Nov 26, 2023

Charlotte J. Lee, of Sebring, Florida passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023. She was born on September 14, 1938 in Whiting, IA to Howard and Dorothy Queen. After a long career as office manager of the Highlands Soil and Water Conservation District, Charlotte spent Spring and Summer in her hometown of Soldier, IA and Fall and Winter in...

Nov 26, 2023

MaryJane Wilkes, 73, of Sebring, Florida passed away Sunday November 26, 2023.  Jane was born in Atlanta on March 17, 1950 to Marion Leland Sparks, Jr and Helen O. Gazaway.  Jane was married to Michael Tillman Wilkes for 37 years. Jane is survived by her husband Mike, sons Gabriel Grantham (Jessica), Casey Grantham, Stephen Wilkes (Mindy) her brothers Marion...

Nov 26, 2023

Jo Ann “Joey” Surber was born on April 20, 1947, to Joe and Thelma Coates in Kingsport, Tennessee. Soon after, her beloved brother Tom Coates was added to the family. Both Jo and Tom spent their childhood together attending school and later graduating from Sullivan High School.

Jo was married to Randy Surber for 35 adventuresome years...

Nov 25, 2023

Donald Leroy Smart, 88 of Sebring, Florida, formerly of Kendallville, IN died at home. He was born in Whitley County, Indiana on October 26, 1935, the eldest son of Clifford L. and Margaret E. Smart. He married Mary Lou Wolf April 24, 1954 and she preceded him in death April 29, 2011. Don remarried Roberta Stroh on September 29,...

Nov 23, 2023

Mildred R. Happel, age 98, of Frostproof, FL, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023.  She was born May 17, 1925, in Robinson County, North Carolina to Harley and Orrie (Rivers) Hunt.  She worked as a waitress, was of Protestant Faith, and has been a resident of Frostproof, FL since 1983, coming from Walsh, IL.  Mildred is survived by her...

Nov 23, 2023

Franklin Robert Smith Sr passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023 in Sebring, Florida at the age of 83. The son of Franklin G. Smith and Aleata (Dutter) Smith. He was born on September 18, 1940, in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Franklin was a long-time resident of both Binghamton, NY and later Naples, FL, where he was a business owner, and...

Nov 22, 2023

Judy A. Todd, age 76, a longtime resident of Avon Park and Sebring, Florida went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Judy was born on July 10, 1947, in Carolton, Georgia to her parents Dewey King and Cornelia (Deering). She was known to enjoy spending time with family and cooking wonderful meals that brought everyone...

Nov 22, 2023

Mederia Anne Doran passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 in Sebring, Florida at the age of 80. The daughter of Victor and Edna (Donahue) Nettles. She was born on January 21, 1943 in Varnville, SC. Mederia worked as Director at Fairway Pines, having worked at Fairway approximately 20 years, was of southern Baptist faith and has been a...

Nov 21, 2023

Harold “Mac” Wesley McIntyre passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 in Sebring, Florida at the age of 79. The son of Harry A. and Laura (Walls) McIntyre. He was born on June 21, 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Harold worked as a residential contractor and has been a resident of Sebring since 1978, having come from Ponte Verda, Florida....

Nov 19, 2023

Mariolina Deluca passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 in Sebring Florida at the age of 76. The daughter of Belgio S. Copernico and Giovanna Mantello. She was born on January 27, 1947 in Sicily, Italy. Mariolina worked as a tailor for Saks Fifth Avenue and has been a resident of Sebring for the past year, having come from...

Nov 18, 2023

In loving memory of Jessica Yazmin Phillips, born on November 11, 1996, in Sebring, Florida, and passed away on November 18, 2023, in Sebring, Florida. After spending her early years in Sebring, Jessica later moved to Columbus Georgia where she attended Jordan High School. Her time was split between the two and she considered both, Sebring and Columbus, to...

Nov 18, 2023

Michael Shane Lillpop, age 55, of Avon Park, Florida passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023.  He was born February 17, 1968 in Owensboro, Kentucky to Gary and Mary (Best) Lillpop.  He grew up and graduated at Avon Park High School and has been a lifelong resident of Avon Park, Florida.  Shane was a boat builder for Wellcraft Marine, Lake...

Nov 15, 2023

Serafin Ramos Rios, age 90, of Sebring, FL, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born November 19, 1932 in Guanabacoa, Cuba to Serafin and Teresa Rios Ramos. Serafin was a businessman, member of St. John Methodist Church, and has been a resident of Sebring, FL since 1987, originally from Cuba. He was...

Nov 13, 2023

Joyce Corrina Hayes, age 73, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023.  She was born on February 4, 1950 in Okeechobee, Florida to Jim and Veda (Carter) Yates.  She was a Homemaker, member of Bible Fellowship Church, and has been a lifelong resident of Highlands County.  Joyce is survived by her Daughter – Barbara Hazlegrove of...

Nov 13, 2023

On Monday, November 13, 2023, Ann Hawes Schultz, our beloved mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 93 years. She is survived by her children, Karen S. Lamb (Don) and Gary E. Schultz, Jr. (Heather); her grandchildren, Dylan, Maddox, Kennedy, and Ashton; and her brothers, William G. Hawes and Henry C. Hawes (Margaret). She was preceded in...

Nov 8, 2023

J.B. (John Bernard) McMillen unexpectedly passed away on November 8, 2023, at his Sebring, FL home. He was only 46 years old. His family and friends are deeply saddened by his sudden passing.  J.B. was born on March 27, 1977, to Linda McMillen Dininger and Robert Eugene McMillen II in Albany, NY. J.B. graduated from Mount Vernon Academy in...

Nov 7, 2023

Mary L. Miller, 84 of Avon Park, Florida passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023. She was born on February 13, 1939, in Titusville Pennsylvania to John and Mary Flanagan.  Mrs. Miller was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Avon Park, Florida where she served as a Greeter, hugging everyone who came in.

She is survived by...

Nov 6, 2023

Bernard Martin Hermsen (Bernie) passed away peacefully of natural causes on Monday, November 6, 2023 in Sebring, Florida at the age of 103. He was born on June 12, 1920 in Little Chute, Wisconsin and was a lifelong member of the Catholic church. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and worked in sales and management...

Nov 4, 2023

Jenny Lou Gibbs, age 73, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 in the wonderful care of the staff at the Bud and Donna Somers Hospice House in Sebring, Florida. The daughter of Elwood B. and Betty Jean (Blakenship) Gibbs. She was born on August 25, 1950 in Ashland, Kentucky. She enjoyed working most of her career as a...

Nov 4, 2023

Malakias Guevara (Laking also fondly called “Boss” by his brothers & sisters- in-law; “King “by his cousins, nieces, and nephews) was born to Melquiades Guevara and Taciana Calaminos on 2/21/1932. He was the 3rd of 4 children (Benjamin, Virgil ‘Voden’ deceased & Naomi Emma -deceased). He studied Bachelor of Science in Education at Philippine Union College (now, Adventist University...