December 27, 2017

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.  ...

December 27, 2017

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...

December 25, 2017

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...

December 24, 2017

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...

December 23, 2017

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...

December 22, 2017

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...

December 22, 2017

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December 20, 2017

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...

December 20, 2017

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...

December 20, 2017

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...

December 16, 2017

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...

December 16, 2017

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....

December 16, 2017

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...

December 13, 2017

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,...

December 12, 2017

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,...

December 8, 2017

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...

December 8, 2017

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,...

December 5, 2017

Andrew Joseph Farmer III, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 in Tampa, Florida.  He was born on August 13, 1942 to the late Andrew Joseph and Laura Hill (Perkins) Farmer Jr.  Andrew was a veteran serving with the U.S. Air Force and had been a resident of the area since 2000 coming from Cottage...

December 3, 2017

Doris Sutherland-White, age 76, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born on May 27, 1941 to Alfred A. and Lucille (Johnson) Reggio.  Doris had been a resident since 1962 coming from Mt. Vernon, New York and was a member of Whispering Pines Baptist Church.  She is survived by her children-Myra Brotzman...

December 3, 2017

Lorraine Lightsey Polk, age 75, of Bereah, Florida, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2017.  She was born November 29, 1942 in Avon Park, FL to Jack and Edith (Brewer) Lightsey.  She worked as a Secretary, was a member of the Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church, and has been a lifelong resident of this area.  She is survived...