Connie J. Bass
February 18, 2026
Connie J. Bass, age 64, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away February 18, 2026, in Tampa, Florida. She was born March 11, 1961, in Avon Park, Florida to Ules and Dorothy Louise (Baucom) Jackson. Connie retired from the Human Resources field 15 years ago. She is of Baptist Faith and has been a lifelong resident of Avon Park. She is...
Thomas Charles Aull
February 18, 2026
Thomas Charles Aull, age 82, passed away suddenly on February 18, 2026, in Sebring. He was born on October 13, 1943, in Baltimore.
Thomas proudly served his country with honor in the United States Army for four years, a time that reflected his commitment, discipline, and love of country.
He is lovingly remembered by his devoted wife of 56 years, Ruth Aull;...
Nestor Angel Peralta, Sr.
February 18, 2026
Nestor Angel Peralta, Sr., age 76, of Sebring, Florida, passed away February 18, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. He was born July 25, 1949 in Santurce, Puerto Rico to Jose Angel Peralta and Manuela Rodriguez. He was Owner & Operator of Economy Auto Repair in Sebring, attended Disciples of Christ Church, and has been a resident since 1987, coming from Queens,...
Ralph M. Novy
February 17, 2026
Ralph Michael Novy, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, great-uncle, and cherished friend, passed away early in the morning on February 17, 2026.
Ralph was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 58 years, Alta L. Jacobus Novy; his mother Marcella, and father Edmund; a brother; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and a nephew.
He is survived by his four children:...
Anne D. Ockers
February 17, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Anne D. Ockers is reporting her death on February 17, 2026, in Sebring, Florida. Anne was born to Samuel and Laura Kelsall on August 1, 1934, in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
Anne is survived by her daughters; Esther Lilley, Ruth Schwinger and Beth Esdale, sons; David Ockers and James Ockers, brother; John...
Johnny Bernard Carter Jr
February 17, 2026
Johnny was born September 2, 1962, a son of Johnny B. Carter, Sr. and Ethel Mae “Coop” Cooper Carter. He is survived by his wife, Pamela, daughters, Jocelyn Carter, Twala Carter, and Hailey Carter; sons, Johnny Carter, III (Georges), Immanuel Carter, Joshua Carter; grandchildren, Amber Errar, Josiah Tunnage, Janiya Legree, London Carter, Ameyeah Carter, Roy’Ella Charles, and Paisley Silver; siblings,...
Teresa Negron
February 17, 2026
Teresa Negron, age 74, of St. Augustine, Florida, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in Sarasota, Florida. She was born on November 23, 1951, in Puerto Rico to her loving parents Ceferino Negron and Juanita Alvarez.
She is preceded in passing by her beloved husband Jose Ramon Colon, and her parents.
She is survived by her daughters;...
Lloyd E Cunningham
February 15, 2026
Lloyd E. Cunningham, 75, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Sebring, Florida.He was born on May 17, 1950, in Jamaica, to the late Rosetta Brando. Lloyd worked faithfully as an Environmental Service worker, where he took pride in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming environments for others. He was an avid reader of the Bible and a man of...
Edward Lewis Thayer
February 15, 2026
Edward L. Thayer, of Lake Placid, Florida, peacefully went home to be with his Savior on February 15, 2026. He was 88 years old.
Born on April 1, 1937, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Edward was the son of the late Charles E. Thayer and Edith C. (Gilbert) Thayer of Swansea, Massachusetts. He graduated from Joseph Case High School in 1955 and...
Alice "Tina" Martina Barber
February 14, 2026
Alice “Tina” Martina Barber, age 77, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. She was born November 2, 1948 in Frostproof, Florida to Whitey and Alice Marie (Douglas) Barber. Tina worked for United Telephone and then moved on to serve as the central records supervisor for the Highlands County Sheriff’s Department for 28 years,...
Dale W. Hollowell
February 12, 2026
Dale W. Hollowell, age 76, of Sebring, Florida, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026. He was born September 27, 1949 in Muncie, Indiana to George McCoy and Edith Faye (Case) Hollowell. Dale served as the Director of the Parkway Food Ministry, was the pastor at Faith Missionary Church of Sebring, and has been a resident of Sebring, Florida since the...
Majel D. Bowerman
February 12, 2026
Dr. Majel Bowerman passed away February 12, 2026, in Sebring, Florida.
Majel was born on March 22, 1948, to Barney and Celia Davis in Lansing, Michigan. She and her two brothers, Blair and Kim, were raised in Cheboygan, Michigan.
Majel attended Central Michigan University. She earned a BS in Speech Therapy and Elementary Education. She earned a doctorate degree in Educational Leadership...
Sharen Rae Kaylor
February 12, 2026
Sharen Rae Kaylor, 82, of Sebring, Florida, entered her eternal home in Heaven on February 12, 2026. Sharen was born November 30, 1943, in Macomb, Illinois to late Donald and Leota (Eyman) Wartick of La Prairie, Illinois. She was a Gold Star daughter, losing her father, in the fall of 1944 during World War II. Sharen graduated High School in...
Steven Averill Fitch
February 11, 2026
Steven Averill Fitch, 70, passed away, leaving behind a legacy built on hard work, laughter, and deep devotion to family.
Born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1955, at Oak Knoll Naval Hospital in Oakland, California, Steve was a special gift to his parents, Jim and Meredith Anne Fitch. Being a “Christmas baby” was something that made him unique from the very...
Gary Robert Ingalls
February 11, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Robert Ingalls on February 11, 2026, at the age of 83.
Gary was born on August 9, 1942, in East Germantown, Indiana, to Bill and Martha (Mullen) Ingalls. He met the love of his life, Sharon Campbell, and they shared 59 wonderful years of marriage together.
Gary retired from the...
Bert R. Acker
February 10, 2026
The family of Bert R. Acker is saddened to announce his death on February 10, 2026, in Sebring, FL. He was born in Cleveland, OH on October 5, 1942, to Richard and Mary Acker.
Bert survived by his wife of 50 years Kathy Acker, daughters; Lori (husband Brian) Mewhinney and Lisa Broski, son; Justin R. Acker, five grandchildren, six great grandchildren...
Joan Carol Wiebe
February 9, 2026
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Joan Carol Gorton was born December 8th, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois to Merrill George Gorton and Leah Durborow Eyre. She grew up in San Diego, California. She gave her life to Jesus at a Youth For Christ event on February 18, 1950 when she was in high school. She met Ronald Earl Wiebe at...
Gloria Joyce Andrick
February 9, 2026
Gloria Joyce Andrick, age 91, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 in August, Georgia. She was born October 30, 1934 in Sylacauga, Alabama. Burial will take place in Bougainvillea Cemetery, Avon Park, FL.
Arrangements entrusted to:Stephenson-Nelson Funeral HomeSebring, Floridawww.stephensonnelsonfh.com
Donald Richard Wittenberg
February 9, 2026
Donald Richard Wittenberg, age 93, of Sebring, Florida, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, in Sebring, Florida. He was born on February 3, 1933, in New York, NY, to his loving parents, Richard and Dora Wittenberg (Cardinal). Donald was a veteran of the United States Navy, proudly and faithfully serving his country from 1952 to 1955. He was proud...