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

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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...

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...