OBITUARIES

James Lora

James Lora

Feb 14, 2024

On February 14, 2024, a retired proud Air Force veteran, Master Sergeant James (Jim) Edwin Lora, loving husband, father, and brother passed away peacefully in Cape Coral, Florida. Jim was born in McComb, Ohio on May 22nd, 1943, to parents Robert Eugene and Loretta (Rigel) Lora. Jim grew up in Ohio and enlisted in the Air Force when he was...

Jode Henry Sprague, III

Jode Henry Sprague, III

Feb 8, 2024

Jode H Sprague, age 88 of Sebring, FL went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Thursday, February 8, 2024. He had been cared for by family and Good Shepherd Hospice after a brief illness.

Jode was born November 13, 1935 in Chicago, IL. A proud veteran of the US Air Force, he served his country with...

Nancy Ann Bain

Nancy Ann Bain

Feb 7, 2024

Nancy Ann Bain, beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of the community, peacefully departed this world while napping on her couch on February 7, 2024, at the age of 86. Born on October 12, 1937, in Hebron, Ohio, Nancy's life was marked by love, laughter, and a passion for dance.

Preceded in death by her parents, Clarence H. Williams and Clara...

Kerry Louise Robinson

Kerry Louise Robinson

Jan 18, 2024

Robinson, Kerry Louise, 67, of Sebring, FL, died January 18, 2024. Kerry was bornOctober 29, 1956, in Miami, FL. She was the daughter of Creighton Edward Northropand Elizabeth Louise (Abendschein) Northrop.

Kerry graduated from Madonna Academy in Hollywood, FL, in 1975 and married Robert(Bob) Robinson in 1976. She attended nursing school at South Florida State College inAvon Park, FL, from 1983...

Norman A Smith

Norman A Smith

Jan 18, 2024

Norman A. Smith, 87, of Sebring passed away on Thursday January 18, 2024. He was born in Bartow, FL to the late Clyde M. Smith and Lois Elizabeth Johnson. 

He was a lifelong resident of Sebring, FL and a graduate of Sebring High School, Class of 1956; a member of the First United Methodist Church in Sebring. During high school he...

Wade Eugene Lindley

Wade Eugene Lindley

Dec 23, 2023

Wade Eugene Lindley, 74 of Sebring passed away December 23, 2023. He was born in Graham, NorthCarolina moving here in 2002. He was a truck driver for Penske. He was a member of First BaptistChurch of Sebring where he taught Sunday School and also worked at First Baptist Church doingmaintenance work. He had joined Independent Baptist Church in 2019.

 He...

Joseph W Earp

Joseph W Earp

Dec 14, 2023

Earp, Joseph Wesley, 84, went to be with Jesus on Thursday December 14, 2023,  He was at his home in Lake Placid surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of Joseph Edgar Earp and Mabel Irene Parish.  He moved to Sebring, Florida at the age of 5 years old.   Joe was a Veteran serving...

Kelley Ann Baker

Kelley Ann Baker

Dec 11, 2023

SEBRING, FL – Kelley Ann Baker: A Life Celebrated and Remembered

In Loving Memory of Kelley Ann Baker, described by many as caring, loving, quirky, spunkyand sassy, Kelley had an old soul and never met a stranger.

Kelley Ann Baker, born on November 12, 1975, in her native Sebring, FL, passed awaypeacefully on December 11, 2023. She was the beloved...

Daniel E. Manderville

Daniel E. Manderville

Dec 11, 2023

 

Daniel E. Manderville passed away on December 11, 2023.

Visitation will be at 10:00 AM, services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 18, 2023 at Morris Funeral Chapel in Sebring, FL. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, Lake Placid, FL with Military Honors by the VFW Post #4300 Honor Guard.

Daniel was born in Watervliet,...

Richard Keith Stoner

Richard Keith Stoner

Dec 7, 2023

Richard Keith Stoner, 79, passed away peacefully in Sebring, Florida, surrounded by his loving family, on December 7th, 2023.   Richard, “Dick”, was born in Auburn, New York on August 29th,1944 to Dale Avery Keith Stoner and Leona Miriam Buckhout Stoner. He graduated from King Ferry High School in King Ferry, New York,and then enlisted into the United States Army....

Gene Durrance

Gene Durrance

Nov 29, 2023

Gene F. Durrance, a native and lifelong resident of Sebring passed away November 29, 2023 at his residence. He was a retired welder in the Oil industry. He is survived by his wife Joyce. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Bible Fellowship Church at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest contributions...

Baldomero (Baldy) Miranda

Baldomero (Baldy) Miranda

Nov 26, 2023

Baldomero (Baldy) Miranda, age 93, born in Pharr, TX, February 27, 1930.  He passed away at his home November 26, 2023.  Baldy was a kind loving man with a big smile and a hug for many.  He worked for WR Meadows in Elgin, IL for over 46 years.  

Baldy is survived by his wife, Marcel Kesselring Miranda; his daughter,...

Richard O Asmussen

Richard O Asmussen

Nov 19, 2023

RICHARD O. ASMUSSEN, 98 of Sebring, FL passed away November 19, 2023 in Sebring.  Richard was born in Toledo, Ohio, son of the late Otto and Helen (Vick) Asmussen.  He was a veteran and served in the US Army during WWII and a retired Letter carrier for the US Postal Service.  He and his late wife Madalyn moved to Sebring...

Rodney G. Hollinger

Rodney G. Hollinger

Nov 10, 2023

 

Rodney Hollinger, retired deputy superintendent of Highlands County Schools and founding member of the California Toe Jam band passed away on November 10th the age of 72 after a 7-year battle with Parkinson’s disease, surrounded by family and loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by walking in the path of the Lord.

A lifelong educator, Rodney...

Grace T VanWinkle

Grace T VanWinkle

Nov 6, 2023

Grace T. VanWinkle, 93 of Sebring, Florida entered into Eternal Rest with her Savior JesusChrist in Heaven on Monday, November 6, 2023 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.She was born in Sebring, Florida. She is preceded in death by her parents Callie RhymesTomlinson and Levin Tomlinson, husband Harold VanWinkle, her son Richard Morris, herdaughter in law, Lynn Morris and her ten siblings.She...

Jimmy A Gilbreath

Jimmy A Gilbreath

Nov 1, 2023

 

Jimmy A. Gilbreath passed away November 1, 2023 at the age of 77. The son of Noel and Gladys (Kilpatrick) Gilbreath. Jimmy was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ and was born and a lifelong resident of Sebring. Jimmy had worked for Avon Park Correctional Institute before becoming a Letter Carrier for The United States Post Office....

John E. White

John E. White

Oct 27, 2023

John E “Jack” WhiteJack White went to be with the Lord on October 27, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife Linda McLean White, parents, Alfred John and Elizabeth Lanier White, and brother William Wayne “Bill” White.  Jack is survived by his son, John Ed White, Jr,  (Wendy) and his daughter, Kelli White Prescott (Bobby),  grandchildren, Ashley, John...

Rosanne Degironimo

Rosanne Degironimo

Oct 3, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother,Rosanne DeGironimo on October 3,2023.   She was born on June 30,1934 in New York, NY the only daughter of Jack and Margaret Vallerugo.  She moved to Hollywood, Florida with her husband and 2 children in 1970, coming from Queens New York. Rosanne had been a long time...

Gary Lee Pearce

Gary Lee Pearce

Oct 1, 2023

Gary “Hawk” PearceGary Pearce, known as “Hawk” to all who knew him, passed away on October 1, 2023, in Sebring, FL.Hawk is survived by his beloved wife Veronica Pearce; daughter Brandi Stephenson (Chuck); sister Carol Buck; brother John Pearce; brother-in-law Tom Graverson; sister-in-laws Cynthia Mckenzie and Lisa Harrington; granchildren, Leah Oldham (Wyatt Sutherland), Zoe Joy; great-grandaughter Paisley Sutherland; his best...

Carole E. Dunfee

Carole E. Dunfee

Sep 27, 2023

 

Carole Dunfee (Novak) was born in Jersey City, NJ. She moved to Manahawkin where she raised her five children. Carole worked for the Stafford Township Police Department for more than 30 years. Within that time, she co-founded Stafford Township Municipal Alliance to help at risk youths and was awarded Volunteer of the Year by the Governor. After retiring, she...