May 24, 2016

Loie Madison Brakefield, Sr. passed away peacefully with his loving family surrounding him on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. "Good night sweet prince may flights of angel's wings lead thee to thy rest."

May 24, 2016

Fredrick (Fred) Matthew Nugent, went home to his creator on May 24, 2016, at the Good Shepherd Hospice. He was born on December 13, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan. He was preceded in death by parents Leo and Gertrude Tallman Nugent; brother Harold H. Nugent; and son Michael Patrick Nugent. Fred married Judy Krofft Nugent December 2, 1961, in Port...

May 24, 2016

Heather Lynn Fritz, age 32, of Sebring, Florida passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at her father's home surrounded by family and friends. She was born at 10:26 AM on Wednesday, July 13, 1983 to Jeffrey (Barbara) Fritz of Piqua, OH and JoAnne (Donald Hennegan, Significant Other) Carle of Sebring, FL. In addition to her parents, Heather is...

May 24, 2016

Gloria Damico, age 91 passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring, Florida.  She was born on February 17, 1925 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Frank and Rosaria (Firmano) Damico. Gloria is survived by her companion Flo Yuknis, her sisters Mary Zolkoski, Dorothy Benson and many nieces and nephews. Along...

May 23, 2016

Bradford Stephen Giddens, age 61, passed away on May 23, 2016 in Sebring, FL. He was born on November 23, 1954 in Avon Park, FL to the late John and Kathleen (Savage) Giddens, Jr. Bradford has been a resident of Avon Park since 1990 having come from Palmetto, FL. He was of the Methodist faith, a member...

May 21, 2016

Kathleen Gray Dressel, age 57, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016 in Sebring, Fl. She was born at Walker Memorial Hospital on December 19, 1958 to Lesley and Stella Gray. Kathleen was raised in Sebring and graduated from Sebring High School. She went two years to SFCC where she received her associates in Business. She was...

May 20, 2016

Kenneth Ray Kimbrough, 68, of Sebring, FL, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016. He was born on August 21, 1947 in Manila, Arkansas to Homer R. and Jewell (Reed) Kimbrough.  Kenneth was a veteran serving with the U.S. Air Force and a retired  Master Sergeant. He moved to Sebring in 1993.  Survivors include his wife, Amy "Joyce" Kimbrough-Sebring,...

May 19, 2016

Edith C. “Penny” (Evans) Williams, 91 of Port Charlotte, Florida passed from this life on Thursday, May 19, 2016. Penny was born on June 6, 1924 in Velpen, Indiana to Prentis C. and Alta (Peach) Evans. Penny married Robert “Bob” Williams on September 26, 1945 and they were married 64 years before his passing in 2009. Penny...

May 19, 2016

Donald R. Ross, 69, of Sebring FL, formerly of Buxton, ME, died peacefully in Sebring surrounded by family on his birthday. Born in Biddeford, ME to Mary Jane and Marcel Ross he attended Biddeford schools. A proud football player, he graduated from St. Louis High School in 1967. He also served his country as a radar man...

May 18, 2016

Mary Katherine Cheuvront, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 in Sebring, FL. She was born on January 29, 1930 in Vienna, W.V. to the late Roy and Sylvia Ruth (Rader) Dowler. Mary had been a resident of Avon Park since 1994 moving from Ravenswood, W.V. She was a member of Community Bible...

May 16, 2016

Donald “Don” Casavant LeBlanc, age 90, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016 in Avon Park, FL. He was born on July 1, 1925 in Worcester, Mass to the late Joseph H. and Alma (Casavant) LeBlanc.  Don had been a resident of Avon Park since 1993 having come from West Millbury, Mass. He served in the U.S....

May 16, 2016

Dwight M. “Dewey” Handley, age 74, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016 in St. Petersburg, Florida.  He was born on March 16, 1942 in Titusville, Pennsylvania to the late Dwight M. and Billie Marie (Watkins) Handley. Dewey was a veteran serving with the U.S. Airforce. He was a self- employed truck driver by trade; a car...

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...