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...

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....