Amy Broadaway, age 62, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2014 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on March 14, 1952 in Mount Airy, North Carolina to the late John and Nora Scott. Amy had been a resident of Sebring since 1985 coming from Reston, VA. She was a school teacher by trade and loved poetry and writing. Amy...
Carl H. Brockwell, age 76, of Avon Park, FL passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2014. He is survived by his wife: Carol Brockwell of Avon Park, daughters: Beverly and Karen, sons: Carlon, Kenneth, and David, sister: Geneva, half-sister: Pat, 13 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 10 a.m. followed by...
Sarah Noemi Abrams (Aponte) age 52, passed away on Thursday October 9, 2014 in Lake Placid, Florida. She was born on September 1, 1962 in Ponce, Puerto Rico to Miguel Angel and Noemi (Febles) Aponte. Sarah had been a resident of Highlands County since 1989 coming from Staten Island, New York. She enjoyed cooking, loved animals especially pets, and...
David Edward Mann, 79, died October 9, 2014 at Complex Care Hospital in Sarasota, Florida. Dave was born in Jersey City to David and Helen Mann. He graduated from Leonia High School in Palisades Park, New Jersey. He was on the football and swimming teams. He retired from Florsheim Shoe after 42 years. He lived in Tomoka Heights, Lake...
Sheri A. Buchanan, age 47, passed away on Thursday October 9, 2014 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on October 30, 1966 in Miami, Florida to Larry and Judy Splawn. Sheri had been a resident of Sebring since 1991 coming from Miami. Sheri is survived by her parents: Larry and Judy Splawn-Lady Lake, FL, children: Todd A. Buchanan, Jr-Winter...
Arrangements entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home www.stephensonnelsonfh.com
Mary McConnell, age 102, passed away on Wednesday October 8, 2014 in Lake Worth, Florida. She was born on March 12, 1912 in Maple Grove, New Brunswick, Canada to the late Allan and Elizabeth (Ross) Foreman. She had been a resident of Sebring since 1976 coming from Tampa. She was a member of Southgate Baptist Church in Sebring. Mary...
Linda Ann Northcutt, age 51, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 in Lakeland, Florida. She was born on May 27, 1963 to the late William and Mildred (Tucker) Light. Linda had been a resident of Avon Park all her life. She had a big heart and loved taking care of others. She enjoyed spending time with her family....
Glenn O. Murphy, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 in Avon Park, Florida. He was born on June 27, 1929 in Alturas, Florida to the late Oakley Gerald and Alma Lois (Howze) Murphy. Glenn had been a resident of Highlands County since 1941 coming from Polk County. He was a veteran with the US Army during...
Thelbert E. Coleman, age 83, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2014 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on June 16, 1931 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to the late Thelbert and Lillian (Edwards) Coleman. Thelbert served our country with the U.S. Air Force as a Master Sergeant. He served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He had been a resident...
Maria M. Batz, age 58, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2014 in Lake Placid, Florida. She was born on April 21, 1956. She had been a resident of Highlands County since 1985 coming from Jasper, Florida. She was a member of Union Congregational Church in Avon Park. Maria was a retired Preschool Director and she loved taking care...
Clarke L. Patten, Jr., age 84, passed away on Thursday October 2, 2014 in Lake Placid, Florida. He was born on July 5, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Clark L. and Catherine (Kerr) Patten. He served with the US Navy during the Korean War. Clarke had been a resident of Highlands County since 1982 coming from Michigan....
James "Bobby" Robert Burnett, age 34, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 in Avon Park, FL. He was born on February 18, 1980 in Escambia County, Florida to Gail Vaughn. Bobby has been a resident of Highlands County since 1996 having come from Moultrie, Georgia. He worked as an Account Manager for the Coca-Cola Corporation for 14 years,...
Kaytlyn Leanne Cooper, age 16, passed away on Wednesday October 1, 2014 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on February 18, 1998 in Fort Pierce, Florida to Milton and Pamela (Tyson) Cooper. Kaytlyn was a student at Sebring High School where she was active in Art, Cross-Country and Track and Field. She was an excellent student and loved by...
Sharon H. Becan, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 in Lake Placid, Florida. She was born on October 18, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Wilton W. and Glendene F. (Hale) Stringer. Sharon had been a resident of Lake Placid since 2002 coming from Wauchula. She was a member of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed...
Clarence "Jitt" Brown Jr., age 65, passed away Monday, September 29, 2014 in Sebring, Florida. Clarence was one of nine children; he was born May 25, 1949 to the late Clarence and Cara Bell (Moore) Brown, Sr. in Sardis City, Alabama. He was raised to be of the Baptist faith. As a young man Clarence moved to what would...
D. Jewell McClure D. Jewell McClure, age 90, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2014 in Sebring, Florida. She was born in Ft. Ogden, Florida, on December 12, 1923 to Jackson and Della Collins and spent her formative years in Winslow, Arkansas, moving back to Florida where she had lived since 1934. She ministered to others with a servant's...
Robert M. Moore, age 62 passed away on Friday September 26, 2014 in Avon Park, Florida. He was born on February 26, 1952 in Key West, Florida to the late Robert Henderson and Gladys Mae (Sands) Moore. Robert had been a resident of Avon Park since 1963 coming from Key West. He enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing and was...
Henry Thomas Haralson, Sr., age 93, of Zolfo Springs, FL, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2014 in Sebring, FL. He was born February, 6, 1921 in Ellijay, GA to Tom & Mattie Haralson. He was a Park Ranger for Highlands Hammock State Park for 18 years. Henry was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in...
Loretta G. Wirick, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on July 13, 1941 in Patterson, New Jersey, to the late Francis and Helen (Sundra) Twamley. Loretta had been a resident of Avon Park since 1984 coming from Georgia. She was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church where...