July 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...

July 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;...

July 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....

July 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...

July 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...

July 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.

July 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...

July 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. ...

July 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...

July 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...

July 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...

July 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....

July 15, 2016

Diane Mildred Cronin July 26, 1935 – July 15, 2016 Diane was a loving wife and mother of 6 children. She was born in Brooklyn, NY to Gotfred and Mildred Pender. She attended Andrew Jackson High School, the St. Louis Institute of Music in St. Louis, Missouri, Trenton State College and Thomas Edison University in New Jersey. She was...

July 14, 2016

Eugene Stutzman, age 95, of Sebring, Florida, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016. He was born on March 24, 1921 in Hegins, Pennsylvania to the late Alvin D. and Blanche B. (Kessler) Stutzman. He was a veteran serving with the U.S. Navy. Eugene and his wife, Mary Elizabeth, moved to Sebring in 2006 and were members of First...

July 12, 2016

Karen S. Weeks, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Avon Park, FL. She was born on April 25, 1947 in Findlay, OH to the late Ordez Powell and Zola Irene (Kiger) Woodruff. Karen was a contagious spirit who was loved by everyone who got a chance to meet her. Her spunk for life...

July 12, 2016

Jane Hartt Barben, 94, of Avon Park, Florida passed away peacefully at home after a long and productive life on Tuesday, July 12, 2016.  She was born November 8, 1921 in Avon Park, Florida to Vivian Josephine (Purinton) and Earl Wilmot Hartt.

For two years she attended and graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri.  She continued...

July 11, 2016

Martin Edward "Marty" Roepstorff passed away peacefully under the gentle care of Good Shepherd Hospice on Monday, July 11, 2016. On that date, he was welcomed into heaven by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Marty was born January 27, 1947 in McPherson, Kansas. In the early 1960's, Marty's family moved to Sebring, Florida where he enrolled at Sebring...

July 10, 2016

Ralph H. Walden, age 86, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2016 in Avon Park, FL. He was born on December 23, 1929 in Daleville, AL to Roy and Zama (Whigham) Walden. Ralph had been a resident of Avon Park since 1968 having come from Orlando, FL. He served in the U. S. Army during Korea and...

July 10, 2016

Dinah J. Nelson, age 89, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016 in Sebring, FL. She was born on June 8, 1927 in Eastover, SC to the late Willie J. and Georgia A. (Wilson) Sumpter. Dinah had been a resident of Avon Park since 1962 having come from South Carolina. She worked in Agriculture and was a...

July 8, 2016

Albin J. Johnson, age 85, of Laurel, Delaware, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 8, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on December 7, 1930 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Amos and Katherine (Preshofer) Johnson. Albin spent his career as a Brick Mason and was a member of the Brick Layers Local #1 in...