December 25, 2025

Brenda (Newcomb) Rowe, 81, of Sebring, FL, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, after bravely battling Parkinson’s disease for eight years. Brenda faced her illness with quiet strength, grace, and resilience, never losing her sense of humor and love for family.

Brenda was born on March 28, 1944, in Bangor, Maine, where she was also raised. She was the beloved...

December 25, 2025

Robert Lee Jennings II, age 67, of Avon Park, Florida, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 25, 2025. He was born April 22, 1958 in Augusta, Georgia to Robert Lee Jennings and Florence Parker. Robert grew up in Augusta, Georgia, went to Southeastern Bible College, and was an Executive for Nissan North America/Infiniti. He attended...

December 23, 2025

John Franklin Welch, age 91, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at his residence in Friendswood, TX. He was born July 31, 1934, in Avon Park, FL to John Franklin Welch, Sr. and Rosa Thaxton Welch. Franklin graduated from Avon Park High School in 1952 and enrolled at Florida Christian College in Tampa. After he graduated...

December 21, 2025

December 21, 2025

Douglas “Doug” James Hammon, age 59, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, in Sebring, Florida. He was born on October 3, 1966, in Orlando, Florida, to Ronald and Delores (Hill) Hammon. Doug worked as an architect in the construction industry, a career that reflected his creativity and problem-solving skills. He had a deep love for drawing and enjoyed racing,...

December 21, 2025

Michael Henry Goodson, age 80, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away December 21, 2025. He was born May 14, 1945 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Cecil and Agnes Bernice (Carpenter) Goodson. Mike enlisted into the military at the age of 16, in 1961. He received his military assignment to Avon Park, FL in 1976. Mike served 20 years and retired in...

December 20, 2025

Sue Ann Davidson, age 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Sebring, Florida. She was born on October 19, 1951, in Victorville, California, the daughter of Dudley and Mary (Pearson) Watts. Sue spent much of her professional life working in the personnel department for the State of Illinois, where she was known for her dedication, reliability, and...

December 20, 2025

Albert Frank Haladay, age 97, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida. Albert was born on November 18, 1928, in Catawissa, Pennsylvania, the son of John and Victoria (Welkom) Haladay. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Following his military service, Albert worked as an aircraft mechanic, a career...

December 20, 2025

MaryAnn McDermott, age 95, passed away Satruday, December 20th, 2025 in Sebring, FL

Arrangements entrusted to:Stephenson-Nelson Funeral HomeSebring, Floridawww.stephensonnelsonfh.com

December 19, 2025

Franklin Robert “Bob” Schaeffer, Jr. passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on December 19, 2025, in Sebring, Florida, at the age of 93.

Bob was born on November 13, 1932, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, to Franklin Robert Schaeffer, Sr. and Dorothy Emerick Schaeffer. He was raised in Pennsylvania alongside his siblings and carried a lifelong appreciation for family.

Bob shared 73...

December 17, 2025

Johnnie Alice Johnson, 79, passed away December 17, 2025, in Sebring, Florida. She was born on January 17, 1946, in Durham, North Carolina.

Johnnie is survived by her husband of 50 years Zane Johnson, her children; Gene (Sherry) Lane, Teresa Lane, Traycee Willaim and Zackery Johnson, seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by both parents James...

December 16, 2025

December 14, 2025

Nina Joyce Shuman, 97, of Sebring, Florida, died December 14, 2025. She was born September 14, 1928, in Dunnellon, Florida, the daughter of George W. Shuman and Olivia Toffaletti Shuman, since deceased. She had three sisters: Gloria S. Gaines of Summerfield, Florida, Leatrice S. Haffner of Athens, Georgia, both deceased, and Sandra S. Pilon of Denver, Colorado.She obtained B.S. and...

December 13, 2025

Sandra "Sandi" Lee Laufer, age 80, of Sebring, Florida, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and dedication.Born on August 22, 1945, to the late Sylvester George Hlavac and Irene Szczepaniak in De Forest, Wisconsin, Sandi was a devoted wife, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a faithful member of the First Christian Church of Sebring for 20...

December 13, 2025

Everald DeLeon, age 103, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born June 1, 1922 in Jamaica.

Arrangements entrusted to:Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Homewww.stephensonnelsonfh.com

December 11, 2025

Joseph Ralph Hallimen, age 94, passed away on Thursday, December 11, at GOOD SHEPHERD Hospice House in Sebring, Florida. He was born on March 12, 1931, in Syracuse, New York. As a ward of Catholic Family Charities, he lived in multiple foster homes eventually finding a loving foster home with the Flaherty family on Oriole Street in Rochester, NY. Despite...

December 10, 2025

Carole Jean Dumbleton, age 92, passed away on December 10, 2025. She was a resident of Sebring, Florida, for 64 years. Carole was born on December 25, 1932, in Wausau, Nebraska, to Lawrence and Blanche Backhaus. As a young child, her family moved to Washta, Iowa, where she grew up on a farm. She attended Grand Meadow School and graduated...