James Edward Lemon Jr.
Jan 4, 2026
James Edward Lemon, Jr. of Lake Placid, Florida passed away on January 4, 2026. Mr. Lemon was preceded in death by his parents, James and Theodore Gwendolyn Lemon. He is survived by his wife of more than 70 years, Carolyn, four children, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, as well as his brother, Lynnwood. Mr. Lemon was born in a...
Willis Story Chandler Iii
Jan 2, 2026
Willis Story Chandler III, 22, of Lake Placid, received his angel wings on January 2, 2026. He was born on June 15, 2003, and was a lifelong resident of Highlands County. He was the son of Willis Story Chandler Jr. and Martha Bessette Chandler. He enjoyed working on his computer creating beats, playing games, listening to music, and cooking....
Gerome Randolph "Randy" Nettles
Jan 1, 2026
Gerome Randolph "Randy" Nettles, 75, of Lake Placid went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the Advent Health Lake Placid Hospital.
Randy was born on May 14, 1950, in Hampton, South Carolina. He was the son of Edna Mae (Donahue) and Victor Nettles. Randy served his country with honors In the...
Janelle Gurganious
Dec 30, 2025
Janelle is preceded in death by her mother, Vivian Marcell Mullinex Compton and her father Everett Compton; her husbands, Walter F Irey and James B Gurganious; her son Louis (Larry) Lawrence Berg III and step daughter Julie Gurganious. She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Colon, sons William Berg, Michael Irey and Jay Gurganious, as well as 11 grandchildren...
Maxine Fidler
Dec 29, 2025
Maxine Fidler passed away peacefully, in her home, on December 29, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of strength. Born in Homer, Georgia, Maxine went on to live a life defined by love, determination, and a fearless and feisty spirit. She spent many years in Miami, Florida, where she and her beloved husband of 47 years, Jack, raised their three...
Marilyn Behrman
Dec 28, 2025
Marilyn Behrman, 79, of Lake Placid, FL went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the Advent Health Hospital in Sebring. Marilyn was born on July 21, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio and was the daughter of Nadlie (Rugalski) and Steve Bobrowski. She has been a resident of Lake Placid since 1986, moving here from...
Jose' Flores Mojica
Dec 28, 2025
José Flores Mojica, de 66 años, de Lake Placid, Florida, se unió al Señor el domingo 28 de diciembre de 2025. José nació el 29 de agosto de 1959 en El Coco, Guerrero, México, hijo de Nicolasa Mojica y Erasmo Flores. Había sido residente de Lake Placid por los últimos 45 años y trabajó en la agricultura durante muchos...
Charles David "Dave" Boyer
Dec 15, 2025
Charles David Boyer "Dave" 89, of Lake Placid, FL went home to be with his Lord on Monday December 15, 2025, at the HCA Florida Highlands Hospital in Sebring. Dave was born on July 28, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois and he was the son of Clara (Durham) and George Boyer. Dave served his country with honors in the United...
Floyd Steven Smith
Dec 14, 2025
Floyd Steven Smith, 81, Lake Placid, ended his earthly life journey peacefully on December 14, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring, FL.
Floyd was born in Mt. Vernon, Illinois on September 4, 1944. He was the son of the late Claude and Mildred Smith. He has been a resident of Lake Placid since 2006 and was...
John Charles Edmondson
Dec 13, 2025
John Charles Edmondson was born on Dec. 11, 1941 in Miami, Florida. He was the son of Martha (Lyne) and Kyle Edmondson. He grew up in Miami, was an Eagle Scout and graduated from Miami Senior High.. After his time at University of Florida he returned to Miami and worked at AT&T for almost 30 years until his retirement...