Rodney Theron Lane
January 17, 2023
Rodney Theron Lane was born December 26, 1946 in Belle, California to Rodney P. and Dorothy (Stutsman) Lane. He worked many years in the electronic field with his parents at Lane’s Records and TV. He pastored a church in Tennessee for a year, installed satellite dishes at Direct TV up until his retirement. Rodney was a Vietnam Veteran in...
Narola J. Rosenberg
January 16, 2023
Narola J. Rosenberg, age 75, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on August 5, 1947 in Binghamton, New York to Bruce Edward and Edith M. (Setzer) Jones. Narola worked as a manager in food service, was a member of the Temple Israel – Highlands County, and has been a resident of Sebring...
Ruth Hunt Goins
January 16, 2023
Ruth Hunt Goins, age 74, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on July 2, 1948 in Robinson County, North Carolina to James Earl and Dora Hunt. Ruth worked as a caregiver in health services and has been a lifelong resident of Sebring. She is survived by her sons – Jimmie Lee Goins...
Patsy Elizabeth Elrod
January 16, 2023
Patsy Elizabeth Pipkin Elrod, age 76, went to be with the Lord January 16, 2023. She was born August 11, 1946 to James Dewey Pipkin and Carolyn Jean Bozeman Pipkin. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Troy Elrod, Children – Tammy Elrod, Brenda Hands, Mark Elrod (Rhonda), and Tony Elrod; Sister – Eva Mae Tyree as...
Nina Goss
January 14, 2023
Nina Goss, age 80, of Avon Park, FL passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023 in Sebring, FL. She was born August 1, 1942. Her occupation was a Counselor for drug and alcohol abuse.
Arrangements entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home 111 E. Circle St. Avon Park, FL 33825 (863) 453-3101 www.stephensonnelsonfh.com
Vincent J. O'Neill
January 14, 2023
Vincent J O’Neill, age 91, was born in Ashland, Pa on August 30, 1931. He is the son of Lawrence and Josephine O’Neill. Vincent graduated from Ashland High school in 1948 and he was an Army Veteran graduate of Thaddeus Stevens Trade School with a degree in Mechanical Drafting. Vincent married the love of his life Sidney Fasolt of...
Shirley Mae Bryson
January 12, 2023
Shirley Mae Boies Bryson, 104, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2023 in Lake Placid, FL. Shirley was born on July 10, 1918 in Fredonia, PA to Henry Dale and Ida Mae Stewart Boies. She worked for many years as a secretary/bookkeeper. She was known for being incredibly passionate about animals and shared her love by donating to her...
May Frances Fleming
January 11, 2023
On January 11, 2023, May Frances Fleming peacefully slipped away to her divine appointment to meet God and her family. She was born on November 11, 1953 in Sebring, Florida to the late James and Edna Mae Fleming. She graduated from Avon Park High School in 1972. She was a member at St. Mary's Holiness Church in Christ. She...
L. Darlene Baldridge
January 9, 2023
L. Darlene Baldridge born August, 17, 1956, sixty-six yr old US Army Veteran passed unexpectedly January 9, 2023 in Avon Park, Florida while walking with Alfalfa, her beloved fur child companion.
Darlene was born and raised in Mansfield Ohio graduating in 1974 from Mansfield Senior High School to join the US Army the same year. A technical school...
Sharon L Simmons
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...
Patrecia "Pat" Yvonne (Stivender) Averyt
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...
Jimmie Lee Goins
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...
Suzanne Marie Sheraden
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...
Sue Ellen Klein
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...
Arlene Peters
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;...
Loren "Tom" Thomas Morrison
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....
Judith Ann Kirkpatrick
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...
Holton Samuel Todd
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...
Darlene Ann Henry
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...
Rita Marie Fox
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...