Dec 19, 2024

Henry H. Ware, Sr., age 79, of Frostproof, Florida, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born November 27, 1945 in Georgia to Glen and Laura May Ware.  Henry worked as an insurance agent, was a member of the Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church, and has been a resident of Frostproof, Florida since 1989, coming...

Dec 19, 2024

Rev. Bobby “Bob” Edward DeWitt, 88, passed away on December 19, 2024, in Sebring, FL. Born on May 13, 1936, in Conway, SC, he was the son of the late Hobson and Ila DeWitt.

Bob is survived by his children, Stephen DeWitt of Washington, DC; Andrew DeWitt of Portland, OR; and Karen Jowers...

Dec 18, 2024

Gary Arthur Buchanan, age 84, passed away on December 18, 2024, in Sebring, Florida. Born on February 4, 1940, in Mansfield, Ohio, he was the beloved son of the late George and Ruth Buchanan. He was married to the love of his life, Carol Ona Buchanan, for sixty-three years.

Gary is survived by...

Dec 17, 2024

George Edward Barnard, Jr, age 75, of Avon Park, Florida went to be with his Lord on December 17, 2024, in Sebring Florida. George was born on September 5, 1949, in Norfolk, Virginia to his loving parents George E. and Alda E. Barnard (Woodard). George made a career out of serving his country in the United States Coast Guard...

Dec 17, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of David Lee Kragt on December 17, 2024 at the age of 57 in Sebring, Florida. David was born on April 11, 1967 in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota to Dr. Preston Kragt and Mary Lee (Haedt) Kragt.

David graduated at Miami High School in Miami, OK, he...

Dec 17, 2024

Mary “Suzy” Angelina Wishard passed away on December 17, 2024, in Sebring, Florida, at the age of 81. Born on January 15, 1943, in Puerto Rico to the late Herman and Ada O’Brian, Suzy made Sebring her home in 2017 after many years in Centerville, Maryland.

She is survived by her devoted husband...

Dec 14, 2024

Daniel Ross Walker, known to friends and family as D.R., went home to his Lord on December 14, 2024. Born on November 19, 1946 in Lakeland, Florida, D.R. was adopted at 28 days old by his loving parents, Marvin and Marie Walker. The family became residents of Lake Wales when D.R. was 3 and he had many fond memories...

Dec 14, 2024

David Wayne Kohler, age 55, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024 in Tampa, Florida.  He was born on July 13, 1969 in Lakeland, Florida.  He worked as a telecommunications specialist.  David is survived by his sons: Joshua Kohler and Carson Kohler as well as one Grandson – Elijah Kohler.  He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Anna Kohler;...

Dec 13, 2024

Bernard R. Smith, Jr, 91, of Sebring Florida and formerly of Mount Pleasant and Fountain, Michigan, passed away on December 13th, 2024.  Bernard was born in Mount Pleasant, Michigan on May 4, 1933, to the late Ray B. Smith and Pauline Van Horn of Mount Pleasant.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Larry E. Smith...

Dec 13, 2024

John David Cotton Sr., a devoted husband, veteran, and man of deep faith, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, in Sebring, Florida. Born on September 4, 1937, in Grayson, Kentucky, he was the beloved son of the late Eales and Darcus Cotton.

John proudly served his country in the United States Army...

Dec 11, 2024

Isaiah Jordan Raposa, age 18, passed away on December 11, 2024. Isaiah was born on February 6, 2006, in Sebring, Florida to his loving and adoring parents Jessica and Demorris Washington. Isaiah graduated from high school in May of 2024 and went on to obtain his welding license. Isaiah showed his incredible capabilities and intelligence in his education, professional...

Dec 11, 2024

Sandra Lee Cecil, 80, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, in Sebring, Florida. Born on April 4, 1944, in Louisville, Kentucky, she was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Louise Moniack. Sandra became a cherished member of the Sebring community in 2001 after relocating from Beech Grove, Indiana.

Sandra dedicated...

Dec 10, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Kelly Phillips on December 10, 2024, in Sebring, Florida, at the age of 82. Born on July 6, 1942, in Columbia, South Carolina, Robert was the beloved son of the late Joseph Phillips and Mary Perrow.

Robert dedicated his early years...

Dec 10, 2024

Robert D. Best, 86, passed away on December 10, 2024, in Sebring, Florida. He was born on January 10, 1938, in Knoxville, Maryland, to the late Ernest and Mary Best.

Robert proudly served his country in the United States Air Force before embarking on a career as a commercial electrician, where his dedication...

Dec 9, 2024

Barbara Jewel Capps, age 82, of Mulberry, Florida went to be with her Lord on December 9, 2024, in Lakeland, Florida. Barbara was born on October 31, 1942, in Avon Park, Florida, to her loving parents, Harry A. and Frances M. Chadwick (Little). Barbara grew up and graduated from Avon Park Highschool, and lived in Mulberry, Florida for 52...

Dec 9, 2024

Richard Mark Houghton passed away on December 9, 2024 in Sebring, FL. Richard was born in Albany, NY on January 21, 1952 to Dorothy and Jack E. Houghton Sr. He was married to Mary-Ellen (Peeling) Houghton on August 28, 1976. They have one son Evan Houghton (Shari) of Evansville, Indiana.

Richard graduated from...

Dec 7, 2024

Peggy Poulos, age 64, passed away on December 7, 2024, in Sebring, Florida. Born on July 31, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois, Peggy was the cherished daughter of the late John and Dianna Poulos. Peggy was a woman of deep compassion and warmth whose presence enriched the lives of all who knew her.

In...

Dec 4, 2024

Zella M. Rone, 78, of Sebring, FL, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024. Born on September 26, 1946, in Anamosa, IA, to the late Ralph and Grace Ralston, Zella lived a life marked by strength, independence, and a deep devotion to her family and community.

Zella’s journey through life was one of...

Dec 4, 2024

Iris Rosemary Koveleskie, age 74, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024, in Lake Placid, FL. Born on April 8, 1950, in Chancellor, AL, Iris was the cherished daughter of the late Sude and Willa Gilmore. After dedicating years of her life as a civil servant for the government, Iris moved to Sebring, FL  from Westville, FL...

Dec 4, 2024

Norma Galarza, 85, of Sebring, FL, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024. She was born on May 17, 1939, in Vieques, Puerto Rico, to the late Joaquin and Herminia Aloyo.

She moved to Sebring in 2022 from Ft. Myers, FL. Norma’s greatest joy was being surrounded by her loved ones, and she...