Jan 5, 2025

Shirley Christine Ellis, age 90, of Bereah, Florida, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 5, 2025, in Winter Haven, Florida.  Shirley was born on September 15, 1934 , in Tampa,  Florida, to her loving parents Harley H. and Mary Jane Moore (Barber).  Shirley was a loving wife, mother, and friend.  She was a dedicated member of...

Jan 5, 2025

Kenneth Edward London, age 68, of Winter Haven, Florida, went to be with his Lord on January 5, 2025, in Sebring, Florida. Kenneth was born on July 31, 1956, in Dreux, France, to his loving parents Kenneth E. and Betty Jeanette London. Kenneth’s passion was music, he was a performer and singer. He loved to fish, write music, watch...

Jan 5, 2025

Dell Edward Kinney, 71, of Sebring, FL, peacefully entered the presence of his heavenly Father on January 5, 2025. Born on December 11, 1953, in Freeport, IL, Dell was the beloved son of the late Delmont and Norma Kinney.

In 2015, Dell and his cherished wife, June, moved to Sebring, FL, from Park...

Jan 4, 2025

Janis L. Garrison, 67, of Lake Placid, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025.  She was born on September 14, 1957, in Brooklyn, New York, she was the beloved daughter of the late John and Virginia Vencuss.

Janis lived a life marked by love, dedication, and kindness. In 2013, she and her...

Jan 3, 2025

Catalina Luna Castro, age 82, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025.  She was born September 7, 1942 in La Yerbabuena, Michoacan, Mexico to Jesus Luna Melgoza and Angela Fernanda Garcia Aguilar.  She was a Homemaker, of Catholic Faith, and has been a resident of Avon Park, Florida since 2021, coming from Arcadia, Florida.  Catalina is...

Jan 3, 2025

Mary Kay Schuck, 68, of Sebring, Florida, passed away on January 3, 2025. Born November 15, 1956, in Syracuse, NY, to Ernest G. and Esther M. Schuck, Mary Kay will be remembered for her resilience, strong will, and selfless nature.

A dedicated school bus driver, she later embraced new roles, always striving to...

Jan 2, 2025

Jeanette M. Lopez, age 83, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born on June 3, 1941 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico to the late Astol Lopez Pagan and Rosa Olmeda-Matos.  Jeanette loved to cook, dance, go on the beach, play Bingo, Dominos and enjoyed a slot machine.  She is survived by her Children...

Jan 2, 2025

Crystal Ann Griffith, 46, of Sebring, Florida, passed away on January 2, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on September 29, 1978, in Sarasota, Florida, to James and Rachel Smyth, Crystal moved to Sebring in 1981, where she built a life marked by creativity, compassion, and dedication.

Crystal devoted her career to caring...

Jan 2, 2025

Jackie Wayne Jackson, age 72, of Sebring, Florida, went to be with his Lord, on January 2, 2025. Jackie was born on April 8, 1952 in Rockford, IL, to his loving parents Owen J. and Geneva E. Jackson. He has been a resident of Florida since 2014 coming from Missouri. He was a man of Missionary Baptist Faith.  Jackie...

Dec 31, 2024

John Richard (“Dick”) Lensis, age 89, of Avon Park, FL, passed away on December 31, 2024. It has pleased almighty God to summon his soul from this life to Himself in Heaven. He peacefully joined His Lord and Savior on New Year’s Eve with his family at his side.  He was born on December 5, 1935, in Denver, Colorado,...

Dec 31, 2024

Mildred “Millie” T. Toddings, age 84, of Sebring, FL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Born on April 4, 1940, in Kimberly, WI, she was the cherished daughter of the late Norbert and Violet Van Roy.

Millie is lovingly remembered by her children, Russell Plamann, Jr. (Sue) of Tennessee, Timothy Plamann...

Dec 29, 2024

Roger Pérez González, age 87, of Sebring, Florida went to be with his Lord on December 29, 2024. Roger was a resident of Sebring since 2014, coming from Las Vegas. He was born on August 21, 1937, in Holguin, Cuba, to his loving parents Antonio Perez and Isaura Gonzalez Dopaco.

Roger served in...

Dec 28, 2024

In Loving Memory of Herman Brown, Jr.

Herman Brown, Jr., 67, of Sebring, Florida, passed away  on December 28, 2024 after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Born on July 11, 1957, in Trenton, New Jersey, Herman was the cherished son of Mary Emma Brown and the late Herman Brown Sr. He was preceded in death by...

Dec 28, 2024

Brenda Ann Burns Sims Denby, age 71, of Avon Park, Florida went to be with the Lord on Saturday December 28, 2024, in Sebring, Florida. Brenda was born on September 12, 1953, to her parents, Charles and Berneita Burns (Sloop) in Emporia, Kansas. She was kind and generous and also a well respected and appreciated member of...

Dec 26, 2024

Chester Mansfield Smith III, passed away on December 26, 2024, in Avon Park, Florida. He was born on December 8, 1945, in Danbury, Connecticut, to the late Chester and Rita Smith.

Chester proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, embodying dedication and patriotism. After...

Dec 26, 2024

Joann Marie Francis, 87, of Sebring, Florida, passed away on December 26, 2024. Born on July 12, 1937, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she was the beloved daughter of the late John and Margaret Reiner.

After a lifetime spent in her cherished hometown of Pittsburgh, Joann moved to Sebring in 2019, where she embraced a...

Dec 25, 2024

Shirley Dean Anderson, age 76, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, in Sebring, Florida. Born on June 25, 1948, in Luxora, Arkansas, to the late Lonnie and Sarah Young, Shirley was a woman of unwavering faith, boundless love, and a generous spirit.

Shirley made Sebring her home in 1983 after moving from...

Dec 23, 2024

Norma Foote, age 89, of Sebring, Florida passed away Monday, December 23, 2024 in Lake Wales, Florida.  She was born November 26, 1935 in Amonate, Virginia to Samuel and Della (Reaser) Slemp.  She was a Homemaker, loved spending time with her husband looking for antiques, and has been a resident of Sebring, Florida since 1996, coming from Michigan.  Norma...

Dec 21, 2024

Mark D. Walden, age 63, of Avon Park, Florida, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, December 21, 2024, in his home in Avon Park. Mark worked in the construction industry and was a lifelong resident of Avon Park. He was a member of the Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church. Mark is survived by his sons; Joshua Walden...

Dec 21, 2024

Maureen Muriel Helms, 88, of Sebring, FL, passed away on December 21, 2024, in Tampa, FL. Born on March 12, 1936, in Montreal, Canada, she was the beloved daughter of the late Maurice and Annabel Legault.

Maureen moved to Sebring in 1973, where she became a cherished member of the community. She owned...