OBITUARIES

Betty J. Burger
Jan 25, 2017
BURGER, BETTY J., 85 of Lorida, FL died January 25, 2017 in Tampa, FL. She was born in Milford, IN, daughter of the late Earl and Catherine (Shanton) Muffley. She was a graduate of Plymouth High School, Plymouth, IN. Betty moved to Lorida from Cleveland, OH and was a member of Lorida Church of the Brethren and was the song...

Nora McLendon
Dec 3, 2016
NORA McLENDON, 70, passed away December 3, 2016 in New Port Richey, Florida. She was born in Wauchula, FL, She moved to Sebring 40 years ago then moving to New Port Richey several years ago. She was a Paramedic for Highlands County EMS and was a nurse at the former Walker Memorial Hospital in Avon Park. She was a member...

Myrl R. Sodrel
Dec 3, 2016
MYRL R. SODREL, 98 of Sebring died December 3, 2016. She was born in Derby, Indiana moving to Sebring in 1962. She was a housewife. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest, daughter and son in law, Gail and David Askin, son, Jack, Sisters, Francis Kenny, Ruth Dawn, Billie Bryant; brothers, Forrest Badger, Raymond Badger and Charles Badger....
Thomas David Hitt
Nov 30, 2016
Thomas David Hitt, 65 of Lorida, Florida passed away November 30, 2016 @9:15pm while traveling for work. Dave was a loving husband, proud father, known by friends and family as "Dave" or "Hittman". Dave was an avid hunter and honored to be a member of IBEW 222. He is survived by his wife, Christy; children, Cary Hitt, Christine Hitt Dalke,...

Maurice I. Blumenthal
Nov 23, 2016
BLUMENTHAL, Maurice I., 93 died November 23, 2016. Born in Savannah, GA to Ruby and Elliott Blumenthal. He grew up in Miami, FL. He graduated from Miami Senior High School and attended the University of Miami until he was drafted into the Army in 1943. His Army unit was with SHAEF in Europe. He worked in his family business of...

John Wesley Ivey, III
Nov 19, 2016
John Wesley Ivey, III, 43, died Saturday, November 19, 2016. He was born in Orlando, Florida, he had moved back to Sebring seven years ago. He was a graduate of Sebring High School, he was a maintenance supervisor for Mosaic Corporation. He was an avid outdoors man who loved his dogs. He was preceded in death by his father, John...
Luke Richwine Mumma
Nov 16, 2016
Luke Richwine Mumma August 28, 1932 - November 16, 2016 On November 16th. from his bedroom, under the care of Hospice, Luke was carried on the wings of an angel, into the arms of Jesus and his new life. Luke was the eldest son of Leroy (LG.) Mumma and Margarette Richwine Mumma, Harrisburg, PA. He was preceded in death by...
Costas (Papa) Mountakis
Nov 8, 2016
Costas (Papa) Mountakis Born 1938 passed November 8, 2016. Came to the town of Sebring in 1992 and started Takis family restaurant. He loved the town and the people of Sebring from the moment he arrived and made it his home. He is survived by wife, Marina (Mama) Mountakis and sister Maria Markidou. He was pre- deceased by a son,...
James Lee Tilley, Sr
Nov 1, 2016
James Lee Tilley, Sr. April 25, 1966 - November 1, 2016 Jimbo leaves behind: Mother - Beverly J. Tilley, Father - Harold "Hard" Tilley, Sr. (Heaven) Children: James Tilley, Jr. and Tiffany Peterson, Grandchildren: Jordan Cook, Alexis Cook, Victoria Peterson, Kali Peterson, Liliana Tilley and Zander Tilley, Siblings: Janet and Chris Hendrix, Dorothy and Garry Sheldon, Harold Tilley, Jr., "Virginia"...
Edna C. Pinson
Oct 21, 2016
PINSON, EDNA C, 96 of Orlando, died, October 21, 2016 at her residence. She was widow of the late Rev. Woodrow M. Pinson, who had served several churches in the greater Orlando area. Edna is survived by her daughters and their husbands, Nancy and Larry Strasser, Anne and Chuck Wyre and a grandson, Eddie Danielson and great grandson, Eddie Danielson,...

Addison F. Miller
Sep 25, 2016
MILLER, ADDISON F., 103 of Sebring, FL died Sunday, September 25, 2016. He was born in Mason County, MI, son of the late Bruce and Mary C. Mohler Miller. He attended Manchester College in IN and received his BS degree from Michigan State University. He completed his Master's degree with coursework from Carlton College, MN and Hope College, MI. Addison...
Larry Thomas Butler Jr
Sep 20, 2016
BUTLER, JR., LARRY THOMAS, 41 of Sebring, FL died September 20, 2016. He was affectionately known as Junior was born in Lake Wales. He spent most of his life in Lawn Service and enjoyed watching the Gators and Dale Earnhardt, Jr and stock car racing and many other shows including Tent House Nation. Junior is survived by his loving family,...
Dorothy Kurth
Sep 6, 2016
KURTH, DOROTHY, 83 of Avon Park, died, September 6, 2016 at her residence. Dorothy was born in Spiro, OK and spent her early years in California where her children were born. She worked many years in Hospitals as a consultant. Dorothy moved to Avon Park in 1992 and a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church since 1954. She was...

Thelma M. Price
Aug 31, 2016
PRICE, THELMA M., 96 of Sebring, FL, passed away on August 31, 2016 at her residence. Daughter of the late Lloyd and Lucinda Meier Benedict. She was born in Marabel Township, Ohio. She was a Beautician and she owned Eastside Furniture in Indianapolis, IN, prior to moving to Sebring in 1972. Thelma was preceded in death by a sister, Helen...
Arlene Isabella Johnson
Aug 31, 2016
Arlene Isabella Johnson, age 101, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. She was born in Everett, MA on April 19, 1915. Arlene had been a resident of Spring Lake since 1980 and was a member of the Spring Lake Presbyterian Church. Arlene was preceded in death by her husband, Michael L. Johnson, Sr. and her son,...

Kenneth H. Stebbins
Aug 26, 2016
STEBBINS, KENNETH H, 76 of Lorida passed away August 26, 2016. He was born in Auburn, New York moving to this area in 2003 from Cooper City, Florida. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, a retired Real Estate Broker and a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothea...
Mary E. King
Aug 26, 2016
KING, MARY E., 99 of Sebring, FL, passed away, August 26, 2016. Mary was born in Morrow County, OH moving to Sebring in 1976 from Boynton Beach, FL. Mary was active in the Highlands County School System where she was in charge of the Adult Volunteer Program. She and her late husband, George were active in the Sebring Chamber and...

Linda L. White
Aug 24, 2016
WHITE, LINDA L., 67, passed away, August 24, 2016. She was born in South Bend, IN, married Robert in 1969, moving to Florida in 1971 relocating to Sebring in 1975 from Lake Wales. A former cashier for Publix and a former member of Sebring Church of the Nazarene, where she taught Sunday School and worked with the Missionary group (NWMS)....

Margaret Louise Bryan Cherry
Aug 23, 2016
CHERRY, Margaret Louise Bryan, 92 went to her heavenly home on August 23, 2016. She was born on February 15, 1924 to Joseph Travis and Melvina Ament Bryan in Bowling Green, Florida. She spent most of her life in Hardee County. Margaret graduated from Hardee High School in December 1941 and from Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida in 1951...

William G. Forrester
Aug 21, 2016
FORRESTER, WILLIAM G., 75 of Avon Park died August 21, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Prospect, Pennsylvania moving to this area in 2003 from Miami. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, he was a retired truck driver for Merita Holsum Bakery, and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day...