November 12, 2022

Jeanette Davidson, age 93, died on November 12, 2022. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where she met her husband of 43 years at a USO dance during WWII. Jeanette worked as a secretary and was talented in arts and crafts. She was a world traveler and enjoyed gardening and community involvement with her sorority of friends. Jeanette is...

November 12, 2022

Rhodie Hizon Imperio, DRPH, RD, LDN, 99 went home to be with her Lord on November 12, 2022.  Born in Albay, Philippines and immigrated to the United States of America in 1989. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many, Rhodie was happily married for 40 wonderful years to Josue Imperio who preceded her in death on March...

November 12, 2022

Kathryn “Kathy” Ann Stevenson, 83, passed away peacefully on November 12 th , 2022, at HCA Florida Highlands Hospital in Sebring Florida. Kathy was born May 5 th , 1939, in Norfolk Virginia. She was the youngest of three daughters of William Joseph Scott and Susie Janette Garrett, following  Susie Janette Ketner and Beatrice Sherrill. Kathy graduated from North...

November 10, 2022

Edwin “Gene” Enfinger, age 87, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on February 14, 1935 in Auburndale, Florida, the son of Abbie and Eunice Mae (King) Enfinger. Gene was a farmer, was of Lutheran faith, and has been a resident of Sebring since 2007, having come from Belle Glade, Florida. He enjoyed...

November 10, 2022

Jose A. Solivan Miranda, 85, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 11, 2022. Born in Coamo, Puerto Rico, he came to know the Lord at the young age of 13. While attending services at his church, the Pentecostal Church of God, in Puerto Rico, he was introduced to his future wife, Elizabeth Vasquez. Jose...

November 10, 2022

Marcelle Wilkerson, 87, of Avon Park, Florida went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 10, 2022. Born in Mascotte, Florida, she has been a resident of the area since 1953. A loving Mother and Grandmother who enjoyed the time spent with her family and friends, she loved her church and was a lifelong member of...

November 10, 2022

William Calhoun McAnly Jr. passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at the age of 60. He was the son of William Calhoun McAnly Sr. and Bettie (Peck) McAnly. Cal was born in Arcadia, Florida on December 19, 1961. He graduated from Lely High School in Naples, Florida in 1979. He attended Florida Southern College in Lakeland and graduated...

November 9, 2022

Clyde "Leroy" Starling, Sr., age 81, of Avon Park, Florida, returned to his Heavenly home Wednesday, November 9, 2022.  He was born January 2, 1941 in Lawtey, Florida to Clyde and Lucille (Crawford) Starling. He was the Farm Administrator at the Avon Park Correctional Institute, member of the New Harvest Worship Center of Lake Wales, and has been a...

November 7, 2022

John Edward Bradley, age 69, passed away on Monday November 7, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. John was born on May 8, 1953 in Sebring, Florida, the son of John William and Doris Melbaline (Purvis) Bradley. He worked as a corrections officer for the department of corrections, he was of Baptist faith and has been a lifelong resident of Florida....

November 3, 2022

Michael "Mike" H. Oligney, 80, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring, Florida after a long battle with cancer. Mike was born in 1942 in Northwest Michigan. He and his wife, Kay, retired to Fort Meade, Florida in 2019. He was a proud member of the United States Air Force serving in the 551...

November 3, 2022

Gilbert E. Hodges passed peacefully on November 3, 2022. He leaves behind his wife Rachael, 6 children, 3 stepchildren, 22 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Services will be held in Lake Placid Florida in December. Donations can be made to: His For Life Ministries  PO Box 1962 Avon Park, FL 33825 or the Church Service Center 104 South Railroad...

November 2, 2022

Gary Furman 71, passed away on November 2, 2022 at his home in Sebring, Florida. He was born to George and Delores Furman, in Britton, South Dakota. Gary attended school at Kidder and Britton, South Dakota. At a young age he began working at Jarrett Farms. He worked there until he was drafted for the Vietnam War. He enlisted...

November 1, 2022

Jose “El Indio” Romero Merlo, age 63, passed away on Tuesday November 1, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on February 26, 1959 in Mexico, the son of Baldomero Romero Rodriguez and Maria Teresa Merlo Barajas. Jose worked as a harvester in the agricultural industry, was of Christian/Catholic faith, and has been a resident of Sebring for 45...

October 29, 2022

Lewis Timothy Sellers, age 84, passed away on Saturday October 29, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on August 21, 1938 in Chipley, Florida, the son of Byrd and Emma (Hall) Sellers. Lewis worked as a heavy equipment operator, proudly served his country in the United States Army, was a member of the Church of Christ in Sebring...

October 29, 2022

Mary B. McAulay, age 85, passed away on Saturday October 29, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on December 24, 1936 in Venus, Florida, the daughter of Ollie and Amy (Jones) Brown. Mary worked in financial services for 30 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sebring.  Mary enjoyed gardening, bird watching, and loved...

October 29, 2022

Anna Steffes, age 85, resident of Avon Park Florida, passed October 29, 2022. Anna grew up in Rochester, Minnesota entering the Franciscan convent on Assisi Heights in 1955. She taught in the Catholic school system for 20 years in Minnesota and Illinois and led yoga and meditation retreats for priests, nuns, and lay persons. She was an early organizer...

October 28, 2022

Hiram Vernon McKenzie, age 81, passed away on October 28, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on November 11, 1940 in Huntington, West Virginia the son of William Carl and Mable Ruth (Stevenson) McKenzie. Hiram was a business owner for a pest control company and has been a resident of Sebring for more than forty years.  He is...

October 26, 2022

Patricia A. Karl, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on October 16, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Warren D. and Mildred C. (Kaid) Hatfield. Patricia was the co-founder and co-director of the New Testament Church & Mission for 47 years. She has been a resident of Sebring since...

October 26, 2022

Robert “Wayne” Davidson, age 78, of Avon Park, FL passed away on October 26, 2022. He was born on June 24, 1944 in Thornhill, TN to John Henry Davidson and Nannie (Johnson) Davidson.

At the age of 10, Wayne and his family moved to Dundee, MI from Thornhill, TN. During his time in Highschool, Wayne was a...

October 25, 2022

Rosemary Gorman, age 85, of Avon Park, FL passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 in Sebring, FL. Rosemary was born to parents Benjamin H. Miller and Dorothy Ruth (Schmidt) Miller in Muskegon, MI on December 5, 1936. Rosemary was most proud of her family and side business Sid’s Coffee Shop and Used Books. She enjoyed painting, birds and...