Obituary - Carol Crews

Carol Crews was embraced in the arms of our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the age of 80. Carol was the wife of Robert Crews of LaBelle for 49 years. Carol and Robert owned and operated Crews Septic of LaBelle.

Carol was born to John Edgar and Meredith Brusher (Turner) on July 20, 1944, in Richmond, Indiana. Carol was a twin to her loving brother, Merriel Brusher of Morning Sun, Ohio. Carol had 5 other siblings: Peggy Kobleck, Richard Lee Brusher, Shirley Richmond, John Edgar Brusher Jr., and Avis Bird.

Carol leaves behind 4 grown children: Leighann D'Armenia of Colorado, Debra Collins of Kentucky, Steve (Pam) Purcell of Tennessee, and Melissa Crews-Faasse (Doug) of Cape Coral, Florida. In addition, Carol had 3 stepchildren: Steve Crews, Lori Ann (Bill) Edwards of Lehigh Acres, Florida, and Rhonda Marchese. Carol had 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

Carol is preceded in death by her mother and father, along with John (Jr), Richard, Shirley, grandchild Jeffery Austin (Leighann), Steve, and Rhonda.

Carol passed away at home peacefully from a hard battle with cancer, leaving a void her family cannot fill.

Carol's Celebration of Life will be held on November 4, 2024, @ 10 am at Bull Pit Ministry 1079 Bonneville St, LaBelle, Mike McDowell will officiate. In place of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hope Hospice of LaBelle/Clewiston.

Reward For Info On Teen Killing In Clewiston

TEENAGER KIILLED BY STRAY BULLET DURING GUNFIRE

During the nighttime hours of Friday, October 11, 2024, Hendry County Sheriff’s Office received numerous calls reporting that gunshots were fired into a building during a dance leaving a 16-year-old female deceased.

When deputies arrived on scene at 700 Harlem Tenants Circle, in the unincorporated area of Clewiston, Florida, they discovered 16-year-old Jayhana Johnson was unresponsive suffering from a gunshot wound.

Hendry County Deputies, K-9 Units along with Clewiston Police Department set up a perimeter and secured the scene.

Hendry County Detectives are interviewing all witnesses and following up on all leads. This is an active ongoing investigation.

Hendry County Detectives are asking anyone with any information to please contact Hendry County Sheriff’s Office at 863-674-5600 or call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-780-8477 (TIPS). You can also submit tips online or on the P3 Tips mobile app. Remember, you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward.

Hendry Sheriff Arrests This Week

ARREST BLOTTER
10/07/2024 – 10/17/2024

Felony / DUI Arrests

Samuel Joseph Morgan, 23, Southwest Ranches, Fl, was arrested on October 7, 2024, by Deputy Sheriff H. Ramirez-Garcia on charges of Armed Trespassing

Mario Gomez, Moreno, 50, LaBelle was arrested on October 10, 2024, by Deputy Sheriff A. Bell on charges of Felony Failure to Appear

Carlos Eduardo Lopez, 42, LaBelle was arrested on October 10, 2024, by Deputy Sheriff G. Hull on charges of Felony Burglary, Dealing in Stolen Proper and Grand Theft

Omar Rico-Zarate, 39, LaBelle was arrested on October 10, 2024, by Cpl. L. Drew on charges of Dui and Driving While License Suspended and/or Revoked

Henry Paul Strickland, 36, Clewiston was arrested on October 11, 2024, by Deputy Sheriff B. Barrira on charges of Child Abuse, Kidnapping, Arson and Battery

Matthw Sean McCarthy, 36, Boynton Beach was arrested on October 11, 2024, by Deputy Sheriff J. Windham on charges of DUI

Daqua Antonio Adderly, 38, Clewiston was arrested on October 12, 2024, by Deputy Sheriff M. Ramos on charges of Criminal Mischief and Simple Assault

Aaron Malik Anderson, 19, Clewiston was arrested on October 12, 2024, by Deputy Sheriff B. Barrira on charges of Aggravated Battery on Pregnant Person

Mildalia Hernandez, 61, Clewiston was arrested on October 13, 2024, by Deputy Sheriff B. Barrira on charges of Aggravated Battery on person over 65

Cruz Ian Hernandez, 27, LaBelle was arrested on October 13, 2024, by Deputy Sheriff H. Ramirez-Garcia on charges of 2 counts of Battery and Felony Criminal Mischief

Steven Bradley Maldonado, 45, LaBelle was arrested on October 13, 2024, by Deputy Sheriff J. Ramirez Garcia on charges of Elder Abuse and Battery

Archbold Biological Station Damaged In Tornado

VENUS, FL. -- The Archbold Biological Station in Highlandlands County reporst the native scrub ecosystem fared notably better than the built structures during the storm last week. 

The Station building sustained significant damage due to a direct hit from a tornado associated with Hurricane Milton on October 9, 2024. Palmetto Cottage was completely destroyed, and both Rosemary Cottage, the dining room, and a section of the main building above the office suffered damage. The facility team is currently assessing the full extent of the impact.

Initial reports from Buck Island Ranch show there is no obvious damage and all Archbold staff are safe.

They report, "On a positive note power has been maintained, and despite the setbacks, we are thankful our preparedness measures effectively ensured everyone's on-site safety. Our efforts now turn to a thorough assessment and the necessary repairs."

Corps of Engineers Open Okeechobee Waterway After Inspections

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District has competed the inspection of the Okeechobee Waterway post-Hurricane Milton. The Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie Canals have been determined safe for navigation, Routes 1 and 2 across Lake Okeechobee are not yet open.

For up-to-date Lock information, contact the shift operator 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at:

St Lucie Lock & Dam 772-287-2665 or 863-662-9148
Port Mayaca Lock & Dam 561-924-2858 or 863-662-9424
Julian Keen, Jr. Lock & Dam 863-946-0414 or 863-662-9533
Ortona Lock & Dam 863-675-0616 or 863- 662-9846
W.P. Franklin Lock & Dam 239-694-5451 or 863-662-9908
Canaveral Lock 321-783-5421 or 863-662-0298 (6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)