Edward “Ed” Dee Vickers Jr., aged 60, returned to his heavenly home on January 7, 2022, after a valiant battle with ALS. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.
Ed was born to Edward Vickers Sr. and the late Mary Allan Vickers in...
Gladys Likens, age 77, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022 in Sebring, FL. She was born September 4, 1944 in Harvey, ND to the late Nicholas and Elizabeth (Holzer) Heisler. She worked as a hairdresser, owned her own beauty salon, attended Grace Bible Church, and had been a resident of Sebring since 1977, coming from Pontiac, MI. Gladys...
Gerald “Jerry” Paul Hughes, age 80, of Avon Park, FL passed away peacefully at home on January 6, 2022. He was born on November 29, 1941 in Daviess County, IN to Paul J. Hughes and Mamie Alice Thurston. Gerald loved to travel, see the country, and above all, he loved to fish.
Gerald is preceded in death...
Kellie Ann Sharick, age 40, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 in Sebring, FL. She was born on November 7, 1981 in Avon Park, FL to Alton E. Williams Jr. and Barbara A. King. She worked in the offices at Vitas, attended Grace Bible Church, and has been a lifelong resident of Sebring, FL. Kellie enjoyed going to...
Anitia Clarice Johnson, age 85, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022 in Sebring, Florida on her 85 th birthday. She was born January 4, 1937 in Bowling Green, Florida to the late Marvin and Marie (Albritton) Polk. She had been a resident since 1985 coming from Winter Park, FL and was a member of First United Methodist Church. She...
Steven Alan Spain, age 70, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022 in Sebring, FL. He was born on January 17, 1951 in Columbus, OH to the late Robert Louis and Marie Gertrude (Degood) Spain. He worked as an assembly laborer in the automotive industry, and has been a resident of Sebring for 20 years, coming from Marysville, OH....
Russell (Scott/Scotto) Van Albritton III (59), passed away on January 2, 2022, at his Sebring, Florida home with family present; and went to eternal peace and love with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was baptized in the First Baptist Church of Sebring.
Scott is survived by his wife, Diana (DeDe) Albritton; daughter, Ricki (Riley) Stewart...
ELINOR "ELLIE" JEAN THORPE of Sebring, Florida went to be with the Lord, January 1, 2022 at the age of 91. Ellie was born on January 7, 1930 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Lewis and Roma Sackett. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Richard Garrett Thorpe l. She retired from Kellogg's in...
JOHN FRANCIS HOLLAND, (65) went home to his Lord January 1, 2022. Born August 29, 1956 to Theodore Holland and Patricia DeRaspe Holland, in Rumford ME. John spent many years in the Telecommunications field servicing several systems across the country. During his time as an Internet Technician, he enjoyed tending to all the internet connections for the “12 Hours...
Arthur Levon Owens, age 63, passed away on December 31, 2021 in Sebring, Fl. He was born on October 29, 1958 to Arthur Owens and Evelyn Young in Avon Park, Fl. He was a loving, caring father who would do anything for his family. He always loved to drive; it didn’t matter how far he’d drive just to get...
My family and I are so sad to share news of our mom, Frances Baumgart’s passing December 30, 2021. She exited our physical presence with dignity and with the assurance that she is loved greatly and that we all know how much she has loved all of her family and friends. She is survived by her four children: Susan...
Barbara Blon Hopson, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 in Sebring, FL. She was born on December 29, 1934 in Samson, AL to Abraham and Ella (Beagles) Grace. She worked in the Insurance industry, attended Seventh-day Adventist Church, and has been a resident of Lake Placid since 1962. Barbara enjoyed gardening, playing games with her grandchildren...
Dee Ann Lare
Dee Ann Lare, age 61, of Avon Park, FL passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 in Avon Park, FL. She was born on April 20, 1960 to Donald D. Varra and Ramona Jean (Galusha) Varra in Littleton, CO. Dee is survived by her Daughter – Ramona J. Lare of Avon Park, FL; Sons...
Elizabeth Patterson, affectionately known as Liz, Topsy, Nana, or Mommy passed away on Sunday, December 26th, 2021 in Abilene, TX at the young age of 78.
She was born in Portsmouth, NH to George Neil Wallace and Lois Nettie Straw on December 5th, 1943. She grew up in Miami, FL and went on to graduate from Inter-Lakes...
Louie Wayne McPherson, age 72, of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021. He was born June 30, 1949 in Andalusia, AL to Chester L. and Odessa (Strickland) McPherson. Louie worked as a Citrus Supervisor, attended the Church of God in Punta Gorda, FL, and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He is survived...
Evelyn Johnson Delk passed away peacefully at her home in Avon Park on Sunday, December 26, 2021. She was 97 years old. A native of Miami, Florida, she was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Hannah Johnson, her siblings, Ted, Elsa (Wester) and Grace (Lindstrom), and her husband, C. Joseph “Joe” Delk (1976). She is survived by...
Lewis “Frank” Franklin Sawyer, age 83, of Sebring, FL, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021. He was born August 9, 1938 in White County, Illinois to Floyd P. and Margaret (Dagley) Sawyer. Frank was the Owner & Operator of Lake Placid Paint, attended Grace Bible Church, served in the U.S. Air Force, member of the NRA, and has been...
Thomas William Steingraber, age 74, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021 in Sebring, FL. He was born on November 24, 1947 to Walter George and Madolyn Rue (Darrah) Steingraber. He worked as a mechanic, proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and has been a resident of Sebring since 2005, coming from Wisconsin....
Kathleen Diane Lordan, age 73, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 in Sebring, FL. She was born July 17, 1948 in Detroit, MI to Charles and Martha (Gustafson) Lordan. She was raised and lived in Ludlow, MA until retiring to Sebring, FL in 1997. She was a newspaper editor for 25 years at the Wall Street Journal. She...