Bob D. Hendricks, age 73, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2015 in Sebring, FL. He was born on August 5, 1941 in Hendricksville, Indiana to the late Walter and Annabelle Hendricks. Bob has been a resident of Avon Park since 1984 having come from Stuart, FL. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and was a member...
Leonard H. "Jack" Handley was called to his heavenly home on March 5, 2015 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring, FL. He is survived by his wife of thirty-five years Sandra Weaver Handley, his children, Stacey Lawson; Roxanne (Joe) Leach; James (Frances) Handley; Jack (Elizabeth) Handley, eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, all of California. His stepchildren Darian Dumont; Dusty (Stephanie)...
Phyllis (Penne) Manar died Thursday, March 5, 2015, after a short illness; she was 89 years old. Penne was born in Detroit. She married Wallace Manar in 1944 and raised three children. She was constantly working to improve her skills and abilities, eventually rising to the position of Executive Secretary to the Mayor of Detroit. She and Wally retired...
Michael Arthur Norwalk, Sr., age 68, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on May 23, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio. He came to Sebring from Henderson, Tennessee. He was a truck driver by trade. Michael enjoyed working puzzles and playing a game of hearts. While in Sebring he attended Calvary Church. He is...
Harold D. Rinehart, age 60, passed away on Sunday March 1, 2015 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on November 13, 1954 in Douglas, Wyoming to the late Dale and Mary (Spade) Rinehart. Harold had been a resident of Sebring since 2006 coming from Forest, Mississippi. He was a Master Electrician by trade and attended Grace Bible Church. Harold...
Sandra G. Littell, age 79, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Florida. She was born on December 28, 1935 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Edgar and Virgie (Huddleston) Kiser. Sandra graduated with a doctorate in Education from Indiana University. She later graduated from University of Mississippi with a communications degree. She spent her...
Gordon A. Myers, age 86, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2015 in Lake Placid, Florida. He was born on November 18, 1928 in Menominee, Michigan. Arrangements entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home (863) 385-0125 Online condolences may be left at: www.stephensonnelsonfh.com
Richard Crunkelton, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 in Avon Park, FL. He was born on November 26, 1945 in Avon Park, FL, to the late William and Lillie (Jones) Crunkelton. Richard had been a lifelong resident of Avon Park. He loved to fish, play guitar, and was a member of the Moose Lodge. Richard is...
Crystal Joy Hill lost her 14 year battle with multiple sclerosis at 1:42 p.m. on February 25, 2015 and departed this world for God's heavenly kingdom and eternal life. Crystal was born in Homestead Township, Benzie County, MI to E.E. Joy and Stella (Bacon) Joy on September 1, 1932. She grew up in Benzonia, MI, attended schools in Beulah,...
age 71, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on April 26, 1943 in Alva, Oklahoma to Jack and Ruth (Dilling) Beaman. Tice served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. He worked in the Information Technology industry as a Communications Specialist. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed bowling and...
Thomas Henry Marshall, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 in Thomasville, Georgia. He was born on January 10, 1947 in Sebring, Florida to Henry and Verlyn (Young) Marshall. He had been a resident of Thomasville for eight years having moved from Avon Park, Florida. Tom served in the U.S. Marines during Vietnam and was of the...
Jerry Robert Budd, age 70, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2015 in Sarasota, Florida. He was born on July 30, 1944 in Plant City, Florida to the late Lamar and Bertie (Boone) Budd. Jerry worked in agriculture and served in the U.S. Army. He loved fishing, and working as a cowboy. Jerry also enjoyed being in nature, growing...
Earl Huntzinger, 63, of Sebring, Florida went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2015. Earl was born on October 12, 1951 in Hartford City, Indiana to Ruth and Wilbur Huntzinger. Earl is survived by his wife Linda, daughters, Jennifer (Frank), Kristi (Faron), Melinda (Jason) and Harley; sons, Adam (Amanda) and Brandon; granddaughters, Amber, Taylor and Lily; grandsons,...
Longtime news journalist and public servant, Audrey Vickers died Friday. She was born December 17, 1934 to Helen Sarah Morrison and William Richard Banks in Evergreen Park, Illinois. The Banks family moved to Coral Gables, Florida in 1940 and Audrey never lived anywhere else but the state. She attended schools in South Florida - South Broward Class of 52...
Donald R. Newby, age 90, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2015 in Lake Placid, Florida. He was born on January 21, 1925 in Junction City, Kansas to the late Herman Charles and Tina Edith (Nogle) Newby. Donald was a veteran serving in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a member of the Baha'is Faith and founding member...
Olan Eugene Brewer, a life-long resident of Avon Park, FL, died unexpectedly on February 16, 2014 at the age of 72 at his home residence in Avon Park FL. "Gene" is survived by his children, Shannon Gene Brewer and Candace Newsome; his granddaughter, Hannah Newsome; his brother, Hershel Brewer; his two sisters Lena Dickerson and Pam Burnham. He is...
Ronald Lee Mays, age 76, passed away Monday, February 16, 2015 in Sebring, Florida. Ronald was born in Clifton Forge, Virginia to Henry and Melvina (Reynolds) Mays. Ronald was an Engineer and a member of the US Army Reserves. He attended Community Bible Church in Avon Park, was a member of Lonestart Advent Christian Church in Clifton Forge, VA...
Azalea May Knight, age 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 16, 2015. She was born on March 25, 1929 in Charleston, South Carolina. Azalea has been a resident of Avon Park since 1984 having come from Wauchula, FL where she worked as a packer and a bookkeeper in a vegetable packing house. She...
R. Neil Scott, age 84 passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2015 in Lake Placid, Florida. He was born on December 14, 1930 in Scotland, Illinois. Neil had been a resident of Lake Placid since 1999 coming from Rochelle, Illinois. He was a member of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Neil spent his career as a...
Ulysisi "Mary" Smith, age 87, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away Friday, February 13, 2015 at her home. She was born August 3, 1927 in Pittsburg, PA to John C. and Katherine H. (Ellinger) Heastings. She worked as a Telephone Operator, was a member of the Community Bible Church, served in the U.S. Navy during WW II, and has...