Feb 4, 2016

Roland S. Merrifield, age 78, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on April 30, 1937 in Gardiner, Maine to the late Fred and Mary (McCollett) Merrifield. Roland spent his career as a Purchasing Agent for Etonic.  He was a Mason and a member of the Lions Club.  Survivors include three...

Feb 3, 2016

Williams, Kathryn (Kacky), passed away on February 3, 2016 in Loveland Colorado. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Haywood (Willie) Williams in 2013. Kacky was a long time resident of Avon Park. She was the daughter of Ruben Day Curry and Lela Mae Frey Curry. Kacky was raised in Mangham, Louisiana and was the...

Jan 31, 2016

David Bennett, 73 years old passed away on January 31, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. Born in New York State he retired to Sebring in 2005. He is survived by his wife, Wanda, two children and five grandchildren. The funeral will be held at St. Agnes Episcopal Church, 3840 Lakeview Drive, Sebring, FL on Thursday, February 4, 2016,...

Jan 30, 2016

Malinda D. Revels, age 48, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016 in Sebring, FL. She was born on July 23, 1967 in Avon Park, FL to William and Gloria (Welch) Revels. Malinda was a member of Grace Point Bible, she loved horses, her dog, shopping, her family, and to give presents to others. She is survived...

Jan 26, 2016

Harold “Harry” F. Dunn, Jr., age 69, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. He was born on February 8, 1946 in Avon Park, Florida to Harold F. and Katherine (Cason) Dunn. He was a structural engineer in the commercial construction industry, member of the Avon Park Moose Lodge, member of the Avon Park V.F.W.,...

Jan 25, 2016

Norman Henry Cole, age 75, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on January 15, 1941 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to the late Henry and Grace (Blue) Cole.  Norman worked for Plainwell Paper Mill. His hobbies were bowling, where he scored a 299, horseshoes and fishing.  He moved to Frostproof 7 years...

Jan 24, 2016

Nancy A. Kramp, age 79, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on February 15, 1936 in Gasport, New York.  Nancy loved spending time with her family and also had a special place in her heart for her animals.  She had many friends and will be greatly missed.  Survivors include her...

Jan 24, 2016

James Lamar Sowell, age 65, passed away on January 24, 2015 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born on February 8, 1950 in Tampa, Florida to the late James Madison and Eula Mae (Sweat) Sowell, Jr.  James was a carpenter by trade and a Church of Christ by Faith.  He moved to Sebring in 1959 from Lakeland, Florida....

Jan 21, 2016

Gerald Ray “Jerry” Lambert age 82, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on September 5, 1933 in Rensselaer, Indiana to the late Ray and Angeline (Abbott) Lambert. A Catholic by faith Gerald graduated from Gilboa High School in 1952. After graduation he joined the United States Air Force serving his...

Jan 21, 2016

Mae Louise Bonsall, age 85, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on December 9, 1930 in Trenton, New Jersey to the late Allen Edmond and Mary Alice (Bolton) Heaton.  Mae spent her career as a restaurant owner. She moved to Sebring in 1990 and was a Baptist by faith.  She...

Jan 20, 2016

Thad Edward Tate, Sr., age 81, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 in Sebring, FL. He was born on May 27, 1934 in Kentwood, LA to the late Ben and Estelle Cooper Tate. Thad had been a resident of Avon Park since 1954 having come from Osyka, MS. He was of the Baptist faith and worked...

Jan 17, 2016

Albert Edward Saenger, age 89, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on December 14, 1926 in Middleton, Wisconsin to the late Henry and Barbara (Korth) Saenger.  Albert served our country with the U.S. Army during World War II.  He moved to Sebring in 2004 and enjoyed traveling and camping and...

Jan 17, 2016

Theda Eunice Dunavent Miracle

Theda Eunice Dunavent Miracle passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2016, at the age of 93. Theda was born October 31, 1922, in Ages, Kentucky, the only child of Earl Bastin Dunavent and Lavina “Dolly” Ball. After graduating...

Jan 15, 2016

James “Jimmy” K. Douberley, age 59, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2016. He was born January 11, 1957 in Avon Park, Florida to H.R. and Dolly (Brown) Douberley. He worked as the manager of a sod farm, was an avid hunter and fisherman, and has been a lifelong resident of Avon Park,...

Jan 15, 2016

Faye Laurine Anderson, age 95, passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord on Friday, January 15, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. She was born in Fosston, Minnesota to Neal and Gladys Anderson, and grew up in a Christian family with her five siblings. Faye was saved at Vacation Bible School in June of 1929 at the age...

Jan 12, 2016

Hunter Madison Swain

Hunter Madison Swain, age 13, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 in St. Petersburg, FL. She was born on June 21, 2002 in Winter Haven, FL to Gary and Mary Ellen (Mullens) Swain. Hunter was a lifelong resident of Avon Park and a member of the God’s Family Assembly...

Jan 11, 2016

Harvey Hollin, Jr., age 56, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on July 18, 1959 in Sarasota, Florida to Harvey and Agnes (Bryant) Hollin.  Harvey served in the U.S. Army and retired as a Captain.  He also served as the coach for the Jr. Varsity basketball team at Sebring High...

Jan 11, 2016

Willie “Bill/Billy” Harold Retherford, age 67, passed away on Monday January 11, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on April 16, 1948 in Bonifay, Florida. Bill was a veteran serving with the U.S. Army. Survivors include his mother, Edith Retherford Harford, daughters, Lisa Retherford (Wayne) Brown, Jr. and Niki Retherford (Charlie) Rumsey, sisters, Connie Hancock and Carol (Neal)...

Jan 11, 2016



Harold D. Drudge, age 83, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on October 29, 1932 in Wabash County, Indiana.  He was a veteran serving with the U.S. Army. Harold spent his career as a Water Well Driller.  He moved to Sebring in 1998.  Survivors include...

Jan 7, 2016

Percy Pope Stubblefield, age 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday January 7, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on July 14, 1928 in Roseland, Indiana to the late Percy and Dorothy (Leatherman) Stubblefield. Percy was a veteran serving with the U.S. Navy during World War II.  He spent his...