Pamela K. Galimba
August 24, 2023
Pamela K. Galimba, age 60, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 in Sebring, Florida. She was born in Salem, Indiana to Robert and Lois “Sue” (Jean) Lane. Pam is survived by her Mother – Sue Williams of Avon Park, FL; Sons – L.T. Galimba (Erin) of Avon Park, FL; Tuff Galimba of Avon Park, FL; Brother – Robert Lane;...
Helen D. Griffith
August 23, 2023
Helen Doris Griffith, 96, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at her granddaughter’s home in Dubuque, Iowa. She was born on September 26, 1926, at St. Bernice, Indiana, the daughter of Earl and Elizabeth (Flack) Grounds.
On January 18, 1947, Helen was united in marriage to Harold Griffith. Two children were born to...
Donna "Cheryl" Seymour
August 23, 2023
Donna Cheryl Seymour, age 79, went home to be with her Lord on August 23, 2023, she passed at the Manor at Lake Jackson. She was married for 50 years to her beloved husband, Boyd Seymour. They dedicated their lives to each other on March 10, 1973. She was a lifelong resident of Avon Park, Florida and was born...
Gail Marie Tufo
August 22, 2023
Gail Marie Tufo, age 68, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023 in Sebring, Florida. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts on December 8, 1954 to the late Albert Joseph Tufo and Jean Carole (Placet) Addison. She had been a resident of Avon Park since 2013 coming from Miami, FL, was of the Christian faith and worked in sales in...
Mary Elizabeth Nickelson
August 21, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Nickelson (Rife) 82 of Avon Park, FL passed away August 21st ,2023. She was born on July 27, 1941 in Bucyrus, Ohio to Ivan and Mary Rife. Mary was a beloved mother, grandmother and friend.
Mary was a fun-loving lady who lived life to the fullest. She had a passion for dirt track racing where...
Debra M. Baxter
August 20, 2023
Debra M. Baxter, age 67, of Avon Park, FL passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2023 in Lake Wales, FL. She was born on October 22, 1955. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home in Avon Park, FL.
Arrangements entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home 111 E. Circle...
Kathryn Sue Fantin
August 19, 2023
Kathryn Sue Fantin passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023 in Sebring, Florida at the age of 88. The daughter of William Balogh Sr. and Grace Edith (Latto) Balogh. She was born on November 15, 1934 in LaGrange, Ohio. Kathryn was a homemaker and had been a resident of Highlands County since 1989, having come from Wakeman, Ohio. She...
David Joseph Watson
August 18, 2023
Our beloved David Watson passed away at the age of 18 on Friday, August 18th in Bartow, FL. He was a son, a grandson, a brother, a cousin, a nephew, and a friend to so many. He was a dually enrolled Senior at Lake Region High School and Traviss Tech. David’s dream was to become a Lineman after graduation....
Anita L. Cheney
August 18, 2023
A nita L. Cheney, 98 of Sebring, FL, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2023. Anita was born on February 8, 1925 in Littleton, NH, the daughter of Arthur and Julia (Bedard) Longchamps. Anita is survived by her husband of “79” years Walter Cheney. Five daughters, Gloria Vaillant, Barbara and Jim Jordan, Priscilla and David Chase of Sebring, FL;...
Anna Lou Miles
August 18, 2023
Anna Lou Miles passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023 in Sebring, Florida at the age of 90. The daughter of Frank A. and Leona (Goodman) Burnett. She was born on December 20, 1932 in Miami, Florida. Anna was a homemaker of Baptist faith. She has been a resident of Sebring for 7 years, having come from West Palm...
Lamar Smith
August 16, 2023
Lamar Smith Survived by daughters Linda Peterson and Denise Schultz and granddaughter Cassandra Johnson as well as many siblings and extended family. Lamar was married to Margaret Smith for 66 years, living most of that time in California. Lamar left home at 14 years old and joined the Navy at 18. Lamar had a passion for learning and pursued...
Martha Lillian Vogel
August 14, 2023
Martha Lillian Vogel passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 in Fort Pierce, Florida at the age of 71. The daughter of Henry Arthur and Susan Virginia (Purcell) Held. She was born on July 11, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois. Martha worked in administration in the healthcare industry and was of Catholic faith. Martha enjoyed singing in the church choir,...
David Paul Gillilan
August 13, 2023
David Paul Gillilan was called home on Sunday, August 13, 2023 in Sebring, Florida at the age of 54. David was loved by many and he cherished being a Husband, Father, Son, Brother and Pal Pal. He found great joy in music, fishing and mingling with friends and family. David is survived by his beloved wife of 28 years...
Darlene Dee Fronk
August 12, 2023
Darlene Dee Fronk 82 of Sebring, Florida, passed away on August 12, 2023. She was the daughter of Melvin and Dorothea Conn. She was an avid golfer and lover of all animals. Mom was greatly loved by all of her family and friends; she will be missed immensely. She was preceded in death by her husband-Gene Fronk, granddaughter-Kristie Cone...
Marcus Wayne Lewis Jr.
August 10, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marcus Wayne Lewis Jr. on Thursday, August 10th, 2023. He was born on August 25th, 1980, to the late Marcus Wayne and Colette Lewis in Sebring, Florida. He was a member of Bountiful Blessings Church of God under the leadership of Bishop Umah Miller. He graduated from Sebring...
Derek William Gillilan
August 10, 2023
Derek William Gillilan, age 39 of Sebring, Florida passed away on August 10, 2023. Derek loved music and playing the Lottery. He lived life on his own terms, his love for old cars, music from the 80’s and collecting antiques and items from the past. He was also very protective. Derek never met a stranger and always put others...
Billy David Webster
August 9, 2023
Arrangements entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home 4001 Sebring Parkway Sebring, FL 33870 Online condolences may be left at: www.stephensonnelsonfh.com
Hazel Janette Steedley
August 6, 2023
Hazel J Steedley, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Survived by, pre-deceased son Martin (Marty) Arnold, daughters Michell Carter, Lisa McIntyre and Sherri Lapadula, Son in Law Richard LaPadula, grandchildren 5, and great grandchildren 8, sister Dorothy Barefield and life long friends.
Hazel was a life long resident of Highlands County whose career spanned...
Richard Thomas Calvin, Sr.
August 3, 2023
Richard Thomas “Dick” Calvin, Sr, passed away on August 3, 2023, at his home in Sebring, Florida, at the age of 94.
Dick was born on December 26, 1928, in Wyandotte, Michigan, to Joseph Earl and Dorothy Helen (Clark) Calvin. He was the second of seven children and the eldest son.
He is survived by...
Hazel Lightsey Townsend
August 3, 2023
Hazel Lightsey Townsend, age 99, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023. She was born February 6, 1924 in Frostproof, FL to Greenberry and Lelia (Bennett) Lightsey. She was a Homemaker, member of Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church and a lifelong resident of Avon Park, FL. Hazel is survived by her Daughter – Gwen Zander; Sons...