Esther Ruth Jingst
May 15, 2022
Esther Ruth Jingst, 93, returned to our Heavenly Father Sunday May 15, 2022 at Maranatha Manor in Sebring, Florida. Esther was born October 10, 1928 to Frank F. Felgar and Alma Ruth (Neill) Felgar in Bowen, Illinois. She was the foundation of a family of 4 children frequently moving to accompany Truman’s ministries. During the 62 blessed years of marriage...
Lucila Cuevas
May 14, 2022
Lucila Cuevas, age 82, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022. She was born November 10, 1939 in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico to Jose Cuevas and Alejandrina Rivera. She is of Pentecostal Faith and has been a resident of Avon Park, Florida since 1992, coming from New Jersey. Lucila is survived by her Children – Maribel Rivera...
Donovan Boyd Rawlings, Sr.
May 12, 2022
Donovan Boyd Rawlings, Sr., of Sebring, Florida, passed away May 12, 2022 at his home lovingly surrounded by his family. He was born July 1, 1932 to Nelson and Thelma Rawlings in Quantico, VA. Although originally from Quantico, Donovan lived in the Fredericksburg, VA area and worked on the United States Marine Corps base in Quantico for 44 years....
Teresa "Teri" A. Murray
May 10, 2022
Teresa “Teri” A. Murray, age 69, of Sebring, Florida, passed away Tuesday, May 10 th , 2022. She was born May 26 th , 1952 in Sebring, Florida to the late Leon and Edith Elaine (Morgan) Tolar. Teri was a homemaker, attended Grace Bible Church, graduated Sebring High School Class of 1970, and was a lifelong resident of Sebring,...
Donald James Fogarty
May 10, 2022
Donald James Fogarty, age 90, passed away peacefully with his family at his bedside on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. He was born January 25, 1932 in Turtle Lake, North Dakota to the late James Otto and Pearl (Bergo) Fogarty. Donald is survived by his Wife – Linda Lee Fogarty of Sebring, FL; Son – Roger Dale...
Navarat "Rebecca" Sriwoi
May 9, 2022
Navarat (Rebecca) Sriwoi (O’Neil) was born December 31st, 1995. She died unexpectedly following a battle with mental illness on May 9th, 2022.
Rebecca was a hardworking, shy, generous, beautiful, and courageous woman. She had an extraordinary honesty about her and the way she lived her life. She wore her heart on her sleeve and moved through life...
May Frank Godsey
May 8, 2022
May Frank “Frankie” Godsey, age 80, of Avon Park, FL, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022 in Avon Park, FL. She was born on June 16, 1941 to VI Danley and Dora Lou Baxley in Blountstown, FL. Frankie was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. She was preceded in death by her loving Husband...
Annielee Hardee Tate
May 7, 2022
AnnieLee Hardee Tate, age 99, of Lithia, Florida and Blairsville, Georgia passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022. She was born March 15, 1923 in Seattle, WA to Lucius Augustus and Enid (Broward) Hardee. She married Charles Tate in Sebring, Florida in 1942.
Following the War, she supported the football career her husband championed for 50 years. That...
Andre Allen Davis
May 7, 2022
Andre A. Davis (58) of Sebring, Florida passed away on May 7, 2022.
Andre was born in New London, CT to Gail Fiorelli and Richard Davis on January 29, 1964. He was married to “Mitzi” Margaret Davis on December 3, 1999 in Alpine, Texas. He was a proud alumni of Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas...
John T. Van Camp
May 6, 2022
John T. Van Camp, age 81, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022 in Lake Placid, Florida. He was born February 9, 1941 in Hartville, Ohio to the late Wiley and Mary Lucille (Chain) Van Camp. John was a veteran serving in the US Army, worked as a dump truck driver in the construction industry, enjoyed fishing and shooting pool. ...
Valentin Diaz Valdez
May 5, 2022
Valentin Diaz Valdez, age 78, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Hollywood, Florida. He was born May 21, 1943 in Yorktown, Texas to the late Auredio Valdez and Ramona Diaz. He was a member of Independent Baptist Church and had been a resident for three years coming from Naples. Valentin is survived by his Children – Valenin Valdez,...
George C. Goforth
May 5, 2022
George C. Goforth Jr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 5, 2022; he was 85 years old. Born February 16, 1937 in Belle Glade, FL to the late George C. Goforth Sr. and Sarah Crooke Goforth - he had currently been residing in Sebring, FL. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years...
Norma J. Crum-Grunwell
May 5, 2022
Norma Jeanne Crum-Grunwell, 71 of Sebring, Florida, born May 7 th , 1950, went home to the arms of her Lord and Savior May 5, 2022 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Grunwell, her parents, Allen Lawrence Crum and Doris Pearl Haan, and her siblings, Marolyn Gale (Roger) Hoorn, Sidney Lee (Deloris) Crum,...
Ronald L. Carnes
May 5, 2022
Mr. Ronald L Carnes, age 87, a life-long resident of Sebring, FL, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Sebring, FL. He was born January 26, 1935 to Charlie and Minnie Belle Carnes of Sebring, FL. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Betty Sue Carnes, preceded in death by his son Randy Carnes, daughter is...
Frank Ralph Branca
May 2, 2022
Dr. Frank Ralph Branca, Sr, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2022 in Avon Park, Florida. He was born on November 11,1933 in Mount Vernon, New York to Frank Edward and Emma (Reggerio) Branca. Frank worked as a Psychologist and was the Mayor of the City of Miramar, Florida. He was of Catholic faith, and proudly served...
Janet Vera Smith
April 29, 2022
Janet Vera Smith, age 85, of Sebring, Florida, passed away Friday, April 29, 2022. She was born August 25, 1936 in Boston, Massachusetts to Gardner Martin and Vera (Alley) Kelley. She worked for the Highlands County Property Appraiser’s Office and is of Baptist Faith. She is survived by her Sons – Roger Beckwith of Browns Mills, NJ; Robert Beckwith...
Richard Jerome Wolpert
April 29, 2022
Richard Jerome Wolpert, age 82, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022 in Sebring, FL. Richard was born on August 27, 1939 in New York City, NY to Jerome and Dot (Mundy) Wolpert. He was a business owner/entrepreneur, of Catholic faith, who proudly served his country in the US Navy, on the USS Bennington. Richard was a member of...
James W. Sparks
April 28, 2022
James W. Sparks, 91, of Sebring Fl., passed away peacefully on April 28,2022. Beloved husband of Izetta Sparks (deceased), father of Jamie Senko (Robert) and Deborah Fahrbach (George), grandfather to Roxanne Eaton (Thomas), Casey Nickels (Travis), Charlie Whitson (Lauren) and Kate Whitson, great grandfather to Carter, Ryan, Evan, Zach and Kendall, and loving companion of many years, Marg Hann....
Sara Jane Schmidt
April 28, 2022
Sara Jane Schmidt, age 74, of Bereah, FL, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022. She was born August 27, 1947 in Avon Park, FL to Walton and Johnnie Mae (Holt) Crews. Jane was a Homemaker, member of Athens Baptist Church, and has been a lifelong resident of Bereah, FL. She is survived by her Daughter – Kathy Davis (Roger)...
David H. Batty
April 27, 2022
David Hiatt Batty, 90, of Avon Park, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2022 after a long illness. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he enjoyed life and the time spent with family and friends. He could often be heard playing bagpipes at home or performing for others at various events. David was a long-time teacher for both Highlands...