All Obituaries

Gabriel G. Read went home to be with the Lord on September 5, 2018. He was a lifelong member of the Catholic church and devoted to his faith. Gabriel was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Jose and Hazel (Marshall) Read. After growing up in Missouri, he joined the US Navy, serving as a machinist mate in the Korean War. After his discharge, Gabriel attended the University of Miami, earning a master’s degree in education. He was employed as a professor at Miami-Dade Community College for...

Grace Miley Scott, 96, of Avon Park, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, September 18, 2018 at Resthaven, Zolfo Springs, FL. Grace was born to Joshua and Jenny (Jones) Flowers on February 28, 1922 and lived in Jesup, GA until 2004 when she moved to Avon Park.  She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Jesup, GA.  Grace enjoyed fishing, loved taking care of her flowers and shopping on excursions on the weekend.  She is survived by two sons, Vernon (Glenelle) George,...

Robert L. Richmond, 76, of Avon Park, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital Orlando South.  A native of Newhall, West Virginia he had lived here for 10 years moving from Naples (10 years) where he had retired from New York.  He retired from the Ford Stamping Plant in Buffalo, NY.  He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion and River Greens Golf Course.  Robert is survived by his wife Joanne Richmond; 5 children, Robert Richmond,...

William "Bill" Edgar Futch, 74, of Frostproof, died Friday morning, August 17, 2018 at Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center.  He was born April 28, 1944 in Winter Haven, FL to William Roy and Toy May (McRae) Futch.   He retired from GenPak after 22 years.  He enjoyed fishing, camping and golf.  He is survived by three sons, William Edgar (Carrie) Futch, Jr., Ricky Wayne (Joleen) Futch and Lewis Earl (Charlene) Futch; two brothers, Earl L. (Lita) Futch,...

James C. Thompson, passed away in Avon Park, Florida, July 2, 2018 at his home.  Born in Cambridge, Ohio, February 19, 1938 to James A. and Marie Thompson.  He was a graduate of Ohio University and Ohio State University.  James was a practicing Attorney for 50 years, Reynolds Safety Director, President of Council, Law Director, City of Groveport, 1966-2000, Grand Knight of K of C, President OSU Young Democrats 1960, Commodore of Buckeye Lake Yacht Club.  He is survived by...

Hugh Miller Shepard, Jr., 90, of Avon Park, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 22, 2018 at Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center. A native of Hendry County he lived in Florida most of his life moving to this area in 1959.  He worked for Walker Memorial Hospital for over 30 years in security and maintenance.  He was a member of Ft. Meade Seventh Day Adventist Church.  He is survived by three children, Michael Shepard, Avon Park, Durienda (Michael) Blaney, Maryville, TN and...

Betty Louise Bassitt, 93, passed away, June 19, 2018 at Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center after a short illness.  She was born September 8, 1924 to Clarence and Catherine (Johnson) Kersker. Ms. Bassitt was a teacher Bath Township, Ohio, Brevard County, Fla and retired from the school system of Highlands County, Fla in 1985.  She taught for over 42 years.  Over the years she graduated and was an alumni of Ohio Northern University, volunteered at the Elks in Sebring,...

Viola Marie Hogan, 87, of Avon Park, passed away Friday morning, June 29, 2018 at the Oaks at Avon.  A native of Napoli, New York she had moved to Avon Park from Thomaston, Georgia.  Born May 21, 1931, Viola, was the daughter of German immigrants, Carl and Wanda (Dietchlander) Hensel.  She loved to sew and loved to go on walks.  She was preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas Hogan, sister, Irene G. Winship and son, Bruce Hogan.  She is survived by 8 children,...

Lyndsay Reneé Serey, 23, of Sebring, died Friday morning, June 15, 2018 in West Frostproof.  She was born October 17, 1994 in Huntington, West Virginia growing up in Ashland, Kentucky before moving to Sebring in 2003. Lyndsay was a 2013 graduate of Sebring High School where she was involved in many activities, especially Cheerleading.  She graduated 2017 Polk State College with her A.A. degree and was accepted into Respiratory Program at Polk State.  Lyndsay had also...

Joseph Cooper Copeland, Jr, 94, of Avon Park, died on Friday morning, June 1, 2018 at the home of his daughter.  He born December 19, 1923 in Wheeler, Mississippi to Joseph Cooper and Carrie (Bryant) Copeland and had lived in Avon Park since 1957 coming from Booneville, Mississippi.  J.C. was a member of the First Baptist Church of Avon Park.  He served In the US Army during WWII and later was a car salesman with I.H. Ford’s Chevrolet dealership in Avon Park.  He...