Jul 30, 2024

Charleen Sexton Skyrme, age 79, passed away on July 30, 2024 in Sebring, FL.  She was born in Sneedsville, Tennessee on December 12, 1944 to the late Charlie and Gladys Sexton.   She was of the Baptist faith.

Charleen is survived by her loving family: son, Terry Lawson (Crystal) of Elizabethton, TN; daughters, Karen...

Jul 29, 2024

Robert Tagawa passed away peacefully in Lake Placid, FL, on July 29, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on March 31, 1945, at the Gila River Japanese Internment Camp in Arizona, Bob lived a life marked by dedication, service, and love.

Bob was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Sally...

Jul 29, 2024

Kenneth L. Coss, Jr., passed away on July 29, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on September 27, 1935, in Wheeling, West Virginia, Kenneth was the cherished son of the late Kenneth and Bernalda Coss.

Kenneth spent his professional life dedicated to improving the lives of others through his work as the...

Jul 28, 2024

On March 2, 1945 in Monmouth, Illinois, a special lady was born to Ed & Lois Appleby. Daughter Jo was born and graced lives galore over a lifetime that ended far too early on July 28, 2024.

Jo and sister Sue enjoyed wonderful years growing up together with their parents. Over time the...

Jul 28, 2024

Christina Kathleen Conkle, born on April 16, 1931, in New Brunswick, Canada, to the late Charles and Christina Newlands, passed away on July 28, 2024, in Avon Park, FL, at the age of 93.

Christina moved to Avon Park in 1976 from Michigan. She dedicated her professional life to caring for others as...

Jul 23, 2024

Cecil Treadway "Dick" Ferguson, Jr., 77, passed away on July 23, 2024, in Avon Park, FL. Born in Roanoke Rapids, NC, he was a beloved figure in his community, known for his kind and gentle soul.

Dick graduated from Avon Park High School before furthering his education at Polk Community College. He dedicated much of his career...

Jul 22, 2024

Brenda Lawson

It was a cold wintery morning in Eastern Kentucky when God blessed Ray and Lucille Spradlin with their second daughter, Brenda Sue. Only a year before had they been blessed with their first daughter, Shanna Marlene. As time passed, God blessed Brenda with a talent in music. Piano playing flowed after just a...

Jul 20, 2024

Douglas Benjamin Shaffer passed away in Sebring, FL on July 20, 2024, at the age of 83. He was born on December 23, 1940, in Preble, NY to the late Arthur and Lillie Shaffer. A resident of Sebring since 2014, Douglas moved there from Hartsville, SC.

Douglas served his country honorably in the...

Jul 18, 2024

Anita Gamez passed away on July 18, 2024, at the age of 39. Born on December 2, 1984, in Guerrero, Mexico, to parents Francisco Baza and Berta De La Paz, Anita moved to Sebring, Florida, with her family in 1991.

Anita was a dedicated receptionist at a local sod company, where her hard...

Jul 18, 2024

Rebecca “Becky” Ann Townsend

Rebecca “Becky” Ann Townsend, age 75, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024.  She was born April 14, 1949 in Hartford, Alabama to Raymond D. and Mary Alice (Lewis) Palmer.  Becky was a Homemaker, member of Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church, and a lifelong resident of Avon Park,...

Jul 16, 2024

Robert “Bob” Thomas Rabatie, born on November 13, 1928, in Trenton, NJ, to Thomas and Leona Mary Rabatie, passed away on July 16, 2024. A resident of Sebring, FL, since 2013, Robert moved from Miami Gardens, FL.

Bob is survived by his devoted wife, Kathy Rabatie; his son, Martin Rabatie, and daughter-in-law, Kellie;...

Jul 16, 2024

Margaret "Peggy" V. Schilling passed away on July 16, 2024, at the age of 92. Born on August 12, 1931, in Ellwood City, PA, Peggy was the cherished daughter of John and Margaret Mackey.  Peggy spent her professional life working as an executive secretary for a steel mill company, where she was known for her dedication and...

Jul 14, 2024

Catherine D. Daly, born March 11, 1943, in Amsterdam, Holland, passed away on July 14, 2024, in Sebring, Florida at the age of 81 years old.  Catherine was the beloved daughter of the late John and Nellie DeVos. In 1984, she made Sebring her home, moving from Chester, New York.

Catherine is survived...

Jul 13, 2024

Armand Victor Gendron, born on March 5, 1933, in Fairfax, VT, passed away on July 13, 2024, in Sebring, FL. He was the beloved son of the late Victor and Mary Rosalie Gendron.  He has been a Sebring resident since 1993, he moved from Fairfax, VT.

Armand is survived by his loving and...

Jul 13, 2024

Wayne E. Gottshall, born on October 23, 1959, in Altoona, PA, passed away on July 13, 2024, in Sebring, FL. Wayne was the beloved son of Clair and Delia Gottshall, who predeceased him.

Wayne is survived by his loving companion, Michelle Walton. He leaves behind his cherished children: Christina Robertson of Texas, Savannah...

Jul 13, 2024

Keith Allen Meier, age 98, went to be with the Lord on July 13 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on December 15, 1925, in Knox, Pennsylvania to John Meier and Ila Groce. Keith had been a Highlands County resident since 2006. He was a member of St John United Methodist Church in Sebring, Florida.

Jul 12, 2024

Paul passed away peacefully at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring, Florida. He is survived by his parents, Gary and Margaret of Sebring; his brother, Kevin(Wendy) of Canton, Ohio, aunts; Phyllis, Mary, Anne, Judy, Eileen, Marilyn and Jean, uncles; Bob, Don, Bill, Lawrence, Colin and Gordon.

Paul is preceded in death by Grandparents; Hudson and Marion Fraser, Dorval...

Jul 10, 2024

Laura Zbyzenski Rushing, age 96, of Sebring, Florida, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024.  She was born May 5, 1928 in New York, New York to Fred and Maude (Lydon) Reyes.  She worked as a cocktail waitress, attended Grace Bible Church, and has been a resident of Sebring, FL since 1979, coming from New York, New York.  Laura is...

Jul 9, 2024

Donald "Don" Ion Coppage, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on July 9, 2024, in Lakeland, FL. He was born on September 29, 1940, in Dundee, KY, to the late Marvin and Calais Coppage. In 2004, Don and his wife Lavonne moved to Sebring, FL, from their hometown of Dundee, KY.

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Jul 8, 2024

Marjorie ("Peggy") Rose Mangle, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on July 8, 2024, in Avon Park, Florida. She was born on January 25, 1931, in Jersey City, NJ. She grew up in Avenel, New Jersey and graduated from Woodbridge High School.

Marjorie is survived by her devoted husband of 44...