Obituaries - Phillip Roland, Cosme Sandoval, Charles Carling, Martha Totty

Phillip Douglas Roland, age 82 of Clewiston, Florida passed away on June 18, 2023, in Stuart, Florida.

Phillip was born in Clewiston, Florida on January 21, 1941, to the late Percy and the late Susie Hancock Roland. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Phillip was a loving father, grandfather and brother who will be dearly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.

After serving in the United States Air Force, Mr. Roland worked as a manager at Evercane Sugar Refinery in Clewiston. In 1976 he opened his first convenience store in Harlem, followed by another in Clewiston, and several in the surrounding areas. 

Mr. Roland enjoyed serving his community, some of his fondest memories were coaching youth athletics in Clewiston. He also served as a Hendry County Commissioner for 20 years. Later in his life he served on the Clewiston City Commission, and as Mayor of the city of Clewiston. 

Mr. Roland was a champion for Lake Okeechobee, and spent countless hours around the State of Florida, speaking and educating about water management issues, and the health of Lake Okeechobee. Phillip also loved the game of golf, and was always involved with the Clewiston Golf Course, where as a child, he learned to play the sport. And we cannot leave out his love for the University of Florida, and his Florida Gators. Whether football or womens softball, if the Gators were playing, you can bet he was watching

Phillip leaves fond memories with his loving children, Keith Robison, Julian Roland and James Vickers, along with four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Phillip also leaves memories with many extended family members and family friends.

Cremation rites will be accorded by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Clewiston.

Cosme Bernal Sandoval, de 41 años de LaBelle, Florida, falleció después de una valiente batalla contra el cáncer de páncreas el 20 de junio de 2023 en LaBelle, Florida. 

Cosme nació el 25 de mayo de 1981 en El Lampotal, Veta Grande, Zacatecas, México, hijo del difunto Cosme Bernal Trejo y Celia Sandoval Vázquez. 

Se casó con Rosa Elizabeth Rosales Ramírez y ella estuvo a su lado en esta batalla. Cosme trabajó durante muchos años como carnicero y panadero para una tienda de comestibles local en LaBelle. Fue un amoroso esposo, padre, abuelo y hermano a quien toda su familia extrañará mucho. 

Cosme deja gratos recuerdos con su amada esposa; Rosa Elizabeth Rosales Ramírez de LaBelle, Florida, sus hijos; Cosme Alejandro Bernal Rosales, América Elizabeth Bernal Rosales, Kayla Valeria Bernal Rosales, Tadeo Bernal Rosales, nieta; Sofía Bernal Rosales, sus hermanos y hermanas; Yasmin Guadalupe Bernal Sandoval y su esposo Francisco Ibarra, Bravio Bernal Sandoval y su esposa Angela, Evelia Bernal Sandoval, Enrique Bernal Sandoval y su esposa Fani, Maricela Bernal Sandoval y su esposo Jose Mora, Maria Del Carmen Bernal Sandoval, Jose Bernal Sandoval, Maria Del Rosario Bernal Sandoval y su esposo Esteban, Celia Bernal Sandoval y su esposo Esteban, Celia Bernal Sandoval y su esposo Alfonso, Marina Bernal Sandoval y su esposo Juan Manuel, María Bernal Sandoval junto con muchos familiares y amigos cercanos. 

La misa de entierro cristiano se llevará a cabo a las 10:00 a. m. del miércoles 28 de junio de 2023 en la iglesia católica Our Lady Queen of Heaven en LaBelle. El velorio se llevará a cabo de 4 a 7 p. m. el martes 27 de junio de 2023 en Akin-Davis Funeral Home en LaBelle. 

Celebration of Life está a cargo de Akin-Davis Funeral Home -LaBelle.

Cosme Bernal Sandoval, age 41 of LaBelle, Florida passed away after a courageous battle of Pancreatic Cancer on June 20, 2023, in LaBelle, Florida.

Cosme was born on May 25, 1981, in El Lampotal, Veta Grande, Zacatecas, Mexico to the late Cosme Bernal Trejo and Celia Sandoval Vazquez. He married Rosa Elizabeth Rosales Ramirez, and she was by his side through this battle. 

Cosme worked for many years as meat butcher and baker for a local grocery store in LaBelle. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother who will be dearly missed by his entire family.

Cosme leaves fond memories with his loving wife; Rosa Elizabeth Rosales Ramirez of LaBelle, Florida, his children; Cosme Alejandro Bernal Rosales, America Elizabeth Bernal Rosales, Kayla Valeria Bernal Rosales, Tadeo Bernal Rosales, granddaughter; Sofia Bernal Rosales, his brothers and sisters; Yasmin Guadalupe Bernal Sandoval and her husband Francisco Ibarra, Bravio Bernal Sandoval and his wife Angela, Evelia Bernal Sandoval, Enrique Bernal Sandoval and his wife Fani, Maricela Bernal Sandoval and her husband Jose Mora, Maria Del Carmen Bernal Sandoval, Jose Bernal Sandoval, Maria Del Rosario Bernal Sandoval and her husband Esteban, Celia Bernal Sandoval and her husband Esteban, Celia Bernal Sandoval and her husband Alfonso, Marina Bernal Sandoval and her husband Juan Manuel, Maria Bernal Sandoval along with many extended family members and close friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church in LaBelle. Visitation will be held from 4-7 pm on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Akin-Davis Funeral Home in LaBelle.

Celebration of Life is being handled by Akin-Davis Funeral Home -LaBelle.

Charles Lester Carling “Chuck”, age 89 of LaBelle, Florida passed away on June 16, 2023, in Lehigh Acres, Florida. Chuck was born in Akron, Ohio on November 17, 1933. He proudly served his country in the United States Army.

Chuck was a member of the LaBelle VFW Post 10100, the LaBelle American Legion Post 130 and the LaBelle Moose Lodge 2398. Chuck enjoyed playing golf, calling Bingo and socializing with his comrades.

Chuck was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Yvonne Carling and is survived by his daughter, Billie Antointette “Toni” Anderson.

There will be a Celebration of Life at the LaBelle VFW Post 10100, 20 Veterans Way, LaBelle Florida, 33935 on November 18, 2023 at 1:00 PM.

Obituary of Martha Holland Totty

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Martha Holland Totty on June 10th. She was preceded in death by her husband Emmett Totty, and she will be dearly missed by her daughters, Caroline and Stella, as well as her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

Those closest to her remember her as fun-loving, quick witted, and eager to play a game or puzzle alongside her friends and loved ones. She was also a role model to many and devoted to Christ throughout her life: Martha attended Bethel Baptist as a child, served her community in Williamsburg for over twenty years with Grace Baptist Church, and when she moved to St. Augustine in 1985, she continued to serve as a member of Ancient City Baptist until 2020 when she moved to be with her daughter, Stella, in LaBelle, FL. 

Martha will always be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and a strong woman of faith. If you would like to celebrate Martha’s life, please join us at Ancient City Baptist in St. Augustine, June 26 at 10:30. In lieu of flowers, Martha, who helped many foreign missionaries, wished some would make a donation to the Lottie Moon Foreign Missions Offering.