October 5, 2021

Joe Leslie Crews, age 90, of Avon Park, Fl, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. He was born June 30, 1931 in Avon Park, FL. to Mabel and Walter Crews. He has been a lifelong resident of Avon Park growing up and living with his family at Ward’s Nursery. He served in the United States Army. Upon returning...

October 5, 2021

William S. Callicoat, Sr., 80 years of age, resident of Sebring, FL, passed away October 5, 2021, at the Advent Health Hospital, in Sebring, FL.

William was born in Huntington, W. VA His father, Raymond A Callicoat, his mother, Helen Marie Tignor, moved to Augusta GA. Later, as a teenager, the family moved to Miami, FL. William...

October 4, 2021

Joseph Benjamin Guy, age 61 passed away Monday, October 4, 2021 in Sebring, FL.  He was born October 29, 1959 in Sebring, FL.

Cremation arrangements entrusted to Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home 863-385-0125 www.stephensonnelsonfh.com

October 3, 2021

Scott Robert LeConey, age 51, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021, at his home in Sebring, Florida.  He was born August 29, 1970, in Willingboro Township, New Jersey, to Ray and Margaret “Peggy” LeConey.

Immediately upon graduating from Sebring High School in 1989, he joined the US Army and was primarily stationed in Ft. Meade, Maryland. ...

October 3, 2021

Deborah Ann Ljung, age 70, of Lake Placid, Florida passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021.  She was born May 28, 1951 in Wauchula, FL to Doyle Cody and Laura Joan (Quinn) Cowart.  She was a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, of Christian Faith, and has been a resident of Lake Placid, FL since 1996.  Deborah enjoyed...

October 2, 2021

Sonia Hernandez, age 82, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 in Sebring, FL. She was born on June 15, 1939 in Cojimar, Cuba to Jesus and Herminia (Gonzalez) Perezjacome. Sonia  was of Catholic faith, and enjoyed cooking and loved watching “Sabado Gigante”. She is survived by her loving son-Leonel Hernandez of Sebring, FL; siblings-Jesus Perezjacome; Rene Perezjacome. Surviving...

October 2, 2021

Charles Patrick Gambow, age 71, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 in Sebring, FL. He was born on June 28, 1950 in Cleveland, OH to Neil Sr. and Lucille (Wunderle) Gambow. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a purchasing manager for Kegel LLC. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He relocated to...

October 1, 2021

Mark Alan Haas, age 65 of New Port Richey, FL, passed away on October 1, 2021. He was the husband of Theresa Haas. They shared 45 years of marriage. He was born in East St Louis, IL on December 10, 1955 to Eugene and Marjorie Haas. He is survived by his parents-Eugene and Marjorie Haas of Sebring, FL; wife-Theresa...

October 1, 2021

Welton Mikell, age 103, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021 in Sebring, FL. He was born on June 17, 1918 in Trainer, PA to Leon and Rena (Barfield) Mikell. He was of Christian faith, proudly served his country in the US Army during WWII and Korea, and has been a resident of Sebring since 1971. Welton enjoyed tinkering...

September 30, 2021

Maria E. Valdez, age 69, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 in Sebring, FL. She was born on February 10, 1952 in Lamesa, TX to Jose Rubalcada and Concepcion Saldana. She worked as a housekeeper/translator at North Collier Hospital and Environmental Services, attended Independent Baptist Church, and has been a resident of Sebring since 2018, coming from Naples,...

September 30, 2021

Patricia Ann Dewey of Sebring, Florida & Rockwood, Maine:  Patricia Ann Dewey (Patty), 48,  passed away unexpectedly at home on September 29, 2021.  She was born October 16, 1972, the daughter of Rosemary Donnelly and Richard Dewey.

Patty grew up in Rockwood, Maine where she formed many, long-lasting friendships. In 2003, she relocated to New Jersey and...

September 27, 2021

Patricia Elaine Walker, age 78, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021.  She was born October 13, 1942 in West Virginia to Forrest and Gladys (Hapworth) Crosby.  She was a Registered Nurse and a member of First Baptist Church Charlie Creek.  Pat is survived by her Husband – Clint Walker of Avon Park, FL; Daughters –...

September 26, 2021

Jerry Michael DeArmitt, age 81, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 in Sebring, FL. He was born on September 21, 1940 in Powhattan Point, OH. He worked as a mechanic in machine engine repair, attended St. Catherine Catholic Church, was a member of the Elks, VFW and a former member of the Moose, Eagles and Knights of Columbus...

September 26, 2021

Crucita Martinez, age 76, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 in Avon Park, FL. She was born on October 31, 1944 in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico.  She  worked as an orthopedic tech in the healthcare industry, attended Iglesia Oasis De Restauracion Church, and has been a resident of Avon Park for 21 years, coming from Puerto Rico. Crucita...

September 25, 2021

Doreen McCallister Steele, age 73, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021 in Lake Placid, FL. She was born on March 6, 1948 in Boone County, WV.  She  worked as a manager in the restaurant industry, attended Freewill Baptist Church in East Lynn, WV. Doreen is survived by her loving husband of 54 years – Youngea.  She was preceded...

September 25, 2021

Carl Orville Smith Jr., aged 75, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021, in Sebring, FL. He was born on December 4, 1945, in Grand Rapids, MI to Maxine Jeanette (Leversay) Smith and Carl O. Smith Sr. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War and soon after pursued a career as a...

September 25, 2021

Ronald L. Brochu (88) of Sebring, Florida passed away on September 25th, 2021. Ron was born August 19th, 1933 in Vermont and lived most of his life with his Wife Isabelle Brochu in Wilbraham, Ma.

Isabelle passed only three months before her husband on June 11th. Ron was an Air Force Veteran serving in Korea after which...

September 24, 2021

Emma Louise Parker, age 89, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021.  She was born January 22, 1932 in Barney, GA to Joel Green and Lucile (Bonnard) Bass.  She was a Registered Nurse and has been a resident of Avon Park, FL since 1975.  Emma is survived by her Children – Lucy Parker of Avon Park,...

September 24, 2021

Rhonda Louise Reedy, age 62, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 in Sebring, FL.  She was born April 22, 1959 in Lapeer, Michigan to Ronald R. Reedy and Marguerite L. Lootens.

Cremation arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

4001 Sebring Parkway

Sebring, FL 33870

Online condolences may be left...

September 24, 2021

Doris Thelma Cloud, age 93, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021.  She was born August 6, 1928 in Blountstown, FL to Grover Cleveland and Ollie Mae (Burkett) Coley.  She worked as a LPN, was of Baptist Faith, and has been resident of Avon Park, FL since 1946, coming from Blountstown, FL.  She is survived by...