Aug 6, 2016

Donald P. Gavoni, age 59, of Sebring, Florida, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016. He was born on September 2, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois to Donald I. and Helen J. (Stefanoff) Gavoni. He moved to this area in 1982 from Chicago, IL.  He was an avid sports fanatic, loving the Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs and the...

Aug 6, 2016

Margaret M. Warner, 92, of Lake Placid, Florida passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Herbert Roth and Ruby Ada (Barker) Hereford, and had been a resident of Highlands County since 1996.  Margaret attended Faith Lutheran Church, enjoyed painting, sewing, dancing, and macramé.  She...

Aug 5, 2016

Wilma C. Smith, age 86, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016 in Wauchula, FL. She was born on March 8, 1930 in Sebring, FL to the late Jim and Annie (Mitchell) Carnes. Wilma has been a lifelong resident of this area and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Avon Park. She is survived...

Aug 5, 2016

Terry Lee Randall, age 57, of Sebring, Florida, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016 in Sebring, FL.  He was born December 18, 1958 in Avon Park, Florida to the late John D. and Shirley J. (Anderson) Randall, Jr.  He was a lifelong resident of Highlands County and a member of the U.S. Army.  Terry enjoyed the...

Aug 2, 2016

John Kenneth Selke, 70, of Sebring, FL, died August 02, 2016, at Sebring, FL, born November 21, 1945.

Aug 2, 2016

June Clay, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. She was born on October 22, 1932 in Glade Hill, Virginia to the late Douglas and Ruby (Perdue) Frith. June moved to this area in 1981. She was a member of the Highland Park Volunteer Fire Department and Highland Park Homeowner Association.  Her...

Jul 31, 2016

Wilma Matilda Wanamaker, age 92, passed away on July 31, 2016 in Sebring, FL.  She was born July 11, 1924 to Samuel and Matilda (Meyers) Post in Passaic County, NJ.  She is survived by her son Edward Wanamaker, Jr. of Sebring, FL. Arrangements entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home Sebring, FL (863) 385-0125 www.stephensonnelsonfh.com

Jul 31, 2016

Wanda Hayden, age 98, died peacefully July 31, 2016, at Vitas Hospice in Sebring, FL. She was born October 25, 1917 in IN. She resided in Muskegon, MI; Toledo, OH; and Avon Park, FL. She was a graduate of Tri-State University, a former piano teacher, excellent seamstress, and a warm hostess. Her home was always lively with friends and family....

Jul 30, 2016

David William Rennie, age 68, of Avon Park, FL passed away on July 30, 2016 in Sebring, FL.  He was born December 11, 1947 to Monty and Ethel (McGlenn) Peale in Cedar Rapids, IA.  He is survived by his wife Alice Rennie of Avon Park, FL and Daughters Tina Rennie and Tami Wilson (Frederick).  Cremation Arrangements entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson...

Jul 30, 2016

Homer G. Culpepper, age 78, passed away on July 30, 2016 in Avon Park, FL. He was born on August 7, 1937 in Sebring, FL to the late Homer G. and Josie Mae (Ryals) Culpepper. Homer was a lifelong resident of Avon Park, FL. He is survived by his children: Sallie (Gary) Barton of Avon Park; FL;...

Jul 30, 2016

John W. Auman, Jr. (Jack), age 96, of Avon Park passed away on July 30, 2016 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring. Jack was born October 25, 1919 in Terre Haute, IN to John W. Sr. and Effie R. Auman. Jack was a long time resident of Bellbrook, OH prior to moving to Avon Park in 1984....

Jul 27, 2016

Alfred Edward Overslaugh, 85, passed away peacefully at Highlands Regional Hospital on Wednesday (July 27, 2016) with his loving wife, Evelyn, at his side.

There will be no funeral services at this time.   A memorial service is planned for November.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the United Methodist Church...

Jul 24, 2016

Patricia A. (Lynch) Ripley January 12, 1947 - July 24, 2016 Patricia A. (Lynch) Ripley, 69, of Sebring, Florida passed away Sunday, July 24th, 2016. She was born to John and Marion Lynch in East Syracuse, NY, and had been a resident of Charlotte NC before settling in Sebring 2006. Pat was formerly a customer service representative for Bell...

Jul 24, 2016

Jean M. Rowe, 95, of Sebring, FL, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016. She was born on November 25, 1920 in Stanton, Delaware. Jean was a registered nurse all of her working life.

Jul 22, 2016

Jimmie Smith, age 78, of Lorida, Florida passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 24, 1937 in Bladenboro, North Carolina to the late John C. and Jettie P. (Singletary) Smith. He married Elsie Ann Boney in 1969 and they had three daughters. A member of First Baptist Church...

Jul 19, 2016

Timothy Lee Sheffield, 55, went to be with the Lord July 19, 2016.  He was surrounded by loving family and friends during his final hours at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring, FL.  Tim was born December 13, 1960 in Winter Haven, FL to Dorothy Ann (McCollum) Sheffield and Paul Dudly Sheffield.  Tim always had a positive attitude. ...

Jul 19, 2016

Carissa Simone Price, age 27, of Sebring, Florida passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 due to an automobile accident. She was born on June 8, 1989 in Hollywood, Florida. She received her Associates Degree from South Florida Community College; she had been employed by Starbucks in Sebring where she enjoyed working with and meeting many people. She enjoyed...

Jul 16, 2016

Pauline Johnson Conrad, 90, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at The Manor at Lake Jackson. A native of the Eastern Shore of Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Levin T. and Mary Colonna Johnson. She was a member of the Union Church in Avon Park for almost 30 years. Mrs. Conrad is survived by a...

Jul 16, 2016

William Dwight Taylor age 66, of Sebring, Florida passed away at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring on Saturday, July 16, 2016. He was born on July 6, 1950 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Oscar William and Martha Elizabeth Taylor. William graduated from Washington Bible College in Maryland and became a Minister. He moved to Sebring in 2010 from...

Jul 16, 2016

Francis Dale Leddick, age 78, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on February 5, 1938 in Flint, Michigan to the late Daniel and Anna (Ralph) Leddick. Francis spent his career as a jeweler owning his own jewelry store. He enjoyed woodworking and was a man who loved to help those in need....