Jun 12, 2017

Erma Jean Wittenberg, age 83, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017 in Sebring, Florida. Erma was born in Equality, IL and had been a resident of Sebring, Florida since 1979.  She was a member of the American Legion, VFW and 40/8 Cabane 899.  Erma is survived by her husband - Donald Wittenberg of Sebring, FL; children-...

Jun 12, 2017

Bernice was born in Elba, Alabama to the late Cleveland and Ethel (Carpenter) Belcher. Bernice was a long time resident of Desoto City, Fl. She attended E.O. Douglas in Sebring, Fl. She was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church. She loved all of her nephews and nieces, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Bernice loved to cook, fish and...

Jun 11, 2017

Betty Elizabeth Chapman, age 92, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on July 29, 1924 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Edwin J. and Eva E. (Klaserner) Brethauer.  Betty moved to Florida in 1954 from Cincinnati and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sebring.  Betty was a...

Jun 7, 2017

W. Ronald LaRocque, 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Sebring, FL on Wednesday, June 7, 2017. Ronnie is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jane (Carpenter) LaRocque; his daughters, Michele and Linette; son-in-law, John; grandson, Jack; sister Carole and much loved dog, Chelsea. He is preceded in death by his brother Richard. Born and raised in...

Jun 6, 2017

Donald Vondell, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on February 9, 1934 to the late Alfred and Matilda (Bodah) Vondell. Donald was a veteran serving with the U.S. Army and was a member of Whispering Pines Baptist Church. He enjoyed bowling, playing cards and games, picture puzzles and...

Jun 5, 2017

Laymon L. Mayne, age 85, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017 in St. Petersburg, Florida. He was born on August 5, 1931 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to the late Charles and Elva (Harp) Mayne.  Laymon was a proud veteran serving our country with the U.S. Air Force as a Staff Sargent during the Korean War.  He spent...

Jun 4, 2017

Mary Lee King, age 94, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017. She was born December 15, 1922 in Sylvester, GA to Charles Abram and Lillie Belle (Roberts) Gay. She worked as a Banker, was a member of the First Baptist Church of Avon Park, and has been a resident...

Jun 3, 2017

James R. Jacobs, age 81, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017. He was born February 20, 1936 in Pekin, Illinois to Roscoe John and Nina Louise (DeBoer) Jacobs. He worked as a safety officer for Caterpillar Tractor Company in Peoria, Illinois. James was also a member of the First...

Jun 2, 2017

William Carro, age 84, passed away at his home in Avon Park, FL on June 2, 2017. He was born in Fall River, MA to his parents Richard Carro and Sarah (Medeiros) Carro on March 13, 1933. William proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1951- 1974. He is survived by his sons,...

Jun 1, 2017

Maria M. Sturgille, age 61, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on August 19, 1955 in Marianao, Cuba to Evelio Vilches and Xiomara Plrez. Maria moved to Sebring in 2001 from Miami, Florida. She was a member of St. John United Methodist Church. She was an...

Jun 1, 2017

Robert Wayne Shane, 91, passed away Thursday, June 1st 2017 in Sebring, FL. Born in Brooklyn, Indiana to the late Lawrence Edwin and Thelma Dean (Forrester) Shane on April 25th 1926. Robert served in the Navy during World War 2, belonged to the VFW and the  Masonic Lodge.  He retired from India polis...

May 30, 2017

Annie Ruth Jones, age 83, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017 in Sebring, Florida. She was born June 13, 1933 to the late Owen Fred and Nancy O. (Horton) Jones in St. Petersburg, Florida. She was a member of Living Waters Church of God.  Survivors include her children: Sylvia A. Hill of Sebring, FL; Charles A. Martin...

May 29, 2017

Cory L. Smith, age 19, passed away on May 29, 2017 at his home in Avon Park.  Cory had just completed the GED program at South Florida State College.  He was preceded in death by his Poppy, Gordon Smith.   He is survived by:  Mother, Teresa Harris;  Father, Jerry Robbin Smith; Brother, Kyle Harris (Hope); Nieces, Cheyenne and...

May 28, 2017

Joyce Snapp, 87, passed away Sunday, May 28th 2017 in Sebring, FL. She was born February 10th 1930 in Sebring to the late John Reuben Ramer and Marie Z. (Dudding) Ramer. Having been a lifelong resident of Florida; she attended Whispering Pine Baptist Church of Sebring and enjoyed a good game of cards....

May 27, 2017

Calvin T. McAfee, age 85, of Avon Park, Florida passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017 at his home. He was born December 6, 1931 in Avon Park, Florida to Toy and Lessie (Earnest) McAfee. He worked as a Manager for warehouse and storage, was a member and deacon at the Florida Avenue Baptist Church, served in the U.S. Army...

May 22, 2017

David McIntosh, 86, of Avon Park graduated into heaven on Saturday, May 20th, 2017. He was born September 20, 1931 in Ludlow, Massachusetts. 'Dave' graduated from Trade School with top honors in auto mechanics. He then worked at Monsanto for over 25 years. His career with Monsanto was interrupted by his service to our country in the US Air...

May 22, 2017

Pattie C. Braxton Riffey, age 80, of Naples, Florida passed away Monday, May 22, 2017. She was born December 19, 1936 in Geneva County, Alabama to S.L. “Fate” and Mary Pearl (Bottoms) Braxton. She was a class of 1955 graduate of Sebring High School, a Homemaker, and of Methodist Faith. Pattie is survived...

May 22, 2017

Wendell M. Smith, age 92 passed away at his residence in Wauchula, FL on May 22, 2017. He was born on March 12, 1925. Wendell was one of the longest surviving members of the First Baptist Church of Avon Park, he retired from Florida Power in 1980 all while ranching and farming in Hardee County. He was an avid...

May 21, 2017

Nina M. Womack born on April 23, 1923 in Cecil, GA passed away on May 21, 2017 in Sebring, FL. Born to Jake and Nancy (Ellis) Goff, Nina was the youngest of eight older siblings and the last of the immediate family. Nina married her first husband, Frank Lee Wallace, Sr. October 5, 1940 in Sarasota, FL. They remained...

May 16, 2017