Saturday, November 27, 2021

Obituaries - Williams, Sheffield, Bishop, Roberts, Barfield, Henderson, Billie, Kinchen

Richard L Williams 87, of Clewiston, FL. formerly of Salem, IN. passed away Tuesday November 23, 2021 in Clewiston. He was born in Salem to the late Paul and Lillian (Kayse) Williams.

He owned the Williams Lumber Company and Construction in Salem. He retired as Owner of the Jolly Roger Marina in Clewiston.

Surviving are his Wife Sue Williams
Son Brett Williams
Daughters Tracy Logan and Terri Dawson
12 Grandchildren 6 Great Grandchildren
Sister Elaine Limp
Step Son Robert Lane
Step Daughter Pam Galimba
He was predeceased by a Daughter Jan John.

The family will recieve friends on Wednesday December 1, 2021 from 5 to 6 PM at the Akin-Davis Funeral Home 438 E. Sugarland Hwy. Clewiston, FL 33440 with Memorial Service at 6 PM.

Fayme A. Sheffield, age 72 of Alva, Florida passed away in Lehigh Acres, Florida on November 23, 2021.

Fayme was born on January 8, 1949 in Muskegon, Michigan to the late Perry “Don” and Corrine Adele Kersting Woodrum. She married James E. Sheffield on June 17, 1967. She worked as a teacher’s aide for over 34 years before retiring. She loved to go fishing, play golf, and spend time with her grandchildren and the rest of her family. She was a lifelong member of Alva Church of God.

Fayme leaves behind her: brothers; Tim Woodrum and his wife Carylen, Monty Woodrum and his wife Jeannette sons; Steven Sheffield and his wife Kathryn, Danny Sheffield (preceded by Angela Faith) his wife Christa, Chris Sheffield and his wife Jessica, Jerry Sheffield and his wife Anna. grandchildren Nicole, Marissa, Miranda, Kenneth, James, Danial, Andrew Sheffield, Domingo Lopez, Dominic Lopez, Jacob, Hannah, Charlotte and Valentina Sheffield. great granddaughters; Stella Sheffield and Natalia Lopez. 

Please no flowers. Fayme A Sheffield would like a donation made to St. Judes Children’s Research center in her name. A Memorial celebration will be January 8 at 11:00am at the Alva Church of God
Cremation arrangements are being handled by Akin-Davis Funeral Home – Fort Myers.

Marianne Jones Bishop January 8, 1927 - November 22, 2021 Clewiston, Florida

Marianne Jones Bishop, affectionately known as Meaine, was born on January 8, 1927 to Otis and Bessie Jones at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami.

As a young girl, Marianne lived with her parents in Coral Gables where her father was an accountant with Ernst & Ernst and later was engaged by C.S. Mott at the Southern Sugar Company, which became United States Sugar Corporation. Her family moved to Clewiston where her father continued to work for US Sugar. Marianne went to school in Clewiston with a class of six children. Upon graduation at the age of sixteen she began her studies at Florida State College for Women, which later became Florida State University. Her studies were focused in Economics and Business Administration. She was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority where she made lifelong friends. After college she returned to Clewiston where she married her husband of 62 years, Moye Lynwood Bishop, on July 5th, 1948. 

Moye lived in Lake Harbor, Florida and had started his own sugar farm, growing for US Sugar. Marianne taught school in Lake Harbor to a class of five students until the birth of their first child, Moye Lynwood Bishop, Jr in 1949. Four years later their second child, Elizabeth Briant Bishop, was born. Once becoming a mother she raised her family and ran the office for Moye’s farm. She was very active in the schools, church, civic activities and farming organizations, including the Ladies of the Lake.

Marianne was a caregiver for family members much of her life. She will always be remembered for her fierce loyalty to her friends and her willingness to debate and share her opinions on a variety of issues of the day.

Marianne was predeceased by her parents, Otis and Bessie, her loving husband Moye, and her daughter Elizabeth. She is survived by her son, M. Lynwood “Woody” Bishop, Jr (Rosalind) of West Palm Beach; grandsons, M. Lynwood Bishop III (Kori) of Atlanta and Taylor Ashmore Bishop (Lucia) of Palm Beach Gardens; and great grandsons Moye Lynwood IV, Oliver and Walter of Atlanta, and Benjamin of Palm Beach Gardens.

Graveside services are Friday December 3, 2021. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Clewiston Museum or the Hendry Regional Medical Center Foundation.

Eddie D. Roberts 82, of Moore haven passed away November 21, 2021. He was born in Moore Haven to Charles and Ruby (Mathis) Roberts. He owned Roberts Mobile Home Park.

Surviving are 2 sons: Ernest and Wesley (Kim)
daughter: Pamela (Glen) Beck
7 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
his brother Iccy Espinoza and sister Susie Espinoza
and special friend Robert Elrod

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday December 4, 2021 at the Church of God Moore Haven with Pastor Cory Masterson officiating. Arrangements are being handled by the Akin-Davis Funeral Home LaBelle Chapel.

James Fred Barfield passed away on November 20th, 2021 at Hope Hospice in Lehigh Acres, Florida. Fred was born on May 27th, 1941 in Sunniland, Florida, to Thomas J. and Ruby Lee Barfield. 

From an early age, he was involved in agriculture in Southwest Florida, specifically cattle, citrus and vegetable production. He was the founder of Sandland Equipment Company, a John Deere Dealership. 

He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and many wonderful memories were spent with his family in the woods or on the water. 

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mary Alice Barfield of Immokalee, sons, Jim Barfield (Linda), Felda, Florida and Thomas Barfield (Beth), Labelle, Florida. He is also survived by six grandchildren that affectionately called him Paw Paw, Matthew Barfield, Tom Barfield, Kathleen Barfield, Emmaraye Barfield, Madison Wiggins, and Tj Barfield, as well as four Great Grandchildren, David Barfield, James Barfield, Blakely Collins, and Montana Wiggins. Fred is also survived by one sister, Donna Sue Mays. 

 He was preceded in death by both of his brothers, Harold Barfield and Gene Barfield, and one Grandson, Adam Barfield. 

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Hope Hospice, 1201 Wings Way, Lehigh Acres, Florida 33936. A graveside memorial has been set for December 23rd, 2021 beginning at 2:00p.m. Service will be held at the Ft. Denaud Cemetery.

Darrell Wayne Henderson age 63, of Moore Haven passed away on November 19, 2021 in Sebring, FL. He was born May 26, 1958 to the late Russell and Janice Henderson in Wauchula, FL.

Darrell was a farmer for most of his life. He loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved NASCAR, the Florida Gators, and Gary Stewart music.

Darrell was preceded in death by his parents Russell and Janice Henderson. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years Gail, who he was with for 44 years; his children Krista Henderson (Alian Brown) and Wayne Henderson (Rhonda); 5 grandchildren, Juan Torres and Almani Brown, Tate Fussell, Jack Fussell, and Kathleen Henderson; his sisters Sherri Fleming (Ross), Dr. Sharyn Henderson; and his mother in law Audrey Whidden. Many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and friends.

Memorial Services were held Saturday November 27th at 11:00 am at the Pavilion at Ortona Cemetery. Gathering of family and friends immediately followed at 1375 Rodeo Road Moore Haven, FL 33471.

Memorial Donations may be made in Darrell’s memory to Good Shepherd Hospice (Development Department) 1110 Hammock Road Sebring, FL 33870.

Dannee Gene Billie, age 27, passed away in Hollywood, Florida.

Dannee was born in Fort Myers, Florida on November 17, 1993 to the late Danny Billie and Loraine Billie. She enjoyed playing basketball, spending time with friends, watching movies, spending time with family.

Dannee leaves behind her mother; Loraine Billie, brother; Alfred Billie, sisters; Heather Billie and Tiffany Billie, and many extended family members.

Graveside service celebrating her life were at 10 am, Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Big Cypress Cemetery on Big Cypress Seminole Reservation with Rev. Salaw Hummingbird officiating.

Akin-Davis Funeral Home in Clewiston was in charge of the arrangements.


Audrey Lee Kinchen
06/07/1943 – 11/15/2021

An angel has earned her wings, Audrey Lee Kinchen, 78, passed away on November 15, 2021, in Austin, Texas.

She was born in Greencastle, Indiana, on June 07, 1943, and later moved to LaBelle where she lived and worked for many years. She was preceded in death by her late husband James “Bud” Kinchen and stepdaughter Sharon Cable.

She is survived by son Steven Kinchen (Tammy) of Crocker, MO, daughter Diane Ostolaza (Victor) of Georgetown, TX, and Stepson Ronald Kinchen (Jonathan) of Fort Myers, FL. Six Grandchildren: Victor Ostolaza Jr., Tyler Kinchen, Vanessa Aguirre, Reva Kinchen, Tony Cable, and Carrie Kinchen. Five great grandchildren: Nayeli Ostolaza, Analyce Ostolaza, Vaughn Aguirre, Kiara Ostolaza, and Mayes Aguirre.

Audrey retired from Hendry County Bank (FCB) in LaBelle after 40 years of dedicated service to the LaBelle community.

At a later date, interment will be at Fort Denaud Cemetery in LaBelle, Florida.

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