March 3, 2024

Connie LaGrow, age 69, of Lake Placid, Florida, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024.  She was born May 17, 1954 in Avon Park, Florida to Brady and Barbara Blon (Grace) Hopson.  She worked as a Real Estate Agent, Tax Accountant, and a specialist in construction.  Connie has been a lifelong resident of Highlands County.  Connie is survived by her...

March 3, 2024

Myra Guinn Durrence, age 71, beloved daughter of James Franklin Guinn Jr. and Mary June (Elmore) Guinn, was born on May 11, 1952, in Hopkinsville, KY. She passed away on March 3, 2024, in Sebring, FL.

Myra was a loving soul who dedicated her life to her family and community. She was preceded in death by her...

March 2, 2024

Dr. Luis Miguel Peña, beloved husband and father, passed away at 85 years of age on Saturday, March 2, 2024. He was born in Cartagena, Colombia to Mr. and Mrs. Luis Miguel Peña. He journeyed to Spain for college and graduated from the Universidad de Zaragoza Facultad de Medicina in 1968. He pursued his internship at Lakewood Hospital in...

February 29, 2024

It is with much love that we mourn the passing of Myllion “Terry” Webster of Sebring, devoted husband, proud father, and grandfather. Terry was born in Miami on December 22, 1947 to Myllion “Bo” and Katherine Webster. He died at the age of 76 of complications from Parkinson’s Disease. Terry received an education in plumbing, and in 1981 moved...

February 25, 2024

Marilyn T. Wilkin, age 81, born on June 11, 1942, in Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away on February 25, 2024, in Sebring, Florida. She was the beloved daughter of Norman Kalie and Eileane (Lindenburger) Kalie.

Marilyn dedicated her life to her family and community, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and grace. She is preceded in death...

February 25, 2024

Richard John Lawrence, age 80, of Sebring, Florida, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024.  He was born April 9, 1943 in Burlington, Vermont to Wayland H. and Amy E. (Armstrong) Lawrence.  He worked as a machine operator for IBM, of Catholic Faith, served in the U.S. Air Force, member of NAFCA – the Cherokee and Wilderness Chapter, and has...

February 24, 2024

Kenneth Myron Mautz, age 83, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born December 11, 1940 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Carl Myron and Marjory M. (Fisher) Mautz.  Kenneth was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army.  He was Design Fastener Engineer at Ford Motor Company, had been a resident since 1994 coming from...

February 23, 2024

Timothy “Tim” Grant Lind, 38, went home to Jesus on Friday, February 23, 2024.  He was born March 28, 1985 to David and Ruth Lind.  He was a lifelong resident of Sebring and was a member of First Baptist Church of Lake Josephine.   Tim was a Correctional Officer Sergeant with the Florida Department of Corrections.  Tim is survived by...

February 23, 2024

Iva Victoria Knouse, age 79, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on February 23, 2024, in Avon Park, Florida. She was born on November 23, 1944, in Durham, NC, to Samuel R. McBroom and Iva Victoria (Cannon) McBroom.

Iva was a woman of grace and kindness, leaving behind a legacy of love and...

February 22, 2024

Mary Alice James Schuster, age 88, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, passed away on February 22, 2024, in Sebring, Florida. She was born on August 16, 1935, in Aurora, Indiana, to the late John James and Elsie Dorrell.

Mary was a devoted wife to her husband of 69 years, Harry Fredrick Schuster. They moved to Sebring from Riverdale,...

February 22, 2024

Diane Bishop, age 84, of Sebring, FL, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024.  She was born December 1, 1939 in Royal Oak, Michigan to William and Della (Petrovich) Garden.  Diane was a Wife, Mother, and a Homemaker, member of the Lorida Baptist Church, and has been a lifelong resident of Highlands County.  She is survived by her Husband of...

February 20, 2024

Frank Thomas Tharp, age 50, born on October 31, 1973, in Somers Point, NJ, passed away on February 20, 2024, in Sebring, Florida. He was the beloved son of Franklin Tharp and Anita (Weber) Tharp.

Frank, known for his laid-back and relaxed personality, was a loving husband to Samantha Tharp. He was also a devoted father to...

February 20, 2024

Jean Louis Voyer, 89, of St. Basile, Quebec, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 surrounded by family.

He was born on September 20, 1934 to Xavier Voyer and Rose-Anna Beaupre and was a loving husband of 62 years to the late Lorraine (Bedard) Voyer.

Jean was a dedicated miner for over 31 years across...

February 19, 2024

Mike Disler (Michael Marvel Disler) passed away peacefully at home in Sebring, Florida on February 19, 2024 at the age of 80.  He was born on November 6, 1943 in San Antonio, Texas to the late Delbert and Bettye (Marvel) Disler.  Mike grew up in Oakland City, Indiana. He played varsity basketball and baseball at Oakland City High School...

February 19, 2024

Robert Lee Butz, age 79, born on January 25, 1945, in Toledo, OH, passed away on February 19, 2024, in Sebring, Florida. He was the beloved son of Edward Eugene Butz and Bonnie Jean (Coble) Butz. He is survived by his loving wife Joanne (Kover) Butz of Sebring, FL, and their children: Kelli Bornhorst (Mike), Joe Butz (Jamie), Jim...

February 18, 2024

Rual Gunn Jr., age 73, passed away on February 18, 2024, in Sebring, FL. He was born on July 8, 1950, in Sebring, FL, to the late Rual Gunn Sr. and Oretha (Jones) Gunn. Rual was a dedicated Corrections Officer for the government, serving his country with honor and integrity. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1969...

February 17, 2024

James Wesley Barnes, 58, of Sebring, Florida, passed away on February 17, 2024. He was born on April 9, 1965, in Orlando, Florida, to James Richard Barnes and Sandra Jo (Moore) Barnes. James, otherwise known as “Barney,” was preceded in death by his beloved parents.

A dedicated Block Mason in the construction industry, Barney took pride in...

February 16, 2024

Harold Norman Crews, age 78, a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away on February 16, 2024, in Sebring, FL. He was born on April 15, 1945, in Jacksonville, FL, to Harold Crews and Wilma (Riddell) Crews.

Norman, known to his friends and family as a dedicated and hardworking man, served in the U.S. Army before...

February 15, 2024

Georgianna Effie Murphy, age 73, beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away on February 15, 2024, in Sarasota, FL. She was born on January 27, 1951, in Miami, FL, to her loving parents, Daniel John Mandis and Angela (Kalomeres) Mandis.

Georgianna, known to many as Gigi was a devoted wife, was preceded in death by her...

February 15, 2024

James Crockett Bailey, 86, of Rock, West Virginia and Sebring, Florida completed his earthly journey and met his Lord Almighty on Thursday, February 15th. Jim graduated from Bramwell High, Concord College, and Marshall University, preparing him for a career in education. He began teaching in a two room schoolhouse at Windmill Gap followed by a year at Bluewell Elementary....