March 5, 2016

Artis Graham, Jr., age 50, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016 in Sebring, FL. He was born on October 11, 1965 in Trenton, New Jersey to Artis and Francine (Fortson) Graham. Artis worked as a truck driver. He is survived by his mother: Francine Sandy Graham of Sebring, FL; brother: Benton (Cynthia)  Graham of Oviedo, FL; sister: Gladys Brown...

March 4, 2016

James Roy Smith, age 65, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016 in Avon Park, FL. He was born on April 26, 1950 in Pittsburgh, PA to Charles Ray and Ulysisi (Heastings) Smith. James had been a resident of Avon Park since 1995, having come from New Orleans, LA. He worked as a Chef, attended the Community...

March 3, 2016

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March 2, 2016

Sunrise 1936 and sunset 2016 Avon Park, (Age 79), Lillie “Mae” Murphy, a retiree of Avon Park, FL died Wednesday, March 2, 2016 following a brief illness. She was born in Thomson, Georgia on August 13, 1936, and was the daughter of the late Sam Scott Sr. and Georgia (Shields) Scott. She moved with her family to Atlanta, GA in...

March 2, 2016

Edward R. Castine, age 83, passed away at the Good Shepherd Hospice House on March 2, 2016 with his beloved Maureen at his side. He was born on November 12, 1932 in Queens, NY to the late Edward Castine, Sr. and Anna Castine (nee Susterilsch). Ed was a teacher (par excellence) for many years. As a young teacher and throughout...

March 1, 2016

Betty Ruth Swanton, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on August 24, 1945 in Asheville, North Carolina to the late Millard H. and Ruth (Nash) Ledbetter.  Betty was a L.P.N. for 40 years; she enjoyed crafts, flea markets and going to garage sales. She had a servant’s heart...

March 1, 2016

James G. Maxcy, Jr., age 68, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on May 17, 1947 in Alachua County, Florida. He was a veteran serving with the U.S. Navy, U.S.S. Forrestal O.I. Division.  James was a lifelong resident of Sebring and owner of Maxcy’s Mens Wear.  He was also a...

March 1, 2016

Maria A. Kiel, age 81, of Woodhaven Estates, Sebring, FL, passed away on March 1, 2016.  There will be a Celebration of Life service on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 11:00 a.m., at Stephenson Nelson Funeral Home in Sebring.

March 1, 2016

Bodie Littles, age 51, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. He was born on June 25, 1964 in Avon Park, FL to Johnnie and Ellouise (Rouse) Littles. Bodie was one of a kind with a gentle soul and will be greatly missed. He loved to fish, watch sports, bbq, and spend quality time with his family. His is...

February 29, 2016

Douglas Sharp, age 84, passed away on Monday, February 29, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on April 16, 1931 in Waterloo, Alabama to the late Oliver Lee and Beatrice (Dean) Sharp. Douglas was a veteran serving in the United States Air Force during the Korean and Vietnam wars.  Survivors include his wife of 65 years,...

February 29, 2016

Samuel H. Wert, age 83, passed away on Monday, February 29, 2016 in Avon Park, FL. He was born on February 6, 1933 in Harrisburg, PA to the late John Jacob and Elizabeth Mae (Hummer) Wert. Samuel served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955, was a plumber, and had been a resident of Avon Park...

February 26, 2016

Irene Williams, age 83 passed away peacefully at home on February 26, 2016 in Avon Park, Florida. She was born on November 3, 1932 in London, Kentucky to the late Woodson and Ellen Sweet Rush. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Avon Park and...

February 26, 2016

Everett R. Ohrt, age 94, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, February 26, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on May 8, 1921 in Waterloo, Iowa to Ralph John and Hazel (Parks) Ohrt.

Everett was united in marriage to his late wife, Florene on October 3,...

February 25, 2016

Melanie Kim Robinson, age 48, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born on March 27, 1967 in Fairfax, Virginia.  Melanie had a special place in her heart for animals. She loved going fishing and swimming in the pool and at the beach.  Melanie had a beautiful handwriting and was known for...

February 24, 2016

William "Roger" Carter, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on July 12, 1936 in Scott, Georgia. Roger was a 1955 graduate of Sebring High School where he “lettered” in baseball. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and motorcycle rider. Roger spent the majority of his career at Westinghouse...

February 24, 2016

Eathel C. Howerton age 74, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 in Lake Placid, Florida. She was born on July 20, 1941 in Honaker, Virginia.  Eathel was a caregiver by trade. She moved to Sebring in 2001 coming from Wauchula, FL and she was a Baptist by faith.  Two of her favorite past-times were playing bingo...

February 23, 2016

Joseph E. McAfee, age 82, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. He was born on November 8, 1933 in Avon Park, Florida to Toy and Lessie (Earnest) McAfee. He was a control center operator for Florida Power for 31 years retiring in 1987, a member of Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church and an avid...

February 22, 2016

Gilbert Walter Wick, age 86, passed away, at his home, on Monday, February 22, 2016 in Avon Park, Florida.  He was born on May 2, 1929 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Nicholas and Elsie (Moll) Wick. Gil was a skilled athlete who passed up a football scholarship at Marquette...

February 21, 2016

Sandra M. Robertson, age 81, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on April 16, 1934 in Maysville, Kentucky to the late Frances A. and Helen Opal (Sutton) McCarthy.  Sandra moved to Sebring in 2013 from New Hampshire and enjoyed crafts, sewing, reading and gardening.  Survivors include her husband: John Charles...

February 20, 2016

Dennis Stephen Hennegan, of Spotsylvania, VA, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2016, in Sebring, FL.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, on October 31, 1937, he was the oldest son of John J. and Christina Gill Hennegan.  Dennis proudly served in the US Navy for 24 years and then continued his support of the Navy...