January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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,...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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)...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...