Brenda Ann Burns Sims Denby
December 28, 2024
Brenda Ann Burns Sims Denby, age 71, of Avon Park, Florida went to be with the Lord on Saturday December 28, 2024, in Sebring, Florida. Brenda was born on September 12, 1953, to her parents, Charles and Berneita Burns (Sloop) in Emporia, Kansas. She was kind and generous and also a well respected and appreciated member of...
Chester Mansfield Smith Iii
December 26, 2024
Chester Mansfield Smith III, passed away on December 26, 2024, in Avon Park, Florida. He was born on December 8, 1945, in Danbury, Connecticut, to the late Chester and Rita Smith.
Chester proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, embodying dedication and patriotism. After...
Joann Marie Francis
December 26, 2024
Joann Marie Francis, 87, of Sebring, Florida, passed away on December 26, 2024. Born on July 12, 1937, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she was the beloved daughter of the late John and Margaret Reiner.
After a lifetime spent in her cherished hometown of Pittsburgh, Joann moved to Sebring in 2019, where she embraced a...
Shirley Dean Anderson
December 25, 2024
Shirley Dean Anderson, age 76, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, in Sebring, Florida. Born on June 25, 1948, in Luxora, Arkansas, to the late Lonnie and Sarah Young, Shirley was a woman of unwavering faith, boundless love, and a generous spirit.
Shirley made Sebring her home in 1983 after moving from...
Norma Foote
December 23, 2024
Norma Foote, age 89, of Sebring, Florida passed away Monday, December 23, 2024 in Lake Wales, Florida. She was born November 26, 1935 in Amonate, Virginia to Samuel and Della (Reaser) Slemp. She was a Homemaker, loved spending time with her husband looking for antiques, and has been a resident of Sebring, Florida since 1996, coming from Michigan. Norma...
Mark D. Walden
December 21, 2024
Mark D. Walden, age 63, of Avon Park, Florida, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, December 21, 2024, in his home in Avon Park. Mark worked in the construction industry and was a lifelong resident of Avon Park. He was a member of the Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church. Mark is survived by his sons; Joshua Walden...
Maureen Muriel Helms
December 21, 2024
Maureen Muriel Helms, 88, of Sebring, FL, passed away on December 21, 2024, in Tampa, FL. Born on March 12, 1936, in Montreal, Canada, she was the beloved daughter of the late Maurice and Annabel Legault.
Maureen moved to Sebring in 1973, where she became a cherished member of the community. She owned...
Henry H. Ware, Sr.
December 19, 2024
Henry H. Ware, Sr., age 79, of Frostproof, Florida, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 in Sebring, Florida. He was born November 27, 1945 in Georgia to Glen and Laura May Ware. Henry worked as an insurance agent, was a member of the Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church, and has been a resident of Frostproof, Florida since 1989, coming...
Rev. Bobby "Bob" Edward Dewitt
December 19, 2024
Rev. Bobby “Bob” Edward DeWitt, 88, passed away on December 19, 2024, in Sebring, FL. Born on May 13, 1936, in Conway, SC, he was the son of the late Hobson and Ila DeWitt.
Bob is survived by his children, Stephen DeWitt of Washington, DC; Andrew DeWitt of Portland, OR; and Karen Jowers...
Gary Arthur Buchanan
December 18, 2024
Gary Arthur Buchanan, age 84, passed away on December 18, 2024, in Sebring, Florida. Born on February 4, 1940, in Mansfield, Ohio, he was the beloved son of the late George and Ruth Buchanan. He was married to the love of his life, Carol Ona Buchanan, for sixty-three years.
Gary is survived by...
George Edward Barnard, Jr.
December 17, 2024
George Edward Barnard, Jr, age 75, of Avon Park, Florida went to be with his Lord on December 17, 2024, in Sebring Florida. George was born on September 5, 1949, in Norfolk, Virginia to his loving parents George E. and Alda E. Barnard (Woodard). George made a career out of serving his country in the United States Coast Guard...
David Lee Kragt
December 17, 2024
We are saddened to announce the passing of David Lee Kragt on December 17, 2024 at the age of 57 in Sebring, Florida. David was born on April 11, 1967 in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota to Dr. Preston Kragt and Mary Lee (Haedt) Kragt.
David graduated at Miami High School in Miami, OK, he...
Mary "Suzy" Angelina Wishard
December 17, 2024
Mary “Suzy” Angelina Wishard passed away on December 17, 2024, in Sebring, Florida, at the age of 81. Born on January 15, 1943, in Puerto Rico to the late Herman and Ada O’Brian, Suzy made Sebring her home in 2017 after many years in Centerville, Maryland.
She is survived by her devoted husband...
Daniel Ross Walker
December 14, 2024
Daniel Ross Walker, known to friends and family as D.R., went home to his Lord on December 14, 2024. Born on November 19, 1946 in Lakeland, Florida, D.R. was adopted at 28 days old by his loving parents, Marvin and Marie Walker. The family became residents of Lake Wales when D.R. was 3 and he had many fond memories...
David Wayne Kohler
December 14, 2024
David Wayne Kohler, age 55, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. He was born on July 13, 1969 in Lakeland, Florida. He worked as a telecommunications specialist. David is survived by his sons: Joshua Kohler and Carson Kohler as well as one Grandson – Elijah Kohler. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Anna Kohler;...
Bernard Ray Smith
December 13, 2024
Bernard R. Smith, Jr, 91, of Sebring Florida and formerly of Mount Pleasant and Fountain, Michigan, passed away on December 13th, 2024. Bernard was born in Mount Pleasant, Michigan on May 4, 1933, to the late Ray B. Smith and Pauline Van Horn of Mount Pleasant. He was preceded in death by his brother, Larry E. Smith...
John David Cotton, Sr
December 13, 2024
John David Cotton Sr., a devoted husband, veteran, and man of deep faith, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, in Sebring, Florida. Born on September 4, 1937, in Grayson, Kentucky, he was the beloved son of the late Eales and Darcus Cotton.
John proudly served his country in the United States Army...
Isaiah Jordan Raposa
December 11, 2024
Isaiah Jordan Raposa, age 18, passed away on December 11, 2024. Isaiah was born on February 6, 2006, in Sebring, Florida to his loving and adoring parents Jessica and Demorris Washington. Isaiah graduated from high school in May of 2024 and went on to obtain his welding license. Isaiah showed his incredible capabilities and intelligence in his education, professional...
Sandra Lee Cecil
December 11, 2024
Sandra Lee Cecil, 80, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, in Sebring, Florida. Born on April 4, 1944, in Louisville, Kentucky, she was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Louise Moniack. Sandra became a cherished member of the Sebring community in 2001 after relocating from Beech Grove, Indiana.
Sandra dedicated...
Robert Kelly Phillips
December 10, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Kelly Phillips on December 10, 2024, in Sebring, Florida, at the age of 82. Born on July 6, 1942, in Columbia, South Carolina, Robert was the beloved son of the late Joseph Phillips and Mary Perrow.
Robert dedicated his early years...