All Obituaries

Caleb Troy Wells, 17, of Avon Park, died Monday, October 18, 2021, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center.   Caleb was born March 1, 2004, in Ft. Worth, TX to Troy and Jenny Wells. Shortly after his birth, he and his family moved back to his father’s hometown of Avon Park. Caleb had been a student in the Avon Park Schools: Avon Elementary, Avon Park Middle School and Parkview Prep Academy. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Avon Park. Caleb enjoyed...

Betty L. Jackson, 86, of Avon Park, passed away September 10, 2021 at Vitas Hospice in Lake Wales, FL.  A native of Madison County, FL she moved to the area in the late 1930's.  She was preceded in death by her parents, James R. and Sara Douglas; her husbands, William R. Norris and Edward J. Jackson; her sister, Marie Barber (husband Whitey); brother, James M. Douglas (wife Elnora); sons, Jimmy, Ray Rickie and Ronnie Jackson.  She is survived by her son Ricky Norris,...

Jeanette M. Hoffman, 92, of Avon Park, passed away Friday afternoon at Somers Hospice House, Sebring, FL.  A native of Canton, OH she had lived in Avon Park for over 30 years moving from Hartville, OH.  She was a member of First Baptist Church, Avon Park.  Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband Paul Hoffman in 2003 and brother Donovan Bohaychyk.  She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia (Ted) Williams and son, Kevin (Bobbi)  Hoffman; three grandchildren and...

Silvia M. Molina Villalta, 60, of Avon Park, died Monday afternoon at  AdventHealth Sebring.  A native of El Salvador she had lived in this area coming from California.  She was a member of the Avon Park Spanish SDA.  Silvia enjoyed her church.   She is survived by her husband, Juan Villalta; son, Gilbert; sisters and brothers, Carlos, Sonia, Esperanza, Daisy, Norma and Alejandro.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 30, 2021 at 11:00 am at...

Anna Maria Feeney, 60, of Avon Park died Friday evening, July 23, 2021 in Sebring.  A native of New York she had lived here for the last 10 years.  Anna Maria was a member of the Most Holy Redeemer Church, NYC.  She was an active part of our community as President of The Battle of the Bands, Inc. (a veterans 501c3), member of Hardee County Rotary, Highlands Art League, The Veterans Council of Highlands County, Avon Park Chamber of Commerce, Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce,...

Russell Gorniak79, formally of North East, PA passed away on July 8, 2021 in Avon Park, FL, where he has resided for the last 5 1/2 years. He was born October 17, 1941 tot he late Leo and Pearl (Yost) Gorniak. He graduated from Wattsburg Area High School and enlisted in the US Navy serving from 1959 - 1961. He enjoyed playing & coaching girls softbal, camping and golfing with his good frineds and his dogs Tre & Dudley. He will be fondly remembered as the Christmas Tree Man. He is...

Mr. Eric L. Soto, 48, of Bowling Green passed away on June 16, 2021 at AdventHealth Sebring.  Eric was born February 10, 1973 in Jersey City, New Jersey to Mariano L. Soto and Iris M. Cortes.  He was a well known DJ in this area as DJ Casper.  He loved to entertain through his music.  He is survived by his parents, Mariano and Iris; children, Eric and Erica Soto and many  family members and friends.  Visitation will be held on Thursday evening, 7-9 pm at...

Michael Planeta, 58 of Avon Park, Florida passed away on May, 28 2021. Michael was predeceased by his sister, Janice McCullough and brother Robert Cannon. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He will be forever loved and forever remembered. Services will be held on June 7, 2021 at 10 am. A graveside service will be held at the Bougainvillea Cemetery in Avon Park, Fl.   

Dolores, 83 was carried to Heaven peacefully in her sleep Monday, May 24th, 2021. Hailing from Miami, to Deland, and then with her daughter’s family to Sebring then Lake Wales, people would say Dolores was unlike anyone else you would ever meet. A beautician by trade, Dolores enjoyed fashion and beauty, and was very involved in beauty pageantry during her time in Miami. In her later years, she found joy in painting and crafting, often giving her creations to her family members,...

Annette Stewart, 81, of Avon Park, died Wednesday morning, March 24, 2021 at her home.  A native of Bonifay, FL she had lived in this area since 1960 moving from Senoma, CA.  She was a seamstress and the owner of Annette's Stitch n Stuff, a member of Sebring Business Association and Moose Club # 2974.  She attend Crossroad Community Church.  She is survived by her children, Michael (Robin) Stewart and Renee' (Doug) Bennett; brother, Jerry B. (Sheena) Curry; 5...