Jeannette Ruth Garcia
December 24, 2021
Jeannette Ruth Garcia, “Ms. JJ”, age 71, of Sebring, FL passed away peacefully Friday, December 24, 2021.
Jeannette was born December 7, 1950 in Baltimore, Maryland to Albert and Gertrude Heinkel. She is survived by her siblings Evelyn Barton, Johnny Heinkel, and Margret Fisher; children George Nowling (Leyla), Grant Nowling (Angie), Angel Nowling (Dusty), Alicia Thomas; Grandchildren-...
Delma Ruth Runner
December 23, 2021
Mrs. Delma Ruth Runner, age 100, went to be with our Lord on December 23, 2021. She was a Homemaker and Baptist by Faith. Delma was preceded in death by her husband of over fifty years, (Paul H. Runner), and three sons, Paul Duane (Nina, deceased), Jerry W. and Richard H. Runner (Nan). She is survived by four daughters,...
Jessie Mae Youngblood
December 23, 2021
Jessie Mae Youngblood
Jessie Mae Youngblood, age 88, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021. She was born November 22, 1933 in Winter Haven, FL to James Dewey and Eula Mae (Lee) Walker. She was a Homemaker, attended Family Life Church in Frostproof, and has been resident of Avon Park, FL since 2000, coming...
Richard Freeland Fritz
December 23, 2021
Richard F. Fritz, age 93, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021 in Sebring, FL. He was born at Sebring’s Weems Hospital on August 30, 1928, to the late Fred and Ocie Fritz. He was a member of the Sebring High School Class of 1948; he was First Chair Cornet in the school band under the legendary “Prof-“ Gustat,...
James "Denny" Dennis Montsdeoca
December 23, 2021
James Dennis “Denny” MontsDeOca, age 70, passed away in Sebring, FL on December 23, 2021. He was born on January 8, 1951 to James Charles MontsDeOca and Virginia Mary Haywood as Sebring’s First Baby of 1951. Denny was a member of the First Baptist Church of Avon Park and served in the US Air Force for 6 years. He...
Betty Jane Fetters
December 22, 2021
Betty J. Fetters, 95 of Normal passed away at 12:30 AM on Wednesday December 22, 2021, at Heritage Health in Normal. Betty was born March 15, 1926, in South Bend, Indiana to Charles and Sarah Leister White. She married Glen Fetters on June 4, 1949, in South Bend. He preceded her in death in March of 2000. Betty is...
Sarah Helen Lashley
December 21, 2021
Sarah Helen Lashley, age 78, of Avon Park, FL passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. She was born on September 9, 1943 to James Edward Musselwhite and Hazel Albritton. She has been a resident of Avon Park since 1979 having moved here from Orlando, FL. Sarah was an owner and operator of a Vault Company. She is survived...
Nobu Yvonne Queen
December 21, 2021
Nobu Queen, age 60, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 in Sebring, FL. She was born May 16, 1961 in Newnan, GA. She had been a resident since 2019. She is survived by her Children – Carlton P. Queen, Jr. (Brittany) of Sebring, FL; Michael R. Queen (Brittany) of Hogansville, GA; Nekia G. White (Joseph) of Newnan, GA; Siblings...
Donald Raymond Siedel
December 20, 2021
Donald Raymond Siedel, age 79, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 in Sebring, FL. He was born on September 14, 1942 in Paterson, NJ to Wilfred and Elizabeth (Meisner) Siedel. He worked in sales in the energy management industry, and has been a resident of Sebring since 2011, after traveling the country for 7 years with his wife,...
Vivian L. Mckenzie
December 19, 2021
Vivian L. McKenzie, age 81, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021. She was born March 17, 1940 in Miami, FL to Sam J. and Lillian (Lanier) McKenzie. She worked as a Ward Clerk for Highlands Regional Medical Center, was of Baptist Faith, and has been a lifelong resident of Avon Park, FL. Vivian is survived...
Ilene M. Stephey
December 17, 2021
Ilene M. Stephey, age 91, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021 in Sebring, FL. She was born on April 4, 1930 in Forksville, PA. to Henry T. and Rosetta (Barnes) Miller. She worked as a registered nurse, attended Spring Lake Presbyterian Church, and has been a resident of Sebring since 1985, coming from Pembroke Pines, Florida. She is...
Bruce F. Macdonald
December 16, 2021
Bruce F. MacDonald passed away on December 16, 2021, on hospice in his home in Lake Placid, from complications of congestive heart failure. His daughter Bonnie was by his side when he passed. He was preceded in death by his lovely wife, Margaret V. MacDonald, who passed the previous year on December 3, 2020. He leaves behind his younger...
Joseph Thomas Fann
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...
Ivan Ray Gustavson
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...
Richard Edward Barron
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...
Timothy Barry Mason
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...
Matthew Lance Clark
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...