Nov 2, 2017

Jane A Byington passed away on November 2, 2017. She was born in Plum City, WI on December 18, 1942 to Herbert and Melvina Doughty Keys. Jane was a resident of Avon Park since 2007. She is survived by her husband Gary, her children, Christy Rundquist, Cindy Dauffenbach, Jeffrey Byington and Angela Kallstrom; Siblings, Orin Keys, Judy Harmon, Judith...

Oct 31, 2017

Robert A. Dudick Passed away on October 31, 2017. He was born on June 12, 1950 to Andrew Kondrat Dudick and Mildred Prindle Dudick. He was a resident of Avon Park since 2007 coming from North East Erie, PA. Robert served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a member of the Moose Lodge...

Oct 31, 2017

James Walter “Jim” Meese, Junior, formerly of Crawford County, 89 passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 in Sebring, FL. He leaves his wife of 62 years, the love of his life, Glendeth (Hildebrand) Meese of Avon Park, FL; his son Craig (Josette) Meese of Lafayette, LA; his son Scott (Linda) Meese of Spring Hill, TN; and a daughter,...

Oct 30, 2017

Frank Koza, age 97, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017 in St. Petersburg, Florida.  He was born on April 8, 1920 in Worcester, Massachusetts to the late Anthony and Mary (Putla) Koza.  Frank was a member of the American Legion in Avon Park and Worcester, MA and of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church.  He is...

Oct 29, 2017

Chester Clinton Shoesmith, 74 of Sebring, FL passed away on October 29, 2017. He was born to Thomas and Vivian Hurley Shoesmith on September 5, 1943 in New Bedford, MA. He is survived by his children, Eric Pine of CA, Michael Shoesmith and Brenda Shoesmith of MA. Per his request Mr. Shoesmith has been cremated.

Oct 29, 2017

Chester Clinton Shoesmith, 74 of Sebring, FL passed away on October 29, 2017. He was born to Thomas and Vivian Hurley Shoesmith on September 5, 1943 in New Bedford, MA. He is survived by his children, Eric Pine of CA, Michael Shoesmith and Brenda Shoesmith of MA. Per his request Mr. Shoesmith has been cremated.

Oct 28, 2017

Reginald Stanely Morgan was born to the union of Mary Alice and William Henry Morgan, Sr., both parents are deceased.  He was raised by his great aunts, Lular B. Campbell and Fannie Mae Morris.  He leaves to mourn his demise, one daughter, Janise M. Richardson of Tampa; a “Special Friend” Angela MacKenzie of Lakeland; two sisters, Mary...

Oct 28, 2017

Steven William Arnold, age 20, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017 in Lorida, Florida.  He was born February 3, 1997 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to Harry S. and Margaret (Heyer) Arnold.  Steven enjoyed fishing, hunting and trucks.  He especially loved his friends.  Survivors include his parents: Harry S. and Margaret Arnold; brother: Daniel Hillman (Catherine) of...

Oct 26, 2017

Sarah Ann Stickle, age 81 passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 26, 2017 in Lake Placid, Florida.  She was born July 9, 1936 to the late Ehrman and Lettie Mae (Johnson) Crawford in Macomb, Illinois.  Sarah has been a resident of Highlands County since 1992 having moved here from Macomb,...

Oct 25, 2017

Celia Gamez 73, passed away on October 25, 2017. She was born on April 21, 1944 in La Yerbabuena Michoacan, Mexico to Jose M. Gamez and Maria A. Luna. Celia had been a resident of Avon Park since 1985, and she was employed by the Citrus Industry. She is survived by her husband Francisco Luna; brothers Jorge...

Oct 23, 2017

Janet French, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on October 23, 2017 in Sebring, Florida at the age of 77.  She was born on October 19, 1940 in Providence, Rhode Island.  Janet moved to Sebring in 2005 from Smithfield, Rhode Island and was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Avon Park, Florida. ...

Oct 21, 2017

Tara Bishop Archer, age 56 passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017 in Orlando, Florida.  She was born on April 14, 1961 to Dewey and Betsy Bishop in Topeka, Kansas.  She had been a resident of Sebring since 2009 coming from West Palm Beach and was a Licensed Practical Nurse and a member of the Cason United...

Oct 19, 2017

Thomas Gene Hawn, age 69, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2017. He was born October 23, 1947 in Harriman, TN to Coy and Lorene (Nelson) Hawn. Tom worked as a truck driver for Ridge Fuel, served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and has been a resident of Avon Park, FL since 1970,...

Oct 14, 2017

George Eugene Devore, 90, passed away Saturday October 14, 2017. He was born to the late Clarence (Buzz) and Florence (Burtscher) Devore in Canton, OH. George graduated from St. John High School before he proudly served his country in the US Navy during WWII. George was founder and owner of Devore Engraving in 1955 and the company is still...

Oct 12, 2017

Paul H. Tifft, age 75, of Avon Park, FL passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017 in Lake Placid, Florida. He was born January 10, 1942 to the late Jerome and Hattie (Breeds) Tifft in Cortland, New York. Paul was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He worked as a telephone installation contractor in many states including...

Oct 11, 2017

Florence “Flo” Cooper passed away October 11, 2017 at her home in Sebring, Florida.  Flo was born on March 3, 1947 to the late T. Harold and Josephine (Joyner) Hackney in Clearwater, Florida. Flo had been a resident of Highlands County since 1976 moving from Lakeland, Florida.  She was a Professional Guardian, had served both Sebring and...

Oct 11, 2017

Carol Mary Jacob, RN, BSN, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born January 11, 1945 to the late James R. and Margaret May (Mack) Snow in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Carol enjoyed the beach, any kind of crafts, especially her miniatures, and her family.  She was an excellent cook and baker,...

Oct 9, 2017

William “Rob” Ward passed away on October 9, 2017. He was born on February 6, 1955 to G. Franklyn Ward and Mary Ellen Heitsch Ward in Avon Park, FL. Rob enjoyed bagging groceries at his job at Publix in Avon Park, participating in Special Olympics and Special STARS. He is survived by his sisters; Deborah Ward Barber...

Oct 8, 2017

Nancy Vickers Pyle passed away October 8, 2017 at Vitas Hospice in Sebring, Florida.  Nancy was born on June 25, 1957 to the late Marion E. and Audrey (Fegan) Vickers in West Palm Beach, Florida.  Nancy worked as a journalist for the Highlands Today newspaper and taught English at Sebring High School and Avon Park High School...

Oct 8, 2017

Our beloved Jane Blevens Ludwig passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 8, 2017 with her true love and husband of 40 years by her side. She was 66.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold Blevens (1997) and Margaret Cornwall Blevens (2007).

Jane is survived by her...