Jan 6, 2016

Paul Downs, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 in Sebring, Florida after a long period of failing health. He was born on April 17, 1937 in Lebanon, Maine to the late Carl and Evelyn (Wallingford) Downs.  Paul moved to Frostproof in 2000 and enjoyed camping at Lobster Buoy Campsite.  Paul loved his family and...

Jan 6, 2016

Thomas D. Ballard, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on May 2, 1943 in Raymond, Ohio to Forrest and Azile (Reams) Ballard. Thomas was a truck driver and retired in 1999 from Super Food Service, Inc. He enjoyed motorcycles, golfing and fishing.  He was an avid Buckeye fan...

Jan 4, 2016

Robert Leroy Knickerbocker, age 84, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016 in Winter Haven, Florida. He was born on August 5, 1931 in Peoria, Illinois to the late James W. and Edna (Armstrong) Knickerbocker. Robert was a veteran with the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War.  He moved to the area in 1979 and enjoyed...

Jan 2, 2016

Timothy F. Cox, age 74, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016 in Avon Park, Florida.  He was born on September 15, 1941 in Jamestown, New York where he was a lifelong resident. Once he retired he spent his winters in Avon Park, FL and summers in Jamestown, NY. Tim was a Jamestown High School graduate, class of 1959. Tim...

Jan 2, 2016

Mildred L. Gottleber, age 88, entered eternal peace on Saturday, January 2, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on July 16, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Edward and Marie (Arnold) Estep.  Mildred moved to Sebring in 2003 and was a Presbyterian by faith.  She loved animals and going dancing with Larry but her most...

Jan 2, 2016

Mary Louise Smoak of Sebring Florida went peacefully home to be with her Lord Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Good Shepherd Hospice’s Somer’s House in Sebring, Florida. She was born in Sebring to John S. and Claribel (Spencer) Pickett in 1926. Her family moved to Highlands County in 1917 from Callahan, Florida. She was a graduate of...

Jan 1, 2016

James Michael Helwig, age 67, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on March 1, 1948 in Lackawanna, New York.  Jim is survived by his wife Clair Helwig-Sebring, FL. There will be a Celebration of Life service on Saturday, January, 30, 2016, 11:00 a.m. at Atonement Lutheran Church, Sebring with Pastor...

Jan 1, 2016

E loise Waters Skipper, 92 celebrated the New Year by going home to live with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 1, 2016. She was born on March 4, 1923 in Hardee County, FL. She was the eldest daughter of F. Blucher and Bertha Waters. Her husband, Louis Skipper and her sisters, Kathryn and Joyce all preceded her...

Jan 1, 2016

Elizabeth C. Blood, age 81, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on February 7, 1934. Elizabeth moved to Sebring 27 years ago from Hollywood, FL. She enjoyed sewing; crocheting; line dancing and taking bike rides. Survivors include her husband, John Blood of Sebring, FL, her daughter, Brenda Rich of Tampa, FL, brother,...

Dec 31, 2015

Robert Wilfred Higgins, age 69, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born on August 22, 1946 and raised in Sebring, Florida to the late William V. and Catherine (Bisson) Higgins.  Robert was a veteran serving with the U.S. Navy during Vietnam.  He was a member of St. Agnes Episcopal Church. He...

Dec 31, 2015

Gloria M. Hart, age 78, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015 in Sebring, FL. She was born on January 16, 1937 in Torrington, CT to the late John and Viola (Vincent) Hackett. Gloria had been a resident of Avon Park since 1998 having come from Isle Lamotte, VT. She was a member of the Union Church and a minister...

Dec 30, 2015

Elaine Frances Benedict, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on November 29, 1924 in Rochester, New York.

Dec 29, 2015

Russell Edwin Coe, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 in Lakeland, FL. He was born on August 1, 1939 in New London, Connecticut to the late Edwin and Doris (Kennedy) Coe. Russell had been a resident of Avon Park since 1972 having come from Winter Park, FL. He served in the U.S. Air Force, worked in the...

Dec 29, 2015

ROBERT JACKSON BARBEN

Robert Jackson Barben, age 95, of Avon Park, Florida, peacefully passed away after a long and productive life on Tuesday, December 29, 2015.  He was born June 22, 1920 in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania to John Kinsloe and Sarah (Simpson)...

Dec 28, 2015

Robert Harris Mys, age 80, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015 in Tampa, Florida. He was born on September 8, 1935 in Tustin, Michigan. Robert was a U.S. Army veteran. He held a Bachelors of Business Administration from the University of Detroit. He worked for General Motors and retired from EDS in 1991 and moved to Sebring, Florida in...

Dec 28, 2015

William F. Losch, age 94, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born on February 25, 1921 in Kingsley, Michigan to the late Adolph and Julia (Manigold) Losch.  William was a veteran with the U.S. Coast Guard serving during World War II.  He spent his career as a farm equipment salesman.  He...

Dec 27, 2015

Charles Roy Sorge, age 90, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2015 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on July 11, 1925 in Altoona, Pennsylvania.  Charles was a  U.S. Army veteran serving during World War II. He moved to Sebring in 1978 to enjoy retirement.  Charles loved country music and playing his guitar.  He had many friends...

Dec 27, 2015

Oliver P. “O.P.” Williams, age 82, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2015 in Asheville, North Carolina.  He was born on December 3, 1933 in Gadsden, Alabama.  O.P. was a veteran serving with the U.S. Army.  He spent his career in Golf Course Construction/Heavy Equipment Excavating.  The Williams family called Sebring home for many years.  Survivors include...

Dec 24, 2015

Anthony Joseph Laux, 46, died December 24, 2015 in Gainesville, Florida after a sudden illness.

Anthony was born November 28, 1969 at Tachikawa Air Base, Japan to parents Judith Adair Jones Laux and Lt. Col William R. Laux.  He was raised on Tachikawa AB, Hamilton AFB CA, Winter Haven FL, and Sebring FL.  Anthony graduated from Sebring...

Dec 22, 2015

Beryl M. Wilson, age 88, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015 in Sebring, FL. She was married to Hugh Wilson, Sebring, FL.  He was a member of the British Royal Air force.  She had been a resident for 14 years coming from Virginia. Arrangements entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home 4001 Sebring Parkway Sebring, FL 33870 Online condolences may be...