Nancy Fincher
July 23, 2022
Nancy Soto Fincher, age 55, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on January 15, 1967 in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Francisco Soto and Luz Rosario. Nancy retired from Cosmetology, was a member of the Highlands County Sabbath Keepers and was a resident of Sebring since 2003 coming from Southbridge, Massachusetts....
Christine Ann Gregory
July 23, 2022
Christine Ann Gregory (66) was born in Indiana to George and Elizabeth Schrader. She grew up mostly in Hollywood, Florida. She attended Orange Brook Elementary and McNicol Junior High. She graduated from McArthur High School where she was the Vice President of the Keyettes Club and volunteered at a nearby Elementary School. She loved going to the beach, going...
James H. Morales
July 23, 2022
James H. Morales, age 68, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. He was better known by his family and friends as “Jimmy”. He was born on January 12, 1954 in Manhattan, New York to the late Heine J. Morales and Mariana Santiago. He was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He had been a...
Cathy Lee Coffin
July 22, 2022
Cathy Lee Coffin, age 62, of Lake Placid, FL, passed away peacefully Friday, July 22, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born January 23, 1960 in Lafayette, IN to William Henry and Sharon (Cunningham) Hill. She worked as a Sales Associate until retiring and moving to Lake Placid, FL in 2017, coming from Fillmore,...
Aubrey "Bo" Eugene Bohanon
July 20, 2022
Aubrey “Bo” Eugene Bohanon , age 85, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on October 1, 1936 in Appling County, Georgia, the son of Barney Jackson and Velma (Harden) Bohanon. Aubrey was the former owner/operator of an oil company, BO’S Thrift Oil in Ocala, Florida, and a trucking company, BO’S Truck Line,...
Melvin "Bob" Robert Kroeger
July 20, 2022
Melvin “Bob” Kroeger passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at the age of 97 in Sebring, Florida. Bob was born in Flandreau, South Dakota, the son of Herman C. and Minnie (Meiburg) Kroeger. Bob served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII, stationed in the Philippines. After the war, he married Marylou Murray and settled in Oelwein,...
Charles David Randall
July 20, 2022
Charles David Randall, age 60, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. He was born on September 24, 1961 in Avon Park, Florida to John D. Jr., and Shirley June (Anderson) Randall. Charles worked for the State of Florida in the agricultural industry, and has been a lifelong resident of Highlands County. Charles enjoyed working outdoors,...
Douglas "Doug" Henry Eason
July 19, 2022
Douglas “Doug” Eason of Avon Park, FL put in a change of address on Tuesday evening, July 19, 2022 at the age of 80 and passed on to live with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. After several weeks of declining health, Doug passed peacefully with his loving Wife, Nadine Eason, and their 4 sons by his side. Doug...
Wallace Earl Todd
July 19, 2022
Wallace Earl Todd, age 77, of Avon Park, FL passed away on July 19, 2022. He was born on September 1, 1944 to Elzie Neal and Blonnell M. Todd in Alford, FL. He worked for 52 years as a Citrus Foreman and retired from Ben Hill Griffin Incorporated. On August 30, 1963, Wallace married Judy A. (King) Todd and...
Brenda Dick Groves
July 19, 2022
Brenda Dick Groves, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on October 27, 1957 in Boaz, Alabama, the daughter of Robert G. and Carolyn F. (Kytle) Dick. Brenda worked as an LPN in the healthcare industry, was a member of Heartland Christian Church, and has been a resident of Highlands County...
Iris Lavone Young
July 17, 2022
Iris Lavone Young, “Granny”, age 89, of Lake Placid, Florida, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022. She was born January 22, 1933 in Frostproof, Florida to Carl and Zona (Best) Lamb. She worked as a waitress, a member of Crewsville Bethel Baptist Church, and has been a lifelong resident of Highlands County. Granny is survived by her Children –...
Rev. Don Gene Smith Phd.
July 16, 2022
Don Gene Smith, age 72, passed away on July 16, 2022 at 12:04 am in Sebring, Florida. He was born on April 20, 1950 in Chester, Illinois, the son of Eugene Bud and Lola (Cullen) Smith. He worked as a Professor in the education industry, author of 7 published books, attended St. Catherine Catholic Church, was a prayer chaplain...
Joel "Fred" Frederick Walkup
July 16, 2022
Joel Frederick Walkup, age 71, passed away on July 16, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on June 4, 1951, the son of James Frederick and Anna May (Woods) Walkup. He worked as a master pipefitter for TECO People’s Gas Company, attended Bible Fellowship Church, proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force, during the Vietnam conflict,...
Gerald Ray Wicker
July 16, 2022
Gerald Ray Wicker, age 94, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022. He was born December 4, 1927 in Bowling Green, Florida to Leon W. and Fay (Cowart) Wicker. He worked in the Citrus and Cattle industry for his entire life, served in the U.S. Army as an M.P., an active member and Deacon of First...
Ruth Evelyn Hughes
July 16, 2022
Ruth Evelyn Hughes, age 88, lifelong resident of Avon Park, FL, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022 in Sebring, FL. She was born on December 24, 1933 to Earl Hughes and Mary Evelyn Colinot, in Daylight, TN. Ruth worked at a Licensed Practical Nurse and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Avon Park, FL....
Tilcia E. Reyes
July 14, 2022
Tilcia E. Reyes, age 88, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on June 2, 1934 in Santander, Colombia, the daughter of Plutarco Forero and Rosa M. Reyes. Tilcia worked as a seamstress, attended St. Catherine Catholic Church, and had been a resident of Sebring since 2002, coming from Puerto Rico. She is...
Phyllis Nadine Gingrich
July 14, 2022
Phyllis Nadine Gingrich, age 82, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on December 21, 1939 in San Francisco, California, the daughter of Lester and Charlotte (Crocker) Caldwell. Phyllis was a previous owner of Burger Chef in Clarksville, Tennessee and Pal's Shop Ezy in Oak Grove, Kentucky, She was a member of the...
Francisco Fernandez
July 12, 2022
Francisco Fernandez-Molina, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on December 3, 1928 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the son of Clemente Fernandez and Demetria Molina-Santiago. Francisco worked as a college professor at the University of Puerto Rico (PR). He coached the track and field team and retired as the Director...
Steven Elliot Culbertson
July 12, 2022
Steven Elliot Culbertson, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 in Avon Park, Florida. He was born on January 16, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Charles Elliot and Hazel Elnora (Cessna) Culbertson. He worked as a lineman for an electric company, proudly served his country in the US Airforce, and has been a resident of...