May 15, 2016

Carlos Manuel Cardona Sr. was born on August 24th, 1944 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico.  His birth parents were Pedro Cardona and Angelina Nieves Cardona (both deceased).  Carlos's life is a tremendous testimony of God grace and mercy.  He lost his mother at the age of 2 after she gave birth to his sister who also passed at childbirth.  Shortly...

May 13, 2016

Wayne Morris Henderson, age 71, of Wauchula, FL passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016 at his home.  He was born July 7, 1944 in Wauchula, FL to Homer Eve and Delia (Wilson) Henderson.  He was a citrus caretaker, member of the New Hope Baptist Church, served in the US Marine Corp during the Vietnam...

May 13, 2016

Irene Estes Smith

Irene Estes Smith, age 50, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016 in Sebring, FL. She was born on December 17, 1965 in Frostproof, FL to the late Joseph Clinton and Sally Mae (Allen) Plair.  Irene had been a resident of Sebring since 2004 having come from Frostproof. She was...

May 11, 2016

Hilda L. Speaks, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 in Palm Harbor, Florida.  She was born on October 12, 1923 in Bellaire, Ohio to the late Nelson and Carrie (Fraley) Spinks.  Hilda moved to Sebring in 1978 from Steubenville, Ohio and was a very active member of Heartland Christian Church. She enjoyed reading and...

May 10, 2016

Jacquelyn Constance Jackson, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 in Sebring, FL. She was born on March 31, 1948 in Avon Park, FL to the late Charles and Johnnie (Collier) Jackson. Jacquelyn worked as a teacher, and was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church, and the Spelman Alumni. She enjoyed teaching, playing the piano, and vacationing....

May 5, 2016

Edna Yvonne Robfogel, age 71, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 5, 2016, in Sebring, Florida. She was born in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada to Henry and Sarah Wiebe, the youngest of five children. She grew up in a Christian home where her dad was a teacher and farmer and...

May 4, 2016

James R. Nickelson, Sr.

James R. Nickelson Sr., age 81, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 in Lake City, FL. He was born on March 23, 1935 to the late William Grant and Ora Catherine (Cornelius) Nickelson. He graduated from Mt. Zion High School in 1953, later served in the U.S. Navy,...

May 3, 2016

Lare , Stephen R., age 64, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 in Avon Park, FL. He was born on October 25, 1951 in Reading, PA to the late Allen J. and Vivien (Linton) Lare. Stephen had been a resident of Highlands County since 1978 having come from NY. He served in the U.S. Marines and later owned and...

May 1, 2016

Emily Carolyn Biggs Smith

Emily Carolyn Biggs Smith, age 72, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016 in Avon Park, FL. She was born on December 11, 1943 in Farmville, VA to the late: Hubbard Kavanaugh and Emily (Barrow) Biggs.  Carolyn had lived in Highlands County for most of her life and was...

Apr 30, 2016

Stella Grace Miller, age 90, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on November 8, 1925 in Mayberry, West Virginia.  Stella and her husband, John made their home and raised their family in Franklin, Ohio.  They moved to Sebring in 1977 and she became a member of the Ridge Rollaways Square...

Apr 30, 2016

Maurice Lagasse, age 83, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 in Tampa, Florida. He was born on October 30, 1932 in Fall River, Massachusetts.  He and his wife moved to Sebring in 1990. He was a Catholic by Faith.  Maurice enjoyed working in his yard but his favorite past-time was spending time with family.  Survivors include...

Apr 29, 2016

Alred Robert “Robbie” Racki, III, age 33, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016 in Sebring, Florida due to a motorcycle accident.  He was born on July 9, 1982 in Worcester, Massachusetts.  Robbie enjoyed scuba diving and riding motorcycles. He loved his work and was a devoted father.  Robbie is survived by his father, Rob Racki, II-Hialeah...

Apr 27, 2016

Tia LaMadrid, age 88, of Avon Park, FL, departed peacefully at her home Wednesday morning, April 27, 2016. Born December 21, 1927 in Peru, Tia immigrated to the US in 1969 to care for her nieces. Please join Raquel, Rebecca, Anna and their families in a celebration of her life by wearing her favorite color "cyclamen" (hot pink) Saturday May...

Apr 26, 2016

Evangelyn (Vangie) Ann Polson, age 91, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. She was born to Maurice and Dorothy Durnam in Mountain, Wisconsin where she grew up with an older brother and a younger sister. Her father was a pastor of several small churches in Northern Wisconsin and...

Apr 26, 2016

James Murray “Jim” Stanfill, Jr., age 79, passed away gently on April 26, 2016 at The Palms of Sebring in Sebring, FL, following an extended illness. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara Atkinson Stanfill; two daughters, Erin Louise Stanfill, of Atlanta, GA, Allison Elaine Stanfill, of Washington, DC.; a sister, Mrs. Cheryl Stanfill...

Apr 26, 2016

Thelma Diane Bass, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 in Sebring, Florida surrounded by her family.  She was born on March 7, 1950 in Sebring to the late Amos Henry and Ella (Joiner) Cassels. A lifelong resident of Sebring she was a member of First Assembly of God Church.  Survivors include her children, Jim...

Apr 26, 2016

Frank J. Waterhouse, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. He was born on September 19, 1945 in Lewiston, Maine to the late Frank K. and Una (Cushman) Waterhouse.  Frank is survived by his wife, Susan Waterhouse of Sebring, FL and son Kenneth B. Waterhouse and his wife, Jennifer of Knoxville, TN.  There will...

Apr 24, 2016

Walter E. Deetz, age 85, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born on April 12, 1931 in Bremen, Indiana to the late Elmer J. and Hilda (Metcalf) Deetz.  Walter was a veteran serving with the U.S. Navy from 1950-1954 during the Korean Conflict.  He spent his career as a supervisor with...

Apr 23, 2016

Bernice Irene Meek, age 93, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016 in Sebring Florida. She was born on September 1, 1922 in Lodi, Ohio to the late John A and Marcia (Vanderhoef) Rowe. In 1972 she moved to Naples where she worked as a nurse until retirement. She moved to Sebring in 2003 and was a...

Apr 22, 2016

Heriberto Arocho, age 74, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016 in Lake Placid, Florida. He was born on April 23, 1941 in Puerto Rico. He moved to Sebring in 1985 from Queens, New York. He worked construction and loved what he did. He loved working in his garden but he loved spending time with his family...