June 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,...

June 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...

June 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

May 15, 2017

Joan Catherine Esler, age 73, passed away Monday, May 15, 2017 in Sebring, Florida after a long illness of cancer. She was born July 9, 1943 to the late John C. and Hedwig C. (Reppenhagan) Cisar in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She and her husband, LeRoy, moved to Sebring in 1988 and she worked for Heartland Home Healthcare for 15...

May 13, 2017

Alice Aiken Brown, age 87, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. She was born July 14, 1929 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania to the late James Moore and Velma (McCurdy) Aiken. Alice spent her career as an accountant for Sears Department Store, but her heart's work was her family especially her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed playing...

May 10, 2017

Rickey B. McKee, age 63, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017 in Sebring, Florida. He was born July 21, 1953 in Grove City, Pennsylvania. He was a mechanic by trade. Rickey enjoyed life which included hunting, fishing, and race cars. He was an avid sports fan. Survivors include his wife: LuAnn McKee; mother: Virginia Nagel; two step-sons: Robert Russell...

May 8, 2017

Elsie Marie Padden, age 94, passed away Monday, May 8, 2017 in Sebring, Florida. She was born November 1, 1922 in Oswego, New York to the late John and Margurite (Braker) Eichholzer. She and her husband, Robert, moved to Sebring in 1990 from Portsmouth, Virginia. Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Robert Padden-Sebring, FL; children: John Alan Wixson...

May 6, 2017

Ann Thomas age 92, passed away on May 6, 2017. She is survived by her 2 sons, John Thomas of TX and Danny Thomas of Avon Park, FL. She has 3 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and lots of great-great grandchildren. Ann was born in Memphis, MI and moved to Florida in 1975. She moved to Sebring in 1982. She...

May 4, 2017

John Bernard Reilly, age 93, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017 in Sebring, Florida. He was born August 7, 1923 in Loretto, Pennsylvania to the late Frances and Mary Magdalene (Cox) Reilly. John was a veteran proudly serving with the United States Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Destroyer Escort Sailors Association; American Legion;...

May 4, 2017

Donald Dewayne Stokes passed from this life after a long battle with Parkinson's disease on May 4, 2017. He was born March 27, 1936 in Avon Park, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents: Claude Daniel Stokes and Doris Elizabeth Hill; brothers: Robert D. Stokes, Edwin C. Hill and James W. Hill. He is survived by his...

May 2, 2017

James, Ferrel, Snuffy, Doctor, Husband, Friend, Papa, Father, Son, Cousin, Uncle, Brother, Farmer, Soldier, Teacher, Scholar, Christian, Deacon, Leader, Other Dr. James Ferrel Smith, 91, passed onto Glory on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. He leaves behind Sisters: Betty Lou Smith Cockcroft of Andalusia, AL, Sybil Smith King of Andalusia, AL; Children: Elizabeth McKinney (Ed) of Winter Garden, FL, Kay...