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...
Florentino "Ismael" Garcia
April 27, 2022
Florentino “Ismael” Garcia, age 87, of Avon Park, FL, passed away on April 27, 2022, surrounded by his loving children. He was born on March 14, 1935, to Felipe Garcia and Donatila Vazquez in Naguabo, Puerto Rico. Florentino “Ismael” Garcia retired from Knickerbocker Machine Shop, Inc. as a Machinist in Totowa, NJ.
He is preceded by his...
Florence Crawford
April 27, 2022
Florence Crawford, age 69, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022. She was born December 5, 1952 in Kingston, New York to William John and Florence Clara (McGee) George. She was a Homemaker and dietary assistant, of Lutheran Faith, and has been a resident of Avon Park, Florida since the age of 14. Florence is survived...
Frances Anne Schiavone
April 26, 2022
Frances Anne Schiavone, age 88, passed away on Tuesday April 26, 2022 in Sebring, FL. She was born in Framingham MA. on August 18, 1933 to Thomas and Julia (Kwasek) Sweeney. She worked at many things including secretary, food services, USPS sorter and even as a school bus driver, which was her favorite because she loved children. She was...
Anna Louise Doyon
April 25, 2022
Anna Louise Doyon, age 80, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022 in Sebring, FL. She was born on September 15, 1941 in Sigel, Pennsylvania to Garrett Osmer and Bertha Matilda ( Hetrick) Neal. She worked as a core man in the Navy, was of Methodist faith, was a member of multiple military organizations including, American Legion, commander of...
Phyllis J. Holbert
April 25, 2022
Phyllis J. Holbert, 94, of Sebring Florida, previously of Clinton, Indiana passed away April 25, 2022. She was born in Rockville, Indiana on April 17, 1928 to David and Flora Van Huss and raised by her great aunt and uncle Mona and Enos Van Huss. On June 7, 1953 in Rockville, Indiana she married Paul I. Holbert; he preceded...
Julie Ann Votaw
April 25, 2022
Julie Ann Votaw, age 76, of Avon Park, FL, passed away on April 25, 2022. She was born on August 5, 1945, to Clarence and Josephine (Schramek) Sneider in Milwaukee, WI. She is preceded in death by her parents and survived by her loving Husband – Larry Votaw; Sons – Michael Lee Votaw (Lorie) and Andrew James Votaw (Katie...
David John Nye
April 23, 2022
David John Nye, age 78, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022 in Avon Park, FL. He was born July 16, 1943 in Fombell, Pennsylvania to the late King Robert and Daisybelle (Bowser) Nye. He had been a resident since 2021 coming from Kokomo, IN and was a member of the Life Church in Avon Park.
David is...
George Arnold Sibet
April 23, 2022
George Arnold Sibet, age 80, passed away on April 23, 2022 in Sebring, FL. He was born on May 4, 1941 in Minneapolis, MN. George enjoyed car racing, fishing, music jam sessions and having breakfast with anyone or group that would go. He is survived by his wife, Patty, of 24 years and many friends in the Sebring, FL...
Dorthy Marie Blackwell
April 23, 2022
On April 23,2022 our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother Dotti M. Blackwell passed away in Sebring Florida. She was 79 years old. Dotti is survived by her sons, Tim (Tammy)Blackwell and Tom (Crystal)Blackwell, her grandchildren Jake (Jessica)Blackwell, Bobby Blackwell, Brooke Blackwell, Claire Blackwell, Sophie Blackwell and great-granddaughter Peach Blackwell. Dotti was born on March 26,1943 in Harlan County Kentucky. She...
Kenneth Drew Robinson Jr.
April 23, 2022
Kenneth Drew Robinson, Jr, age 86, passed away on April 23, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on April 5, 1936 in Ulm, Arkansas.
Arrangements entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home 4001 Sebring Parkway Sebring, FL 33870 Online condolences may be left at: www.stephensonnelsonfh.com
Chadwick Devin Woodard
April 23, 2022
Chadwick D. Woodard, age 31, was born to Chadwick D. Woodard and Reagis Coetate Smalls on November 5, 1990, in Avon Park, FL. He departed this earthly life on Saturday, April 23, 2022. He leaves behind his Children – Aubrianna ZaRhya Dianne Woodard and Josiah Michael Devin Woodard, both of Avon Park, FL; his Mother – Reagis Smalls (Terry)...