Jun 26, 2016

April Lynn Duncan, age 62, passed away on June 26, 2016 in Avon Park, FL. She was born on December 17, 1953 in Hialeah, FL to the late Eugene Grover and Jacqueline (McKenna) Albury. April had been a resident of Avon Park since 1998 having come from Zolfo Springs, FL. She was am member of the Community Bible Church of...

Jun 26, 2016

Kenny Grice, son of Marion and Audry Grice, was a lifelong resident of Avon Park, FL. He loved family gatherings, western movies, and drinking coffee with friends. He was an owner/operator truck driver. He worked in the harvesting industry, sod fields, and built roads throughout the state of Florida. Kenny was a proud Marine veteran serving in...

Jun 26, 2016

Norma Lucille Walker, "The Orchid Lady", 95, passed away on June 26, 2016 at her home in Sebring, Florida. Born on May 27, 1921 in Dansville, New York, daughter of Lester and Marian Knapp and wife of Colonel Norbert L. Walker, United States Army. Norma grew up in Dansville, New York, attended college in Genesee, New York. After marriage,...

Jun 24, 2016

Dorothy G. Jones, age 82, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016 in Avon Park, FL. She was born on June 19, 1934 in New Bedford, MA to the late Richard and Mary (Smola) Percival. Dorothy had been a resident of Avon Park since 1978 having come from Miami. She worked as a Registered Nurse and was...

Jun 22, 2016

Kent Robert McGlincy, formerly of Champion, PA passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 near his home in Sebring, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents Virginia and Joseph McGlincy of Butler, PA and is survived by his daughter Meridith McGlincy and husband Abdul of Salt Lake City, UT, son Kent McGlincy Jr. and wife...

Jun 19, 2016

Redmond Pittman Dortch Jr., 86, of Sebring, FL passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016. He was born on September 04, 1929 in Goldsboro, North Carolina to the late Redmond P. and Elizabeth (Johnson) Dortch. Redmond spent his career in the construction industry. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a charter fishing guide in the Everglades. He was...

Jun 18, 2016

Francine Sandy Graham, age 71, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016 in Avon Park, FL. She was born on May 20, 1945 in Augusta, GA to the late Ira and Catherine (Latimer) Forston. Francine had been a resident of Avon Park for five years having come from Morrisville, PA. She was a member of the Jehovah's Witness in Avon...

Jun 18, 2016

Theresa Ann Whiteside Sunrise – August 1, 1958 Sunset – June 18, 2016. A Celebration of Life and Love will begin with a Visitation for family and friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 24, 2016 at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home in Avon Park and later continue with a Funeral Service on Saturday, June 25,...

Jun 18, 2016

Marion Tex Fletcher, 91, of Sebring, Florida, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016. He was born on January 19, 1925 in Redford, Michigan to the late Thurman A. and Bess (Myers) Fletcher. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II and the European Theater and Pacific. Marion worked for 44 years with...

Jun 18, 2016

Lewis Odell Pitts, age 75, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016 in Frostproof, FL. He was born on July 9, 1940 in Lake Wales, FL to the late Odell and Annie Mae (Mixon) Pitts. Lewis has been a lifelong resident of Polk County. He previously served in the National Guard and later worked as a mechanic....

Jun 17, 2016

Betty Schomisch, 85, of Avon Park, FL, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2016, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring, FL. She was born on May 23, 1931 in Muscoda, Wisconsin to the late Albert and Florence (Purdy) Drone. Betty spent her career as the store manager of her family owned drug store for 25 years. She moved to...

Jun 17, 2016

Margaret Trout Covey, age 91, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2016 in Lake Placid, Florida. She was born on July 31, 1924 in Roanoke, Virginia. Survivors include her son, Wayne Powers-Richmond, VA and step-daughters, Anita C. Schneider-Disputanta, VA; Harriet C. Saunders-Richmond, VA, eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Slover R. Covey...

Jun 16, 2016

Edith Marie Tidlund, age 61, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016 in Avon Park, FL. She was born February 1, 1955 in Northampton, MA to the late James Ernest and Marie Ethel (Tidlund) Silva. Edith had been a resident of Avon Park since 2009 having come from Massachusetts. She was a member...

Jun 15, 2016

Raymond L. Martin, age 72, of Babson Park, Florida passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Lake Wales Medical Center. He was born February 4, 1944 in Columbia, South Carolina to William F. and Lucy M. (Duffie) Martin.  Raymond was a lifelong resident of the Lake Wales area graduating from Lake Wales Senior High School. He...

Jun 14, 2016

Jacqueline Sharp, 84, of Sebring, FL, died June 14, 2016. She was born August 04, 1931 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Wilson Eugene and Margaret (Brookshire) Lawler. Survivors include her children, Andrea Gleaves (Richard)-Sebring, FL; Patricia Sharp-Murfreesboro, TN; Mark Sharp (JoAnne)-Murfreesboro, TN and William Sharp (Cheryl)-Woodbury, TN, eighteen grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Jacqueline was preceded in death by...

Jun 11, 2016

Asia Jett, 69, of Sebring, FL, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2016 in Lakeland, Florida. She was born on December 14, 1946 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late James C. and Irene Thompson, II. She moved to Sebring in 2002 and was a faithful member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness. She loved life and her friends. She...

Jun 9, 2016

Ellsworth Clark Rucker, age 91, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on November 23, 1924 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to the late Ulysess Harrel and Dorothea Laymone (Rainey) Rucker. Ellsworth was a veteran serving with the United States Marine Corp during World War II. He spent his career with the Miami Fire...

Jun 7, 2016

Ray Carroll, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 in Avon Park, FL. He was born on March 24, 1927 in Barbour County, AL to the late John and Clara (Cox) Carroll. Ray had been a resident of Avon Park since 1953 having come from Troy, AL. He worked for Ben Hill Griffin as a...

Jun 6, 2016

Glenn F. Mann, age 51, of Sebring, Florida, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016. He was born on March 3, 1965 in Homestead, Florida. He moved to Sebring in 1992 from Homestead and was a member of First Assembly of God Church. Glenn was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He...

Jun 4, 2016

Donald R. Pankuch, age 83, of Sebring, FL went to be with his beloved Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 4, 2016. He was born on June 28, 1932 in Lakewood, Ohio. Donald served in the U.S. Navy for nine years and was aboard the USS Kermit Roosevelt throughout the entire Korean War. After his naval service,...