December 23, 2021

James Dennis “Denny” MontsDeOca, age 70, passed away in Sebring, FL on December 23, 2021. He was born on January 8, 1951 to James Charles MontsDeOca and Virginia Mary Haywood as Sebring’s First Baby of 1951. Denny was a member of the First Baptist Church of Avon Park and served in the US Air Force for 6 years. He...

December 22, 2021

Betty J. Fetters, 95 of Normal passed away at 12:30 AM on Wednesday December 22, 2021, at Heritage Health in Normal. Betty was born March 15, 1926, in South Bend, Indiana to Charles and Sarah Leister White.  She married Glen Fetters on June 4, 1949, in South Bend.  He preceded her in death in March of 2000.  Betty is...

December 21, 2021

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December 21, 2021

Sarah Helen Lashley, age 78, of Avon Park, FL passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. She was born on September 9, 1943 to James Edward Musselwhite and Hazel Albritton.  She has been a resident of Avon Park since 1979 having moved here from Orlando, FL. Sarah was an owner and operator of a Vault Company. She is survived...

December 21, 2021

Nobu Queen, age 60, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 in Sebring, FL.  She was born May 16, 1961 in Newnan, GA.  She had been a resident since 2019.  She is survived by her Children – Carlton P. Queen, Jr. (Brittany) of Sebring, FL; Michael R. Queen (Brittany) of Hogansville, GA; Nekia G. White (Joseph) of Newnan, GA; Siblings...

December 21, 2021

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December 20, 2021

Donald Raymond Siedel, age 79, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 in Sebring, FL. He was born on September 14, 1942 in Paterson, NJ to Wilfred and Elizabeth (Meisner) Siedel. He  worked in sales in the energy management industry, and has been a resident of Sebring since 2011, after traveling the country for 7 years with his wife,...

December 19, 2021

Vivian L. McKenzie, age 81, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021.  She was born March 17, 1940 in Miami, FL to Sam J. and Lillian (Lanier) McKenzie.  She worked as a Ward Clerk for Highlands Regional Medical Center, was of Baptist Faith, and has been a lifelong resident of Avon Park, FL.  Vivian is survived...

December 17, 2021

Ilene M. Stephey, age 91, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021 in Sebring, FL. She was born on April 4, 1930 in Forksville, PA. to Henry T. and Rosetta (Barnes) Miller.  She  worked as a registered nurse, attended Spring Lake Presbyterian Church, and has been a resident of Sebring since 1985, coming from Pembroke Pines, Florida. She is...

December 16, 2021

Bruce F. MacDonald passed away on December 16, 2021, on hospice in his home in Lake Placid, from complications of congestive heart failure. His daughter Bonnie was by his side when he passed. He was preceded in death by his lovely wife, Margaret V. MacDonald, who passed the previous year on December 3, 2020. He leaves behind his younger...

December 14, 2021

Joseph “Bo” Thomas Fann, age 66, of Frostproof, Florida passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021. He was born November 25, 1955 in Frostproof, Florida to William A. “Bill”, Sr. and Evelyn (Yates) Fann. With a lifelong career in citrus, he spent over 22 years at Ben Hill Griffin, Inc., was a member of First Baptist Church of Frostproof, and...

December 14, 2021

Ivan Ray Gustavson

Passed away on December 14, 2021, at age 82, with family members by his side. Ivan was diagnosed with MDS, a blood disorder, which quickly took his life. Ivan was born and raised in Spirit Lake, IA. He enjoyed playing basketball and football on the high school team. After attending college at the University...

December 13, 2021

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December 12, 2021

Richard Edward Barron, age 90, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021, in Sebring, FL. He was born on November 29, 1931 in Newark, NJ . He has been a resident of Avon Park since 2003, after retiring from the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Pastor Barron ministerial career spanned 60 years which included pastoral, administrative, and chaplaincy.  He was...

December 11, 2021

On Saturday, December 11 th , love, not cancer defined the last moments of Tim’s life.  Surrounded by his family to his last breath, Tim never gave up and remained victorious in the eyes of his loved ones. On January 14, 1959, Timothy Barry Mason was born to Howard Mason and Peggy (Campbell) Olibo in White Sulphur Springs, West...

December 11, 2021

Matthew Lance Clark, age 43, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021 in Fort Pierce, FL.  He was born June 7, 1978 in Concord, NC to Marvin and Judy (Furr) Clark.  Memorial service will be held Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 1:00pm at Spring Lake United Methodist Church.

Cremation arrangements entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home 4001 Sebring Parkway...

December 11, 2021

John (Mike) Ulric Thurnheer. November 16, 1926 – December 11, 2021. Our King is Gone. Daddy took his final breath on the Day of Rest, Saturday, December 11, 2021, three weeks after celebrating his 95 th birthday.

Daddy grew up in Long Island, the son of Swiss immigrants Hans and Angeline Thurnheer. He hated school...

December 8, 2021

Marian Lois Keller

Marian Lois Keller, age 87, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021. She was born April 5, 1934 in Chattanooga, TN to Walter and Donis (Franklin) Gardner.  She worked as a Sales Agent in Real Estate, volunteered at Florida Hospital Heartland, member of First Baptist Church of Avon Park, and has...

December 8, 2021

Robert Daniel Hall of Old Forge, NY and Lake Placid, FL passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 from natural causes with his loving wife Annie Dunn Hall by his side.  Bob was predeceased by his mother Ethel Clemmons Hall, Father John Scott Hall, sister Mary Alice, Brother Wilfred and son Dan W. Hall.  Born March 18, 1930 in...

December 7, 2021

Georgia Frances Bachman, age, 92, passed away December 7, 2021. She was born on August 13, 1929 in Kings Mountain, KY to John A. Hixson and Edna M. Hixson. Georgia is preceded in death by her Husband – Herman Bachman; and her Daughter – Deborah Bachman Rimer. She is survived by her Sons – Michael Bachman (Judy) and Gregory...