December 7, 2021

Kenneth “Ken” D. Harrington

Kenneth “Ken” D. Harrington, age 75, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021.  He was born July 10, 1946 in Jamestown, NY to William D. and Wanda M. (Sokolowski) Harrington.  Ken worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator, was of Roman Catholic Faith, and before moving to Florida in 2017, was...

December 7, 2021

Debra Ann Rucker

Debra Ann Rucker, age 58, of Bowling Green, FL, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021.  She was born March 14, 1963 in Wauchula, FL to Robert and Delilia (Cooper) Noblett.  She was a Homemaker and has been a lifelong resident of Hardee County.  Debra is survived by her Children – Krista L. Rucker; Jennifer...

December 6, 2021

Linda W. Jackson, age 82, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021 in Lynchburg, Virginia.  She was born August 31, 1939 in Albany, Georgia to the late Eddie L. and Annelle (Mims) Walls.  Linda had been a resident of Highlands County since 2015 coming from North Fairfield, OH and attended St. Catherine Catholic Church.  She is survived by her Husband...

December 6, 2021

David Gregory Burnham

David Gregory Burnham, age 72, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 6, 2021 in Avon Park, Florida.  He was born on May 24, 1949 in Texarkana, Arkansas to Doloryce and Robert Burnham.

Dave has been a resident of Highlands County, Florida since 1993, moving from West Palm Beach,...

December 3, 2021

Claudia Peggy Hamlin, age 86, of Sebring, FL, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021.  She was born August 21, 1935 in Atlanta, GA to Claude Henton and Emily Eleanor (Howard) Shaw.  She retired from Publix, member of Grace Bible Church, and has been a lifelong resident of Sebring, FL.  Peggy is survived by her Sons – Troy Hamlin (Ann)...

December 2, 2021

Charles "Ray" Williams

Charles “Ray” Williams, age 74, of Avon Park, FL, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, December 2, 2021. He was born on September 17, 1947 in San Antonio, TX to William Gordon “Bill” Williams and Ella “Garetta” Harden. Ray was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a bull rider and loved...

December 2, 2021

Laura Megan Lebel, age 32, of Lake Placid, Florida passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021.  She was born July 7, 1989 in Dover, New Hampshire to Conrad and Robin (Johnson) Lebel.  She attended Faith Baptist Church and was a lifelong resident of Lake Placid, FL.  Laura is survived by her Parents – Conrad and Robin Lebel; Son – Seth...

December 1, 2021

Romulo Altares

Romulo Altares, age 78, of Avon Park, FL, passed away December 1, 2021. He was born November 23, 1943 in Palauig, Philippines to Quirina Edora.  He was faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He worked in the food industry and retired from Kraft Foods after 22 years. Romulo is survived by his...

December 1, 2021

Helga Peterson, age 84, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born October 23, 1937 in Germany.

Cremation arrangements entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home 4001 Sebring Parkway Sebring, FL  33870 (863) 385-0125 www.stephensonnelsonfh.com

December 1, 2021

Edward O. Niemi

Edward (Ed) Onnie Niemi of Avon Park, FL passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Tampa General Hospital at the age of 83. He was born December 17, 1937 in Mass City, MI to Onnie E. and Vieno (Lahti) Niemi. Ed has been a longtime resident of Highlands County, FL, most recently Avon Park....

November 30, 2021

Robert L. Vickers, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 in Sebring, FL. He was born on March 12, 1930 in Greensboro, FL to Oscar Vickers and Ettie Mae (Thompson) Vickers. Robert proudly served his country in the US Air Force in the Strategic Air Command, and has been a lifelong resident of Florida, having moved from...

November 30, 2021

Mickey Bowman passed away on November 30th.  Mickey lived most of his life in Washington County Virginia. He was the youngest of three boys of the late Gene Bowman and Mina Bowman Haluska.  In addition to his parents Mickey was preceded in death by his oldest brother Max Bowman and wife Kitty. He is survived by his wife of...

November 29, 2021

Donald Ray Stark, age 94, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born August 21, 1927 in Georgetown, Illinois to the late Jack and Victoria (Cruppenink) Stark.  Donald enjoyed fishing, dancing, boating, board games, coffee and eating sweets.  He had been a resident since 2018 coming from Cape Coral and was a machinist by trade. ...

November 28, 2021

Donna Mae Weeks, age 72, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021.  She was born July 11, 1949 in Wauchula, FL to Allison L. and Katie (Wilson) Griffin.  She graduated from Hardee County High School and Jones College and became a resident of Highlands County in 1970.  Donna retired from the Florida Department of Corrections and...

November 28, 2021

Gloria “Jeannie” Jean Fleming, age 75, of Sebring, FL, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021.  She was born October 30, 1946 in Cooks Mills, IL to Raymond G. and Tessie (Eaton) Anderson.  She worked as a house painter, attended Heartland Christian Church, and has been a resident of Sebring, FL since 2002, coming from Illinois.  Jeannie enjoyed Bingo, playing...

November 27, 2021

Daniel L. Zurcher, age 78, of Sebring, FL, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021.  He was born January 10, 1943 in Decatur, IL to Melvin and Norma (Wilkerson) Zurcher.  He worked in Sales, enjoyed working with computers and playing golf, member of Bible Fellowship Church, and has been a resident since 1998, coming from Las Vegas, NV.  Dan is...

November 27, 2021

Mark Howard Schnorbus of Sebring, FL formerly of Wrentham, MA passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 27. He is survived by his loving and caring wife Jill Thompson, his 3 daughters Jennifer (husband Dave and 2 children Andrew and Linnea), Nicole (husband Scott), Amanda, and son Michael (wife) Bekah and their 3 daughters Norah, Nadine, and Nialey)....

November 25, 2021

Rita M. St. John, age 71, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born February 25, 1950 in Erie, Pennsylvania to the late Edward and Clara (Buchheit) Schimp.  Rita has been a resident for five years coming from Erie, PA and was of the Christian faith.  She enjoyed crocheting, reading, traveling, and live theater.  Rita...

November 25, 2021

Ruth Anne Christensen, 67 passed away suddenly at AdventHealth Sebring, FL. Ruth Anne was predeceased by her parents Laurella and Robert Christensen, husband's James Hayes and James Soloman, brother-in-law King D. Harris. She is survived by son Tyler Soloman, sister Zena Harris, nieces Amanda Christensen, Vanessa Christensen Peele and husband Keith, and great-nieces Arianna and Victoria. She is also...

November 23, 2021

Joy Ann Johnson, age 74, passed peacefully in her home on November 23, 2021 surrounded by family.  She was born August 11, 1947 in Sebring, Florida to James and Bertha Musselwhite.  She later married the love of her life Grover Johnson, in November of 1982.

Joy enjoyed journaling, reading, crossword puzzles, drawing, painting, bragging on her grandchildren...