Obituaries - Benson, Harvey, Wright-Murphy, Moss, Davila

Joseph Benson, 76 was born in Charleston, West Virginia July 13, 1944 to Tillie and Joseph Benson, Sr. He went home to be with the Lord on April 18, 2021. He grew up in Madeira Beach and Pensacola, Florida. He attended Marion Military Institute in Alabama for his first two years of college. He attended Louisiana State University for one year and finished earning his Bachelor of Science degree at Troy State University. He and his beloved wife, Peggy were married in 1978.

His working career spanned a number of different occupations but primarily teaching science for 25 years. He retired in 2007 but continued to work part time at various jobs. He loved to fish, play golf and grow vegetables in his garden.

Joe was a warm, loving, positive and humble man. He was someone that you just could not help but like. He tenderly cared for two elderly aunts for over 10 years as their guardian. He encouraged his wife to pursue a career in ministry and was willing to pull up stakes and move wherever the church sent her.

The last five years of his life he struggled with many health issues and frequent hospitalizations. Yet, still, he remained positive. His favorite Bible passage was Proverbs 3:5-6; “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways submit to him and he will make your paths straight.” Joe was an inspiration to many people. His passing leaves a huge hole in the lives of his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Peggy; his son Michael Benson; his daughter Donna and her husband Joseph Conover; his grandson Evan Smith and his former wife, his son’s mother, Sarah Benson.

A celebration of life will be held at Carlson Memorial United Methodist church, 310 Campbell Street, LaBelle, FL Tuesday, April 27 at 11:00 a.m. Officiant Rev. Bill Maddox, pastor of First Christian Church. A luncheon will be served in the Fellowship hall following the service to share remembrances, In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Carlson Memorial and/or First Christian Church of LaBelle; and/or First United Methodist Church of Immokalee.

Dorothy E Harvey, age 82, of LaBelle, passed away April 17, 2021 in LaBelle.
She was born Apr. 4, 1939 in Oswego, NY.
She worked for Miller Brewing Co., General Electric, and Fort McCoy School.
Survivors include one Son: Blaine Harvey
two Daughters: Terry Harvey and Kathleen Harvey
Grandchildren: Joshua Foster; Brandon Dietze; Christopher Harvey; Brandy Lynn Walker; Keith Harvey
Great Grandchildren: Michael J Martens Jr; and Cain Foster

A Celebration Of Life Is Pending.
Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.

Elaine Roberta Wright-Murphy, Age 76, of Okeechobee, FL, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 16, 2021 at home in Sebring, FL. She was born on August 24, 1944. 

Elaine worked at the Okeechobee Livestock Market. She then became the wife of Mabry and managed the office of Murphy Trucking. Elaine then moved on to become a Special Education Paraprofessional at Seminole Elementary School in Okeechobee.

Elaine was preceded in death by her parents: Bobbie and Henry Wright; husband: Mabry Murphy; sister: Ginny Author; daughter: Angela Stokes; step-son: Robert Murphy; grandson: Justin King. 

She is survived by her children: Clarence Steven Prescott, Robert Henry Prescott (Sonya), Brandon Rogers Murphy (Hattie Anne); step-children: Gene Murphy, Steven “Monkey” Frady, Milton Murphy, Linda Ann Unger (Brett), Carolyn Rogers, Joy Whidden (Greg “Spook”), Debbie Lawrence (Tim); sister: Pandy Farrell; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Robert Arthur Moss, age 74, of LaBelle, passed away April 15, 2021 in LaBelle.

He was born July 24, 1946 in Broadway, PA, to the late Myron Devilla and Viola Mae (Lanning) Moss.

He was employed by Lipman Family Farms for 56 years as a Farmer and Truck Driver.

He was a member of Carlson Memorial United Methodist Church, the NRA, the LaBelle High School Quarterback Club, and the Moose Club. He was an avid New York Yankee’s Fan.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, Brothers: Warner, Fred and Wayne Moss, a Grandson Christopher Barber, and a great grandson Houston Randle.

Survivors include his Wife: Diane (Heath) Moss
Son: Craig (Rachael) Moss
Daughter: Lynn Moss
Stepsons: David (Theresa) Barber and Kevin (Laura) Barber
Grandchildren: Andrew and Logan Moss, Seth (Melissa) Barber, Brandi (Austin) Randle, Ella Barber, Meg and Baylen McCormick

Great grandchildren: Gannon and Keegan Barber, Dallas Randle, and Mia McCormick

The family will receive friends on Wednesday April 21, 2021 from 5 to 7 PM at the Akin-Davis Funeral Home 560 E. Hickpochee Ave.

Memorial Service will be on Thursday April 22 at Carlson Memorial United Methodist Church 310 Campbell Street at 11 AM.

Magdiel Davila, age 38, of Dalton, passed away April 14, 2021 in Dalton.
He was born June 7, 1982 in Bridgeton, NJ, to Jose Heriberto Davila and Mercedes San Juana Ayala.
Survivors include one son: Romeo and two daughters: Briella and Camila
parents Jose Heriberto Davila and Mercedes San Juana Ayala
four sisters: Julissa Aragus, Olga Isela Davila, Clarabel Smith and Belinda Ayala

Visitation will be Thursday April 22, 2021 from 5 to 7 PM at the Akin-Davis Funeral Home 438 E. Sugarland Hwy. Clewiston.

Funeral services will be held Friday, April 23, 2021 at 11:00 am at Akin-Davis Funeral Home, Clewiston with Father Jiobani Batista officiating.

Interment will be Friday, April 23, 2021 in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clewiston.