January 8, 2023

Sharon L. Simmons, age 70, born February 22, 1952, passed away peacefully at home January 8, 2023. She is survived by three brothers; two sisters; daughter – Christy Keel; son –Charles C. Cloud II; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; one sister; and her husband – Alfred B. Simmons. Sharon was a...

January 8, 2023

On January 8, 2023, Patrecia “Pat” Yvonne Averyt, age 64, went to be with her Lord.  Pat was born April 3, 1958 in Houma, LA to the late Elton S. and Shirley Mae Stivender.  She is survived by her Husband – Mike Averyt; adoring Children – Jack Srolovitz and Kathy Cappo (Oliver); Sister Pamela Farr (Steve); Grandchildren – Maxx...

January 8, 2023

Jimmie Lee Goins, 76, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born October 1, 1946 in Chadbourn, North Carolina to the late Daniel Joe and Clara Flowers (Locklear) Goins, Sr.  He was a lifelong resident of Highlands County.  Jimmie is survived by his Wife – Ruth Goins of Sebring, FL; Children – Jenny Lee McNabb...

January 8, 2023

Suzanne Marie Sheraden, age 69, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on September 28, 1953 in Augusta, Georgia, to Lane and Margaret (Jansen) Kooi. Suzanne worked as an LPN, attended Bible Fellowship Church, and has been a resident of Sebring since 1998, having come from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is survived by...

January 7, 2023

Sue McKenzie Klein, born August 23, 1952  passed away on January 7, 2023 at home. She was born and raised in Hardee County, moved to Sebring in 2000, and retired from the State of Florida. She was preceded by her husband – Cecil Klein; parents – Virginia and Al McKenzie; brothers – Gary and Danny McKenzie; grandson – Christian...

January 7, 2023

Valda Arlene Peters was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 7, 2023. She was 89 years old. Arlene was a housewife and mother. She loved her family, dogs, church, counted cross stitch, and gardening outside. She is preceded in death by her parents – Kenneth E. Hisey and Valda Baske Hisey; sister – Loretta Patterson;...

January 6, 2023

Loren Thomas "Tom" Morrison of Sebring, FL, age 81, died January 6, 2023 at Advent Health in Sebring, FL. He was born November 6, 1941 in Burlington Iowa to Loren Newton Morrison and Virginia Maxine Rhodes. He married Tanya Carter in 1961 in Burlington, Iowa. They later divorced. Tom married Gwen Morrison on August 23, 1985 in Moran, Wyoming....

January 5, 2023

Judith Kirkpatrick, age 81, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Advent Health Hospital in Sebring, Florida. She is survived by her beloved partner Rick Benefiel; son – Jerry Ernst (Kirby); grandchildren – Kyle Ernst (Aricile) and Todd Ernst; great grandson - Chase Ernst and faithful companion Tic Tac. Judy was a member of the Whispering Springs Baptist...

January 4, 2023

Holton Samuel Todd, 41, of Deland, a beloved son, devoted brother and loving uncle passed away Jan. 4, 2023, at HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital in Sanford after a sudden illness. Holton was born in Lake Wales, Fl., and spent most of his childhood and early adulthood in Sebring. He attended Woodlawn Elementary and Sebring Middle schools and was...

January 3, 2023

Darlene Ann Henry, age 62, passed away on January 3, 2023 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on April 9, 1960 in Portsmouth, Virginia, to Joseph and Fern (Miles) Darden. Darlene was of Christian faith, and a devoted mother and grandmother. Her hobbies included reading, gardening, and spending time with her grandson. She has been a resident of Sebring...

January 2, 2023

Rita Marie Fox, age 93, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on August 29, 1929 in Wolcott, Indiana, to Martin A. and Mildred C. (Matthew) Wagner. Rita worked as a manager/ broker in the Insurance industry, was a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church, and had been a resident of Sebring since...

December 30, 2022

Beverly "Gail" Harris, age 75, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2022 in Avon Park, Florida. She was born on March 26, 1947 in Avon Park, Florida to Mildred Bruce and Olin Charles “Cherry” Harris, owners of Harris Dry Cleaning. She was baptized and attended the First Baptist Church of Avon Park. Gail graduated from Mrs. Whitcomb's kindergarten class...

December 28, 2022

Maria S. Caban, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on August 8, 1948 in Puerto Rico, the daughter of Antonio Negron and Juana Feliciano. Maria worked as a nonprofit executive and has been a resident of Sebring for 3-1/2 years, having come from Connecticut. She enjoyed reading, dancing, and football...

December 28, 2022

Roger Adams, age 78, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on May 1, 1944 in St, Augustine, Florida, to IA (Jack) and Edith (Watton) Adams. They moved to Clewiston, Florida when he was a week old. He worked for U.S.S.C for over 30 years. Roger retired to Sebring. He was a member of...

December 26, 2022

Martha Caroline Hanan, age 85, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2022 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born July 9, 1937 in Boonville, Missouri to the late William A. and Frances (Martin) Johnston. She had been a resident since 2005 coming from Elkhorn, WI, attended Tanglewood Community Church and enjoyed quilting, Jigsaw puzzles, and loved to garden. Caroline is survived...

December 25, 2022

Albert Keith Harwood aged 73 passed away in Avon Park, FL on December 25, 2022. The only child of Jack and Lila (Stone) Harwood, Keith was born on July 19, 1949. After graduating from Ben Lomond High School in 1967, he enlisted in the US Army serving his country until the early 1980s. He was then employed as a...

December 23, 2022

Roger E. Gillings, age 77, passed away suddenly and peacefully at home in Avon Park, Florida on December 23, 2022 with his Wife of 56 years at his side. Roger was born on May 25, 1945 to Ellis “Joe” and Marian (Bayne) Gillings in Medina, New York. He was their only child.

Roger married Carol Hughes on...

December 21, 2022

Geraldine “Gerri Lou” L. Rahl, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on February 11, 1935 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Gerri Lou graduated from Greensburg Salem High School in 1953 where she was a cheerleader and member of the girls basketball team. She was a devoted Wife and Mother, having been married...

December 19, 2022

Hilaria Spann was a person of faith who lived her life serving others. She was born in Grenada, West Indies on January 14, 1936.  She migrated to the U.S.A. in 1971. Hilaria passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022, at 86 years old quietly at home with family in Sebring, Florida.  Her heart of this world may have failed...

December 19, 2022

Bruno A. Litwinski was born on June 12, 1923 in Posen, Michigan and died on December 19, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. He is survived by his Daughter – Deborah Hall of Sebring, Florida; Granddaughter – Theresa Parker of Sebring, Florida; 4 Great- Grandchildren; Brother – Bernard Litwinski of Posen, Michigan; and numerous Nieces and Nephews. Bruno was preceded in...