Cynthia Lee Beatty
October 23, 2016
Cynthia Lee Beatty was born on March 14, 1952 to Charles and Elaine McFarland in Wauchula, FL. She graduated from Hardee senior High in 1970 where she excelled in academics. She furthered her education attending South Florida Community College for two years, Florida Atlantic University and finally receiving her master’s in education at the University of South...
Jean Eleanor Fitch
October 22, 2016
J ean Fitch of Avon Park, FL passed away on October 22, 2016. Jean Eleanor Bogdon Fitch was born on February 5, 1932 in Hinsdale, IL to John Bogdon (Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada) and Mabel Munson Bogdon (Jamestown, NY). They made their home in Brookfield, IL with her two sisters, Grace and Evelyn. Jean married William Fitch of...
Larry E. Thompson
October 21, 2016
Larry E. Thompson, age 79, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on July 17, 1937 in Jesup, Georgia to the late Melvin and Vera (Mayers) Thompson. Larry had been a resident of Highlands County since 1940. He spent his career as a Major with the United States Army serving during...
Norman A. Cukras
October 21, 2016
Norman A. Cukras, age 84, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016. He was born on September 16, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Chester and Emily (Hank) Cukras. Norman was a veteran serving with the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He spent his career in the Automotive Industry as an Engineer. Norman...
Sharon Dawn Riley
October 20, 2016
Sharon Dawn Riley, age 77, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on June 7, 1939 in Selma, Alabama to the late Jesse D. and Jewel H. (Gaylor) Prescott. Sharon had lived in Sebring since 1973 and was a longtime member of First Assembly of God Church which she loved. She...
Gary Gene Burrier
October 20, 2016
Gary Gene Burrier, age 66, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on February 3, 1950 to Russell M. and Leah (Beckett) Burrier. Gary was an avid comic book collector and reader and liked to pass his time by fishing. He was a very good artist and admired by many. Survivors...
Curtis Lamb
October 20, 2016
Michael Curtis Lamb, age 59, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016 in Avon Park, FL. He was born on January 10, 1957 in Avon Park, FL to Doyle and Shirley (Byrd) Lamb and has been a lifelong resident. Curtis worked for Crews Equipment, Highlands County, and the Avon Park Correctional Institute. He loved hunting, fishing (worked...
Charles U. Nash
October 19, 2016
Charles “Charlie” U. Nash, age 76, of Avon Park, FL passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016 in Tampa, FL. He was born February 1, 1940 in Coburn, VA to William and Ruby (Robinette) Nash. He retired from Swan Rubber Manufacturing in Ohio and moved to Avon Park in 2001. He was a member of Highlands Ridge Country...
Noel Nazario-Martell
October 18, 2016
Noel Nazario-Martell, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born August 24, 1952 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. A truck driver by trade, Noel enjoyed working on cars. He was a hard working Christian man who loved his family and cared for people greatly. He was a great husband to Luz...
Betty Lou Moll
October 17, 2016
Betty Lou Moll, age 91, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on June 6, 1925 in Ashtabula, Ohio to the late William M. and Clara (Parker) Edwards. Betty Lou moved to Sebring in late 1984 and was a member of First United Methodist Church which she loved and was very...
Willie Robert Riley
October 17, 2016
Willie Riley, Sr. age 81, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on April 20 1935 in Quitman, Georgia. Willie was a bus driver for the Highlands County School Board. He loved sports and fishing. He was a member of the Zion Hill Baptist Church in Sebring. Survivors include his children:...
Barbara J. Roling
October 15, 2016
Barbara J. Roling, age 80, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016 in Lakeland, Florida. She was born on June 26, 1936 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Gilbert C. and Maybelle (Watson) Spicer. Barbara was a member of VFW Post 411 in Birdsboro, PA and retired from Wal-Mart of Sebring, FL. She loved her family...
Sherley Ray Wood
October 15, 2016
Sherley Ray Wood, age 84, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on April 19, 1932 in Winona, West Virginia to the late Gaines and Irene (Dorsey) Wood. Sherley was a veteran serving with the United States Army during the Korean War. He spent his career as a Barber in Sparta,...
Bruce C Cole
October 15, 2016
Bruce C. Cole, age 65, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on December 4, 1950 in Burlington, Wisconsin to the late Curtis and Ruth (Rummel) Cole. A member of the Air Force National Guard, he was stationed in Texas at Lackland Air Force Base. Bruce spent his career as a conductor...
James R. Stansbury
October 14, 2016
James R. Stansbury, age 76, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring, Florida. He was born on December 26, 1939 in Albany, Indiana to the late James E. and Dorothea (Bowden) Stansbury. He spent his career as a Systems Analyst Supervisor with Northern Illinois Gas Company in Aurora, Illinois, retiring after...
Donna Elizabeth Albee
October 14, 2016
Donna Elizabeth Albee, age 76, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on June 5, 1940 in Hartford, Connecticut to the late Buehl and Sarah (Maclachlan) Nielsen. Donna moved to this area in 1992 coming from East Granby, CT. Survivors include her children: Tammy Martin-Sebring, FL; Diane Spera-East Granby, CT; Sarah...
Elizabeth Labrada
October 13, 2016
Elizabeth Labrada, age 73, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016 in Miami, Florida. She was born on February 23, 1943 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Elizabeth will be remembered as an amazing cook and a wonderful wife, mother and sister who loved her family dearly. She was loved and will be greatly missed. Survivors include her husband:...
Shirley Ann Butler
October 13, 2016
Shirley Ann Butler, age 80, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016 in Sebring, Florida with her family by her side. She was born March 3, 1936 in Turkey Creek, Florida to the late Harvey W. and Pauline C. (Prosch) Harris. Shirley was an active member of Lakeside Baptist Church. Family time was very special to Shirley especially...
Dortha Ruth Garrasi
October 12, 2016
Ruth Garrasi, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on January 27, 1925 in Kansas City, Kansas to the late Russell and Lucille (Thomas) Schierbaum. Ruth had lived in the area 40 plus years and was an avid bingo player and loved to watch the Tampa Bay Rays. She adored her...
Randall W. Carnes
October 10, 2016
Randall W. Carnes, age 54, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2016 in DeSoto County, Florida. He was born on October 16, 1961 in Avon Park, Florida. Being a lifelong resident of the area he had served in the West Sebring Volunteer Fire Department and was a member of Eastside Christian Church in Lake Placid. Randall enjoyed fishing, hunting...