Obituaries - Eldon, Floyd, Kmit, Taylor, Barron, Heidenreich, Hart

Nola Oma Jean Lawrence Eldon passed away January 6th, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jean retired from the School District of Lee County after many dedicated years of service with the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) department.

Jean was born November 22nd, 1950 in Murray, Kentucky. She is the fifth of six children, and leaves behind a lasting legacy of faith, hope, compassion, and love. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Barnell and Nathan Lawrence; Brothers Thomas and Joe Barney Lawrence; Sister LouAnn (Lawrence) McCallon; and nephew Robert Wilkinson.

She is survived by her loving husband Darryl Eldon, Sr; Sisters Ina (Lawrence) Masters and Vickie (Lawrence) Wilkinson; Son Darryl Eldon, Jr; Daughters Julie and Amanda Eldon; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; a great-granddaughter due in July 2023; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation and funeral services will be held at Akin-Davis Funeral Home in LaBelle, Florida on Friday, January 13th, 2023. Visitation from 10:00 – 11:00 AM; Funeral services at 11:00 with graveside services to follow at the Ortona Cemetery, Glades County, Florida.

Walter W. Floyd age 73 of Moore Haven, Florida died on January 5, 2023 in his home with his loving wife at his side.

Cremation arrangements are being handled by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.


Diane Marie Kmit age 88 of LaBelle, Florida died on January 4, 2023 in Hope Hospice Lehigh Acres, Florida.

Diane was born on September 10, 1934 to the late Edward and Anna Marie Leitner Schulster. She worked all of her adult life as a banker. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be dearly missed by everyone who knew and cared for her.

Diane leaves behing her companion Deane Marvin McNiece of LaBelle, Florida, son; Stephen Kmit, Jr New Jersey, four grandchildren; Lindsey, Stephen, Jack, and Robert, two great grandchildren.

Cremation arrangements are being handled by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.

Teresa Ann Taylor age 64 of Clewiston, Florida died at her home surround by her loving family.

Teresa was born on September 30, 1958 in Oneota, Alabama to the late Glenn and Ruby Lowe Hubbard. She worked for many years as a cashier in local convenience stores. She was married to Gerald Wayne Taylor. Teresa was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Teresa will be dearly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.

Teresa leaves fond memories with her loving family: Erik, Raheal, Jamie, fourteen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, 2 fur babies, one sister; Debbie Rader, three nieces, eight nephews and many friends.

Teresa was also preceded in death by her brother David Hubbard.

Cremation arrangements are being handled by Akin-David Funeral Home - Labelle.

Angela Diane Barron, age 54 of LaBelle, Florida entered eternal rest on January 3, 2023, in LaBelle, Florida. Angela was born on October 18, 1968, in Clewiston, Florida to Charles and Judy Luke Smith. 

Angela was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt to everyone who knew and loved her. Angela will be dearly missed. Angela was of the Christian Faith. 

Angela leaves fond memories with her children; Alfredo Barron, Jr, of Shallotte, North Carolina, Camerino Barron of Ashe, North Carolina, and Marisol Fuentes of Jacksonville, North Carolina, along with six adorable grandchildren and one brother; Robert, five sisters; Judy Ann, Donna, Wendy, Tina and Sonya along with a host of extended family members and family friends. 

Celebration of Angela's life will be celebrated on January 9, 2023, from 5-7 p.m. with a service at 6:00 p.m. at Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle. Cremation arrangements are being handled by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.

Robert Darrow Heidenreich age 78 of LaBelle, Florida died on January 2, 2023 at Hope Hospice in Lehigh Acres, Florida.

Cremation arrangements are being handled by Akin-Davis Funeral Home.

David Jackson Hart age 48 of Moore Haven, Florida died on December 31, 2022 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Cremation arrangements are being handled by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Clewiston.