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11/07/2025

Rita "Kay" McPherson

Rita Kay McPherson, Nee Kendall, 84, of Sebring, Florida died Thursday, November 6, 2025 at her home. She was born August 4, 1941 in Mitchell, Indiana and is preceded in death by her parents, Jesse & Luly Kendall, siblings Bill, Burk, Margie and Bobby. Rita is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Morris; her three children Roger (Renee) McPherson, Judi Enix, Dawn (Tom) Binzen, Nine grandchildren, James (Lauren) Enix, Kristen McPherson, Joshua (Sarah) Enix, Kara (Tyler) Crow, Alyssa...

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11/07/2025

Evelyn Rapp

Evelyn Rapp, 84, of Zolfo Springs, Florida passed away on November 5, 2025 peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born September 14, 1941 in Pine Mountain, Kentucky, to the late Chad Turner and Agnes Collins. Evelyn was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.Evelyn's life was marked by her unwavering faith and love for her family. She was of the Methodist faith, where she found solace and strength in her daily Bible readings. Her love for her family was evident in all that she did, and she will be deeply missed by her children, Debra Gover of Sebring, Florida, and Donald Rapp of Zolfo Springs, Florida as well as her sister, Wanda Pack of Piqua, Ohio.Evelyn's roots in the rural Kentucky instilled in her a love for the land and a fascination with antique farm tractors, a passion she cherished throughout her life. Her marriage to the late Robert Lee Rapp, also a farmer, was a true partnership, and she often spoke of him as the love of her life.In addition to her husband, Evelyn is predeceased by her parents and her son, William Douglas Rapp. William leaves behind his loving widow, Bonnie Rapp.Evelyn is survived by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild, who will all cherish the memories of her love, guidance, and unwavering support. Her legacy will live on through the countless lives she touched, and she will be deeply missed.

Arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

Sebring, Florida

www.stephensonnelsonfh.com

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11/07/2025

Larry Ray Caton

Larry Ray Caton, age 77, of Sebring, Florida, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025. He was born March 2, 1948 in Normal, Illinois to Raymond Everett Caton and Fern Marie Mercier Caton of Normal, Illinois.

Larry earned his bachelor degree from Illinois Wesleyan University and his master’s degree from Illinois State University before enlisting in the Army in September 1970 earning the rank of Lieutenant specializing in weapons. During his military service, Larry had the opportunity to train and compete in handball. He earned a spot to compete on the US Handball Team in the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany.

Larry began his teaching career in Bellflower, Illinois as a guidance counselor before moving to Sebring, Florida where he spent 27 years with the SBHC serving as a math teacher and guidance counselor.

Larry met his beautiful wife, Patricia, during duty-free lunch at Bellflower Elementary/High School in 1980. In August of 1983, Larry and Pat married in a garden wedding by a pond on Hield Road in Melbourne, Florida. They renewed their vows in July of 1985 in Pat’s hometown of Sainte Marie, Illinois.

Larry is survived by his wife, Patricia, two sons, Tyler (Jazmin) of Benbrook, Texas and Spencer (Allison) of Middleburg, Florida, and three grandchildren. In addition to spending time with his family, Larry enjoyed driving his corvette, playing golf, cooking and grilling. He had a passion for watching sports and doing daily crossword puzzles. A Celebration of Life was held for family and friends on Saturday, November 8, 2025 in their family home. Larry had a special place in his heart for children. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in his name to http://bit.ly/3LLLw7i Special Olympics of West Florida - Highlands County.

Arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

4001 Sebring Parkway

Sebring, FL 33870

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10/08/2025

Jason Joseph Walkup, age 44, of Sebring, FL passed away Monday, October 6th, 2025. He was born July 24th, 1981 in Avon Park, FL to Joel Fredrick and Patricia Ann Brown Walkup. Jason was owner operator of Highlands Outboard Mobile Marine, served in the U.S. Coast Guard, and has been

09/08/2025

Vilma Edith Ameglio Lopez Washburn On September 8th 2025, our beautiful and loving mother, friend, sister, passed away at the age of 86. We will mourn her loss, but we will celebrate her encounter with our loving and merciful God. We will celebrate her embrace with Winston, her family, and

09/02/2025

Barbara Jean Gourley of Avon Park, Florida went peacefully home to be with her Lord on August 21, 2025 in Sebring, Florida. Beloved wife, daughter, mother, grandmother and friend, she will be missed dearly by many. Barbara loved people and animals and was a faithful servant of the Lord. Her

09/01/2025

Bill Coldren Fritcher, age 76, of Sebring, Florida, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025. He was born September 26, 1948, in Terre Haute, Indiana to James Marwyn and Emma Jean Coldren Fritcher. Bill attended Bible Fellowship Church, and has been a Sebring resident since 2021, coming from Rochester, I...

07/04/2025

06/19/2025

Jeffrey Lloyd Cardis, age 78, of Sebring, Florida, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025. He was born January 15, 1947 in Lansing, Michigan to Lloyd and Maxine Kieger Cardis. Jeffrey was a 1965 Everett High School graduate, worked as an Inspector for Demmer Tool Die manufacturing and later sold real

05/13/2025

Ernestine Dee Deen Pettit, age 82, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Saturday morning, May 10, 2025. She was born on February 10, 1943, in Miami, FL to Ernest and Hattie Fewox Harvill. Eventually, Dees family moved to Wauchula, FL, which is where she grew up. She enjoyed spending time

05/12/2025

Richard Castillo, age 51, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on December 6, 1973 in San Benito, Texas to the late Roger and Carolina Padilla Castillo. He was a lifelong resident, a truck driver, and of the Christian Faith. Richard is survived by his

04/15/2025

Annette Stafford Braswell, age 73, of Sebring, Florida, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025. She was born March 1, 1952 in Sebring, Florida to Buford M. and Leona Cassels Stafford. Annette worked as an Office Administrator for Sebring High School, attended Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church, and has been...