Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home of Avon Park

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Michael James Rand, Sr.Michael James Rand, Sr., age 82, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026. He...
02/27/2026

Michael James Rand, Sr.

Michael James Rand, Sr., age 82, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026. He was born February 19, 1944, in Jackson, Michigan to Paul G. Rand, Jr. and Marcella A. (Berry) Rand. Mike retired as a Sergeant from the Jackson Police Department, was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church and has been a Florida resident since 1994. He was the past State President of the Fraternal Order of Police, member of the Jackson Police...

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Ashlynn Lucille RhodesAshlynn Lucille Rhodes passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026 in Avon Park, Florida. She was born...
02/24/2026

Ashlynn Lucille Rhodes

Ashlynn Lucille Rhodes passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026 in Avon Park, Florida. She was born September 25, 2025 in Sebring, Florida to Lane Rhodes and Dakota Pearson. She is survived by her Parents – Lane and Dakota; Brother – Lane Michael James; Sisters – Athena Reign; A’Rhea Amor; Maternal Grandparents – Eddie and Silveria Pearson; Paternal Grandparents – Kyle Rhodes (Lisa) and Missy Bennett; Great Grandparents – Alejandro Galaviz (Nicole); Barbara Pearson; Josephine Glenn; Judy Bryant (Orville); Deborah Rhodes;...

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Barbara Marie GomezBarbara Marie Gomez, age 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Sebring, Flori...
02/24/2026

Barbara Marie Gomez

Barbara Marie Gomez, age 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Sebring, Florida. She was born on May 10, 1941, in Bartow, Florida. Barbara lived a long and meaningful life defined by love, resilience and dedication. She was known for her strong work ethic, kind heart, and unwavering commitment to her family. A proud and dependable employee, Barbara worked at Walmart for over twenty-four years. She was a hard worker who took great pride in her job...

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William Suarez AponteWilliam Suarez Aponte was born on January 17, 1937. He proudly served in the United States Army dur...
02/24/2026

William Suarez Aponte

William Suarez Aponte was born on January 17, 1937. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Cold War, demonstrating a lifelong commitment to service and duty. William was married to his beloved wife, Gloria E. Ortiz, for 59 years, sharing a life rooted in love, dedication, and family. He worked for the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (Energía Eléctrica de Puerto Rico) for 30 years, where he was known for his strong work ethic and reliability. Survivors...

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Connie J. BassConnie J. Bass, age 64, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away February 18, 2026, in Tampa, Florida. She was b...
02/19/2026

Connie J. Bass

Connie J. Bass, age 64, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away February 18, 2026, in Tampa, Florida. She was born March 11, 1961, in Avon Park, Florida to Ules and Dorothy Louise (Baucom) Jackson. Connie retired from the Human Resources field 15 years ago. She is of Baptist Faith and has been a lifelong resident of Avon Park. She is survived by her Husband – Artie Bass; Son – Jay Bass (Lindsay); Step-Daughter – Melissa Goss (Daniel); Sisters – Shelia...

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Teresa Negron
02/18/2026

Teresa Negron

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Cynthia Ann HunterCynthia Ann Hunter, age 90, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, in her hom...
02/18/2026

Cynthia Ann Hunter

Cynthia Ann Hunter, age 90, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, in her home. She was born on December 9, 1935, in Greenwood County, South Carolina to her loving parents, James and Hedy Clark (Partain). She was considered a Master Gardener. She owned Frames and Things, operating her businesses in Milledgeville, Georgia and Avon Park, Florida. She will be remembered for her kindness, always putting others before herself and helping anyone she could. She is...

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Alice "Tina" Martina BarberAlice “Tina” Martina Barber, age 77, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away Saturday, February 14...
02/17/2026

Alice "Tina" Martina Barber

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 Wh**ey 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, loved to read, and has been a lifelong resident of Avon Park, Florida. She was an avid Avon Park Red...

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Gary Robert IngallsIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Robert Ingalls on February 11, 2026, at...
02/16/2026

Gary Robert Ingalls

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 printing industry in 1994 and relocated to Avon Park, Florida. Gary was affectionately known as “Mr. Claus,” portraying...

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Donald Richard WittenbergDonald Richard Wittenberg, age 93, of Sebring, Florida, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026...
02/11/2026

Donald Richard Wittenberg

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 to be an American and fiercely defended the United States Constitution. He was a beloved member of the American Legion,...

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Wade Eugene KnightWade Eugene Knight, Sr., age 73, of Sebring, Florida, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026. He was bo...
02/10/2026

Wade Eugene Knight

Wade Eugene Knight, Sr., age 73, of Sebring, Florida, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026. He was born January 14, 1953 in Charleston, South Carolina to Earl and Azalea (Ford) Knight. Wade worked in agriculture, of Pentecostal Faith, and has been a resident since 1963, coming from Edisto Island, South Carolina. He is survived by his Daughter – Iris Knight of Sebring, FL; Son – Wade E. Knight, Jr. (Nichole) of Sebring, FL; Sister – Terry Bachman (Greg) of Lake...

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Kathleen Gay PowellKathleen (Kay) Gay Powell (née Bailey), age 90, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, in Sebrin...
02/09/2026

Kathleen Gay Powell

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 and her devoted brother Ival. These early years shaped a life grounded in kindness, joy, and unwavering faith. A...

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