All Obituaries

Barbara J. Franklin, 72, of Sebring, passed away on Friday morning at her home.  Born in Norwich, NY to Delbert and Grace (Stevens) Dunham she had lived in this area for 42 years having lived a short time in Tampa.  She attended Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church.  Barbara enjoyed spending time with her family and crocheting quilts for her grandchildren and the hospital.  She is survived by her husband, Richard Franklin; 6 children, Richard Wayne (Donna) Franklin, Jr, Tampa,...

Nathan McGill, 56, of Tampa died September 26, 2019.  He was the adopted son of Doris McGill and Woody McGill (deceased).  He is survived by son, T.J. McGill.  Condolences may be made to the family through Fountain Funeral Home, 507 US 27 N., Avon Park, FL 33825 (863) 453-3134.  

Ralph Hulon, 84, of Lorida, passed away on Saturday afternoon, September 7, 2019 at AdventHealth Sebring.  Ralph was born in Plant City, FL to William T. and Beatrice (Campbell) Hulon and moved to this area in 1948 after living in Graceville, FL. He retired as a Heavy Equipment Operator.  Ralph had enjoyed shooting pool in his younger days and loved playing Bingo now.  He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Helen "Donie" (Mott) Hulon; daughter, Lisa D. Hulon;...

Anne Marie Senat - Simelus, 63, of Sebring, went to be with her Lord on September 2, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital South, Riverview, FL.  She was a native of Croix-de-Bouquets, Haiti moving to this area 21 years ago.  She attended the First Haitian Baptist Church in Avon Park.  Anne is survived by her husband, Ylopaul Simelus; seven children, Jackson Simelus, Richnet Simelus, Giunauld Simelus, Judson Simelus, Manoucdheka Suil, Ronex Simelus and Nancy Simelus; five...

Tiny L. Baughan, 79, of Avon Park, passed away Wednesday morning, September 18, 2019 at The Palms of Sebring.  A native of Grady County, Georgia she had lived here since 1957 moving from Live Oak, FL.  Tiny enjoyed working in her yard growing orchids. Spending time with her family, friends and her dog skipper. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Herbert A. Baughan.  She is survived by two sisters, Martha (Ronnie) Beckham and Nelda Sue Phillips; two...

Johnnie Mae Duck, 80, passed away on Tuesday morning, July 30, 2019 at her home.  A native of Hazelhurst, GA she had lived most of her life in this area.  Johnnie Mae enjoyed fishing, dancing, singing and crocheting.  She was a member of New Vision Worship Center, Zolfo Springs.  She is survived by three daughters, Debra Randell, Lovania, GA, Sherry and her husband Ronnie Jackson, Jacksonville, NC and Kay and her husband Tom Lang, Zolfo Springs; two sons, Kenneth Duck,...

John H. Thompson, 60, of Avon Park, passed away at his home on Monday, July 22, 2019.  He was born April 24, 1959 to Bill and Kylene (Williams) Thompson and was a life long resident of Avon Park. After graduating from Avon Park High School in 1977 he joined the Army National Guard.  He was a welder and fabricator by trade.  He helped coach girls softball, enjoyed hunting and fishing, and belonged to the "Olympic Club".  John found great joy in being...

Laura Lee C. Selph, 65, of Wauchula, died Wednesday morning, July 17, 2019 at Somers Hospice House.  A native of California and a child of a military family she moved quite a bit, coming to this area as a child then moving to Wauchula in 2004.  Laura was a 1972 graduate of Sebring High School.  She enjoyed animals, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.  She is survived by her husband, Rocky Selph; daughters, Melissa Martinez and Tracy Selph; two sisters,...

Mary Sue Croft, 82, of Frostproof, died Sunday evening, June 30, 2019.  A native of North Carolina had lived in the Frostproof area for many years being a pioneer resident of Sun Ray.  She was involved Girl Scouts and enjoyed bingo.  She was the treasurer for Sun Ray United Methodist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband Stanley Croft (2007) and daughter, Terrie Lynn Ross (Feb 2019).  She is survived by her son, Ricky Croft.  A memorial services will...

Paula Ann Scott, 58, of Avon Park, passed away on Thursday afternoon at AdventHealth Sebring.  She is a lifelong resident of Avon Park and graduated Avon Park High School in 1979.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Avon Park. Paula enjoyed sewing, reading and spending time with her granddaughters.  She was preceded in death by her daughter, Shannon Scott and mother, Jeanette Gordon.  She is survived by her husband, Terry Scott; father, Earl Gordon; daughter,...