Aug 10, 2017

Louise Myrna Kendall, age 80, of Lake Placid, Florida, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2017. She was born on September 4, 1936 in New London, Connecticut to the late Harry Lester and Louise (Manchester) Fish. Myrna was a devout Christian serving several churches as the secretary. She wrote poetry and enjoyed knitting. She had been a resident of...

Aug 9, 2017

Joseph Carrol Harris, age 53, of Winter Haven, Florida, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017.  He was born September 23, 1963 in Pahokee, Florida to the late Jim Harris and Nancy (Brackin) Purse.  He was of the Baptist faith and was a lifetime resident in Eagle Lake, Florida.  Joseph enjoyed hunting, fishing, four-wheeling, and loved the outdoors...

Aug 9, 2017

Alice L Sanders of Avon Park, FL went home to be with the Lord on August 9, 2017. She was born in Sarasota, FL on May 15, 1921 to Riley E. Campbell and Eliza Ann Lightsey Campbell. Alice was the cafeteria manager for the Avon Park School system. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Moore of Avon Park,...

Aug 9, 2017

Naomi J. Picklesimer Mullens, age 84, of Sebring, FL, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017.  She was born March 30, 1933 in Mingo County, West Virginia to William M. and Alma (May) Picklesimer.  She was an LPN and a member of Christ Fellowship Church.  She loved her church, studying her Bible and traveling which included trips...

Aug 8, 2017

Deborah Sue Austin, age 56, of Avon Park, FL passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017. She was born on May 11, 1961 in Avon Park, FL to J.W. Hodge and Betty Elrod. She is survived by her Husband – Tommy Austin of Avon Park, FL; Daughter – Emmy Larae Austin of Avon Park, FL; Son – Tommy Austin, Jr....

Aug 8, 2017

Mary Kathryn Schultz, age 86, of Avon Park, FL, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017.  She was born November 18, 1930 in Albion, PA to Morris A. and Mary (Mulvey) Rood.  She worked as a banker, enjoyed singing, playing bingo, bike riding, crochet, had played in a band with her husband, was a member of St....

Aug 7, 2017

Anna Hagewood, 72, of Avon Park, FL. passed away, Monday August 7, 2017. Anna was born in Manchester, TN to the late Lewis Thomas and Mamie Ruth (Swoape) Wood on September 8, 1944. Anna made Avon Park her home in 1970, coming from Frostproof, and was of the Christian Faith. She was a great cook and she...

Aug 6, 2017

Terrance Valentine – September 12, 1945 – August 6, 2017: "My get up and go, got  up and went."

Born in Warren, Pennsylvania, Terry or “TV”, as he was known by his friends and family, was the only child of Hazel (Smith) and Lawrence Valentine.  As an infant, Terry suffered the...

Aug 6, 2017

Eduardo Luis Giraud passed away on August 6, 2017. He was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico on January 11, 1977 to Eduardo Giraud and Carmen Velez. Eduardo was a resident of this area since 1989. He was very active and enjoyed ATV’s, jet-skis, mechanics, motorcycles, eating good food, and loved the beach. Most...

Aug 6, 2017

Charles W. Bishopric, age 90, of Sebring, FL and Baldwinsville, NY passed away August 6, 2017. He was born in West Springfield, MA, June 19, 1927. During World War II he served with the Navy Sea Bees, in the South Pacific on Kwjalein, Island. He was a member of the Elm-Belcher Masonic Lodge of Agawam, MA and...

Aug 5, 2017

Angela Renee Springsteen went home to the Lord on August 5, 2017. She was born in New Orleans, LA on August 14, 1977. Angela was a resident of Sebring since 1992 coming from Ohio. She was a member of as well as a secretary for Union Congregational Church in Avon Park. Angela enjoyed serving her church, singing on the...

Aug 1, 2017

Vern Eugene Sisson passed away on August 1, 2017 under the care of Good Shepherd Hospice surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born in Guckeen Township, Minnesota in 1940 into a large farm family.  He attended Gustavus Adolphus College then pursued Graduate Studies at the University of Minnesota before entering a career in Beekeeping.  He edited...

Jul 27, 2017

Joseph Anthony Villone III was born March 7, 1939 to the late Joseph and Jean Villone. Joseph is survived by numerous children and their spouses; four brothers and their spouses; nieces; nephews and great nephews all to mourn his passing. Joseph was preceded in death by one son. Visitation will take place on Monday, August 21, 2017...

Jul 26, 2017

Darrell J. Oliver of Lakeland Florida passed away on July 26, 2017. He was born on August 17, 1944 to Gerald and Daisylynn (Leo) Oliver in Batavia, NY. Darrell had been a resident of Lakeland for the past twenty years coming from West Palm Beach, FL and was originally form Middleport, NY. Darrell's career was in law enforcement. He...

Jul 25, 2017

Ferland Eugene Cribb a lifelong resident of Avon Park, Florida passed away on July 25, 2017. He was born on August 18, 1936 to William and Kathrine (Thompson) Cribb in Palm Harbor, Florida. Ferland worked as a corrections officer and he proudly served his country in the United States Navy during Desert Storm. He loved playing golf and traveling...

Jul 23, 2017

Elizabeth A. Marshall, age 76, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017 at her home in Avon Park, Florida. She was born May 17, 1941 in Windsor, Vermont to the late George and Irene Marion (Peoples) Robinson. Elizabeth spent her career as a buyer for retail dress shops which then prompted her to purchase and operate her own...

Jul 22, 2017

Johanna Vita Souther passed away on July 22, 2017. She was born on November 25, 1951 in Brooklyn, NY to Rosario Gurrieri and Vita (Errante) Gurrieri. She was a resident of Avon Park, FL since 1978 coming from Hollywood, FL. She volunteered for Meals on Wheels, and at the library, and was a member of the Lady’s Guild at...

Jul 20, 2017

Claude E. Newton, age 89, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born on March 17, 1928 in Hutchinson, Kansas to the late Clifford and Celestia E. (Serviss) Newton.  Claude had been a resident of Sebring since 1994 coming from Mansfield, Ohio and served with the U.S. Army Air Force during World...

Jul 19, 2017

Geraldine McQuaig, 87 of Avon Park, FL passed away on July 19, 2017. She was born on June 13, 1930 to Lenton Williams and Ollie (Coleman) Williams in Dodge County, GA. Geraldine is survived by her son James "Jimmy" Gunn (Wanda) of Wauchula, FL; Brothers, Andy, Lawton, Bob and Wilt; Sister, Betty Smith of Lakeland, FL; 7 grandchildren, 17...

Jul 19, 2017

William “Bill” Shoemaker, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born on June 10, 1928 in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Jesse Warren and Kate May (Wheelock) Shoemaker.  Bill proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  He moved to Sebring in 2004 from Littleton, Massachusetts...