November 27, 2021

Mark Howard Schnorbus of Sebring, FL formerly of Wrentham, MA passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 27. He is survived by his loving and caring wife Jill Thompson, his 3 daughters Jennifer (husband Dave and 2 children Andrew and Linnea), Nicole (husband Scott), Amanda, and son Michael (wife) Bekah and their 3 daughters Norah, Nadine, and Nialey)....

November 25, 2021

Rita M. St. John, age 71, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born February 25, 1950 in Erie, Pennsylvania to the late Edward and Clara (Buchheit) Schimp.  Rita has been a resident for five years coming from Erie, PA and was of the Christian faith.  She enjoyed crocheting, reading, traveling, and live theater.  Rita...

November 25, 2021

Ruth Anne Christensen, 67 passed away suddenly at AdventHealth Sebring, FL. Ruth Anne was predeceased by her parents Laurella and Robert Christensen, husband's James Hayes and James Soloman, brother-in-law King D. Harris. She is survived by son Tyler Soloman, sister Zena Harris, nieces Amanda Christensen, Vanessa Christensen Peele and husband Keith, and great-nieces Arianna and Victoria. She is also...

November 23, 2021

Joy Ann Johnson, age 74, passed peacefully in her home on November 23, 2021 surrounded by family.  She was born August 11, 1947 in Sebring, Florida to James and Bertha Musselwhite.  She later married the love of her life Grover Johnson, in November of 1982.

Joy enjoyed journaling, reading, crossword puzzles, drawing, painting, bragging on her grandchildren...

November 22, 2021

Patricia Jenett Rieke, age 82, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021 in Sebring, FL. She was born on May 12, 1939 in Sandoval, IL to Cleo G. Christian and Floria E. (Moore) Christian. Her life’s work, she was a missionary, attended First Baptist of Sebring and Whispering Pines, and has been a resident of Sebring since 2007, coming...

November 21, 2021

Sue Loretta Miller, age 82, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021 in Sebring, FL. She was born on April 7, 1939 in Belle Glade, FL to David Hampton Swindle and Myrtle (Creel ) Swindle.  Sue  worked as a preschool teacher, was of Christian faith, and has been a resident of Sebring for more than 40 years, coming from...

November 21, 2021

Wanda Cook Sharkey died Sunday November 21 , 2021 after having lived a long and glorious life. Wanda was 102 years young. She was born at Norwich Hospital April 8, 1919 and grew up in Taylor NY with her parents Earl Irving Cross and Edna Barber Cross. Wanda was predeceased by her brother Norman Cross (Alpha), her first husband...

November 21, 2021

Nancy Ruth Jackson, age 83, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021. She was born September 29, 1938 in Ft. Meade, FL to Harvey A. and Willie Kate (Jordan) Grantham. She was a Homemaker, Co-Owner and Bookkeeper of Mort Jackson Masonry and Avon Park Feed, of Baptist Faith, member of the Garden Club, and a resident...

November 20, 2021

Marcelyn Rose “Marcy” Maxwell (Oblander)

Marcelyn Rose “Marcy” Maxwell (Oblander), 91, of Nemo, Texas passed away on November 20, 2021. She was born in Enid, Oklahoma on September 16, 1930 to Paul and Frieda (Gutermuth) Oblander. Marcy was a resident of Nemo, Texas since 2019 and previously a resident of Sebring, Florida since 2003. Prior to that,...

November 19, 2021

Irvin L. Deneen, owner of Deneen Furniture Repair, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 in Sebring, FL at the age of 61. He was born on February 9, 1960 in Evansville, IN to Irvin Deneen Sr. and Nola C. (Grossman ) Deneen. Irvin attended Bible Fellowship Church and has been a resident of Sebring for 41 years. He...

November 17, 2021

Constance Ann Kaltz, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 in Avon Park, FL. She was born on November 3, 1933 in Detroit, MI to James H. Rowe and Millicent (Brenner) Rowe. Constance was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church, volunteered for the 12 hours of Sebring, loved painting, crafts, puzzles, and reading her newspaper....

November 17, 2021

Marie Simone Baptiste was born on May 17, 1957 in Port-de-Paix, Haiti to Elie Tessier and Rosanna Paul. In 1974, she moved to Nassau, Bahamas where she met her husband Duvil Baptiste, where both of them eventually moved to Miami, Florida in 1976. They lived there for over 30 years and had children together. After years of marriage, they...

November 16, 2021

Betty Sue Graham, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 in Sebring, FL. She was born on January 4, 1948 in West Palm Beach, FL to Everette Stevens and Eleanor Elizabeth (Johnston) Underwood.  She  worked as a nurse’s aide in healthcare, and was of Presbyterian faith. Betty enjoyed sewing, crocheting and loved butterflies. She is survived by...

November 14, 2021

Marjorie J. Ruckert

Marjorie J. Ruckert, also known as Lee and Marge, passed away with her loving husband at her side on Sunday, November 14, 2021.  She was 94 years old.  Daughter of the late Carrol and Catherine LeGrand, she was born March 27, 1927 in Maybrook, NY.  Lee was a graduate of St. Francis...

November 13, 2021

Jared James Jackson, age 41, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 in Florida. He was born on April 23, 1980 in Bartow, FL to Willie James and Retha (Thomas) Jackson. He was a self-employed carpenter, and a lifelong resident of Florida. Jared enjoyed fishing, hunting and collecting things. He is survived by his loving mother- Retha; children- Kobey...

November 13, 2021

Robert “Bob” L. Williams

Robert “Bob” L. Williams, age 85, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021. He was born April 20, 1936 in Morganton, NC to Louis L. and Elizabeth (Hern) Williams.  Bob was a Band Director and Music Teacher, member of the American School Band Directors Association, Highlands County Community...

November 12, 2021

Michael “Mike” Lee Zimmerman, age 70, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 in Sebring, FL. He was born on October 6, 1951 in Tipton, IN to Melvin Louis Zimmerman Sr. and Evelyn R. Fox (Lightfoot) Zimmerman. He married Guyla Humphreys on September 16, 1972. He  worked as a manager in the fiberglass industry, attended First Baptist Church in...

November 11, 2021

On November 11, 2021, Alberta Louise Simms passed from this earthly life into the presence of God to worship Him in assurance of His promise of eternal life.  She was born on October 18, 1920, daughter of Albert and Alice Simms in Beverly, MA.  The eldest of four children, Alberta was predeceased by two brothers, Frederick and Robert Simms. ...

November 11, 2021

Tanya Marie Dobson, age 39, of Sebring, FL, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021.  She was born September 28, 1982 in Miami, FL to Gary and Catherine (Levix) Dobson.  Tanya was a Certified Nursing Assistant, of Catholic Faith, and has been a lifelong resident of Highlands County, FL.  She is survived by her Daughter – Taneiya Marie Medina of...

November 10, 2021

We regretfully announce the passing of Joyce Racy of Sarasota, FL on November 10th, 2021. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. Joyce was a fiercely dedicated mother to all of her children, raising all of them to go on to accomplish great things. For many years, Joyce owned and operated a sewing business in Nokomis FL. Joyce...