All Obituaries

Mr. Roy Alton Winegard, 81, of Dunnellon, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at Legacy House in Ocala.  Roy was born to William Sampson and Mary Viola (Baucom) Winegard and raised in this area having lived in Zolfo Springs prior to Dunnellon.  He served in the US Army and was the owner of Roy Winegard Electric.  Roy attended Union Congregational Church and was a member of the Jolly Gents.  He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, golf, dominoes with his family,...

Geraldine Yvonne Hicks, 74, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.  She was a lifelong resident of Avon Park.  Geraldine was a devoted, loving wife to husband Millard, a devout Christian and a member of the Church of the Nazarene, Avon Park.  She retired from Walker Memorial/Florida Hospital as a Dietary Supervisor for over 30 years.  She will be remembered by the love and care she gave to anyone in need.  She is survived by her husband, Millard; five...

Charles E Jones, age 88, passed peacefully at home with family on Saturday, September 19th, 2020. He was born January 9th, 1932, in Joliet, Illinois. Charles was the third of four children; two preceded his death. He was a graduate of Wilmington High School in 1950 then enlisted and served in the United States Navy from 1952 to 1955 during which time he was stationed in Key West, Florida where he hitched hiked every weekend to Fort Meade, Florida to court Ms. Janice Gail Durrance. Charles...

Scott C. King, 52, Orlando, died Thursday morning, September 17, 2020 at his home in Sebring.  A native of Nashua, NH he returned to this area in 2014 after making his home in several other states.  He had worked many interesting jobs including managing Duty Free Shops on cruise ships to owning his own bookstore.  Scott was preceded in death by his beloved mother Patricia King. He is survived by his father, Donald E. King, Sr. of Sebring, FL; his siblings, Donald E. King, Jr....

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...