Jasper Boone, age 100, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 in Sebring, FL. He was born on July 10, 1916 in Avon Park, FL and has been a lifelong resident. Jasper served in the U.S. Army during WWII and later worked in commercial printing. He was a member of the Walker Memorial Seventh Day Adventist Church. Jasper is survived...
John Frank McClellan, age 85, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2016 in Avon Park, FL. He was born on July 19, 1931 in Cadott, WI to the late Frank and Josephine (Felsner) McClellan. John had been a resident of Avon Park, since 1971 having come from Greenville, TN. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea and later worked...
James Paul Maddox, 33, of Otto, NC, passed away on September 5, 2016 in a car accident. Born in Las Vegas, NV, he was the son of Clinton E. Maddox and the late Judy Parrish Maddox. He was raised in Avon Park, FL where he attended Avon Park High School. Paul loved car racing, football, and dancing....
Our tiny precious gift of life from God was born Samuel Collins, Jr. on October 18, 1973 in Avon Park, Florida to Samuel Collins Sr. and Catherine Collins. His early education was Avon Park Elementary and Avon Park Middle School. He was affectionately known as “Toby”. He was one of the 1984 Avon Park Little League Champions, coached...
John Robert Mansky, age 50, of Sebring, FL, passed away on Saturday, September 03, 2016. He was born on July 19, 1966 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.
Colleen May Jones, 62, of Sebring, went to be with the Lord on September 3, 2016. She was born April 4, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan. She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Wayne Roger Jones, Jr. of Sebring, and their four loving daughters, Amisti D. Johnson, Alanna May Leach, Amber R. Jones, and Aleia...
Elizabeth “Betsy” F. Hulsebosch, 80, passed away on September 2, 2016, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring, Florida after an 18 month battle with cancer. She was born in Buffalo, New York to James S. and Elizabeth (Aitken) Ferguson on October 29, 1935. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, James A. Ferguson. She was a...
Jimmy Charles Lines, age 82, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on July 18, 1934 in Gary, Indiana to the late Tedrick Arthur and Beatrice Iva (Henning) Lines. Jimmy enjoyed fishing and working on his truck but mostly spending time with family especially his grandchildren. He was a great father and looked...
Steven R. Howard, age 61, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 in Sebring, FL. He was born on October 8, 1954 to Jack Howard and Gladys (Crunkelton) Crean. Steven had been a resident of Avon Park since 1959 having come from North Carolina. He worked as a carpenter and was a member of Pentecostal...
Catherine Love Allan Carfano born September 2, 1925, in Huntsville, Alabama, passed away on August 27, 2016. Her parents were James Clinton Love and Edna Tuck Love. She had two brothers, James C. Love, Thomas N. Love and one sister, Florence Love Enke, all preceded her in death. Catherine married Andrew Allan in 1942, they divorced in 1955 (deceased...
Doris May Caputo, age 89, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016. She was born December 1, 1926 in Long Island, NY to William Edward and Louise M. (Cooymans) May. She worked at Mercantile National Bank in Miami Beach, FL for about 10 years, was a Homemaker, of Episcopal Faith, and has been resident...
Carl William Journell, 77, formerly of Ft. Lauderdale, FL passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 in Sebring, FL. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Betty; his daughter, Debbie; his son, John; granddaughter Ashley; sister, Sue (Jimmy) Riley of Salem, VA, sister-in-law Jennifer (Bob) Maitre; as well...
Mary E. Lyons, age 99, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 in Avon Park, FL 33825. She was born in Grovenia, GA to the late John and Claranda (Colson) Perry. She had been a resident of Avon Park for 92 years having come from Grovenia, GA. Mary worked as a Beautician and was a member of...
Leon David Adelstone, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on February 9, 1940 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late James and Charlotte (Schloss) Adelstone. Leon was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association, chapters 1240 and 175; Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association; Professional Photographers of America-Life Member and an honorary member...
George John Meyer, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 in Avon Park, FL. He was born on May 26, 1933 in Oshkosh, WI to the late John Paul and Lida (Kuebler) Meyer. George served in the US Army during the Korean War and later worked in the Natural Gas Industry. He had been a...
Margaret L. Turnbull, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 in Avon Park, FL. She was born on August 1, 1932 in Avon Park, FL to the late Raleigh and Miriam (Woods) Lawhon. Margaret has been a lifelong resident of Avon Park, FL. She was a Board Member for the Highlands County School...
Paul Thomas Barnum, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on May 17, 1926 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late William Stanley and Zelia Irene (Pratt) Barnum. Paul graduated in 1944 from Pontiac High School and GMI in Skilled Trades of Master Mechanics in 1947. Paul volunteered for the U.S Army...
Robert Lee Hayes formerly of Mineola, Texas died peacefully on July 23, 2016 under hospice care at Sunny Hills Assisted Living Facility, Sebring, Florida. He was born in Camden, Arkansas on April 3, 1930. 'Bob' was a son of the late Algie and Maylee Hayes of Mineola and grew up there. He was a graduate of Mineola High School...
Shirley Marshall Kuznarik of Sebring, Florida, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016. She was born in Evanston, Indiana on September 24, 2016. She is survived by two sisters, Dottie and Shelia, a niece, Angel, and several nephews. Following high school, an independent and adventurous "Shirl" traveled to Miami, Florida, where she worked and studied the financial side of...
Burley Revels Smith, age 59, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016 in Sebring, FL. She was born on March 14, 1957 in Rowland, NC to the late June and Lee Berta (Freeman) Revels. Burley has been a lifetime resident of Highlands County. She worked as a medical office manager, enjoyed fishing, and loved her family. Burley...