December 20, 2023

WHO I AM, WHERE I'VE BEEN, WHAT I'VE DONE

Benjamin Franklin Oswald III was born in Lakewood, Ohio in 1934 to Benjamin F Oswald Jr and Jane C Oswald (Tarr) He moved to Bay Village when he was six and lived until at sixteen became a cadet at Randolph Macon Academy, Front Royal, Virginia, graduating in 1953....

December 20, 2023

Harry Carl Johnson, Jr., “Pop Pop”, died at his home in Lorida, Florida on Wednesday, December 20th, 2023. Harry was born in Lowell MA, on May 5th, 1929 to the late Harry and Dorothy (Gagnon) Johnson. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Julia (MacQuarrie) Johnson, and survived by his second wife, Agatha (Shumake Pratt) Johnson.

December 17, 2023

Isaiah Clifford Walker passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, in Sebring, Florida at the age of 76. He was born on July 14, 1947, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Cornelius and Alease (Lofton) Walker. Isaiah worked as a postal employee for the US Government. He was baptized as a Jehovah Witness on March 12, 1988, and served Jehovah faithfully...

December 17, 2023

Judith Lynn Todino passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 in Sebring, Florida at the age of 76. She was born on November 26,1947 in Detroit, Michigan to Harvey and Margaret (Knack) Schwocho. Judy worked in administration in the real estate industry, she was a member of Our Lady of Grace, and has been a resident of Sebring since...

December 16, 2023

Richard Earl Green, age 73, passed away December 16, 2023 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born July 31, 1950 in Jacksonville, Florida to Earl H. and Mary T. (Walker) Green.  Ricky is survived by his Wife of 48 years, Renee Givens Green; Sister – Kara McNeil of Sebring, FL; Brother-in-law – Dicky Givens (Brenda) of Sebring, FL; Nephews –...

December 15, 2023

Judith Lee Marks, formerly of Lorain, OH, passed away December 15, 2023 in Sebring, FL.  Judy was preceded in death by her husband and soulmate, Robert George Marks, who passed away in November 2020.

She is survived by her sisters, Karen Wright of Maumee, OH, and Janine McAlpin, of Peoria, AZ; Children, Shelley Simone (Dave Crafton) of...

December 12, 2023

Joy Lou Kiker, age 83, of Sebring, Florida went to be with her Lord on December 12, 2023. Joy was born on December 25, 1939, in Corry, Pennsylvania to her parents Willie “Bill” Moore and Marjorie Moore (Chamberlin).  Joy always displayed beautiful penmanship, and as an eleven-year-old her talent was recognized by being given the opportunity to assist her...

December 10, 2023

Alfred Duane Brock, age 90, of Avon Park, FL passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023.  He was born January 24, 1933 in Wauchula, FL to James M. and Neta C. (Stafford) Brock.  He worked for Gapway Groves, was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, and has been a lifelong resident of Avon Park, FL.  Alfred is survived by his...

December 9, 2023

Gary Donovan Wiseman passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 in Sebring, Florida at the age of 81. He was born on October 12, 1942 to Victor Glenn and Justine Julia (Simmons) Wiseman in Whitesville, West Virginia. He was a resident of Sebring since 2020, having moved from Cambridge, Ohio. Gary worked as a truck driver and proudly served...

December 8, 2023

Gordon Ray Marshall, age 80, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 in Avon Park, Florida. He was born May 9, 1943 in Avon Park, Florida to the late Henry and Ruby (Campbell) Marshall. He was a lifelong resident of Avon Park, a member of Florida Avenue Baptist Church and a veteran serving in Vietnam in the Air Force. Gordon...

December 6, 2023

Ann P. Holderness, aged 71, peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, in Sebring, FL. Born on May 8, 1952, in Santa Flora, Trinidad and Tobago, Ann was a beloved mother, sister, and friend.

Before retiring from her career, Ann was a dedicated employee in the finance industry. A woman of Catholic faith, she became...

December 5, 2023

Nellie Bair, an unstoppable force of joy and love, peacefully transitioned by the morning of December 5th, 2023, at her Sebring, FL home. She lived life with a passion that touched every soul she encountered.

She was born on April 24, 1942, in Weaverville, North Carolina. Her parents Dora and William Carl Parton, Jr. preceded her in...

December 4, 2023

John “Johnny” L. Whittington, Jr., passed away Monday, December 4, 2023.  He was born August 7, 1944 in Sebring, FL to John Leon and Ruth (Martin) Whittington, Sr.  Johnny worked as a Citrus Fruit Buyer for Bowen Brothers for 35 years, was a member of First Baptist Church of Sebring, and has been a lifelong resident of Sebring, FL.  ...

December 1, 2023

Roger Clark Maddux Sr. passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 in Sebring, Florida at the age of 90. He was born on May 27, 1933 in Bluffton, Indiana.

Arrangements entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home 4001 Sebring Parkway Sebring, FL 33870 Online condolences may be left at: www.stephensonnelsonfh.com

November 30, 2023

Walter J. Brigida, age 98, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born on August 9, 1925 in Bristol, Rhode Island to the late Joseph and Valentina (Raposa) Brigida. Walter had been a resident of Highlands County since 2004 coming from Cape Coral, FL, attended St. Catherine Catholic Church and was a WW II veteran...

November 29, 2023

Mary Jean (Romanik) Debree passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 in Sebring, Florida at the age of 71. The daughter of Alfred J. Romanik and Pearle G. (Grady) Bianco. She was born on October 31, 1952 in Tuxedo Park, New York. Mary was of Catholic faith and has been a resident of Avon Park since 2008, having come...

November 27, 2023

Gary Gene Blevins, known to most of his friends as Geno, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 in Lake Wales, Florida at the age of 76. Gene was born in Somerset, KY on January 24, 1947 to Nellie and Elmer Blevins. He lived in Kentucky, Ohio, and “retired” to Florida in 2005. Gene worked A LOT. Even after...

November 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...

November 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...

November 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...