Alice "Tina" Martina Barber
February 14, 2026
Alice “Tina” Martina Barber, age 77, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. She was born November 2, 1948 in Frostproof, Florida to Whitey and Alice Marie (Douglas) Barber. Tina worked for United Telephone and then moved on to serve as the central records supervisor for the Highlands County Sheriff’s Department for 28 years,...
Sharen Rae Kaylor
February 12, 2026
Sharen Rae Kaylor, 82, of Sebring, Florida, entered her eternal home in Heaven on February 12, 2026. Sharen was born November 30, 1943, in Macomb, Illinois to late Donald and Leota (Eyman) Wartick of La Prairie, Illinois. She was a Gold Star daughter, losing her father, in the fall of 1944 during World War II. Sharen graduated High School in...
Steven Averill Fitch
February 11, 2026
Steven Averill Fitch, 70, passed away, leaving behind a legacy built on hard work, laughter, and deep devotion to family.
Born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1955, at Oak Knoll Naval Hospital in Oakland, California, Steve was a special gift to his parents, Jim and Meredith Anne Fitch. Being a “Christmas baby” was something that made him unique from the very...
Gary Robert Ingalls
February 11, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Robert Ingalls on February 11, 2026, at the age of 83.
Gary was born on August 9, 1942, in East Germantown, Indiana, to Bill and Martha (Mullen) Ingalls. He met the love of his life, Sharon Campbell, and they shared 59 wonderful years of marriage together.
Gary retired from the...
Bert R. Acker
February 10, 2026
The family of Bert R. Acker is saddened to announce his death on February 10, 2026, in Sebring, FL. He was born in Cleveland, OH on October 5, 1942, to Richard and Mary Acker.
Bert survived by his wife of 50 years Kathy Acker, daughters; Lori (husband Brian) Mewhinney and Lisa Broski, son; Justin R. Acker, five grandchildren, six great grandchildren...
Gloria Joyce Andrick
February 9, 2026
Gloria Joyce Andrick, age 91, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 in August, Georgia. She was born October 30, 1934 in Sylacauga, Alabama. Burial will take place in Bougainvillea Cemetery, Avon Park, FL.
Arrangements entrusted to:Stephenson-Nelson Funeral HomeSebring, Floridawww.stephensonnelsonfh.com
Donald Richard Wittenberg
February 9, 2026
Donald Richard Wittenberg, age 93, of Sebring, Florida, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, in Sebring, Florida. He was born on February 3, 1933, in New York, NY, to his loving parents, Richard and Dora Wittenberg (Cardinal). Donald was a veteran of the United States Navy, proudly and faithfully serving his country from 1952 to 1955. He was proud...
Joane Kathleen Asana Luna
February 8, 2026
The family of Joane Kathleen Asana Luna is saddened to announce her death on February 8, 2026 in Sebring, FL. She was born to Alberto and Elizabeth Luna on May 26, 1991 in Baltimore, MD.
Joane Kathleen is survived by both of her parents and all of family and friends.
There will be a visitation at Stephenson Nelson Funeral Home in Sebring,...
Loyle Clifford Waldron
February 7, 2026
Loyle Clifford Waldron, age 79, of Sebring, Florida, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 in Bradenton, Florida. He was born October 6, 1946 in Sebring, Florida to Bud and Rena (Tomlinson) Waldron. Loyle was the Owner & Operator of Loyle Waldron Concrete Services, of Baptist Faith, a lifetime member of the Sebring Firemen, Inc., and has been a lifelong resident...
Kathleen Gay Powell
February 7, 2026
Kathleen (Kay) Gay Powell (née Bailey), age 90, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, in Sebring, Florida.
Born on December 15, 1935, in Milford, Ohio, Kay was the beloved daughter of Herb and Geraldine Bailey. She grew up in the close-knit community of Mulberry, where she enjoyed an idyllic childhood filled with laughter and adventure alongside her best friend Joanne...
Richard E. Cormier
February 6, 2026
Richard E. Cormier, Jr., 74, passed away February 6th surrounded by family who loved him deeply. He has now stepped into eternity in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born in Rochester New Hampshire to Richard and Alma Cormier, he was a man of deep faith, generous spirit, and unmistakable charm, Richard never met a stranger—only...
James E. Smith
February 5, 2026
James E. Smith, age 78, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on May 6, 1947 in Brevard County, Florida to Tillie Smith and Ruby Lee Reynods.
Arrangements entrusted to:Stephenson-Nelson Funeral HomeSebring, Floridawww.stephensonnelsonfh.com
William Clayton Arnold, Jr.
February 5, 2026
Bill Arnold, born in Bartow, Florida on August 30th, 1955, now age 70, passed away on February 5th 2026, leaving behind a legacy of quiet strength, loyalty, and love for his family and friends. Bill lived a life defined not by grand gestures, but by showing up, doing what needed to be done, and caring deeply for the people around...
Martha Ellen Solis
February 3, 2026
“A Hallelujah was resounded in the heavens on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 as Martha Ellen Solis entered the gates of her eternal home.
Martha, who was lovingly referred sometimes as Margie, was born on November 19,1940 in a quaint wooden home in Newton, AL. As a family of seven children, she spent her childhood in Alabama before moving to Frostproof, FL...
Linda Ann Unger
February 3, 2026
Linda Ann Unger, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in Sebring, Florida. She was born on September 20, 1959, in Wauchula, Florida, the daughter of the late Mabry Murphy and Linda Wilkins Murphy. Linda worked for many years as a cafeteria manager with the Highlands County School System, where she was known for her dedication and care...
Carmen Lopez
February 1, 2026
Our beloved mother and grandmother, Carmen Gladys Lopez passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026. She had just celebrated her 89th birthday.
Carmen Gladys was born in Jayuya,Puerto Rico on January 22,1937. She emigrated to New York in the 1950s and married the love of her life Concepción Lopez. Together they raised 4 daughters, 1 son and 1 granddaughter.
She is survived...
Randy Thomas Farless
February 1, 2026
Randy Thomas Farless, age 57, of Avon Park, Florida, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, February 1, 2026. He was born April 22, 1968 at K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base in Michigan to Alvin and Elizabeth (Davidson) Farless. Randy retired as a Senior Master Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force in 2015 after serving for 26 years and 26...
Maria Milagros Jiménez
January 31, 2026
Maria Milagros Jiménez (nee: Medina) of Avon Park, Florida, peacefully passed onto her next journey this January 31, 2026 surrounded by her well-loved family. Born on January 1, 1953 in Lares, Puerto Rico, Milagros was a beloved partner, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She touched the lives of many with her profound sense of humor, warmth, creativity,...