All Obituaries

Mr. William Robert Hendren, 72, of Sebring, died August 20, 2020 at his home.  Billy was born March 14, 1948 in Bridgeport, CT to William W. and Jean (Siemers) Hendren.  He served in the US Navy.  He retired after 30 plus years as a manager having worked for Bell South and AT & T.  While raising his boys he lived in the Miramar, FL area where he coached football, baseball and soccer.  Billy had served several terms as President of the Miramar Optimist Club. ...

Juanita Nieves de Meléndez passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. On August 27, 2020. She is now resting from the earthly worries until the second coming of Jesus. She was born in Morovis, Puerto Rico to Gerardo Nieves and Cándida Rosa Dávila on August 29, 1925. She was a woman of many talents: educator, seamstress, caregiver and excellent in culinary arts. Juanita was a devout Christian, dedicating her life to serve others and to do God’s will until her...

Mr. Leon Jonas Nazian, 85, of Sebring, passed away, Sunday afternoon, September 6, 2020 at his home.  A native of Philadelphia, PA he has lived here for the past 20 years coming from New Jersey.  He retired as a line foreman.  He was a member of Bristol Lodge #25 F&AM, Bristol, PA, Crescent Shriners, Trenton, NJ and Scottish Rite, A.A.S.R. Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, Valley of Central Jersey.  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Terri Lynn.  He is...

Mrs. Vera Mae Smith, 86, of Sebring, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 6, 2020 at her residence.  She was a native of Smithland, KY and moved here over 30 years ago.  Vera and her husband, Billy, owned a farm raising cattle in Kentucky and she worked as his secretary for his telecommunications company.  She was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Avon Park.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Billy Everett Smith in 2005.  She is...

Jacqueline Hill, 70, of Lake Placid, passed away Wednesday morning, August 5, 2020 at Somers Hospice House, Sebring, FL,  She was born May 21, 1950 in Jefferson City, MO and grown up in Clewiston, moving to this area in 2015. She retired as a Branch Manager for Wells Fargo after a 35 year career in banking that included the 1st Bank of Clewiston.  She loved kids.  She was preceded in death by her father, Hubert Meiburger and brother, Kenneth Delaney.  She...

Jacqueline Hill, 70, of Lake Placid, passed away Wednesday morning, August 5, 2020 at Somers Hospice House, Sebring, FL,  She was born May 21, 1950 in Jefferson City, MO and grown up in Clewiston, moving to this area in 2015. She retired as a Branch Manager for Wells Fargo after a 35 year career in banking that included the 1st Bank of Clewiston.  She loved kids.  She was preceded in death by her father, Hubert Meiburger and brother, Kenneth Delaney.  She...

Mr. Karl David Schrom, 92, of Avon Park, died at his home on Tuesday morning, August 4, 2020.  A native of Wayne County, MI he had lived here since 1989 coming from Plymouth, MI.  He was a member of the UAW and retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 plus years.  Karl liked to tinker and always enjoyed making something if you wanted it.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Phyllis in 2004; son, David Schrom in 1989; his son - in -law, David Bruce and his...

Mrs. Wilma B. LeClercq, 83, of Frostproof, FL passed away on August 1, 2020 at Savannah Court in Lake Wales, FL.  A native of Rochester, IN she had lived in this area since 2008 coming from Lakeville, IN.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald LeClercq in 2012, her sister, Delores Murphy and brothers, Bryon, Bill and Robert Dickson.  She is survived by her daughter, Debra (JD) Detwiler; sisters, Betty (Ralph) Kelly and Linda (Max) King; brother, Richard (Betty)...

Edward J. Jackson, 85, of Avon Park, passed away on July 18, 2020 at AdventHealth Sebring.  A native of Lakeland, Georgia he moved to this area in the early 1950’s from Lacoochee, FL.  Ed served in the US Army.  He was the General Manager for over 40 years first at Reveals Crate Mill then Elberta Crate Mill.  He was preceded in death by parents Walter and Cecil Jackson, sons, Ray, Jimmy, Ronnie and Ricky Jackson, brothers,, Homer Lee and Skip Harrison, James...

Charles H. Devero was born January 4, 1956 in Milledgeville, GA to the late Melvin Smith and Rosa Patillo.  Charles received his education in the Baldwin County School System and upon graduating Charles relocated to Avon Park in 1976 to live with his Uncle the late Ora L Mitchell and his Aunt Martha Mitchell.  Seeing a need for Christ in his life Charles became a member of the New Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church. Charles embarked upon a lifelong career with the Florida Dept. of Corrections...