Obituaries - Oneva Smith, Charles Ivy, Hester Renfroe

Oneva Janet Smith, age 62, of Clewiston, passed away January 6, 2020 in Hollywood. She was born Feb. 8, 1957 in Clewiston, FL, to the late Harold Jones and late Louise Smith.
Survivors include daughter: Nelda V. Melton, brother: Tracey Smith grandchild, Jason G. Melton, II; niece, Julia Smith. She was preceded in death by her brother, Mike Smith Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 12:00 pm at First Indian Baptist Church of Brighton, Okeechobee with Pastor Jr Taylor officiating. Interment will be Thursday, January 9, 2020 in Ortona Cemetery, Moore Haven. Visitation will be Thursday from 1 hour prior to service at First Indian Baptist Church of Brighton, Okeechobee, FL. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Clewiston.

Charles Aaron Ivy, age 83, of LaBelle, passed away January 4, 2020 in LaBelle. He was born Nov. 7, 1936 in Poplar Bluff, MO, to the late Charles Eli and Hattie Alice (Rushin) Ivy. He retired after 20 years with the U.S. Navy Survivors include his wife: Mary Ellen (Dame) Ivy two daughters: Sharla Carol Fridblom and Vicky Denise Ivy one brother: Clifford Dale Ivy one sister: Bonnie Corine Barnett Grandchildren: Tabitha Ivy, and Nicholas Fridblom 2 Great Grandchildren, Memorial service will be held at a Later Date. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.

Hester S Renfroe, age 94, of Felda, passed away January 2, 2020 in Felda. She was born Mar. 7, 1925 in Felda, FL, to the late Gilbert D and Pearl (Keene) Taylor. She worked as a Hostess at the Matador Room in Lehigh Acres for 21 years, then at the Seminole Casino. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend to so many. Her sense of humor and laughter were contagious. Survivors include two daughters: Cheryl A Hicks and Regina (Tiny) Cain, 3 Grandchildren, 6 Great-grandchildren, and 2 Great-Great Grandchildren She was preceded in death by her Son, Robert A Tillman, and a Granddaughter, Nina Lewis Memorial service will be held Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 1 to 3 pm at Primitive Baptist Church, Felda with Pastor L. W. Howard officiating. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.