August 26, 2022

Betty Jean Snyder, age 79, passed away on August 26, 2022 in Lake Placid, Florida.  She was born March 18, 1943 in Adrian, Michigan to the late Irving and Elsie (Hebb) Brown.  She had been a resident since 1991 coming from Adrian, MI and was a member of The Ministry Center.  Betty is survived by her companion – Mike...

August 24, 2022

James Wayne Murray, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on December 5, 1942 in Miami, Florida, the son of James Clinard and Edna Lee (Kendall) Murray. James worked in the HVAC industry, and owned his own company, and was a Baptist by faith. He proudly served his country in the...

August 23, 2022

Peggy Ann Brooks Meister, age 79, of Sebring, Florida, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022.  She was born July 24, 1943 in Walker County, Alabama to Otis and Maggie (Stover) Brooks.  She worked as a Supervisor for the Jefferson County Tag Agency for 30 years in Birmingham, Alabama and has been proud to say that she has been retired...

August 23, 2022

Carol I. Doran, Age 86, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 in Okeechobee, Florida. She was born in Harvey, Illinois, the daughter of John Bernard and Olive (Henry) Hutton. Carol worked in retail sales, she worked at Walmart for 10 years, was a Catholic by faith, and has been a resident of Okeechobee for more than 5 years,...

August 22, 2022

Jerry Swanton lost his battle with cancer on August 22nd of 2022 surrounded by family. He was an honorable Christian man and devoted husband, father, and grandfather with a strong sense of duty. Jerry worked in the automotive industry, and in his spare time enjoyed woodworking.  He was raised in a military family, and spent his formative years in...

August 21, 2022

Edward William Naugle, age 79, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on February 25, 1943 in Tiffin, Ohio, the son of Charles and Laura (Runyon) Naugle. Edward worked as a heavy equipment mechanic, was a member of the Moose Club in Sebring, proudly served his country in the United States Air Force,...

August 20, 2022

Miyoko H. Portis, age 85, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022.  She was born January 17, 1937 in Toyko, Japan to Takashi and Yoshiko Miyaki Hiruma.  She was a Homemaker, member of Florida Avenue Baptist Church, and has been a resident of Avon Park, Florida since 1972, coming from Japan.  Miyoko is survived by her...

August 20, 2022

Violet M. (Coney) Davis, 92, of Lake Placid, FL., died Saturday, August 20, 2022, at the Advent Health of Lake Wales, FL.  She was born in LaGrange County, Indiana on January 9, 1930, to Gaylord D. and Bernice M. (Bickel) Coney.  Violet worked for the Kirsch Company in Sturgis, MI. She retired from Kirsch after working from 1955-1988. In...

August 20, 2022

Frederick William Fisher Sr., age 85, passed away August 20,2022 in Lake Wales , Florida. He was born on November 22, 1936 in Albany New York: the son of Fred Burnhart and Luella Margaret (Welch) Fisher. He served in the US Army for 4 years at the Pentagon printing and delivering top secret documents to various departments in the...

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...