an all-city in football, basketball, and...
Eleanor H. Sayre
Eleanor H. Sayre, age 102, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on September 3, 1915 in Bremen, Ohio to the late John and Della (Steward) Olive. She had been a resident for 30 years coming from North Haven, Connecticut and attended St. John’s...
Lester Marion “Tinker” Bennett, age 73, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on May 13, 1944 to the late Vernon W. and Elouise (McDavid) Bennett. Tinker was a veteran serving with the U.S. Air Force Canine Unit. He was the owner of Bennett Electrical Services in Sebring where he was...
John L. Bonaventura, 82, of Avon Park, FL passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017. He was born in Canastota, New York to the late John S. and Maude (Philo) Bonaventura. He proudly served our country and retired after 30 years from the U.S. Army. He became a resident of Highlands County in 2011 having come from Alaska....
Robert O. Moore, age 73 of Avon Park, Florida passed at his residence on December 16, 2017. He was born in Cordele, GA on September 4, 1944 to Owen Lee Moore and Minnie Mae Gill Moore. Robert enjoyed restoring and showing antique cars. He also liked to spend time hunting and fishing. Robert loved his family and he was...
George W. Robey, Jr. passed away on December 13, 2017, in Sebring, FL. He was born on October 9, 1935 in Washington D.C. to the late George and Dorothy (Haislip) Robey. He has been a resident of Sebring since 1997, coming from Hawaii. George proudly served his country in the Army. He served three tours in Vietnam,...
Delores E. “Dee” Johnson of Sebring, Florida, made her transition on December 12, 2017, at Lake Placid Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lake Placid, FL. De was born August 4, 1932 in Cokato, Minnesota, to Edward and Martha Rosella (Monson) Johnson. She was confirmed in Cokato Evangelical Lutheran Church. Dee graduated in 1950, from Cokato High School,...
Gary W. Dunford passed away at his home on December 8, 2017. He was born on December 7, 1948 to Robert & Phyllis (Liard) Dunford in Woonsocket, RI. He had been a resident of Avon Park since 1984 coming from Bellingham, MA. Gary was a motorcycle rider and enjoyed driving semi for the race team. He was a member...
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Brian Peat. Brian passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017 at the age of 78. Brian was originally from Huddersfield, Yorkshire in England. Brian served his Country in the Royal Army Service Corps (RASC) where he met his wife Corinne,...