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...

October 4, 2022

Teresa M. Sherburne Knotts, 65, passed suddenly Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022 in Sebring, Fla. Our family is left with an incredible void. Teresa was born Aug. 30, 1957 in Bangor to Eugene and Rita Sherburne. She attended schools in Bangor and Waterville.  On August 29, 1987 she married William (Bill) Knotts of Waterville. Together they raised two daughters in...

October 4, 2022

Richard Arnold Bozynski, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 in St. Lucie, Florida. He was born on January 14, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of the late John Walter and Irma (Strong) Bozynski. Richard worked as Vice President in the research and development industry, was a Catholic by faith, proudly served his country in the...

October 3, 2022

Violet Carlton Moseley, age 94, of Avon Park, FL, peacefully passed away at her home on Monday, October 3, 2022. She was born October 1, 1928 in Hardee County, Florida to Dowdney S. and Muriel (Walker) Carlton. She was a retired Home Economics Teacher in Avon Park, former President of Future Homemakers of America, Florida State University Alumni, member...

October 1, 2022

James Austin Franklin, age 87, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born September 22, 1935 in Paintsville, Kentucky to the late Con and Clova (Salyers) Franklin.  He had been a resident since 1979, coming from Fairborn, Ohio, attended Sunridge Baptist Church, and was the founder, owner & operator of Ridge Equipment Company, Inc.   James...

October 1, 2022

Hannah Elisabeth Negley, age 19, of Avon Park, Florida passed away on October 1, 2022. She was born on November 25, 2002 in Sebring, Florida to Michael J. Negley and Elisabeth A. Kinkead. Hannah is survived by her Parents – Michael and Elisabeth Negley; and her Siblings – Iris Negley and Drew Negley (Sammie). Funeral Services will be held...

October 1, 2022

Dennis Lane Acheson, age 71, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on June 20, 1951 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, to the late John Leroy and Elizabeth Gail (Enlaw) Acheson. Dennis worked as an HVAC technician, proudly served his country in the United States Army, and has been a resident of Sebring since...

September 30, 2022

John Brewer Coarsey, Jr. born July 31, 1928, joined the arms of Jesus peacefully on September 30, 2022.  He was born in Miami, but grew up in Jacksonville, FL.  Parents John Coarsey, Sr. and Marguerite (Bridges). He has one sister still living Madge Coarsey Lonsdale.  He graduated from High School in 1945 at the age of 16 from Robert...

September 30, 2022

Bryson Jose Pulgarin, age 5, of Sebring, FL, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022.  He was born April 18, 2017 in Port Charlotte, FL to Omar Pulgarin and Tobi McCaffery.  He was a Kindergarten student at Woodlawn Elementary School.  Bryson is survived by his Mother – Tobi McCaffery (Henry); Father – Omar Pulgarin; Brothers – Preston; Jordan; Jackson; Bryson;...

September 29, 2022

Leo J. Alexander, age 96, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022 in Bradenton, Florida. He was preceded in death by his wife Joan E. Alexander. He was born in St. Lucia to Maurice Alexander and Josephine St. Prix. Leo was the Owner & Operator of Leo J. Alexander Land Surveying, and later became the engineer for the Pinellas County...

September 29, 2022

Sandra Linda Tucker, age 79, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022 in Avon Park, Florida. She was born on July 30, 1943 in Redford, Michigan, the daughter of the late George Robert and Amy Vivian (Dahlin) Ward. Sandra she was a member of Grace Bible Church, a winter resident since 1991, and has been a permanent resident of...

September 29, 2022

Ronald George Luehrs, age 90, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on May 10, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late George John and Florence Margaret (Cavanaugh) Luehrs.

Arrangements entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home 4001 Sebring Parkway Sebring, FL 33870 Online condolences may be left at: www.stephensonnelsonfh.com

September 27, 2022

Alice J. Vanderlaan, age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 with her husband, Richard “Dick” Vanderlaan, at her side.  She was born on November 2, 1935 in Muskegon, MI, the fifth of six children born to Emory and Margaret Haverkate.  She married the love of her life, Dick Vanderlaan, on October 13, 1956.  Alice’s pride and...

September 26, 2022

Delores Sturtz, age 85, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on May 4, 1937 in Scranton, Iowa to Cleo Francis Gibson and Emma Kauzlarich. Delores was a homemaker who loved crafting, baking, and was very involved in her church. She attended Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church and has been a resident of...

September 25, 2022

Patricia Ann McLeod Williams passed away peacefully on September 25, 2022, in Sebring, Florida, with her children by her side. She was known affectionately by friends and family as Pat, P.A. and Nana. Pat was born in Detroit, Michigan, on January 24, 1934, to Margaret Donaldson and Kenneth McLeod. Her mother passed when she was 9, and her father...

September 24, 2022

Betty Jane Houck was a caring Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend. She left the world peacefully on September 24, 2022. She was born to Andrea S. Jacobsen and Harlan A Buelow on June 10, 1928.

After graduating from high school in Owatonna, MN she and her Sister, Margo, traveled to Miami, FL where she met her...

September 22, 2022

Harold “Hal” Chester Worden, III, age 66, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022 in Orlando, Florida.  He was born December 6, 1955 in Avon Park, Florida to Harold “Bud” and Mary Lucille Worden.

Hal was an Avon Park High School graduate class of 1974 and worked at Big T Tire until beginning his career in Real Estate...