October 4, 2023

Kassandra Leigh Williams passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 in Sebring, Florida at the age of 41. The daughter of Francis “Frank” Lewayne and Mary Linda (Ebrite) Williams. She was born on March 9, 1982 in Avon Park, Florida. Kassandra worked as a caterer in the food service industry, was of Methodist faith and has been a lifelong...

October 4, 2023

Susan Marian Morales passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 in Avon Park, Florida at the age of 63. The daughter of Chester Marion and Patricia Waters Noga, she was born on November 21, 1959 in Miami, Florida. She has been a resident of Highlands County since 2001, where she met and married the love of her life, Tony...

October 4, 2023

Ernest Spencer Stephens of Avon Park, FL died on 10/04/2023 at Advent Hospital in Sebring, FL. He attended E.O. Douglas High School in Sebring FL.  He worked numerous years in the Petroleum Oil Industry. After his retirement he became a handyman, which he was passionate about.  He lives to cherish 4 children- Wendy Smith; Nikki Ludden (who preceded him...

October 3, 2023

Dawn Teresa McKinney passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 in Ft Pierce, Florida at the age of 43. The daughter of Teresa Dawn McKinney. She was born on July 30, 1980 in Hollywood, Florida. She worked as a casino surveillance manger, attended Placid Lakes Baptist Church, and has been a resident of Sebring since 1998. Dawn was very...

October 1, 2023

Thomas Andrew Finnerty, age 82, of Avon Park, FL, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023. He was born August 23, 1941, in Cleveland Ohio to his parents George G. and Martha A. Finnerty (Holloran). Tom graduated from Graham High School in 1959. He became a textile foreman for Terre Haute Federal Prison. He was also named Kiwanis member...

September 30, 2023

Richard James Sheraden was born May 25, 1943 in Des Moines, Iowa and passed away September 30th, 2023 in Sebring, Florida. Upon graduating high school, Richard joined the Air Force and served for 20 years. After retirement, Richard began a second career in hospital security, working another 30 years. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Suzanne Sheraden...

September 30, 2023

Marco Bartolomeo, age 97, of Avon Park, FL, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, September 30, 2023. He was born on December 3, 1925, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to his parents Daniel DiBartolomeo and Gemma (Conz). He began his education at Gladstone Jr. High School and went on to learn at Conley Vocational School. Mr. Bartolomeo worked as...

September 29, 2023

Gladys Ortega, 68, joined her parents and many siblings in the presence of her Lord and Savior on September 29, 2023. She was born April 10, 1955, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. She and her husband, Edwin, moved to Highlands County in 1992. Together, they raised three boys, Edwin Javier, Jonathan, and Darbel Fabian. Gladys was dedicated to her...

September 28, 2023

Angelo Marti passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023 in Sebring, Florida at the age of 65. He was born on November 29, 1957 in Vineland, NJ.

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

September 28, 2023

William G. Kasley passed away on Thursday, September 28th, 2023 in Sebring, Florida a t the age of 80. The son of William G. Kasley Jr. and Bessie Berthie (Chalfant). William worked as a welder for Lykes Brothers, Inc. and has been a resident of Sebring, Florida for 45 years coming from Gahanna, Ohio. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, Ham...

September 27, 2023

Richard Lee Straight passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 in Sebring, Florida at the age of 85. The son of Charles J. and Alma Kent (Perkins) Straight. Richard was born on October 27, 1937 in Lumberport, West Virginia. He proudly served his country in the U.S Air Force & Air National Guard, attended Union Congregational Church in Avon...

September 27, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of beloved husband, father and grandfather Dave Bentley.

Charles David Bentley, born August 19, 1947 in Jenkins, KY and most recently of Avon Park, FL, passed away at 3:08 p.m. on Wednesday, September 27 in the Vitas Hospice unit of the Advent Hospital in Lake Wales.

September 26, 2023

Abisaid Porrata, oriundo del barrio de Don Alonso, en Utuado Puerto Rico nació el día 29 de Agosto 1932.  Sus padres fueron José Octavio Porrata y Guillermina Rodríguez.  Sus siete hermanos eran Ileana Gómez, Sonia Morales, Selma Porrata, Amílcar Porrata, José (Piro) Porrata, Francisco (Lito) Porrata, y Felipe (Cuquin) Porrata los cuales todos han fallecido. A la edad de...

September 26, 2023

Laverne Hill, age 85, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023.  She was born April 7, 1938 in Ty Ty, GA to Thomas Jackson and Emma (Jenkins) Young.  She worked as a Clerk for Collier County, played piano at Florida Avenue Baptist Church for many years, member of the Auxiliary Daughters of the American...

September 26, 2023

Hazel P. Curry was born in Washington, DC on December 25, 1938, the daughter of George S. and Viola (Franklin) Pomeroy. She passed away on September 26, 2023, in Sebring, at the age of 84. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Floyd W. Curry, and a brother – Donnell F. Pomeroy. Hazel was a Southern...

September 25, 2023

Mary Lou Barrett passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 in Sebring, Florida at the age of 84. The daughter of Kennard and Adele (Jones) Champness. She was born on April 16, 1939 in Baltimore, Maryland. She worked as an administrative assistant in the transportation industry, was of Catholic faith and has been a resident of Sebring, Florida since...

September 25, 2023

Harold "Bunky" Horton September 1, 1939 — September 25, 2023 Sebring, Florida — Cuddebackville, New York.

Harold "Bunky" Horton, 84 of Sebring, Florida passed away on September 25, 2023 at AdventHealth in Lake Wales, Florida. He was born in 1939, the son of the late Harold Horton and Edna (Hale) Horton Ault. He was happily married to...

September 24, 2023

Nicholas J. Borrell passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023 in Sebring, Florida at the age of 88. He was born on July 11, 1935 in the Bronx, New York.

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

September 22, 2023

Howard T. (Tom) Waggoner, 77, walked into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, September 22, 2023.  He was born on April 21, 1946 in Roseville, Michigan to Harold Arthur Waggoner and Ilo Mae Burnett Waggoner.  Tom was preceded in death by both of his Parents, Brother - Harold Lee Waggoner, Sisters - Mary Catherine...

September 21, 2023

Francais Louise Weddle went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on September 21. Fran was born in Arthur, MO on March 6, 1928, in the home of her grandparents. She is affectionately known as “Aunt Fran” (Tia Fran) by the many ABWE Missionary Kids (MKs) she taught and mentored in Peru. Raised in a Christian...