August 18, 2022

David “Duane” Young, 56, of Avon Park, Florida went home to be with his Lord on August 18, 2022. Born and raised in Avon Park, he attended Avon Park High School and was quickly recognized for his skill as a member of the Avon Park High School Baseball Team, a talent that would carry him to Polk Community College...

August 18, 2022

James Stanley Aul, age 77, of Lorida Florida, went home to be with his Lord on August 18, 2022. Jim, the son of Pearce and Janet Aul, was born on January 14, 1945 in Abington, Pennsylvania. James proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1965-1969, and is a veteran of the conflict in South Vietnam....

August 18, 2022

Catherine Farmer of Avon Park, FL entered into eternal rest with Jesus on the morning of August 18, 2022. At 96 years old, Catherine had a full and successful life and was a member of the Greatest Generation. She was born on Christmas Day 1925 in Ludlow, KY to John and Mary Esther Warneke and was a proud Southerner....

August 17, 2022

Hilda Deitrick Howard, age 104, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 in Leesburg, Florida. She was born on July 30, 1918 in Richmond, Virginia, the daughter of Claude and Nellie (Cocke) Deitrick. Hilda enjoyed volunteering at ARC, playing the organ, and was a very good seamstress. Hilda loved her family and will be greatly missed by all who ...

August 17, 2022

Dorothy M. Foster, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on April 16. 1939 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Dorsey B. and Edna Lucille (Baliffe) Rose. Dorothy worked as an insurance agent, was a member of the Heartland Dog Club, attended St Agnes Episcopal Church, loved to paint, and has...

August 15, 2022

Carol Sue Ruley, age 71, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on December 11, 1950 in Morgantown, West Virginia, the daughter of Tam and Ella (Bankhead) Groves. Carol worked as a school bus attendant in the public school system, she enjoyed driving the school bus, and will be greatly missed by all...

August 15, 2022

Richard "Dick" Allen Sherman, age 90, passed away on August 15, 2022 at his home in Avon Park, Florida with his children by his side. Dick was born on May 22, 1932 to Lowell and Mary (Ashby) Sherman in Fremont, Ohio.

Dick graduated from Fremont Ross High School in 1950, married Shirley Ann Genson on October 20,...

August 14, 2022

Betty M. Owens, age 92, of Avon Park, FL passed away peacefully in her home Sunday morning, August 14, 2022. She was born September 25, 1929 in Sayre, PA to Kathryn Van Der Poole. Betty moved to Florida from Waverly, NY and has been a long-time resident of Highlands County for many years.

“Bad Betty” as she...

August 10, 2022

Richard Howard McClain, age 87, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring, Florida. He was born in Center Hill, Florida on August 7, 1935 and moved to Sebring when he was 12 years old. He attended school in the old Sebring School that housed all 12 grades. While in High School Richard was...

August 8, 2022

William “Bill” Carr Brauer, age 80, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born March 17, 1942 in Boston, Massachuttes to the late Robert John and Anna Rita (Carr) Brauer, Sr.  He had been a resident since 2005 coming from Ft. Lauderdale and was a veteran serving in the US Air Force.  Bill is survived...

August 8, 2022

Deborah Jean Ramirez, age 69, passed away August 8, 2022 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born June 9, 1953 in Tallapoosa, Georgia.  Deborah had been a resident for four months coming from South Carolina, was an owl collector, a homemaker and loved the mountains.  She is survived by her Husband – Cruz Ramirez; Daughter – Angela Morales (Misael); Sisters...

August 8, 2022

Ronald Eugene Brogan, age 62, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. He was born April 15, 1960 in Lyons, Illinois to the late Robert Lee and Bonnie Kay (Kludt) Brogan. Ronald had been a resident since 1997 coming from Bolingbrook, IL and was of the Baptist faith. In 2008 Ronald became an amputee and began advocating...

August 8, 2022

Joy Courtney, age 72, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on June 2, 1950 in Bradenton, Florida, the daughter of Neil S. and Ollie (Cook) Wills. Joy is survived by her loving son – William “Chip” Harper of Sarasota, Florida; daughter - Angel Lowery of Bradenton, Florida. She was preceded in death...

August 5, 2022

Patricia Ann Lively, age 84, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born May 19, 1938 in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Carl and Cleo (Patterson) Highsmith.  Patricia loved reading, playing cards with her friends, and spending time with her beloved cat Tabby.  She also loved the fellowship with her friends at Sebring Christian...

August 5, 2022

Greta Anne McDonald, age 89, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born February 5, 1933 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Ralph and Florence (Shumaker) McDonald.  She is survived by her brother Dale McDonald as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  Greta retired from Ridge Area Arc and had a love and passion for...

August 4, 2022

William Horace Stephenson, Sr., age 104, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Fellowship in the Fairway, Sebring, Fl. He was born February 24,1918 in Naperville, Illinois, the son of Edna Mae (Huntley) Stephenson and James Oscar Stephenson. He attended schools in the Fox Valley area and graduated from Geneva High School in 1936. After working as a...

July 31, 2022

Ruben Galarza, age 83, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on August 16, 1938 in Puerto Rico, the son of  Monserrate Galarza and Rosario Cruz. Ruben was a textile worker, was of Jehovah witness faith, and has been a recent resident of Sebring, coming from Fort Myers. Ruben enjoyed planting gardens, reading,...

July 30, 2022

Betty L. (Durnal) Floyd, age 93, of Sebring, Florida, formerly of Mattoon, Illinois, passed away at 9:30 pm on July 29, 2022 at her home. Betty was born on October 26, 1928 in Martinsville, Illinois, the daughter of Ralph and Fredia (Darling) Durnal. She married Clifford (Jack) Floyd on April 27, 1946. He passed away July 17, 2015 after...

July 29, 2022

James Boag Butt, age 86, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. He was born May 14, 1936 in Farmington, New Hampshire, the son of Joseph T. and Edith (Roak) Butt. James worked as a layout artist in the newspaper industry, he enjoyed television production, and attended Bible Fellowship Church, where he loved to volunteer and...

July 29, 2022

Jane Moore, age 59, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on December 25, 1962 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, the daughter of David Edward Mann and Mary Lou (Seggel) Mann. Jane graduated from Katherine Gibbs School in New York City. She worked as an executive secretary for Pratt Whitney in the aviation...