October 24, 2022

Dorothy W. Annis, age 87, of Sebring, Florida, surrounded by her loved ones, passed away peacefully, on October 24, 2022, in Ormond Beach, Florida.  Dorothy (Dottie) was born, March 12, 1935, in Westmoreland, Tennessee.   Her parents were Robert and Georgia Hackett of Naples, Florida. Dottie married James B. Annis, Sr., on June 12, 1954, in Miami, Florida.  Dottie and...

October 23, 2022

Charles A. Puthoff, age 84, of Bowling Green, Florida passed away October 23, 2022 in Avon Park, Florida. He was born on October 17, 1938 in Celina, Ohio to Harold Puthoff and Helena Leugers. Charles was a long-time Winter resident of Florida before becoming a permanent resident, moving to Bowling Green, Florida from Evansville, Indiana in 2015. Charles is...

October 21, 2022

Dorothy Rose Cofield was born May 8, 1933 in St. John’s, Newfoundland and passed away peacefully at home in Avon Park, Florida on October 21, 2022. Preceded in death by her husband – J.B. (or “Jimmy” as she called him); parents – Clarence and Esther Antle; sisters – Edith Lester (Clarence), Florence French (Leonard), Marie Ash (Thomas), Ruth Auchinleck...

October 21, 2022

Ruth Amy Harrison, age 86, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on January 12, 1936 in Chautauqua County, New York, the daughter of Ira W. and Frauke L. (Block) Fiske. Ruth worked as the postmaster in Maple Springs, NY for many years, was a member of St. John United Methodist Church and...

October 20, 2022

Eugenia B. Holman, age 102, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on October 25, 1919 in Keene, Kentucky, the daughter of Stanley and Ethel (Morgan) Brandenburg. Eugenia was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, gardening, attending church and playing cards. She was a member of Whispering Pines Baptist Church, and was a resident...

October 17, 2022

Bert J. McIntyre age, 85, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022, in Sebring, Florida. He was born on January 17, 1937, in Frankfort, Indiana, the son of Lawrence and Esther (Roush) McIntyre. Bert worked as an auto mechanic, until his retirement from FORD. He was also a retired firefighter in Lebanon, Indiana, before relocating to Sebring in 1979....

October 16, 2022

Beth Lane Bigs, age 60, of Avon Park, FL passed away on October 16, 2022 in Avon Park, FL. She was born on December 12, 1961 in Berlin, Germany to Charles Eugene Biggs and Sara Loys Eubank. Beth is preceded in death by her Parents and survived by her Aunt – Georgie Gelalles. A Memorial Service will be held...

October 16, 2022

Judith Kay Burnette, age 68, of Avon Park, FL passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022 in Sebring, FL. She was born on September 30, 1954 to Frank Clement and Myrna Price in Huntington Beach, CA. Judith was a Homemaker, of Baptist Faith and a Florida resident since 2017, having moved from Ohio. Judith is preceded in death by...

October 16, 2022

Thomas A. Dorsey Sr., age 70, passed away on Sunday October 16, 2022, in Sebring Florida. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Charles D. and Norma Jean “Moe” (Ferguson) Dorsey. He is survived by his loving wife, Susan; sons, Tommy Dorsey Jr. (Cheri); Travis Dorsey (Dana); daughters, Emily Fryman; Leigh-Ann Sparks (Dave); brother, Jim Dorsey (Ruth);...

October 15, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Neal Edwin Noethlich, age 82, announce his passing on October 15, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. Neal was born June 15, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Bexley High School class of 1958. He received a Bachelors in Business from Ohio University. He started working for Western Electric and while...

October 14, 2022

Kenneth (Kenny) Alfred Dotson, age 68, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022, in Sebring, Florida. He was born on July 8, 1954, in Bartow, Florida the son of Coy A. and Carol (Dial) Dotson. Kenneth worked as a mechanic in the automotive industry, was a member of the First Baptist Church in Jasper, and was a lifelong resident...

October 12, 2022

George Patrick Serino , age 91, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on March 17, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, to Guy and Mary Serino . George worked as a heavy equipment operator in the road construction industry, proudly served his...

October 12, 2022

Lazaro Diaz, age 55, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on June 28, 1967 in Havana, Cuba. The son of Jorge S. Diaz and Iraida Herrera. Lazaro was a Christian by faith, and has been a resident of Sebring since 2012. He is survived by his loving parents and brother, Alain Diaz....

October 10, 2022

Steven Lee Edington, age 73, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on September 5, 1949 in Sidney, Ohio, the son of William Dial and Jean Laura (Rees) Edington. Steven worked as a metal worker in the manufacturing industry, attended Union Congregational Church in Avon Park, he proudly served his country in the...

October 9, 2022

On Sunday, October 9th, 2022, Joyce Marie (Goudeau) DeWitt passed away in Avon Park, FL. She was surrounded by her family who will remember her as a loving wife, devoted Mom, and fun Momma Jo. Affectionally called, “Our Ragin Cajun”, Joyce was born on July 6th, 1937 in Wisner, LA. She grew up in Pineville, LA where she quickly...

October 9, 2022

Randy Lee Humphries, age 70, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on June 2, 1952 in Westfield, Massachusetts, the son of Raymond David and Alta (Lange) Humphries. Randy worked in sales, in the insurance industry, was a Protestant by faith, proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, and has...

October 8, 2022

‘It pains me to admit it, but apparently I have passed away. I was born, I blinked, and it was over. I’ll leave you with this – please don’t cry because I’m gone; instead, be happy that I was here. Or maybe you can cry a little bit, after all, I have passed away’.

Gloria “Suzi” McNorton...

October 6, 2022

Ronald K. Smith, 97, passed away on October 6, 2022, at Royal Care of Avon Park, in Avon Park, Florida. Ron was born on September 22, 1925, in Effingham, Kansas, to Frederick and May (Roberson) Smith. In 1943 he graduated from Atchison County Community High School, Effingham, Kansas, but whenever the family visited the area, it was Bittersweet, the...

October 5, 2022

Fr. Leo L. Frechette, 93, of Avon Park, went home to be with his Lord on October 5, 2022. Born May 24, 1929, in Amesbury, MA, he was the Son of Albert and Marie Frechette.

He attended St. Martins Academy in Somersworth, New Hampshire where he received the Lord’s calling to become a Catholic Priest. He attended...

October 5, 2022

Noel Ray Wilcox, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, in Sebring, Florida. He was born on December 11, 1942, in Muncie, Indiana the son of the late Jesse Ray and Anice (Cross) Wilcox. Noel retired as an ESE Paraprofessional for the Highlands County School Board, was a Baptist by faith, and was a member of the...