Linda Ann Unger
February 3, 2026
Linda Ann Unger, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in Sebring, Florida. She was born on September 20, 1959, in Wauchula, Florida, the daughter of the late Mabry Murphy and Linda Wilkins Murphy. Linda worked for many years as a cafeteria manager with the Highlands County School System, where she was known for her dedication and care...
Carmen Lopez
February 1, 2026
Our beloved mother and grandmother, Carmen Gladys Lopez passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026. She had just celebrated her 89th birthday.
Carmen Gladys was born in Jayuya,Puerto Rico on January 22,1937. She emigrated to New York in the 1950s and married the love of her life Concepción Lopez. Together they raised 4 daughters, 1 son and 1 granddaughter.
She is survived...
Randy Thomas Farless
February 1, 2026
Randy Thomas Farless, age 57, of Avon Park, Florida, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, February 1, 2026. He was born April 22, 1968 at K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base in Michigan to Alvin and Elizabeth (Davidson) Farless. Randy retired as a Senior Master Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force in 2015 after serving for 26 years and 26...
Maria Milagros Jiménez
January 31, 2026
Maria Milagros Jiménez (nee: Medina) of Avon Park, Florida, peacefully passed onto her next journey this January 31, 2026 surrounded by her well-loved family. Born on January 1, 1953 in Lares, Puerto Rico, Milagros was a beloved partner, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She touched the lives of many with her profound sense of humor, warmth, creativity,...
Gloria M. Ritenour
January 31, 2026
Gloria “Linda” Malinda Ritenour, age 76, of Avon Park, Florida passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in her home. She has been a lifelong resident of Avon Park, Florida, born here to her late parents Claude Welch and Hoyte (Martin) Welch.
Linda was a very hard worker. She loved reading romance novels, and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and...
Laurence Wedeman
January 29, 2026
Laurence Wedeman, lovingly known as Larry, formerly of Lewes, Delaware and most recently of Sebring, Florida, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the age of 72, with his devoted wife by his side. While his passing leaves a deep void, Larry’s life was one full of love, music, laughter, and connection, one that will...
Loretta Ann Littlehale
January 28, 2026
It is with deep sadness that the Littlehale, Woods and Shea families announce the passing of Loretta “Laurie” Ann Littlehale (Woods). Lauri passed “over the rainbow”, as she preferred to say, on Wednesday January 28, 2026.
Laurie was born on January 10, 1946, to her mother Frances (Dolan) and Robert Littlehale. Robert and Frances would later get divorced. Frances would marry...
Phyllis Marie Klepser
January 28, 2026
The family of Phyllis Marie Klepser is saddened to announce her death on January 29, 2026, in Sebring, FL. She was born to Herman and Grace Horn on July 10, 1942, in New London, CT.
Phyllis is preceded in death by both of her parents, her husband 49 years Thomas Klepser. She is survived by her son; Mark Klepser, two grandchildren...
Wade Eugene Knight
January 27, 2026
Wade Eugene Knight, Sr., age 73, of Sebring, Florida, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026. He was born January 14, 1953 in Charleston, South Carolina to Earl and Azalea (Ford) Knight. Wade worked in agriculture, of Pentecostal Faith, and has been a resident since 1963, coming from Edisto Island, South Carolina. He is survived by his Daughter – Iris Knight...
Patricia Anne Plante
January 27, 2026
Patricia Anne Plante, 89, known to everyone as Grammy Pat, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026 at the Good Shepard Hospice in Sebring, Florida. She was born on December 30, 1936, to Margaret (Perry) and Ralph Linwood Winslow in Freeport, Maine. She grew up in Yarmouth, Maine. She attended North Yarmouth Academy, where she graduated as valedictorian of the...
Steven Wayne Harper
January 27, 2026
Family of Steven Wayne Harper is saddened to announce his death on January 27, 2026 in Lake Wales, FL. He was born to Foy And Edna Harper in January 12, 1954 in Spencer, WV.
He is survived by his wife Lucia Ramos-Harper, step-children; Manda Gager, Nanette Baptiste and Edwina Young, six grandchildren and 2 great grand children.
Arrangements entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral...
Richard Harry Byam
January 27, 2026
Richard Harry Byam, 85, of Houghton Lake passed away on Tuesday January 27, 2026 at Avon Park, Florida.
Richard was born on December 23, 1940 in Owosso, Michigan to Roland and Helen (Hawkey) Byam. He grew up in Durand and graduated from Durand High School. Richard worked for General Motors for many years, and retired in 1989. He owned his Houghton...
David Walter Carrington
January 27, 2026
In Loving Memory of David Carrington
Born on October 24, 1959, in Tarpon Springs, Florida, David Walter Carrington was the beloved son of Sandra Bliss and Howard Carrington. He spent much of his life doing what he loved most, shrimping. The water was where he felt most at home, and the work was more than a living; it was part of...
Nancy Faye Bryant
January 27, 2026
Nancy Faye Bryant, age 86, of Sebring, Florida, went home to be with the lord on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
She was born in Toombs County, Georgia on September 10, 1939 to the late Owen and Nancy Jones. Her service of all endeavors for 47 years was the position of Automotive Accountant and Comptroller. She was a member of the Elks...
Christine Docter
January 26, 2026
Bernadette Christine Docter departed from this world on January 25, 2026. Her life reads like a storybook. She directed her life to follow and create beauty with anything she created. “Tina”, as she was called by all those who knew her, made it look easy. She loved the world of beautiful things and was drawn to the sparkle she saw...
Layne Phil Henderson
January 26, 2026
Layne Phil Henderson, 56, of Sebring, Florida, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026. Born in Springfield, Missouri, Layne moved to Sebring in 1985, where he built a life filled with love, family, and passion. His faith was rooted in the Catholic Church, guiding him throughout his life.
Layne's passions were many - he loved cars, especially Mustangs, and enjoyed racing....
Kathleen Marie King
January 26, 2026
Kathleen M. King, 78, of Sebring, Florida, passed away at 2:55 a.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Lakeland Regional Hospital in Lakeland, Florida. Kathleen was born on April 4, 1947, in Cortland, New York, the daughter of Doris Polizzi (Munson) and George Haskell. She had been a resident of Sebring for the past 49 years, having moved there from...
Denis Richard Hood
January 26, 2026
Denis Richard Hood, 77, a lifelong resident of Avon Park, Florida, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026. Denis was born on May 17, 1948, in Avon Park, Florida, the son of the late William Richard Hood and Janet Barker Hood. Denis graduated from Avon Park High School in 1966. He then moved to Gainesville, Florida, where he met Olivia...
Carolyn Lee Bender
January 26, 2026
The family of Carolyn Lee Bender is saddened to announce her death on January 26, 2026, in Lake Placid, FL. Carolyn was born to James and Lutrelle Bender on March 14, 1943, in Fort Pierce, FL.
She is survived by her son; Charles Bender and his wife Tiffany Naumann-Bender, granddaughter Angelia Bender and great granddaughter Aubriella Covington.
Arrangements entrusted to:Stephenson-Nelson Funeral HomeSebring,...
Marian Wiegold
January 25, 2026
Marian Wiegold, 92, of Sebring, Florida passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, just two days shy of her 93 rd birthday. She was surrounded by family and loved ones. Marian was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 27, 1933, to Rose (Zavurka) and James Kubec, the eldest of two daughters. Marian graduated from Morton High School in 1950 and...