OBITUARIES
Michael J Jarvis
Aug 8, 2024
Michael J. Jarvis, 70, a lifelong resident of Sebring passed away Thursday August 8, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Avon Park, graduated from Sebring High School in 1972. He received his Associates Degree from South Florida Junior College and attended Florida State University. He was employed by Eldridge's Floor Covering. He was owner of Frames and Images...
John Peter Dingman
Aug 7, 2024
John P. Dingman, father of John Dingman, Jr and Joseph Dingman passed away peacefully with family by his side. Predeceased by his father Benard Dingman and mother Mary Hotaling and step father Chester Hotaling. Survived by his sister Carolyn J. Fisher and many nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces, and 2 grand children Olivia and Lilia and close family friend...
Michael Jerry Cooper
2024
Michael "Jerry" Cooper1945-2024Michael "Jerry" Cooper, long time resident of Sebring, currently residing in Jay, Fl, passed away on July 31st, 2024.Born on August 15, 1945 in Sebring, FL and attended Sebring High School. He spent his professional career as a paint and body technician. His passions included fishing, watching TV shows that restored old vehicles and woodworking. He is survived by his...
Roy Dean Blackburn
Jul 18, 2024
Roy Dean Blackburn, age 70, passed away on July 18, 2024. He was born on January 28, 1954 in Martin, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Grace Virginia Blackburn, father-in-law, Max Edwards, brother, Ruey Wray Blackburn, sisters, Hila Hinkle and Florence Burcham, brother-in-laws, Kenneth Hinkle, Roger Burcham, Ben Velasquez and Edgel Moore, Jr.
He is survived...
Evelyn Percy
Jul 16, 2024
EVELYN M. PERCY, 97 of Sebring passed away July 16, 2024. She was a native of Leesburg, PA
moving to Sebring in 1971 from Mercer, PA. She was an Accounting Clerk for Barnett Bank in
Sebring. She was a member of the Sebring Church of the Nazarene. She was preceded in death by her
husband Kenneth L. Percy in 2002, her son, Robert...

Dr. James E Smith
Jul 15, 2024
Dr. James E. Smith died peacefully at home in his favorite chair on July 15, 2024. Dr. Smith was a lifelong educator whose career titles included teacher, coach, principal, curriculum Director at the innovative Nova Schools, Director of Career Education in Broward County and founding Director of the undergraduate college at Nova University in Fort Lauderdale.
Jim was born on July...
Marjorie Jernigan
Jul 4, 2024
Marjorie (Alsmeyer) Jernigan, 91, passed in her sleep early Thursday morning, July 4, 2024. Marge was born September 12, 1932, in Sebring, Florida, at Weems Hospital.
She was raised in Sebring, graduating from Sebring High School in 1950. She met her future husband, Bill Jernigan, at church camp when she was 15. They were married in Sebring at the First Methodist...
Agustin Anselmo
Jun 29, 2024
Agustin Anselmo gained his wings on 6/29/2024. Agustin was born in Winter Haven, FL on July 30th 2000, to Donna M. Long. He was a dedicated husband, father, son, and brother who loved his family to no end. Agustin enjoyed good music, good times and good vibes. He was humble, loyal, and just an overall loving person. Agustin is preceded...
Nancy Carolyn Quarles
Jun 29, 2024
Nancy Carolyn Quarles 88, of Bristol, Virginia died on June 29, 2024 in Sebring Florida. She was born August 31, 1935 in Ducktown, Tennessee to the late Thelma and Howard Vineyard. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Royce Wayne Quarles, and her son Howard Wayne Quarles.
She is survived by her daughter Theresa (Terry) Carol Quarles.
Nancy...
Lucy Violet Chapman
Jun 29, 2024
Lucy Violet Jones Chapman of Sebring, Florida was born October 22, 1926, in Stamford, CT to Irving and Alida Jones. She peacefully entered the presence of the Lord on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the age of 97. She was preceded in death by her parents, by her husband, Joseph C. Chapman in 2017 after 70 1/2 years of marriage,...

Ordrah "Katrann" Hill
Jun 10, 2024
A Beautiful Gift from God.
Ordrah "Katrann" Hill was given to the late Orbia Eugene Hill, Jr. and Gracie S. Hill Mack on August 17, 1970 in Highlands County, FL.
Katyrann was born with Autism. Very little knowledge or information was known or available at the time of her birth, or early childhood. Her parents sought for information about her Autism, to...
David C Cleveland
Jun 5, 2024
David Clifton Cleveland Sr., passed on June 5, 2024 and was surrounded by family.David was born in Boynton Beach, FL, on October 28, 1961 to Ronald ClydeCleveland Sr. and Deanna (Bonnie) Jackson Cleveland. He was raised in Hialeah, FLand moved to Sebring, FL in 1977. He was known as the “Wild Man”. He met thelove of his life, Day, shortly...
MaryAnn Roshko
May 30, 2024
MaryAnn Roshko was born on April 17, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois. She met her Savior on May 30, 2024 in Sebring, Florida. She attended Prairie Bible Institute in Alberta, Canada from 1959 – 1963. She then studied and graduated from Cook County School of Nursing in 1966. She worked as a pediatric nurse at Lutheran General Hospital, Chicago, for 30...
Helen Rae Wing
May 14, 2024
Helen Rae Wing was born June 6, 1943 in Grand Rapids, MI. She was raised in a Christian home and gave her life to Jesus Christ at age five. While in high school, she gave her future to the Lord for whatever He wanted her to be. Following graduation from Cedarville College with a degree in Elementary Education, and teaching...
Michael A Brumley
May 6, 2024
Michael A. Brumley, 39 , a lifelong resident of Sebring passed away May 6, 2024. He was born in Avon Park, Florida. Michael was an avid wrestling fan and loved building with his Legos. He is survived by his mother, Melody Brumley of Sebring, maternal grandmother, Shirley Steely, Sebring; his aunts, Sherry (Bobby Joe) Long, Wyoming, Tina Yoder, Bradenton, and...
Allen B Collier
May 1, 2024
Allen B. Collier 94, a native and lifelong resident of Highlands County went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. He was born in Avon Park and lived in Sebring. He attended Sebring High School; he was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served during the Korean Conflict. He was a member...
Joseph Mark "Joe" Colangelo
Apr 29, 2024
Joseph Mark “Joe” Colangelo, 56, of Sebring, FL died on April 29, 2024 at his residence. Born July 2nd, 1967 in Carlstadt, NJ, he grew up in Meriden, CT before moving to Sebring in 1979. Attended Sebring Middle School and graduated from Sebring High School in 1985. Attended South Florida Junior College in Avon Park. Joe was very proud to...
Robert Boney
Apr 23, 2024
Robert Boney passed away at home on April 23, 2024. He was born in Sebring and raised in Lorida. He graduated from Sebring High School in 1970. As a proud veteran of the United States Navy, he served his country during the Vietnam War. He held lifetime memberships with VFW Post 4300, American Legion Post 69, and Am Vets Post...
Mary Frances Wellons
Apr 23, 2024
Mary Frances Wellons, 94 of Sebring passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024. She was a native of Farmville, North Carolina moving to this area in 1980 from Miami. She was a Registered Nurse for Northshore Hospital in Miami and a member of First Baptist Church of Lake Josephne in Sebring. She was preceded in death by her husband James N....
Eugene W Trumble
Mar 28, 2024
Eugene (Gene) W. Trumble a longtime resident of Sebring, Florida passed away on March 28, 2024. Born on September 13, 1939 in Kankakee, Illinois, Gene moved to Sebring in 1972. He was 84 years old.
Gene's life showcased his diverse skills. He began as a school teacher, then transitioned to a successful general contractor and cabinet maker. Even in retirement, Gene...