February 19, 2022

Freeman “Charles” Schoenfeld, Jr., age 82, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022, in Sebring, FL. He was born on March 13, 1939, in Lake Worth, Florida, to Freeman Charles Schoenfeld Sr. and Marie (Province) Schoenfeld. He worked as a Farm Manager in the Agricultural Industry and was of the Christian faith. Freeman proudly served his country in the...

February 18, 2022

Justin “JD” Dean Sphaler, age 26, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022.  JD was born September 12, 1995 in Avon Park, FL to Steven Sphaler and Maria Bryant.  He worked as the maintenance director of Lake Wales Wellness and Rehab, attended Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church, and has been a lifelong resident of Avon Park,...

February 17, 2022

James C. Chestnutt, age 93, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 in Sebring, FL.  He was born January 18, 1929 in Sylvester, GA to James Clarence and Jeffie Mae (Hinmon) Chestnutt.  He was a mechanic, member of Florida Avenue Baptist Church, and has been a lifelong resident of Avon Park, FL.  James is survived by...

February 16, 2022

Elizabeth Louise Ollweiler, 91 of Sebring passed away on February 16, 2022. Born in Monticello, NY, Betty was a stylish, loyal, compassionate, loving mother, daughter, wife and friend. Betty brightened the lives of all who knew her. She graduated from RIT in Rochester, NY with a BFA and began her career as a retail buyer in Albany, NY. She...

February 16, 2022

Alice Socorro Cardona was born on January 8 th , 1945, in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico to Jorge and Isabel Zapata.  She went to be with the Lord on February 16 th , 2022.  Her family moved to New York City when she was 5 years old.  Alice had five brothers and 2 sisters.  They are: Maria Cardona, Manolin Rosado,...

February 15, 2022

Robert "Eric" Annett of Sebring, Florida passed away on Tuesday, February 15th, 2022 at the age of 78 after complications from a long battle with Dystonia. He was surrounded by family in the comforts of Hospice Care.  He was born April 12, 1943 in Milford, DE to John H. and Anna (Staiger) Annett. A life-long Sebring resident, Eric graduated...

February 15, 2022

Wayne Keith Ridenour, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 in Sebring, FL. He was born on August 8, 1941 in New Castle, Indiana to Grant and Jeanette ( McCall ) Ridenour. He worked in auto salvage, was of the Christian faith, and has been a resident of Sebring for 40 years. Wayne enjoyed fishing, racing and...

February 15, 2022

Ernest “Ernie” Hilton Brannon, age 61, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 in Ft. Pierce, FL. He was born on July 31, 1960 in Westerly, Rhode Island to Hilton E. and Dorothy (Marshall) Brannon. He  worked in the floral industry, most recently at Ridge Florist, and was a former employee for Bougainvillea Cemetery in Avon Park, FL. He...

February 14, 2022

Timothy Mark Andrews, age 60, of Sebring, FL, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022.  He was born August 28, 1961, in Lakeland, FL to Emmett and Linda (Harshman) Andrews.  He was a graduate of Sebring High School Class of 1979, graduate of Florida Southern College Class of 1983, worked with Withers & Harshman and Highlands Fertilizer, of Presbyterian Faith,...

February 14, 2022

Richard Herbert Roth, age 91, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born May 22, 1930 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Marie (Niedenthal) Roth.  Richard had been a resident since 2009 coming from Kentucky, was of the Catholic faith and was a veteran of the US Army serving in the Korean War. ...

February 14, 2022

Kevin Michael Griffin, age 37, passed away on Monday,  February 14, 2022 in Sebring, FL.  He was born on August 1, 1984 in Erie, PA to Douglas Mark and Diana Marie (Reinwald) Griffin. He worked as a Chef, and has been a resident of Sebring for more than 10 years. Kevin enjoyed watching football, he loved the Cleveland Browns....

February 13, 2022

Carolyn Fay Dick, age 87, of Sebring, FL, passed away on February 13, 2022 in Sebring, FL. She was born on July 5, 1934 in Decatur, AL to Otis Kytle and Eunice Johnston.

She is preceded in death by her Parents – Otis Kytle; Eunice Johnston; Husband – Robert Dick; and Son – Ronnie Dick. She is...

February 13, 2022

Helen Kay Beal, age 76, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022 in Sebring, FL. She was born on March 20, 1945 in Akron, OH to Raymond K. and Gloria May (Manchester) Chandler. Helen  worked in retail, and has been a resident of Sebring since 1995. She is survived by her loving daughter - Cindy Beal of Sebring, FL;...

February 11, 2022

Clayton E Strobridge, 67, of Houghton Lake, formerly of Flint, passed away on Friday, Feb. 11, surrounded by family. Born on February 15, 1954 to Clayton and Marion (St. John) Strobridge, Clayton grew up in Flint, MI, and graduated from Flint Central in 1972. Clayton worked for General Motors for 33 years before retiring in 2006. Following retirement, Clayton...

February 11, 2022

Laverne Louise Bartley, age 54, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022 in Lake Wales, FL. She was born on April 29, 1967 in Miami, FL. Laverne worked in the food service industry, and has been a resident of Sebring for more than 10 years. She is survived by her loving children-Joseph Hamilton of Port St. Lucie, FL; Donnell...

February 11, 2022

Ruth Noemi Rivera, age 71, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022 in Sebring, FL. She was born on March 29, 1950 in Aguas Buenas Puerto Rico, to Juan Aguayo and Marina Navarro. She worked in records at the University of Puerto Rico, and was an active member of the First Baptist Church, Aguas Buenas PR, and a Sebring...

February 11, 2022

Elease Farmer DeYoung - May 23, 1940 - February 11, 2022

Surrounded by family, our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Wife, Sister and Friend passed away peacefully in her beautiful home in Sebring, Florida on Friday evening on February 11, 2022.

Elease was born on May 23, 1940 in Florence, South Carolina to loving parents Thomas and...

February 11, 2022

Lelon “Lee” A. Young, age 90, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022.  He was born March 13, 1931, in Hopkinsville, KY to Holbert and Lola (Johnson) Young.  Lee was the Owner & Operator of Young’s Gulf gas station, member of 59 years of First Baptist Church of Avon Park where he served as a Deacon...

February 10, 2022

Richard Morris “Dickie” Rodrigues, Sr., age 87, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022, in Sebring, FL.  He was born March 24, 1934, in Honolulu, HI to the late Elario and Mary (Morris) Rodrigues.  He was a member of the Waialua High School Class of 1952, a member of the territory of Hawaii First U.S. Marine Corps all Hawaiian Platoon,...

February 10, 2022

Margarita Garcia De Luevano, age 76, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022 in Sebring, FL. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 pm on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Stephenson Nelson Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be held on Monday, February 14, 2022 at St. Catherine Catholic Church at 10:00 am with Father Jose officiating. Interment...