September 26, 2017

Lane Travis Crosson, age 23, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017. He was born May 17, 1994 in Winter Haven, FL to Travis Crosson and Kimberly Hardy and has been a lifelong resident of Avon Park, FL. Lane was a graduate of Avon Park High School Class of 2012. He went on to play college...

September 26, 2017

Billie Janette Lightsey, age 74, of Frostproof, FL, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017. She was born August 4, 1943 in Altus, OK to Charles W. and Janie Mae (Dudley) Jones. She was a Homemaker, member of the God’s Family Assembly in Frostproof, FL, and a resident since 1970, coming from Texas. She is survived by her Husband –...

September 25, 2017

Michael L. Kelly, age 74, of Sebring, FL, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017.  He was born April 8, 1943 in Fulton County, Indiana.  He worked as a Senior Systems Analyst for Central Soya/Ag Processing for 34 years until his retirement in 2004.  Michael served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, was of Lutheran Faith,...

September 24, 2017

Milton Joseph Kurocik

Milton Joseph Kurocik, 70, of Sebring, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017. He was born to the late Joseph and Josephine (Lutz) Kurocik, November 13, 1946 in New Kensington, PA. He worked in administration in the computer industry, and proudly served his country in the Marines. He is survived by...

September 23, 2017

Maryanna Hartwell, age 52, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017 in Lake Placid, Florida.  She was born October 15, 1964 in Miami, Florida to the late James and Betty (Canfield) Warden.  Maryanna moved to Highlands County in 2006 from Miami, Florida.  She was an avid shopper and a very strong supporter of community.  She was successful...

September 23, 2017

Charles E. Whitehurst, age 95, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017. He was born December 24, 1921 in Wauchula, FL to Murray and Thelma (Hogan) Whitehurst. He worked as an Inspector for the State of Florida Department of Agriculture, served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WW II, was a member of the Hope Tabernacle...

September 22, 2017

Jerry L. Lewis, 82 of Avon Park, FL formerly of Cambridge Springs, PA passed away on September 22, 2017. He was born May 31, 1935 in Meadville, PA to Charles and Virginia (Baker) Lewis. He was preceded in death by his parents and his two brothers, Robert and Michael Lewis. He was employed by Northwestern Rural Electric for 38...

September 21, 2017

George "Levi" Reed age 56 of Avon Park, FL passed away on September 21, 2017. He was born in Kanawha County, West Virginia to Donald & Vernie (Foster) Reed. George Had been a resident of Avon Park since 1994 coming from Ohio, and was a member of the Sanctuary Church of God. He loved hunting, fishing and anything out...

September 21, 2017

Francis L. Barley Jr. went to be with the Lord on September 21, 2017.  Mr. and Mrs. Barley lived in Ft. Myers, Florida until 1952, when they relocated to Naples, Florida.  They started Barley’s Paints in 1954 and worked until they retired in 1985.  Mr. Barley was a charter member and choir director at East Naples Baptist...

September 21, 2017

Mary Bytheway, age 96, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2017 in Sebring, FL.  She was born in Exeter, PA on April 9, 1921.  She and her husband Ben moved to the Sebring area in 1969.  After her husband’s death, she moved into a small house on Hickory Street in Sebring.  Survivors include her daughter Betty Bytheway...

September 18, 2017

Arnold E. Muske, 90, of Avon Park FL passed away peacefully in Hospice care after a long struggle with COPD and Alzheimer’s. He was born on August 13, 1927 in South Haven, Michigan, and served in the United States Army Air Corp during WWII. Arnold had various careers including farming, Journeyman Union Carpenter, and independent businessman. Arnold was preceded...

September 17, 2017

Scott O. Pecor, age 63, of Sebring, FL, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017.  He was born July 26, 1954 in Arlington, MA to Paul and Priscilla (Swan) Pecor.  He was a Truck Driver, was considered a “jack” of all trades, enjoyed camping in Deerfield, NH, and has been a resident of Sebring, FL since 1989, coming...

September 16, 2017

Al Hadden, age 82, passed away on September 16, 2017 at his home in Sebring, Florida.  He was born February 3, 1935 to the late Aldous B. and Dorothy Hadden in Toledo, Ohio. He had been a resident of Sebring since 2000 moving from West Palm Beach, Florida.  Al was a good man who was affectionately known...

September 15, 2017

John Randal Waters,62, passed away Friday, September 15, 2017 in Sebring, FL. He was born to the late Thomas E. and Eloise A. (Carroll) Waters in Miami, FL. John was of the Baptist faith, loved fishing, hunting, raising his chickens and feeding the wildlife that came into his yard. Survivors include his brother; Mark, Sisters; Brenda and...

September 15, 2017

June Elizabeth Van Veghel, age 86, of Sebring, FL, passed away Friday, September 15, 2017.  She was born June 15, 1931 in Appleton, WI to Myron J. and Gladys M. (Feavel) Hendricks.  She was a wire worker, member of Whispering Pines Baptist Church and a resident of Sebring, FL since 1990, coming from Brazoria, TX.  She is...

September 14, 2017

Bonnie Faye Carter, age 74, of Frostproof, FL, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017. She was born November 28, 1942 in Pavo, GA to John P. and Mary Elizabeth (Alexander) Carter. She was a Hair Dresser, of Pentecostal Faith, and a lifelong resident of Frostproof, FL. She is survived by her Sister – Sandra Robinson (Terry Kikta) of Winter...

September 14, 2017

Barry Lester Maltby, 73, of Sebring, FL passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017 after losing his battle with end stage renal disease (ESRD).  He died peacefully at home surrounded by family.  Barry was born in London, England on August 1, 1944 to parents Joseph Howard and Nora Maltby.  Barry is...

September 14, 2017

John Plake, Jr., 86, passed away Thursday September 14, 2017 in Sebring, FL. He was born in Tipton, IN to the late John Hiram and Frances (Crum) Plake. Having been a resident since 1981, John was a member of Grace Bible Church, was an avid baseball fan and volunteered his services to the little league, enjoyed reading...

September 12, 2017

Ruthann Coin Palmer (Sissy) born June 20, 1949, passed away September 12, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones.  She is survived by her son James Bell(Nikki), Brothers: Rick Rimer, Bryan Rimer, David Rimer; one sister Carmen Klemme (Larry), two granddaughters Lexi Bell, Chrissa Proctor, many nieces and nephews, and her soulmate William Merculief.  Sissy had a heart of gold...

September 12, 2017

Leonard “Butch” Dent, age 88, passed away on September 12, 2017 in Sebring, FL. Leonard was born in Thompsonville, Maryland on January 23, 1929. He moved to this area in 1986 from Beltsville, Maryland.  He enjoyed tinkering in his workshop and operating as a dealer at Flea Markets.  He was preceded in death by his parents: Persey...