September 23, 2021

Robert Lee Fielder, age 78, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born June 9, 1943 in Salem, Missouri to the late William Fielder and Lucy (Anderson) Fielder.  Robert had been a resident since 1969 coming from California and was a member of Independent Baptist Church of Sebring.  He is survived by his Wife –...

September 23, 2021

Ronald A. Blanchette, age 74, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021 in Sebring, FL. He was born on July 15, 1947 in Southbridge, MA to Alfred and Jeanne (Beaudette) Blanchette. He  worked as a truck driver in transportation, was of Catholic faith, and has been a resident of Sebring for 25 years. Ronald  was an avid scuba driver,...

September 22, 2021

Charles Blake Lowry, age 69, was called home to be reunited with his loving wife on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 in Sebring Florida. Blake was born on July 18, 1952 in Bradenton Florida to Charles Oliver and Eileen Rose (Simmons) Lowry. He was a retired mechanic, supervisor for HCRB as well as a farmer. He loved hunting, fishing and...

September 21, 2021

Bedzaida “Betsy” Cruz

Bedzaida “Betsy” Cruz, age 38, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 in Sebring, FL. She was born on October 10, 1982 to Teofilo Cruz and Minerva Serrano in Cleveland, OH. She is survived by her Husband- Ekerd Smith; Mother-Minerva Cruz; Children-Adam A. Lopez; Victoria J. Lopez; Damian Smith; Brothers/Sisters-Minerva Cruz;...

September 20, 2021

Donna Jane Brander, age 83, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 in Sebring, FL. She was born on January 2, 1938 in Flint, MI to Ommer C. and Hilda E (Burtch) Foster. In addition to working as a bank teller for 30 years, she enjoyed camping and playing cards with family and friends. Donna also spent her free...

September 20, 2021

Julia Erlene Rogers, age 81, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021. She was born November 19, 1939 in Zellwood, FL to Walter Curtis and Mamie Sue (Langford) Selph, Sr. She worked and retired from Sprint Telephone Company. She was a founder and faithful member of World Harvest and Restoration Ministries, and she spent much of...

September 19, 2021

On Sunday, September 19, 2021 Lisbeth Hodgson was called to rest. She was born March 2, 1949 to Roy and Blanche (Moye) Liles in Avon Park, FL. She was employed as a paralegal. Lisbeth loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, playing cards and movie nights with her friends and a good Braves baseball game. She was preceded...

September 19, 2021

Richard Allen Phillips, age 83, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 in Sebring, FL. He was born on May 15, 1938 in Richmond, IN to Lewis and Helen (Kimball) Phillips. He  worked as a Railroad Engineer, attended Grace Bible Church, proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines, and has been a resident of Sebring for more than...

September 18, 2021

Tony Whittington, age 72, passed away Saturday, September 18. 2021 in Kissimmee, Florida.  He was born September 19, 1948 in Frostproof, FL.

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September 17, 2021

Laura E. Rivera, age 97, of Avon Park, FL, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021. She was born on February 12, 1924 in Manati, Puerto Rico to Francisco Pinzon and Clementine Robles. From the family: “What a day it has been. A bittersweet day…This morning at 10:20 A.M., our beautiful grandmother received the “ultimate” healing. She met Jesus...

September 17, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Eugene Delmar Howe announces his passing on September 17, 2021 at the age of 91 years. Eugene served his country in the U.S. Army from 1950-1953 during the Korean War. He was a Maintenance Supervisor for the City of Fargo for 25 years. He was of the Lutheran faith; Eugene...

September 16, 2021

James T. Murphy, age 79, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at  Lakeland Regional Hospital in Florida.  He was born on January 22, 1942 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Meyers High School and proudly served in the US Navy. James worked for the Road Sprinkler Fitters Local Union for many years until retirement. James volunteered at...

September 16, 2021

Ann Therese Burke, age 91, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021, in Lake Placid, FL. She was born on September 30, 1929, in Wilkes-Barre, PA to William F. and Anna R. (Forestal) Burke. She graduated from Cathedral High School in Trenton, NJ, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA with a B.A.Sociology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, with a Masters in...

September 16, 2021

Rosa T. Brooks, age 85, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 in Sebring, FL. She was born on November 3, 1935 in Bell County, TX to Severo and Ygnacia (Trejo) Garcia.  She worked as a cashier for the military exchange, attended St. Catherine Catholic Church, and has been a resident of Sebring since 2017, coming from Bayonne, NJ....

September 14, 2021

Yolanda Wyche, age 98, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021.  She was born June 13, 1923 in Tampa, FL to Clarence and Carrie (Tucker) Hamilton.  She worked as a Beautician, was a member of the Crossroads Church of Avon Park, and has been a resident of Avon Park, FL since 1962, coming from Madison, FL. ...

September 14, 2021

Karen Crisp Dischert, was born on September 01, 1952 in Taylor, Michigan to Nile and Hazel Crisp. Karen moved to Miami Florida in 1977 and eventually met and married Charles W. Dischert on November 11, 1978. Karen and Charles had two children, Charles II and Jennifer. The family moved to Sebring in 1988. Karen was a homemaker that loved...

September 14, 2021

Kelsey Carlina Galimba, age 30, of Avon Park, FL, passed away September 14, 2021.  She was born October 20, 1990 in Avon Park, FL to Tony Ray and Pamela (Lane) Galimba.  She was a homemaker and mother and a lifelong resident of Avon Park, FL.  Kelsey is survived by her loving Companion- Josh Hilton and their Children – Destiny...

September 14, 2021

James Michael Cobb, age 62, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021.  He was born May 10, 1959 in Avon Park, FL to James Kermit and Betty Ruth (Barefield) Cobb.  He was Owner & Operator of Cobb Roofing, Elder at Life Church of Avon Park, High School Softball Coach for 13 years, and has been a...

September 12, 2021

Charles Lynn Schnell, age 72, went to be with his Lord, Sunday, September 12, 2021 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born February 13, 1949 in Columbus, Indiana to the late Charles and Irene (Mouser) Schnell.  Charles is survived by his Wife – Linda Schnell of Sebring, FL; Daughter – Kathy Ogg (Brian) of Sebring, FL; Son-in-law – Brad Ogg...

September 12, 2021

Sharon Lynn Culverhouse, age 63, was called home on Sunday, September 12, 2021 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born November 7,1957 at Memorial Hospital in Highlands County to the late Charles and Dorothy Jean (Traylor) Kackley. She was a lifelong resident of Sebring, deep-rooted member of First Baptist Church Sebring, and worked at Fred Wild Elementary for more than...